HUMBY, ALMA LILLIAN

Alma Lillian Humby was born on July 19, 1934, in New Melbourne to Alexander and Amelia Harris.

In the 1950s she moved to Roddickton where she taught at A.C Palmer Pentecostal School for 30 years. She loved and respected her students and spoke of them often following her retirement in 1993. Teaching was her passion, and she has left a lasting impact on many lives as a result.

In 1960 she married George Humby and they had three sons, Paul, Peter, and Perrin. Whie raising a family, she took a break from teaching and helped manage the Imperial Oil business for nine years. They were also blessed with eight (8) grandchildren and six (6) great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family and jumped at any opportunity to provide a nice hot meal to those she loved most. She was happiest when all her family were sitting around her table.

Throughout her life she enjoyed excursions with her friends, especially cabin trips and fishing with Aunt Marg, and camping in the motorhome with Dulcie. These are memories she treasured and talked about as some of the best times of her life.

Her greatest pleasure was ensuring that everyone around her was happy and taken care of and she blessed many in her life as God blessed her.
Visitation is being held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton beginning Sunday Nov. 10th and Continuing through to the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday Nov. 12th with Pastor M. Pittman officiating. burial will follow the service at the Community Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Antony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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MITCHELMORE, ALMA (NEE GOULD)

December 14, 1934 - December 22, 2021

Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 at The Agnes Pratt Home in St. John’s, NL at the age of eighty-seven (87).

Alma was born in Bear Cove, NL on December 14, 1934, the daughter of Stephen and Effie Gould. She raised her family in Green Island Cove, NL. She was a religious person, a proud family woman, a great homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was kind and affectionate to everyone.

Alma will always be remembered by her daughter Yvonne (Frank); sons Bob (Fern), Garfield (Pam), Rick, Albert (Cathy); grandchildren: Louise, Christa, and David (Yvonne); Paul, Adam, and Kelly (Bob); Brad (Garfield); Ryan, Kyle, and Lucas (Albert); great-grandchildren Haley (Louise), Blake and Callie (Christa), Emma (David), Eve (Paul), Molly and Mary (Adam); sisters Bridgette Gould (late Isaac), Marie Mitchelmore (George), Mary Dredge (late Curtis), Jane Genge (Abraham); brothers Clyde Gould (Ethel), Austin Gould (Ivy).

Alma is predeceased by her husband Garfield, her son David, parents Stephen and Effie Gould, sisters Gloria Gould, Georgina Genge (late Daniel), Ivy Gould (Cyril).

A special thank-you goes out to the wonderful staff and security at The Agnes Pratt Home. Their compassionate care and consideration were greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.

Private visitation to take place from St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 am with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

COLES, ALMA

September 28, 1940 - August 20, 2021

“A limb has fallen from the family tree”
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It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Alma Coles announces her peaceful passing at the Health Science Centre surrounded by her loving family on August 20, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Alma leaves the mourn with fond and loving memories her three sons Leslie (Agnes) Lyman (Marion Ann) and Gerald (Faye). Grandchildren: Jordan (Kelsey), Lyndon, Genine (Corey), Andy (Ashley) and Brady. Great Grandchildren: Chloe, Spencer, Aiden, Kayden, Kyle, Marlie, Sunny, Colby, Gracie, Janelle, Terrence (son Matthew) and Phoenix. Sisters: Eva (Garfield), Barbara (Harris) Sarah, Eliza, Mona (Stanley) brother: Roland (Ivy) and Mel (Sonya) In-laws: Nelson, Vernita (Coy), Clementina, Winston (Eileen), Beulah, and Kennett and their families as well as a large circle of extended relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years Gerald, father Roland and mother Mariam. Sisters: Margaret and Dora. Father-in-law Leslie, Mother-in-law Edna. Brother-in-laws: Edmond, Kirby, Henry, Stedman and Jim. Sister-in-laws: Judy, Millie and Thamsie.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 2:00 pm from St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove with Rev. Short officiating.
Cremation and funeral arrangements was entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, ALMA

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Alma Keziah Pilgrim was born to Walter and Matilda Fillier (nee Lane)  on June 10, 1924 and passed peacefully away into the presence of the Lord on October 24, 2020 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony. Alma had seven other siblings, three brothers: Ralph, Kenneth and Jerry-- four sisters: Bessie, Sylvia, Ella and Viola. Alma was a lovely woman who loved and served the Lord faithfully. She was a great Mom and a great worker, very caring, tender-hearted and lovingly devoted to her family. Alma was also a very gentle and kind-hearted person and was well loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn: Daughter:  Lydia, Sons: Wilson (Rita),   David,   Jeffrey (Rhonda) , Son in law: John Penny (Betty), Stepsons: Hayward  (Louise), Wayne (Lee Ann), Stepdaughter: Joy Kelloway, Brother: Jerry and Sisters: Viola & Ella, A number of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, A number of Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren, Also, A large circle of Family and Friends. Alma is predeceased by: First husband: Silas Fillier (Father of Lydia, Patsy, Norman and Wilson), Second husband: David Coates (Father of David and Jeffrey), Third husband: Albert Pilgrim (Father of her step children, Hayward, Wayne and Joy). She is also predeceased by: Son:  Norman (known as Brud), Daughter:  Patsy, Son in law: Norman Eddison, Two brothers: Ralph and Kenneth, Two sisters: Bessie and Sylvia. The Visitation and Funeral service was Held at the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook on the 27th of October 2020 at 2:00pm with Pastor Skinner Officiating. Burial followed in the Community Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements Were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

GENGE, ALMA

Passed away March 31st, 2018 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband of 68 years, Stedman; Children, Claude (Daphne), Henry (Marion), Myrtle, Nancy (Pat), Harvey (Livina), Roy (Priscilla), Sted (Karen); Grandchildren, Dwayne (Tina), Tyrone (Joanne), Claude Jr. (Elva), Jillian (Keith), Mitchell (Gina), Maurice (Melissa), Toby (Pam), Jordan (Jessica), Candace (Trisanne), Natasha (Chris), Kristopher (Effie), Tyler (Tara); Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Courtney, Keira, Blade, Victoria, Jaden, Chloe, Ava, Jenna, Jared, Ethan; Sibling, Irene, Vivian (Kirby), Earl (Rose) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Blanche; Sisters Josie, Amelia, Shirley, Jane, Mary-Ann, Hilda; Brother Roland; Son-in-law Don; and Great-grandson Nicholas. Visitation was held from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in anchor Point from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

PENNEY, ALMA PEARL (née Bussey)

passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. Johns on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at the age of 77 years, surrounded by loving family. Alma was born on July 31, 1940. She leaves to mourn with tender and loving memories her children, Audrey (Wayne) Hillier, Mary Snelgrove, Albert (Kelly) Penney, Susan Penney, Steven Penney; Grandchildren Jennifer, Justin, David, Alex, Joshua, Zachary, Rachel, Sarah; Great-grandchildren Reid, Cameron, Jesse, Casey; Brothers Max (Jane) Bussey, Ross (Betty) Pilgrim; Sister Susie (Charlie) Reardon; Brother-in-law Roger (Kate) Penney; sister-in-law Dora Penney; as well as her nieces, nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Abraham and Edith Bussey; Husband Guy; Parents in law Harold and Mary Penney; as well was her brother-in-law Gerald Penney.

DIAMOND, ALMA

Born October 2, 1916, at Sandy Cove, NL. Passed away at Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL, on July 4th 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Alma was a gracious, generous, loving person and a friend to all she met. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, berry-picking, Sunday drives, and of course, her bingo games.  Her family meant everything to her. Alma touched many lives on her life’s journey and her influence on those left behind will ensure she is never forgotten. Left with loving memories are her sons Wallace (Rhea), Matthew (Sandra); Daughters Lettie, Gladys (Wayne), Linda (Jim), 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. She was predeceased by husband George W, daughter Mary Moores, son-in-law Wilson Moores, grandson Ashley Rose, Sisters Alice Genge and Selena White, and brothers George Coles, Elias Coles, Lush Coles, Roland Coles, Wallace Coles. Visitation was held from the United Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral took place on Friday, July 7th, 2017 with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. FIllatre’s Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.