PILGRIM, CHARLES BRUCE

January 14, 1947 - January 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the Family of Charles Bruce Pilgrim announce his passing on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 77 years.

Bruce was born in Raleigh and spent his childhood there. He moved with his family to Main Brook at age of 15. There he finished High School and went on to Memorial University in St. John's where he and his wife Donna completed their teaching degrees together. He started his teaching career in Main Brook in 1969 and retired in 1998 after a long career teaching and as principal. He has provided guidance and motivation to many many students throughout several generations in Main Brook.

He would be called upon to be Master of Ceremonies at many Weddings, Celebrations and Community Events. In addition to his teaching, principal duties he was also Commissioner of Oaths and provided services to many surrounding communities. Bruce took great pride in entertaining all his nieces and nephews and loved when they would visit.He was a man of tremendous wit and humor. Always there to tell a joke or make a witty comment. He always enjoyed meeting others and striking up a chat and of course sharing a joke.

After his Retirement from teaching he discovered his talent and love of woodworking, he would spend many hours each day in "Da Shed" creating his masterpieces. When he wasn't in "Da Shed" he could be found logged into Facebook. He would share many jokes, inspirational thoughts and words of Wisdom with the World! and a scatter cartoon with Donna's face stuck to it - All in Good Fun.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Donna. His sister Eileen Marshfield (Allan), brothers Clyde (Joy), Ivan (Rena), Sister-in-law, Jean Ryan (Steadman) and brother-in-law, Murray Pilgrim (Madonna), 4 Nieces, 6 Nephews, 10 Great Nieces and 5 Great Nephews, One special Uncle, Edward Bessey (Martha).

He was predeceased by his parents Maxwell and Florrie Pilgrim and his Mother and Father-in-law Florence and Eric Pilgrim.

Visitation will be held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home beginning 10am to 12pm and 2-4pm on Tuesday January 23rd 2024. The Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2pm on Wednesday January 24th, at 2pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. In keeping with Bruce's wishes Cremation will take place and interment will follow at a later date at the United Cemetery in Main Brook.

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

PATEY, BRUCE CLARENCE

December 9, 1940 - April 15, 2022

How do you describe someone who has left so much of an impact on everyone he met. Bruce Clarence Patey was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, friend, educator and so much more. Passed suddenly on April 15, 2022 at the age of 81. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life is his wife and First Mate of 53 years Frances (Butler), sons Stephen (Lyn), Andrew (Heidi), grandchildren Katie Buchanan and Cole Patey, brother John (Carmel), sisters-in-law Janet Patey, Corinne Budgell, Louise Chaffey, Barb Alcock, Sheila Taylor (Harvey), Mary Audia (Lorne), Audrey Atkins, brothers-in-law Douglas Butler, John Butler (Sheila), Hubert Butler (Margaret), nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a large circle of friends.

Predeceased by parents John C. and Berdina (Johnson) Patey, brothers Mark Johnson (Joyce), Paul Patey, Wade Patey, sister Katherine Green (Keith), sisters-in-law Marg Ryan (Wally), Diane Butler, Delphine Beaulieu and Rosamond Butler and brother-in-law Richard Chaffey.

Bruce lived life to the fullest and was often seen doing what he loved; driving around the harbour having a coffee, out fishing in his boat, or snowmobiling into the Cat Claw. Family was everything to him and he was always there to offer comfort, encouragement and love.

To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.

Funeral to take place from St. Mary the Virgin church in St. Anthony, the time and date to be announced.

Inurnment to follow at a later date. No flowers by request.

Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

And to honour one of the greatest men, at least for us his family, raise a glass at 4pm any day you choose, because for him that was Forty Creek time, or whatever Scotch/Whiskey was in the cupboard.

There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.
The Celebration of Life Service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church at 2pm on Sunday the 24th of April with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating. Burial will be held at 2pm on the 22nd of August, 2022 at the St. MAry’s Anglican Cemetery in St. Anthony.

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

COLBOURNE, BRUCE

June 1, 1938 - May 17, 2021

Passed away May 17, 2021 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 82 years. Bruce was a good friend to everyone he met. Bruce is the son of the late Frederick and Jane Colbourne. Bruce and his twin brother, Allan Colbourne were born June 1st, 1938 in St. Anthony. They were the youngest of the family of 8 children. He leaves to mourn, one Brother, Allan Colbourne; Two sister-in-laws, Reta and Linda Colbourne as well as a number of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Friends and his close friend, Lyndon Hodge. Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Jane Colbourne; Sisters, Florence (George) Burdette, Irene (Bill) Cook, Marjorie (Everton) Strangemore, Byrle (Alec) Simms; Brothers, Wilis (Bill) Colbourne; Morgan Colbourne, Edward Colbourne, as well as a special Uncle, John Colbourne. The funeral and burial service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Georgina Parsons officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.