HOPKINS, BERTHA MILDRED

Bertha Mildred Hopkins (nee Tucker) May 4, 1946 – February 12,2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Mildred Hopkins announce her passing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Wilson Hopkins; son David Thomas Hopkins (Michael), Rockport, Ontario; her sister Cora Johnston (Larry), Fort McMurray, Alberta; sisters: Margaret Newman, and Sharon McKinnon. Brothers: Stennie and Leander Tucker; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bertha loved nothing more than travelling the country with her husband and son. Her sense of adventure took her all over the country, from Englee to Leaf Rapids, Fort McMurray, Gananoque, Springdale and so many more. Always looking forward to the next adventure and loved jumping in the car asking where are we going today.

Over her lifetime Bertha made numerous friends. From the girls in the many hotels she worked, a job she loved, to the many family members whom were also lifelong friends. The door was always open to anyone in need of a new start, a place to call home when they were so far home. Often taking the couch when someone was in need of bed. Bert was loved by many and respected by all.

She also loved the simpler things in life after her years of travelling the country. Country walks with Wilson, fishing, berry picking, making jam and the bread to eat it on. An evening of Yahtzee or knitting a pair of socks she was happy, always laughing. We’ll always remember her laughter. Besides her family her loves in life were her dogs, there was never a dog that didn’t make her smile. Bertha will now live on, in the happy memories of all those who loved her.

The family would like the nurses of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and the family that surrounded her in her final hours. Thanks to Adrienne and the staff of Roddickton House for caring and assisting her in final days at the home. Thanks to Shirley’s Haven for caring for Wilson while she was at the hospital.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee Beginning Friday. February 14th, 2025 and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, With Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

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MACWHIRTER, FRANK GERALD

Passed away into peaceful rest in his 70th year, Mr. Frank Gerald MacWhirter of Englee NL on the 6th Day of January 2023. Left to mourn his loss, but with many loving and cherished memories are; His Sons: Richard (Tina) Cull - Winnipeg, MB, Frank (Lori) MacWhirter - Edmonton, AB, Daughter: Rebecca MacWhirter - Edmonton, AB, Brothers: Kevin (Chris) MacWhirter, Ontario, Alfred (Rose) MacWhirter, Englee, NL, Darrell MacWhirter, Alberta, Sisters: Marlene (Eric) Pike, Corner Brook, NL, Yvonne MacWhirter, Ontario, Margie (Alonzo) Gardener, Corner Brook, NL, Beverly (Denn) O’Neil, Corner Brook, NL, Sister-in-law: Joanne MacWhirter, Corner Brook, NL, Brother-in-laws: Freeman (Glenda) Cull, Englee, NL, Larry (Bessie) Cull, Englee, NL, Wesley (Charlene) Cull, Bishop Falls, NL, Morris (Josephine) Cull, Englee, NL, Stan (Donna) Simms, St. Anthony Bight, NL, Sister-in-laws: Ada (Donald) Weir, Englee, NL, Cindy (Hughie) Crewe, Mary’s Town, NL, Winnie (Dave) Power, Calgary, AB, Grandchildren: Rebecca, Nickolas, Keesha, Great grandchildren: Amelia, Talen, Teegan, Clayton, Logan & Liam and a large circle of relatives and friends. Being no stranger to loss himself, Frank was predeceased by his Wife – Bessie MacWhirter, Parents – Frank & Olive MacWhirter, Sisters – Judith Ann, Louise & Debbie, Brothers – Robert & Patrick, Father-in-law – Lester Cull, Mother-in-law – Maude Cull, Sister-in-law – Myrtle Cull.

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee form January 11th, 2023 through to the funeral service, officiated by pastor Michael Ivney, at 11am on Thursday January 12th, 2023. Burial will follow the service in the Church Community Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

CULL-SAUNDERS, DOROTHY MAUDE (nee Gillard)

August 2, 1930 - March 29, 2022

Passed peacefully away on March 29, 2022 surrounded by family at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 91 years.

Maude was a lady who loved life and church. She surrounded herself with family, friends, and strangers alike. She was well known for her little sayings and quotes by all who had the privilege to know her.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, Children, Freeman (Glenda), Larry (Bessie), Wesley (Charlene), Ada (Donald) Weir, Morris (Josephine), Cindy (Hughie) Crewe, Winnie (David) Power; Grandson, raised as her own, Richard (Tina); Stepson, Stanley (Donna) Simms; Son-in-law, Frank MacWhirter; Sister-in-law, Verna Gillard, 21 Grandchildren, 16 Great-grandchildren, 1 Great-great-grandchild as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Maude was predeceased by her husband, Lester Cull (1982); Second Husband, John Saunders; Daughter, Bessie MacWhirter; Daughter-in-law, Myrtle Cull; Parents, Frederick and Bessie Gillard; Brothers, Baxter and Frederick Gillard Jr.; and Sisters, Pearl Keefe, Stella Compton, and Lucy Tetford.

Public visitation to take place at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor George Burton officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

RANDELL, SPURGEON

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Mr. Spurgeon Randell of Englee NL , son of Thomas & Florence Randell, was born in Hooping Harbour May 4th, 1933, passed away in the presence of his Lord on the 18th day of October, 2020 in his 87th year at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL. Spurgeon was a humble man and a true Christian whose values included honesty, integrity, dignity and love. He was cherished by his children, grandchildren, great, great grandchildren (who called him Pop). Some of the most special places for Surgeon was on a rock somewhere in any brook, stream, pond, or in a boat casting for salmon, trout or jigging cod. Left to mourn, with a lifetime of loving memories are sons Wayne (Verna) Randell of Englee NL, Hedley (Irene) Randell of Oromocto NB, Dixon (Kristine) Randell of Lloydminster AB, Daughters Sadie (Guy) Hopkins of Smoky Lake AB, Vivian (Keith) Kenny of Summerside PEI. Brothers Claude (Jean) Randell of Englee NL, Boyce (Alma) Randell of Englee NL, Beaton (Shirley) Randell of Corner Brook NL, Sister Ruby (Freeman-Deceased) Randell of Englee NL, As well as 18 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great children and a large number of relatives and friends. Spurgeon was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Florence Randell, Wife Marie Randell, the love of his life, his wife of 67 years, twin boys, daughter Linda (Grant) Cassell, Sister Ethel (Ludwick) Reid, and grandson Vincent Cassell. The going home service for Spurgeon Randell will be held at 2 pm at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee NL 2 o clock pm on the 22nd day of October, 2020 with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating.  Burial will follow at the community cemetery following the service. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry.M.Fillatre’s Funeral Home St. Anthony NL, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

RANDELL, PASTOR FREDERICK THOMAS

October 28, 1948 – July 19, 2019

Pastor Fred Randell was born to the late Manuel and Lily Randell on October 28, 1948. He had two sisters, his twin Alfreda and his younger sister Celie. Fred married Melina Wilcox on December 29, 1967. To this union was born three children. Robert, Bruce and Barry. Fred was a wonderful husband, father and Grandfather and was loved by all who knew him. As a young lad, Fred was employed at the local Fish Processing Plant at Englee. A carpenter with the School Board and for 19 years he was an Employee with A.A. Decker Ltd. At a young age, Fred gave his life to God and from that time on he was a faithful servant of the Gospel. He entered the ministry and served faithfully as a Pastor for 25 years, after which, he retired and moved back to his hometown of Englee. Fred was well known to all and continued to help in the ministry whenever he could, until his struggle with cancer prohibited him from doing so. On July 19, 2019 Pastor Fred passed peacefully away and took his heavenly flight to the rewards that awaited him. He leaves behind his loving wife Melina, three Sons, Robert (Lisa), Bruce (Ruby) and Barry (Danielle) Sisters Alfreda (Ivan Cassell) Celie (Alwood Parsons Deceased.) Six Grandchildren, four Great Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Fred will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and his kind words to all who knew him. Visitation will be at the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee on Sunday from 2-5 P.M and from 7 to 9. P.M. The Funeral services will be held at the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee at 2:00 P.M. On Monday, July 22, 2019. Interment to follow at the Apostolic Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the immediate family.

REID, LUDWICK DALTON

April 30, 1928 – June 8, 2019

born April 30, 1928 took his Heavenly flight on June 8, 2019. He was the 4th of 9 children born to William and Harriet Reid of Englee. On June 25, 1949 he married the love of his life Ethel Edna Randell of Hooping Hr. [Deceased] Together they built a home and raised 6 children; Doris, June, Edwin, Patsy, Marilyn and Sybil. He is survived by children, Doris [Clement], June, Edwin [Marjorie], Patsy [Raymond], Marilyn [Darrell], Sybil [Gary] as well as 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, brother Osborne [Bessie] Reid, 2 sisters Diana [Randolph] Lane, Shirley Simmons, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of the following for the excellent care their father received; Deer Lake Manor, Western Memorial Hospital Corner Brook [dialysis unit], Golden Years Estates Grand Falls/Windsor. Central Health GFW [Dialysis unit] and nurses of third floor A and B units. Also thank you to Fillatre's Funeral Home St. Anthony. Visitation to be held on Monday June 10, at 7 p.m. from the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee. Funeral to take place on Tuesday June 11, at 2 P.M. from the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow in the Apostolic Faith Cemetery, Englee Highway. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. FIllatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

GILLARD, FANNIE VIRTUE

passed away June 15th, 2018 at the White Bay Central Health Center at the age of 77 years. She leaves to cherish memories, her husband, Ivan Gilard; Sons, Scott (Gail), Roy (Erin); Daughters, Sadie, Sandra (Barry), Sheila, Bessie-Mae (Gordon), Bernice (Neil), Bonetta (Grant); Brothers, Hayward (Joan), Alwin (Fay), Rick (Drucella); Sisters, Myrtle, Evelyn (Elias), Irene, Yvonne (Fred), Joan (Clifford); 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor George Burton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

RANDELL, CHRISTINE ELSIE

Passed away April 22, 2018 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 58 years. She leaves to cherish memories her husband Vay Randell; Son Benson Randell; Daughter Hillary Randell; Brothers Arnold Cassell, Charlie Cassell, Hedley (Rose) Cassell; Sisters Naomi (Linister) Wilcox, Lucy (Freemonder) Cull, Tamar (Lloyd) Randell; Patsy (Gary) Brake; Martha (Derek) Earl as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Visitation was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where the funeral was held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ivany officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

CASSELL, LINDA CORA

Passed away form this life surround by her family, to be forever with with the Lord, Mrs. Linda Cora Cassell of Englee NL. Linda Passed at the Health Science Center in St. Johns NL on the 2nd day of June, 2017, she was in her 64th year of life. Left behind with Hearts full of the joy and love she shared are her Husband Grant, her daughters Venica Cassell of Calgary AB, Tammy (Glenn) Canning of Englee NL, Gaye Cassell of Calgary AB, her sons Larry (Vicki) Cassell of Edmonton AB, Terry (Charmaine) Cassell of Birchy Bay NL, and Ernest (Kara) Cassell of Devon AB. Her parents Spurgeon and Marie Randell of Englee NL, sisters Sadie (Guy) Hopkins of Smoky Lake AB, and Vivian (Keith ) Kenney of Summerside PEI, her Brothers Wayne (Verna) Randell of Englee, Hedley (Irene) Randell of Lincoln NB, and Dixion (Kristine) Randell of Lloydminister AB, as will as 12 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee, from which the Home Going Service was held at 2:00pm on the 7th day of June, 2017 with Pastor George Burton and Pastor Fred Randell officiating. burial was held at the church cemetery following the service. funeral arangments were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres FUneral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

KEEFE, PEARL MAE

Passed away at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on August 6th, 2016 at the age of 92 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons Wesley (Marilyn) Keefe, Robert (Kris) Keefe, Grant (Mae) Keefe, Lomond (Beryl) Keefe, James Keefe; Daughters Beatrice Gear, Nancy (Richard) Shulek, Celeste (Byron) White; Florence (George) Canning; and sister Maude Saunders as well as 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, one great-great -great grandson as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 11, 2016 with Pastor George Burton officiating.  Interment followed in the New Apostolic Cemetery in Englee. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry. M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.