CANNING, SIMON OSWALD

May 21, 1934 - February 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Simon Canning announce his passing on February 3, 2024 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 89.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his sons Jerry Adams (Joanne) and Graham Canning. His loving Grandchildren, Jennifer Todd (Robert), Jamie Adams, Heather Parsons (Mark), Kristoffer Canning (Caroline), Lexi Ploc-Canning, Cierra Rawson (Aly), Luke Beltanu-Ploc (Hannah), Jesse Ploc-Canning and 3 great-grandchildren Mia, Hendrix and Winslow. Simon also leaves behind a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives whom he loved dearly. Simon also leaves to mourn his sisters Dorcas (Hubert) Cassell and Dora (Fred) Eddison.

He is predeceased in death by his loving wife Clarabelle, parents Andrew and Emma Canning, brothers Donald (Nellie) Canning, Arthur (Hilda) Canning, Walter Canning and sisters Cora (Fred) Denney and Ruby Pollard.

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL beginning the evening of Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 7-9 pm and will continue Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with the funeral being held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Roddickton House along with the nurses, doctors and staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL for their compassion and care.

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

CANNING, CLARABELLE

November 1, 1934 - January 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Clara Canning announce her passing on January 4, 2024 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 89.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband of 64 years: Simon Canning; sons: Jerry Adams (Joanne) and Graham Canning; Her loving Grandchildren: Jennifer Todd (Robert), Jamie Adams, Heather Parsons (Mark), Kristoffer Canning (Caroline), Lexi Ploc-Canning, Cierra Rawson (Aly), Luke Beltanu-Ploc (Hannah), Jesse Ploc-Canning and 3 great-grandchildren: Mia, Hendrix and Winslow. Clara also leaves to mourn siblings Rowena Galway, Leamon (Emily) Adams, Evelyn Hann (Larry), Dorman Adams (Denise) and loving sister Tryphena Adams (Dan) as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She is predeceased in death by her parents: James and Elizabeth Adams; siblings: Amelia Newman, Olive Cassell, James Adams, Jasper Adams, Baxter and Levina Adams.

Visitation will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 7-9 pm and Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow at Calvary Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of Roddickton House along with the nurses, doctors and staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St.Anthony, NL for their compassion and care.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

HILLIER, LEWIS

March 11, 1946 - June 22, 2023

Lewis Hillier was born to the late Stanley and Laura Hillier on March 11, 1946. He lived in Griquet. A fisherman in his earlier years, he met the love of his life, Joyce Budden in February 1967 and married in February 1968. Together they raised five children, Wilma, Kirby, Kent, Keon and Wanetta. Lewis worked with a logging company until his retirement.

He was a very hard-working man who loved and cared very much for his family. Two of his favorite hobbies were moose hunting and trout fishing. He will be sadly missed by his wife and children and grandchildren.

Lewis passed on June 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

He leaves to mourn his Wife, Joyce; Children: Wilma (Darryl), Kirby, Kent, Keon, Wanette; Grandchildren: Dustin, Britney, Nikki, Jorden, Nathan, Nolan, Tori, Summer, Paris, Makenzie, Kalen, Ciarra; Great-Grandchildren: Landen, Aiden, Grayson, Ellie, Brady, Gabrial, Olivia, Ryn; Siblings: Gerald, Wilfred, Clayton, Elizabeth, Minnie, Garland as well as many extended family and friends.

Lewis is predeceased by his Grandson: River; Parents: Stanley & Laura Hillier; Parents In Law: Leander & Ruby Budden; Brothers: Abe, Tom, Ralph, David; Sisters: Mabel, Marion; and Brother In Law: Lloyd Budden.

Visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton beginning Sunday June 25th 2023 with a family only visitation in the evening, public visitation on Monday June 26th 2023 followed by the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday June 27th, 2023.

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

SIMMS, ARCHIBALD

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Archibald Simms announces his passing on June 16, 2023 at St. Anthony Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84. Archibald was born in Roddickton, NL to William & Loretta Simms on January 5, 1939. He was a Lumberjack, Truck Driver, Bus Driver, Janitor, & Emergency Medical Responder. His final job upon retirement was a EMR at the Roddickton White Bay Health Centre which he loved dearly.

Archibald loved the Workplace but his strongest devotion was to the Gospel & his Church, where he played his accordion and sang every chance he could for 53 years. Since March 1961, he was a devoted member and musician of Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton where he gave his Heart & Life to Christ.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife of 62 Years: Pearl (Earle) Simms; Sons: Dwane (Judy), Oral (Marlyce), Brian (Renee); Daughters: Viva (Lester), Janice (Archie); Grandchildren: Stephanie, Melissa, Tyler, Chad, Nicole, Terri, Valarie; Great Grandchildren: Zackery, Cameron, Hyden, Shayle, Jessa, Emmy, Brooks; Sisters: Ruby Swain, Madeline Newman. Archibald will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and close friends.

He is predeceased by Daughter Paulette, Parents William & Loretta Simms, Brothers Melvin Simms, Francis Simms, Sister Leah (Simms) Lidstone.

Visitation will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Monday June19th & Tuesday June 20th from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm each day. The funeral service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL on Wednesday June 21st at 2pm with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow.

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

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.

CANNING, ERIC RUDOLPH

Eric Rudolph Cannning was born to Obediah and Leah Canning of Englee on August 28, 1931, the third of eight children. On July 12, 1951 he married the love of his life, Gladys May Parsons, and together they raised eleven children.

He lived a very active life. At the age of ten, he started working at a sawmill for Saunders and Howell. At age fourteen he went to work in the lumber woods, where he was employed until 1978; at which time he became the janitor at Evely Collegiate in Roddickton. He was employed there until he retired at age 65.

He enjoyed cutting wood, fishing, rabbit catching, berry picking and moose hunting with the boys. He always enjoyed his daily rides with mom, until his health declined – but not his memory. Dad was a lovely singer and button accordion player, and he always played the accordion for his family. He was a friend to everyone he met, and there was always a meal of trout available for anyone who
wanted them.

He will always be dearly loved and missed by all of us.

See you soon!

HUMBY, ELI GEORGE

December 2, 1931 - February 13, 2022

Eli George Humby, known as George Humby, was born on December 2nd, 1931, in St. Lunaire - Griquet, to Edward and Jessie Humby. They moved to Roddickton in the early 1950’s, so his father could work in the woods for a lumber company. At a young age he started working in the woods for Bowater Pulp and Paper as a wood cutter. After working in the woods for about 10 years he started a small general store for the area. He then ventured to Goose Bay with his good friend Earl Pilgrim to work on the military base driving forklift. His desire was to move back to Roddickton so after a few years they moved back, and he started Imperial oil which he operated for 34 years.

While still running the oil business he started his own lumber business “Northern Lumber Company” where he employed 419 men from the area. In 1985 he started a general store in town known as E.G Humby and Sons. This store sadly burned after only 5 years in business, but they relocated to a new location which they ran until 1997. He was always concerned about local jobs and went to great lengths to create jobs in the local area. In retirement he was always around to help his three sons out in any way he could. He enjoyed spending time with his family and good chats with his friends at the coffee shop. In 1960 he married Alma Lillian Harris and they had three sons, Paul, Peter & Perrin. They were also blessed with eight (8) grandchildren and six (6) great-grandchildren. George’s greatest pleasure was to give to others as God blessed him. George blessed many people that only God knew about.

He leaves to mourn, his Wife, Alma Lillian (Harris); Children, Paul (Elaine), Peter (Irena), Perrin (Renee); Grandchildren, Kenneth (Shea), Kandace (Jason Schroeder), Daniel, Maria, George, David, Cody and Connor; Great Grandchildren, Jackson, Lincoln, Katie, Lillie, Mia, Ivey; Siblings, Emma (Cluney), Alfred Leonard (Hazel). George also leaves to mourn a large circle of family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Parents; Edward (Sr) & Jessie (Adams) Humby; Brothers, Edward (Jr), Herbert, Maxwell; Sisters, Susie (Hancock), Ella (Gill), Olive (Rose), Bernetta (Canning).

Public visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton form 6-9 pm on Wednesday, February 16th, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm on February 17th 2022 with Pastor Paddock officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

EDISON, LOIS EMMA PAULINE

March 6, 1957- February 12, 2022

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family announce the sudden passing of their sister, Lois Edison of Roddickton, NL at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a brief illness.

Lois was born to the late William and Mary Edison of Roddickton, NL on March 6, 1957. She grew up in Roddickton. When she finished High School, she went to St. John's, NL and studied to be a Lab/X-Ray Technician. After graduating, she moved back to her home town of Roddickton and worked with Grenfell Health for 35 plus years.

After retirement, she enjoyed going on trips and cruises with her sisters, gardening and the outdoor life. She gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and faithfully served Him, until He called her home.

Left to mourn with many fond and loving memories are: Brothers: Cecil (Betty), Roy (Verna), Wilson (Bernice), Fred (Dora); Sisters: Maisie (Donald), Dorothy (Kildare), Elsie, Pearl, Joyce (Christoher), Faye (David), Wavey (Wade) and a number of Nephews and Nieces.

Predeceased by her parents, William and Mary; brother Douglas and Sister-in-Law Daphne; Great-Nephews Dustin and Nicholas; Great - Niece Hannah; Brother-in-Law Beatie Hancock, Grandparents and many Aunts and Uncles.

Family visitation took place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL. The funeral took place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2021 with Pastor Robert Paddock officiating. Interment followed. 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.

CASSELL, EMMA HARRIETT

January 14, 1950 - December 16, 2020

Passed away at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony on December 16, 2020 at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband, Harvey; Children, Marlene Tucker, Wilfred Cassell, Frank Cassell, Lisa Cassell (Keith), Robert Cassell, Luann Ropson (Roddy), Charity Cassell (Mike), Kristen Cassell (Andy); as well as 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The private Funeral Service is to take place on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm from the Calvary Pentecostal Church with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow in the Pentecostal Faith Cemetery in Roddickton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.