RANDELL, NORMAN HEDLEY

January 9,1934 - January 18, 2025

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s surrounded by his family members.

Proceeded by his parents, Lucy and Mark Randell; His wife, Dora Randell , His sons : Graham, Bedford, and Roger, Sisters: Stella Compton, Cassie Weir, Brothers: Darius (Roy) Randell, Alfred Tucker, Grandson: Jason Noonan

Norman grew up in Williamsport White Bay and later lived in Englee and Roddickton and lived the remainder of his life in St. John’s. He was a carpenter by trade, and built many houses and buildings throughout his lifetime. He worked in the Lumber Camp he was also a fisherman and worked in the Woods . He was a store owner who very generously open up his store in the early morning for customers whether they had money or not. He enjoyed singing hymns and playing the mouth organ. He enjoyed moose hunting right up in his late eighties. He was very spiritual and his greatest love was reading the Bible and reciting Bible verses. He loved having family prayers together.

Leaving to mourn his children; Glenna , Mark(Marie), Charia (Pierre), Lucy(Roger), Marcel, Grandchildren; Dawn(Corey), Jocelyn, Charlene(Jamie), Peter , Roger(Jaz), Kaleigh, Jordan , Also brother Wilbert Randell(Margret) and Sterling Randell(Jackie), Sister in law: Etta Mae (Eugene),, Annie May and Bessie, Brother in Law: Lee(Loretta), John, Lloyd, Several Great and Great Great Children and numerous amount of Nieces and Nephews., Special nephew Don Randell.

Visitations will be held 1 pm to 5pm on Friday 24th, 2025 at the Bide Arm Apostolic Faith Church, The funeral Service will be held from the church at 10:30 am on Saturday 25th 2025.

Internment to follow at the Apostolic cemetery in Roddickton

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

RANDELL, YVONNE SYBIL

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Sybil Randell who left us on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born on May 19, 1944, at Roddickton to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Also, to this union was born: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Winnie, Lillian, Ruby, Nancy, Jean, Barb, Dennis & Kirby.

She moved to Mount Pearl at the age of 18 and married Gorden Randell, May 25, 1962. They had one son, Jarvis, the love of her life. Then to Grand Falls where Gordon pastored and then to Birchy Bay where he continued pastoring for approximately 20 years at the Apostolic Faith Church. After the passing of her husband, she moved back home to Roddickton in 2006 and in 2010 she went to live and care for her brother Willis and moved into the Grace Sunset Cottages in May 2018, until God called her home.

Yvonne was predeceased by: Parents: Gideon & Grace Hancock, Husband: Gordon Randell, Brothers: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank & Don, Sister: Ruby

She leaves to mourn: Son: Jarvis (Loretta), Grand children: Marcel (Taeevn) and Courtney (Lukas)., Great grand children: Jordan, Lemmie, Eliana, all living in South Korea., Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Kirby (Bertha) Hancock and Bradley (Judy) Hancock., Sisters: Winnie Randell, Lillian (Alan) Lee, Nancy (Bruce) Burton, Jean (Clarence) Butt, Barb (George) Burton and a large circle of family and friends.

Visitation will take place Friday, January 24th - 7:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, January 25th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton with the Funeral Sunday, January 26th – 11:00 AM Pastor Michael Ivany officiating.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddictkon, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

JACOBS, CLARICE

Clarice Elva Jacobs was born Nov. 2, 1934 on Horse Islands, NL to George & Helen (Rideout) Compton.  She was one of 5 children in the family.  At the age of 16 she and the family moved to Roddickton.  On June 27, 1953 she married Donald Jacobs and together they raised a family of 5 and made their lifelong home in Roddickton.  Clarice spent most of her life as a hardworking homemaker in every aspect. 

Later in life she acquired employment at the local crab plant – for which she was very proud and grateful.  She was deeply devoted to God and her church.  She was a devoted Sunday School teacher for a number of years and left a great impact on her students.  She was one of the early members of the Ladies’ Charity Group and remained a member for many years.  She enjoyed the fellowship & socializing with other ladies. 

She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and embroidery – especially quilt blocks – aiming for nothing less than perfection in her work.

Clarice also loved the great outdoors: cook-ups, berry picking, trouting.  She could spend hours casting out her line – whether she caught a trout or not.

She loved her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren dearly.  She passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Nov. 9th, 2024.  She leaves to mourn her passing - son:  Clyde (Karen);  daughters: Wavey (Wilfred);  Sharon (Allan);  Lori. 

Grandchildren:  Lorinda, Lindy, Diana, Kelly, Michael, Melanie, Olise, Nneka, Emeka.

Great-grandchildren: Sophie, Meredith, Emelia, Diego, Rylan, Hadley, Liam, Mia, Oscar & Cassian.

Predeceased by: husband Donald, baby son: George, and grandson: Robert.  Her memory will live on!

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton NL Beginning Wednesday, November 12th and continuing through to the funeral service at 11am on Thursday November 13th with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Church Community Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

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WILCOX, VIOLA

Mrs. Viola Flossie Wilcox of Roddickton, NL. She was born in Hampton, NL on August 3, 1931 to Walter and Matilda Fillier. She has three brothers: Ralph (deceased), Kenneth (deceased) and Jerry (Ontario); four sisters: Bessie (deceased), Elma (deceased), Sylvia (deceased), and Ella (La Scie, NL).

It was on August 26, 1950, she married the love of her life Harvey John Wilcox at Wild Cove, Canada Bay, NL. Shortly after, they moved to Roddickton where she raised her family of three sons: Raymond (deceased), Winston, and Leander; four daughters: Priscilla, Ruby (deceased), Belinda, and Angela.

She was a very family person who loved to bake, knit, especially knitting quilts. In her earlier years, she did work at the Englee fish plant. She learned how to make bread when she was ten years old. She became a Christian in 1958 and faithfully served the Lord thereafter.

It was on October 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM she passed from this life to reap her heavenly reward. Left to share and cherish her memories are her

Two sons: Winston (Judy) – Roddickton

Leander - Roddickton

Three daughters: Priscilla McGee - Florida, USA,

Belinda (Kirby) Newman – Englee

Angela (Hank) Dean – Roddickton

Brother: Jerry Fillier (Ontario)

Sister: Ella (Lewis) Andrews (La Scie, NL)

19 Grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral service to be held at the Apostolic Faith Church, Roddickton on October 30th at 11 am

Officiating – Rev. Rene S. Cassell

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REARDON, JAMIE MAURICE

October 20, 1981 - December 7, 2023

Jamie Maurice Reardon was born in St. Anthony, NL, on October 20, 1981, to Jack and Emma Reardon. He had one sister, Tracy.

He met the love of his live Tena Blanchard and was married on October 4, 2008. They were blessed with one daughter - Peyton. They were also blessed to have two other Children in their care- Rory & Jaxxen.

He was a hard worker who was always busy doing something for his family or his friends. He was well known in the community and surrounding communities. He was a person that always brought a smile to your face.

He worked at NRO Certified Heating-Western Petroleum, Foodland, DP Sales, Roddickton House and with Andre Wilcox.

While on his way to work at Western Petroleum on December 7, Jamie passed away suddenly at the age of 42.

He will be greatly missed in the community.

He leaves to cherish his memories, Wife: Tena; Daughter: Peyton; Foster boys: Rory & Jaxxen; Parents: Jack & Emma Reardon; Sister: Tracy (Darren) Randell; Father and Mother in-law: William & Mae Blanchard; Brothers-in-Law: Trevor (Paulette) Blanchard, Dean (Sandra) Blanchard, Ross (Kim) Blanchard; Sister-in-law: Eunice (Trevor) Fillier; And many other relatives and friends.

Visitation took place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held on December 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. Interment followed.

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

HANCOCK, FREDERICK CLYDE

July 18, 1931 - November 7, 2022

Fred Clyde Hancock was born on July 18th, 1931, the first child of 15 born to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Born into that family were brothers: Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Dennis, Kirby and Bradley. Sisters Winnie, Yvonne, Lillian, Nancy, Ruby, Jean and Barbara. He married the love of his life, Marie Decker, on June 22, 1953, and lived in Roddickton and raised 6 children: Sandra, Debbie, Mark (Morris), Greg, David & Gayle.

He gave his heart to the Lord in 1958 and from then on, he devoted his life to the Lord and his church family. He spent many years assisting as Pastor. Fred worked with the Department of Highways most of his life and retired at the age of 57. Him and Marie enjoyed his retirement years. They built a cabin at Coles Pond and spent many memorable years there until he felt it was too much to maintain. After he sold his home, he moved to the Apostolic Faith cottage which they really enjoyed. His church family was very important to him.

His wife Marie was called to her heavenly home on February 16, 2022. He became very lonely after her passing and his daily wish and prayer was to join her at her heavenly home. He died peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2022.

He leaves to cherish memories:

Sons: Mark (Valerie) Hancock – Erskine, AB Greg (Theresa) Hancock - Roddickton, NL David (Valerie) Hancock – Didsbury, AB

Daughters: Sandra (Ray) Newman -Springdale, NL Debbie (Ron) McCully -Truro, NS Gayle (Danny) Randell - Roddickton, NL

Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Kirby (Bertha) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Bradley (Judy) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Sisters: Winnie Randell, Roddickton, NL

Yvonne Randell, Roddickton, NL

Lillian (Alan) Lee, Pasadena, NL

Nancy (Bruce) Burton, South Brook, NL

Jean (Clarence) Butt, Turo, NS

Barbara (George) Burton, South Brook, NL

Sisters-in-Law: Shirley (Fred) Saunders, St. John’s, NL

Maunda (Cyril) Jones, Corner Brook, NL

Sybil (Vincent) Hurwitz, Victoria, BC

Joyce Harvie, Bedford, NS

Beverly (John) McGreevy, St. John’s, NL

Violet Decker, Roddickton, NL

Brother-in-Law: Rick & Ena Decker, Calgary, AB

10 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Fred was predeceased by his parents Grace and Gideon Hancock. Brothers Willis, Don, Stanley & Frank and sister Ruby.

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton on Tuesday November 8th for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm, Wednesday for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at form the Church at 2pm on Thursday November 10, 2022 with Pastor Michael Ivnay officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

HANCOCK, WILLIS RAYFIELD

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Willis Rayfield Hancock.

Willis was born on February 3, 1933 to Gideon and Grace Hancock.
Brother Willis met the love of his life, - Dulcie Blanche Hodge and was married on November 11, 1952 at Roddickton.  They were blessed with six children: Grant, Cora, Randy, Diane, Morgan, and Billy.  After giving his heart to the Lord in 1957 , he faithfully attended Church with his family. Bro. Willis was known for giving an inspiring testimony which vividly showed his excitement  of been saved. Willis was a well-respected man in this community and surrounding communities. He worked with the department of Highways foe 30 years.  He was a very hard worker who worked many long hours at his company - Canada Bay Construction for 32 years.  After he retired from the company, he loved to go for a ride and visit the jobs sites of his employees just to see how things were going and have a chat. In July of 2007 he suffered a stroke that left him somewhat immobile but still he would attend Church whenever he could.  He was admitted to the Curtis Memorial Hospital on January 4, 2017 then on December 20, 2018  he moved to the John Grey Center. Recently  he became ill and was hospitalized until Monday August 10,  2020 around 3 am when he took his heavenly flight to meet his Lord and Master whom he served faithfully for many years. He was predeceased by his Parents – Gideon & Grace Hancock: Wife - Dulcie: Son – Morgan.

Leaves to cherish his memory:

Sons:Grant (Ann), Randy (Marilyn), Billy (Teri-Lynn), Daughters:, Cora (Glen), Diane (Kirby), Brothers:, Fred (Marie), Ford (Carol), Dennis (Pauline), Kirby (Bertha), Sisters:, Winnie, Yvonne,Lillian (Allan), Jean (Clarence), Nancy (Bruce), Barbara (George), Sisters-in-law:, Gladys Cooper, Cora Cassidy And a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren and family and friends.

The funeral service and visitation was held at the apostolic faith Church in Roddickton NL, on the 13th of August, 2020 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett and Rev. Rene Cassell officiating, burial followed in the church cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

FOWLER, WALTER HERBERT

July 12, 1933 - June 29, 2020

born at Great Brehat to Arthur and Caroline Fowler on July 12, 1933. Also born to that family - Mary-Jane, Rosie, Alma, Victor, William & Ross. Walter married Melita Hancock on May 20th. 1960. Bom to this union was Wayne, Judy, Linda, Dennis, Dean, Doreen, and David. He was a hard worker. He went to work in the woods at the early age of sixteen and continue working as a legger until he retired. All the while doing other jobs to help provide for his growing family. He was a good carpenter, he built his own home as well as other buildings and helped to build several long liners. He loved the outdoors, whether it was moose hunting, fishing, rabbit catching or planted his gardens. He also loved to discuss politics with anyone. Walter was not a church going man himself but always made sure that his family went to Church and Sunday school. He gave his life to the Lord in 2007. He was a very meek and mild man who didn't want to be a bother to anyone. After becoming a widower in 2007 he decided to move to Shirley's Haven in St. Anthony. Then in 2012 he suffered a stroke and was moved to the John Grey center where he remained until Monday evening. June 29, 2020 when he peacefully departed this life. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Melita; Parents Arthur & Caroline Fowler, Sisters Alma and Rosie and brother William. He leaves to cherish his memory, his Sons, Wayne (Shirley) Fowler, Dennis (Valerie) Fowler, Dean (Lisa) Fowler, David (Sheila) Fowler; Daughters, Judy (Boyce) Reid, Linda (Derrick) Reeves, Doreen Fowler; Brothers: Victor (Elaine) Fowler, Ross (Pauline) Fowler; Sister, Mary-Jane Hopkins. Private visitation took place from the Apostolic Church in Roddickton from where the funeral was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2020 with Pastor Chris Hewlett officiating. Interment followed in the Roddickton Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre's Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

RANDELL, DORA THELMA SHIRLEY FILLIER GILLARD

Dora Thelma Shirley Fillier Gillard Randell
October 26, 1934 — October 14, 2019
passed peacefully away on October 14, 2019 at the age of 84 in St. Patrick’s Mercy Home
predeceased by parents Jonathan and Sylvia Gillard, Siblings Georgia (Richard), Stennie (Shirley), Marjorie (Vic), Mary (Joe), Raymond (Bessie), and Frank (Annie Mae), Brother in law Darius Randell (Effie). As well as her Three sons Graham, Bedford and Roger. Leaving to mourn are her Husband Norman Randell, Daughters Glenna (Dawn (Corey) and Jocelyne), Charia, Lucy (Roger) (Jason (Nicole) and Jordan), Mark (Marie) (Charlene (Jamie), Peter and Roger), and Marcel (Kaleigh), Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and great great granddaughters. Brothers John, Lloyd (Joan), Leander (Loretta), sisters Myrtle and Etta Mae (Eugene), Brother in law Alfred Tucker (Pearl); Step grandchildren, Jackie, Narina, Ian, Clarissa, as well as a large number of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation was Held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton NL, From Which the Funeral Service Took place at 11am on Friday October 18th, 2019, with Rev. Christopher Hewlett Officiating, interment followed in the community cemetery.

WILCOX, RAYMOND

Passed away on April 26th, 2018 from St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital in St. Johns at the age of 67 years. He leaves to cherish memories, his Mother, Viola Wilcox; Common Law Spouse, Diane Jenkins; Sons, Roddick (Jennifer) Wilcox, Roger Wilcox (Samantha Canning), Tadd Jenkins (Felicia Cull); Daughters, Trena Jenkins (Alvin Bennett), Tina Jenkins, Lisa Wilcox, Connie Wilcox, Karen Brenton; Brothers, Winston (Judy( Wilcox, Leander Wilcox; Sisters, Priscilla (Michael) Magee, Ruby (Darby) Parsons, Belinda (Kirby) Newman; Angela (Hank) Dean; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Raymond was predeceased by his son, Rene Jenkins, and father, Harvey John Wilcox. Visitation was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton, from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.