TAYLOR, MILLICENT

It is with great sadness the family of Millicent Taylor announced her passing on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at Curtis Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family at the age of 83 years.

Our mom was the heart of our family who always put the needs of her family first. Mom never met a stranger, she loved everyone.  A down to earth, kind, caring and giving person who faced every challenge head on with courage and determination.

She leaves to mourn, with many wonderful memories, her children: Jill Hoyland (John); Jeff Taylor (Shirley); Gaie Payne (Ken); and Beverly Payne (Wade).  Grandchildren: Andrew (Lisa); Cheryl (Aaron); Peter; Edmund (Jessica); Jenny (Joey); Tim (Vanessa); Jason (Lisa); Natasha and Rocky.

Great Grandchildren: Alyssa; Chloe; Keyo; Marissa; Summer; Parker; Ryder; William; Matteo; Zachary; Damon; Miya; Nathan; Dravyn; and Talon.  Brothers and sisters: Eileen Chambers, Calvin Parrill (Diane), Laud Parrill (Irene), Ruby Bessey (Melvin), Marilyn Parrill.  Brothers and Sisters-in-laws: Carl Milley, Fayne Buggy (Joe) and Glenn Taylor (Barb) as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Predeceased by her husband, Edmund Taylor; her son, Roger Taylor; her father and mother- in-law, Kenneth and Mae Taylor; biological parents, Charles Brown and Hazel (nee Manual) Parrill (Roy); adopted parents, James and Janet Diamond; brothers and sisters : Alvin Parrill, Jim Diamond (Deborah), Jessie (Norman), Beatrice (Maxwell), Gladys (Cecil), Carrie (Claude), Montique Diamond (Lena), George Diamond  (Hazel), Whyman Diamond (Olive), Steward Diamond and John Diamond; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Matthew Chambers, Pearl Milley, Maude Burry (Don), and Lem Taylor. 

Mom, we miss you more than words can express.  You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.  We love you so much!!

We would also like to thank the staff at Shirley’s Haven and Curtis Memorial Hospital, as well as Dr. Sarjora for all the care provided to our mom and family.

Visitation to take place from the Untied Church in Raleigh beginning the evening of Saturday, April 27, 2024 and will continue on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The funeral will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.

ROPSON, HUBERT

September 3, 1935—April 10, 2024

Passed peacefully away at he Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital St. Anthony surrounded by family at he age of 88 years old from Harbour Deep NL and moved to Roddickton N.L. in 1991.

Predeceased by his parents Lot and Julie Ropson Brothers Frank (Emily) Ropson, Chesley (Pearl) Ropson. Sisters Blanche Ropson/Pittman (Edward/Ned) Winnifred (Stanley) Randell, Alima Ropson/Randell (Peter) Mildred Ropson.

Leaving to morn with broken hearts his long life partner of 35 years Shirley Compton, Daughters Crystal (Kevin)
Wilcox and Rebecca (Nathen) Malleck, Grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Sarah, Rachel, Jake, Logan and a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL beginning the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2024. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Roddickton United Cemetery.

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

PATEY, PEARL HAZEL

September 28, 1931 - March 30, 2024

With sadness the family of the late Pearl Hazel Patey announce her passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 92.

Pearl was born September 28, 1931 to Albert and Julia Elms in Griquet, NL. She married James W. Patey on December 8, 1956. She was a religious person who loved her family. She enjoyed picking berries, growing vegetables next to her house, having home cooked meals, and liked keeping the wood furnace going when needed.

She knew all her family’s birthdays, kept up on politics and was interested in the Royal Family. She liked NTV News and VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daley.

Pearl leaves to mourn her Sons: Kevin, Kenneth, Martin (Joan), Barry (Angie); Daughter: Sheila Willcott (Craig); Grandchildren: Amy, Abigail, Braden, Kayla (Justin); Sister-in-law: Ivy Lewis; Nephews, Nieces, and their families.

She is predeceased by her Husband: James Patey; Sisters: Olive Feaster, Jessie Rideout; Brothers: Gus and Ralph Elms; and Parents: Albert and Julia Elms.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital ICU and ward staff.

Public Visitation will take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 1:30-3:00 pm. A private memorial service will follow from 3-4 pm with Carol Roberts and Minnie Morris officiating.

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

GENGE, CLYDE HENRY

April 26th, 1940 - March 30, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Clyde Genge announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 30th at the age of 83 years.

Clyde was born on April 26th, 1940 to Jacob and Agnes Genge. He spent most of his life fishing and working where he made many friends along the way. He married the love of his life, Myrtle Pittman on January 5th,1966. Together they lived a full life of love and devotion to their nieces and nephews and the family that surrounded them.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his wife: Myrtle, sister-in-law: Gertie, brother-in-law: Wilfred Sr, nieces: Effie (Ernest), Trudy (Michael), Connie (Shawn), Lindsey (Dwight), Jelisa (Corey), Kendall (Brady) and Laci and their kids that brought so much joy to his life, Landon, Avery, Avril, Amber, Jacob, Lakelee, Ellie, Madison and Heidi.

Also left to mourn is a large circle of friends and family.

He was predeceased by his loving Parents: Jacob and Agnes, and Parents in law: Alfred and Susan Pittman, Brother: Jacob Jr., Sister: Olive, Sister-in-Law: Janie Pittman and nephew: Wilfred Jr.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Strait of Belle Isle Health Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care.

Visitation to take place from St. Matthews Anglican Church in Anchor Point beginning the evening of Monday, April 1, 2024. The family service will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

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

MACEY, ROLAND

November 14, 1938- March 28, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Roland Macey announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 28th at the age of 85 years.

Roland was born on November 14th, 1938 to George Henry and Alice (Coates) Macey. He spent most of his life fishing and working where he made many friends along the way. He married the love of his life, Currie Noseworthy on November 25,1959. Together they raised three children, who they loved dearly.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his children Roger (Loretta), Mary Alice (Dean) and Joanne (Boyd). Three grandchildren; Darren, Leon (Robyn), and Andrea (Andrew), as well three great-grandchildren, Lucas, Cohen and Charles.

His brother William (Christine). Brother In-laws Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Selby (Lorraine), Wade, and Peter. Sister in-laws Emily, Jean, Priscella and Velma he also leaves to mourn a large circle of friends and family; including his special homecare worker “his girl” Tonya; who the family is forever thankful for her kindness, compassion, and companionship.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Currie. Parents George Henry and Alice Macey, and Parents in law Selby and Mary Noseworthy.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church beginning on Sunday, March 31 2024 at 8:00 pm with the family service taking place at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:30 am with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery.

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

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

MAY, RICHARD SIDNEY MORGAN

December 11, 1967 - April 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Sidney Morgan May announce his passing at his home in Bird Cove on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 55 years. Richard was born in Roddickton, NL on December 11, 1967. 

He graduated from Evely Collegiate High, after a short stint in the Canadian Arm Forces (ROTP) he went on to Memorial University where he graduated with a B. Commerce (Accounting) Degree. He worked with Doane Raymond, Maurice Simmonds Services, Doyle Fisheries and lastly and for most of his career, Nortip Development Corporation. For a period of time he served as mayor of Bird Cove and was involved in various committees and ventures that promoted the economy and culture of the Great Northern Peninsula, which he dearly loved. 

Richard loved spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. They will always remember him saying “tickle, tickle” as he tickled them. Richard enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, boating and was a loyal Montreal Canadians hockey fan, because it was his father’s team. He was a kind, devoted and loving son, brother, uncle and friend. His generosity had no limit. He gave above and beyond what would be expected by any one person.  

Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his loving mother, Ursula, siblings Pauline Bartlett (Maurice) St. Anthony, NL; Paul May (Betty) Humber Valley Resort, NL;  Lynn Hunt (Randy) Port au Port, NL;  Eugene May (Madonna) Pasadena, NL; and Todd May (Cindy) St. Thomas, ON. Nieces and nephews Tennelle (Noland); Michael (Alishia); Charmayne (David); Laura (Andrew); Beverley (Joshua); Jennifer (Darren); Randall (Keshia); Andrew (Kayci) Hannah; also Jessica; Matt (Melissa) and Erin (Brandon). Grandnieces and grandnephews; Ross James, Emma, Claire, Roman, Audrey, Eli, Ivy, Ezra; Caleb, Averie, Xavier, Xomara, & Ben.

He was predeceased by his father Carl May; grandparents, Morgan and Lucy May and George and Ena Hopkins; grandnephew Ryan Blake and by other extended family members. Also loved by Beverley Ereaut and many other family and friends.

A private visitation will be held at the Apostolic faith church in roddickton Saturday morning followed by the public funeral at 2pm.

BUCHANAN, CATHERINE (KATIE) FRANCES

September 22, 1995 - April 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Catherine (Katie) Frances Buchanan announce her passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 20, 2023. She was in her 27th year.

Katie was born to Louise Reid and Andrew Patey on September 22, 1995. She came into this world early weighing only 4lb 7oz but she was a fighter from the beginning. Her brother often remarked that her red hair was her warning label and that anyone who got in her way should have known better.

Sometimes you know you’ve met someone special and that’s how most people felt when meeting our Katie. She was non-verbal but somehow you knew she had an awesome sense of humor and had the greatest laugh ever.

Katie loved music and dancing; she adored beef jerky and swimming. She loved to people-watch but hated it when people would touch her hair. She was curious by nature and loved to go for drives to see the sites.

In later years, she had been living independently with a wonderful team of homecare workers that took care of her.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories: Mother Louise; Stepfather Rick; Father Andrew Patey (Heidi); Siblings: Liam (Emma Reardon); Olivia; Nikki; Danielle (Liam Bradley) and Holden (Dharma Wilkinson); Nephews: Owen Bradley and Gerald Reid; Grandparents William (Buck) Buchanan; Frances Patey; Jean and Levi Reid; Uncles Steve Patey (Lyn), Tracy Reid (Cathy); Aunts Martha Newell (Paul Larkham), Rhoda Rose (Paul), Iris White (Sam), Paula Krawiec (Andy), Dawn Walsh (Mike) and Tammy Patey (Chris); Godmother Nadine Ward; Special Aunt and Uncle: Debbie and Chris Humby; and Caregivers Tracey Burden; Bernice Byrne and Chrissy Whalen.

She was pre-deceased by her grandmother and namesake Catherine (Kit) Buchanan; Grandfather Bruce Patey;  Uncles Barry Newell and Bruce Norman; and cousin Matthew Reid.

Visitation will take place from St. Anthony United Church on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday April 23 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will take place on Monday April 24th at 2:00 PM from St. Anthony United Church, Rev Nath Larkin officiating.

Flowers graciously accepted or you may make a donation to the Phalen-McDermid Foundation or the local Joy Fellowship or Community living groups.

Fly with the angels my Birdie. I can’t wait to hear you sing.  

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

POWELL, DONALD

February 14th, 1941 - April 20th, 2023 

It is with great sadness that the family of  Donald Powell announce his passing on April 20th, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland.

Donald was born February 14th 1941 to Albert and Sarah Powell. At a young age, he moved to St. Anthony to further his education. He began his career working with Labrador-Grenfell Health for 33 years. On May 7th, 1977 he married Emma Joan Colbourne of St. Anthony where they settled down to raise their family. 

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years, Joan, 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily), 7 grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron, Sarah, Matthew and Ryan, and Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grandchild,  Madison. 

He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Sadie, Lydia and Gertie. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sarah, his siblings, Alfred, Hedley, Melvin, Gordon and Beulah, and special niece, Donna. 

His family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home. Interment to follow.

HUMBY, NELLIE

February 5, 1923 - April 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Humby announce her passing on April 18, 2023, at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 100 years. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and went to meet her heavenly father, whom she loved and served her whole life.

Nellie was born in Hooping Harbour on February 5, 1923 to parents Mark and Lucretia Randell. She moved to Roddickton in 1942, where she met and married Herbert Humby. Together they raised nine children.

She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved cooking (and nobody made better bread, rice soup, carrot cake, or turkey dinner than our mom). She also enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, fishing, going to the cabin and search-a-word puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed her daily bible reading. In addition to being a homemaker, she operated a small retail business out of her home for many years.

To celebrate her memory, she leaves behind her children: Eugene (Isa), Calvin, Harvey (Barbara), Shirley, Lawrence (Violet), Marina (Rick), Flora (Will), Yvonne (Eugene), Derrick (Tanya); plus 17 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, a growing number of great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Nellie is predeceased by her husband Herbert, parents Mark and Lucretia Randell, grandson Ian and all nine of her siblings.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We will be reunited again one day!

Public visitations will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Her home going service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL. Officiated by Pastor Mark Locke. Interment to follow.