ALYWARD, THERESA

June 10, 1942 - November 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Alyward family announce the passing of Theresa Alyward at The Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 80 years.

Theresa was born on Fishot Island June 10th 1942 to Mary Joe and Maurice Bromley. She married her sweetheart John Alyward in 1961. They had 8 children, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Theresa learned from early on that life is what is what you make of it. Heartbreak and loss taught her to live life to the fullest and take nothing for granted. Hard work = Theresa. If there was work to be done it wouldn't be long until she had it completed. From raising a family, working for 30+ years in the fish plant, fishing, cleaning, laundry and tending to a house full of guests. She was happiest when she was busy and surrounded by family and friends.

Theresa was an avid berry picker and could be found on any bog or hill that she could get to. Often times, she had to retrace her steps in search of her or John's glasses!

Thursday night we knew just where to find Theresa. At the legion in her glee playing bingo with Madeline and her many friends. Sometimes she would win, but most times she lost. But no matter what, she enjoyed herself. If there was a party then Theresa was sure to be there! A wig, costume, hat and a dress would surely appear. Fun, family and foolishness always kept her young at heart and full of life.

She leaves to mourn her Husband, John Alyward; Children, Kevin (Rose), Agnes, Lorraine (Tony), Jim (Sheila); Grandchildren, Bradley (Krista), Quentin (Angie), Scott (Jennifer), Blair (Melissa), Erika (Alexander), Megan; Great Grandchildren, Abby, Paige, Zoey, Celeste, Everleigh, Adelynn, Reid, Gabriel; Siblings, Laura, Ed, Ida, Cyril (Alice), Anna (Patrick); In-laws, Madeline, Patrick (Anna), Wilfred (Anne), Gerald (Virtue), Gary, David (Lawney) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Theresa is predeceased by her Parents, Maurice and Mary Joe; Children, Marguerite, Eric, Joy, Corrine; Siblings, Maurice, Francis, Ronald; In-laws: Theresa, Ignatious, Ann, Leo, Ray; Niece, Shirley.

The Alyward family would like to a special thank you to all who helped alleviate our sorrow. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Many thanks from the Alyward Family.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday, November, 3, 2022 and Friday, November 4, 2022. The funeral service will take place from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose cove at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 5, 2022 with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

ALYWARD, GORDON GERARD

April 22, 1962 - April 1, 2019

Gordon was born to Francis and Bernadette Alyward on April 22, 1962 in Main Brook. The family moved to Goose Cove from Fishot Island in 1970. Gordon was a very quiet man, who enjoyed the simple things in life, like having get-togethers with family and friends. He loved his family dearly. He was very proud of his daughter, Pamela and two grand kids, Matthew and Aiden and spoke of them so often. He would light up when talking about all his brothers and sisters and mom and dad. He faced many challenges but always had a smile. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his Father Francis; Sisters, Eileen, Denise (Wes); Brothers, Fred (Maureen), Steven (Sharon), Leonard (Mary), Wayne (Dianne), Clem, Edward (Charmaine), as well as his extra-special Aunt Jose and Uncle Dorm who held a special place in his heart. Also left with fond and loving memories are a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. He will be missed as well by his special friend Gloria and the caring staff for the John M. Gray. Your care and compassion will never be forgotten. Gordon is predeceased by his loving Mother, Bernadette, and brother-in-law John McCarthy. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Friday, April 5, 2019 which took place from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goose Cove at 11:00 am with Fr. Jason officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ALYWARD, BERNADETTE MADELINE

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Bernadette on April 28th, 2018 after a very brief illness at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Bernadette was a beautiful, kind, and devoted wife to her husband, Francis, of nearly 57 years. She was also a devoted mother to her children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, her husband, Francis; Sons, Fred (Maureen), Gordon, Steve (Sharon), Leonard (May), Wayne (Diane), Clem, Edward (Charmaine); Daughters Eileen, and Denise (Wes). She also leaves to mourn, her siblings; Wilbert (Josie), Patrick, Delores (Peter), Bridget (Donald), Irene (Edward), Philip (Phyllis), Sadie (Gerald), and a large circle of extended family and friends. Bernadette was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Bromley. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The Funeral was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Goose Cove, attended by a large circle of family and friends. Father George officiating. Cremation followed with inurnment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.