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.

CURTIS, ERIC FRASER

October 8, 1936 - August 14, 2022

Passed away on August 14, 2022 at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 86 years.

He leaves to mourn and cherish memories, his Wife, Loretta Curtis; Grandsons, Dylan and Logan Powell; Son-in-law, Rick Powell; Sisters, Effie Gullage, Loretta Curtis, Mavis (Ben) Milley; Brothers, Jack (Velma) Curtis, Lenester (Linda) Curtis as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Eric is predeceased by his Daughter, Wendy Nicole Powell; Parents, Abner and Violet Curtis, as well as his Sister, Ethel, Nellie, and Jessie.

A homegoing service was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Howard Canning officiating. Interment folllowed.

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

REEVES, HARRISON RAYFIELD

July 1, 1949 - June 9, 2022

Passed away June 9. 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Harrison was born in Englee on July 1, 1949 to Sidney and Ada Reeves. He met the love of his life, Doris Curtis in 1969 and on May 27th 1970 they were married and together they had 3 daughters, that were his world.

Harrison worked hard in his lifetime at different places, starting with the Whale Plant in Williamsport, and then the fish plant in Englee for a good many years before taking his family and moving to St. John’s where he worked as a carpenter. Eventually they moved back and settled in Bide Arm where he worked on the floor of the Fish Plant until he was promoted to foreman, and he remained until the closing of the plant. After that he did the next best thing to the plant- he went fishing. First with the Englee Pride (Reuben Curtis) and The Green Islander (Alvin Cassell). Overall he was a hard worker, he would help anyone who needed it no matter how sick he was or not, he wouldn’t say anything, he just wanted to make sure he got it done.

Harrison gave his heart to the Lord in April 1998 and everyone who knew him, knew he was a changed man who loved God, and certainly also loved his church.

Harrison was dearly loved and will be missed by his Wife, Doris; Daughters, Darlene (Perry) Cassell, Tina (Brad) Randell, Colleen Reeves (Kyle Frank); Grandchildren, Bronson, Dylis (Skyla Cull), Laura (Peter Norris), Chantal, Angus (Rebecca Pendleton), Josh; Great-Grandchildren, Bentley and Layla; Brothers, Harold (June), Alfred (Shirley), Wilfred (Josie), Derrick (Linda); Sisters, Margaret (Bill), Barbara (Baxter), Josephine (Woodrow) and Ruby, as well as a large number of in-laws, nieces, nephews, as well as many, many extended family and friends.

Visitation was held from the Salvation Army Church in Englee, followed by the funeral service on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Majors Arley and Darlene Masters officiating, supported by Corps Officer, Major Lillian Pelley. Interment followed.

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

CANNING, NINA MARGARET

Nina Margaret Canning was born at Hooping Harbour on December 10th, 1938. She was the daughter of Christopher and Jenneth Randell. There were 6 other children born into this family. Edgar, Julian (deceased) Joyce, Manuel (deceased), Wanda & Sidney. In the 1950’s at Hooping Harbour, she met and married Hayward Canning of Roddickton.

6 children were born into this union. Sadie, Hector, Marlene, Howard, Rodrick & Travis. They lived in Roddickton for approximately 3 years then moved to Hooping Harbour and built their first home and continued to raise their family there until resettlement to Bide Arm in 1969.

In 1955 at the age of 16, 67 years ago, Nina gave her heart to the Lord. She made and gave a life-time commitment to her church in Hooping Harbour, Bide Arm and Kitchener. She faithfully supported her church in service and financially. She faithfully attended every service, choir practice, round table discussion, Sunday school, and ladies’ charity group. Her faith and trust in God got her through many rough times and until the day she died she had never waivered on this commitment.

On January 17th, 1977, her husband Hayward Canning met with a tragic accident on a logging operation site in Cole Pond area. Having no source of income and never having worked outside the home, she continued to raise her family along with her special grandson Jarvis Canning who was 4 months old at the time. In the years that followed she went to work on the Bide Arm fish plant for a period of time. She was also employed at Cassell’s general store working side by side with Aunt Winnie Cassell, she loved this job. (I wonder why!)

In 2000 Nina moved to Kitchener Ontario to care for her grandchildren while her daughter, Sadie, worked. She lived there until the summer of 2017. When she returned to Bide Arm for a visit, it was then that the family made the tough decision to admit her to personal care at Roddickton House. In November 2021 she was admitted to Curtis Memorial Hospital due to progression of Dementia until she could be placed in protective care at the John M Gray Centre on December 16, 2021.

Approximately two months ago she fell and broke her arm. Her health continued to deteriorate since the fall. On Sunday May 22, 2022, at 2:00AM the call came informing the family that her condition has worsened. She was placed in palliative care later that day. Family was with her everyday until she passed peacefully away at approximately 6:00 pm on Wednesday May 25, 2022.

She leaves to mourn her 6 children, Sadie Canning, Hector Canning, Marlene (Eddie) Randell, Howard (Sharron) Canning, Rodrick (Sharon) Canning, Travis (Kara) Canning; 2 Brothers, Edgar (Susie) Randell, Sidney Randell; 2 Sisters, Joyce Cantwell, Wanda (Garland) Ellsworth; 16 Grandchildren; 21 Great-grandchildren; 2 Great-great grandchildren; Also, many extended family members and friends.

Visitation to be held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm beginning the evening of Friday, May 27, 2022 and will continue until the funeral on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

REID, MIRIAM (Nee Canning)

September 16. 1926 - January 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt - Miriam Reid (nee: Canning) at the John M Gray in St. Anthony NL at the age of 95 years. She leaves to mourn, her Daughters, Marilyn (Late Wesley Keefe), Margaret (Late Harvey Randell), Priscilla (Naaman), Jane, (Woodly), Joan (Winston) and special Sons; Wade (Maisie), Graham (Ruby), Booth (Olive), Sherlock (Nina), Morris (Carmel) and David (Gladys); Brothers, Eric (Gladys), Obediah (Hilda); Sisters, Emma, Fern (David) Joan (Hayward) and Sister In Law Nina as well as friends and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and other family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents (Obediah and Leah), Husband (Booth), Son (Raymond), Brother (Hayward), Sister (Isabelle), Son-In-Laws (Rifford Cassell, Harvey Randell and Wesley Keefe)

The family would like to thank everyone for their calls, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A special thank you to the staff at John M Gray, Curtis Memorial Hospital and KM Fillatre's Funeral Home and anyone else who has provided help at this time. May God Bless you all. Visitation to take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton on Monday Jan 10, 2022 from 1-5 pm. Funeral to take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 at 11:00 am officiated by Pastor Mark Locke and Pastor Bill Harnum. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

RANDELL , PATSY MARIAM

July 12, 1944 - March 21, 2021

Patsy Randell passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2021. Born on July 12, 1944 in St. Anthony, NL. She was a resident of Bide Arm. She was a Christian woman all her life, attended church faithfully, was a choir member and Sunday school teacher. She was well known in her community and surrounding communities. A loving friend to everyone and was loved by all. She was always there to help everyone. If she couldn’t visit she would call. She was the people’s person and will be sadly missed by many. She was incredibly proud of children, her 8 grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren, numerous cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. She loved her family and was always there for them. She took care of her family until her passing. Her concern was not to have her family worry about her. Patsy was best known for reaching out to people, not only in their time of need but all the time. That was her passion and her mission in life.

She is survived by husband Frank Randell and her 4 children; Bobby Randell, Golda Cassell & Kaye Randell, Todd (Mona) Randell; Grandchildren; Shelley, Kelsea, Colby, Morgan, Tyson, Ashley, Adam and Bailey; Great Grandchildren, Joshua, Hannah, Jaxon, Jayce, Harley, Curtis, Kaci, Rylee and Brianna. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers; Sisters, Juanita Randell, Iris (Robert) Keefe, Katie (Clarence) Hancock, Verna Reid; Brothers, Gideon Newman and Wyatt Newman; Special Sister Kimmie, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Maxwell and Gladys Newman Predeceased by son Glenn Randell, Dec 3, 1976.

Your work here on earth is done, your reward is your heavenly home.

The funeral service is to take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Canning officiating. The funeral will be live streamed on Facebook under Howard Canning. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Janeway Children’s hospital in St. John’s. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

RANDELL, MANUEL THOMAS

Manuel Thomas Randell was the son of Christopher and Jenneth Randell. He was born at Hooping Harbour on December 1st, 1952. the family resettled to Bide Arm in 1969. After resettlement during his young years, Manuel Moved to St. John’s where he worked at a metal fabrication shop. in 1974 Manuel became a dad for the first time when his daughter Beverley Lane was born Beverley lives in fort MacMurray and could not be here today due to Covid-19 Restrictions. in 1978 Manuel moved back to Bide Arm, sometime after he went fishing on the Ronald and Doreen, with well known local fisherman Mr. Herbert Pittman, it was around this time that Manuel Started dating Gloria Randell of Englee. During their 39 years together, Manuel and Gloria Raised a family of one daughter Robyn Randell and one son Lucas Randell. when his employment with Mr. Pittman ended, Manuel partnered with Eddie and Terry Randell to build their own boat. they fished together for some time and Manuel left the fishing industry with the start of the Cod moratorium in 1992.

in 2000 he began working as a welder at Marine Service Center in Englee, he continued in the employment of Mr. Hubert Randell until he became ill in June of 2019 while working at the Wabash airport.

Manuel’s health continued to deteriorate and on July 3rd of 2020 he was admitted to Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital at St. Anthony. he passed peacefully away at 12:30 am on Saturday July 11th, 2020 surrounded by his family.

the visitation and funeral service for Manuel was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on July 13th, 2020 with pastor Howard Canning officiating, burial followed in the community cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony And Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

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HILLIER, ISABELLA

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 Isabella Hillier, loving mother and family matriarch, passed away at the age of 92. Isabella was born on May 15, 1928 in Bide Arm, NL to Obediah & Leah (Randell) Canning. Isabella had a passion for helping and providing services for others. Her passions included: knitting, crocheting and crafting of all sorts. She faithfully served her church. She was known for her infectious smile and kind and compassionate spirit toward all. Isabella was predeceased by her father, Obediah, her mother, Leah and brother Hayward; husbands George Adams and Hedley Hillier; son Roy Adams, and grandson Cory Gillard. She is survived by her loving children: Marilyn (Ford), Juanita (Andrew), Leah (Rex), Ruth (Don), Charles (Elizabeth), Sue, Fern (Sterling), Don (Angela), Phyllis (Tim) and Angela (Wade). Also left to mourn are a large circle of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, a very large, loving family. She will also be missed by a large circle of friends. A family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Apostolic Faith Church, Bide Arm, NL. A memorial for family and friends is being planned for a later date, due to current restrictions.

LANE, RANDOLPH

April 2, 1930 - November 21, 2019

Passed away November 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, his Wife of 69 years, Diana Stella; His Daughters, Joyce (George) Ellsworth, Glenys (Eddie) Cassell; Sister, Josie (Wilfred) Gillard; Grandchildren, Craig Cassell, Beverly Lane, Tracy Cassell, Andre Cassell, Denika Ellsworth (deceased), Philip Ellsworth; Great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Nolan, Logan, Kyle, Jayden, Sarah, Jaron, and Lily as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Visitation to be held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The funeral will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Canning officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

RANDELL, ELLWOOD RALPH

September 16, 1943 – October 13, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the Randell family announce the peaceful passing of beloved husband and father Ellwood Randell on October 13, 2019 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 76. He is remembered with great love by his family, including his wife, Juanita (nee: Newman) of 53 years; children Judy (Brad), Janice (Marshall), Vaden (Cynthia), Tony (Cheryl); Grandchildren Brianna (Paul), Brandon (Kayla), Brady (Marissa), Cameron and Nicholas; Great Grandchildren Blair, Evan, Kyle; Predeceased by parents Jesse and Rowena and his sister, Olive; Brothers, Ross (Marion), Paul (Christine), Jesse (Ruth), Austin (Jean), Lloyd (Tamer) and a large circle of relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will take place at the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Wednesday, October 16th, from 2-4 pm, as well as 7-9 pm. A celebration of Ellwood’s life and faith will take place from there on Thursday, October 17th at 2 pm with Pastor Howard Canning officiating, joined by Pastor Rene Cassell sharing the Word. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Faith Cemetery in Bide Arm. In Ellwood’s memory, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.