It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved Mother Angela Pynn, born November 21 1967, who passed away on the 6th of December after fighting her hardest to over come a traumatic brain injury. Jesus decided she was of more use in heaven, at his side, where she is at peace and no longer suffering. A woman of blind faith in the lord, Angela wasnt without hurdles in life, but that didnt stop her from raising two wonderful boys, now men, Dustin and Donovan. A woman of great morals, no matter the situation, nothing was stopping her from being the best mother she could, whilst still working overtime to attain 3 post graduate degrees, instilling the importance of education on to her kin. Angela is survived by her children, Donovan(melanie)Max, cole, rosie. Dustin and his children Ciara, Caleb, Brothers Wally(keith) terry and andrea and Ivan and his children Jordan Brandon and Gina. The family would like to thank the medical teams at both the health sciences center in St. johns and nurses here at Curtis Hospital . She is laid to rest at the old anglican cemetary along side her mom and dad. A formal service will be held later next year with dates tba
"And all thy childrenshall be taught of the lord: and great shall be the peace of thy children"
God bless
Gerald William Norman Fitzgerald, CM, MD, FRCSC
G. William N. Fitzgerald (Bill), CM, MD, FRCSC
St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton
Died peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Nova Scotia, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Trudy (O'Keefe) and father of Charlene (John), Gretchen (Mark), Catherine (Rick) and Will (Laura). Grandfather of Daniel, David, Sophia, Abush, Caroline, Alex, Nolan, Lucy, and Julia.
Born in Toronto on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Cooper) and Gerry Fitzgerald. Brother of Geralyn, Tim and the late Greg.
Bill spent his professional life as a rural general surgeon in St Anthony, NL. In the past he was President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2008. Recently he was Chairman of B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS. He loved his family, his work as a rural general surgeon in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, and sailing on his Concordia Yawl, Tosca.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service for Bill will be held in St. Anthony, NL, at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 29, at St Mary's Anglican Church. Reception at B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral service conducted by Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Officating clergy; Rev. Arthur Kinsella
The Service will Be Broadcast via our FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/kerrymfillatresfuneralhome
ANDERSON, DWIGHT
Dwight Alfred Anderson
December 22, 1954 ¬- August 12, 2022
After a lengthy, arduous journey, Dwight Alfred Anderson, 67, passed away at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s, NL surrounded by the love of his family. His passing, however, was with the same courage, grace and dignity in which he lived his life.
Predeceased by his wife Judy and parents Alfred and Pearl Anderson.
Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are his Daughter Amy (Gerry); Grandsons Reece and Ryder; Brother Jim (Ann), Sister Audrey (Tabi); Mother-in-Law Sarah Barney; nieces Terri, Khatija and Yasmin; Sister-in-Law Paulette and family; Brother-in-Laws Solomon, Arthur, Timothy and families. Special uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.
With much pride, Dwight’s employment spanned 37 years with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro as a powerline technician. He was dedicated to his job and very connected to his colleagues. He brought an enormous amount of humor and lightheartedness to the workplace. His career unexpectedly expanded after retirement and he became an instructor for the powerline technician course at College of the North Atlantic. He truly cared about his students and took enormous pride in sharing his knowledge and expressing his compassion. Dwight met his wife Judy in L’Anse-au-Loup, Labrador. They married, then raised their daughter Amy in St. Anthony, his pride and joy. Being a husband brought out the best in him; being a Father was what he was meant to become. Well noted, was Dwight’s appreciation for life’s simplicities. He was known for his calm, rational presence. His kindness, his gentleness, was like no other. The last six years of his life were painful, debilitating and very sad to experience. Dwight faced this transition without complaint. He maintained that life was beautiful; his family worth fighting for and that illness and suffering would not make him bitter. His profound love for his family provided them with peace, support and strength. Above all else, Dwight’s greatest accomplishment was his grandsons, Reece and Ryder. They were his inspiration. His sacrifices for them unsurpassable. Dwight’s beautiful nature will continue in them and his daughter.
Today. Tomorrow. Always
The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the staff of John M Gray Centre and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. Their care, comfort, and support will never be forgotten. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation is scheduled for 7-9 pm on Sunday, August 21st at Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00am on Monday, August 22nd at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
COOMBS, CHESLEY WALLACE
Chesley Wallace Coombs was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Lived alongside his parents, siblings and friends for many years. At a young age, Chesley moved away form home to work in Alberta, where he enjoyed a life long career as a renowned welder and brother with the boiler makers union for over 15 years.
Chesley Passed away into peace on the 31st day of July, 2022 at the age of 64 years after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. he was surrounded by loved ones whom will strive to honour his memory and life.
Chesley will always be lovingly remembered by; the mother of his children Margaret Lavery, Sons Bradley and David, Daughters Sandra and Lisa, brothers Percy Coombs, William Coombs and Clifford (Leona), sisters Vermeta J. Coombs (Winston), Matilda J. Coombs( Hiram), Nancy Ann Diamond (Ralph), Elizabeth House (Dean), Nephews and Nieces ; Medina Genge (Toma), Daris Coombs, Gavin Coombs, Edna Diamond, Curtis Diamond and Benjamin Coombs.
Chesley was Predeceased by his mother Elva Joyce Coombs and Father George William Coombs.
Visitation and a family service will be held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on the evening of the 11th of August, 2022, From which the funeral service will be held at 1pm on the 12th of August, 2022 with the Rev. Terry Coates officiating, Burial will follow in the Anglican Community Cemetery at Pond Cove Branch.
COOMBS, JAMES
April 16, 1935 - May 26 2021
It is with great sadness that that the family of the late James Coombs of Plum Point announce his passing at the John M. Gray Center on May 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old. Jim was born April 16th, 1935 in Plum Point and lived there all of his life. In his early years he worked in the woods. When he was 32 years old, he went to school and became an Auto Body Technician. He ran his own business Coombs’ Auto Body Shop until his retirement. After retirement he spent many hours in his garden. He loved socializing with his many friends and family. He also loved being a pop to his three grandchildren, spending time with them and encouraging them in everything they did. His family would like to thank the staff of the John M. Gray Center for their care and compassion. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years Lillian (Gibbons of Current Island), children Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), grandsons Sidney (Chelsea) and Alex (Taylor) and granddaughter Sarah; brothers: Gerald (Maisie) and Henry. In laws Edmund (Mary Ann) Gibbons, Edith (Isaac) Dredge, Annie Gibbons, and Gladys Gibbons. As well he leaves behind a wide circle of family and friends and especially Rodney, Evelyn, Minnie, and Heather who were always a big part of his family. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Minnie (Hughes) Coombs, in laws Steven and Myrtle (Chambers) Gibbons, brother Joseph Coombs, in laws Myrtle Coombs, Valma Coombs, Martin Gibbons and James Gibbons. Private Visitation to be followed by the funeral service at Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Plum Point on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. The Service will be streamed via our Facebook page. Please like the page to receive updates and to be notified when the broadcast begins. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.