PENNEY, CHARLES JOHN

Charles John Penney

March 27th, 1963 – August 2nd, 2024

The family of John Penney are very sad to share the news of his passing on August 2nd, 2024.

John was born in St. Anthony, NL on March 27th, 1963. While he was raised and attended school in St. Anthony, John and his family spent summers at their cabin in Christmas Island, Cape Breton, NS for over 23 years. In between all the chores of farming and work around the cabin, John always spoke fondly of the fun times and adventures there, from swimming and beach fires to dances and gatherings with friends.

John had a strong work ethic and was never afraid to roll up his sleeves, or coveralls. He earned a trade in carpentry from St. Anthony Trade School. If you asked John though, he would say he started working in kindergarten when he would tag along with his father to airport. He worked with Penney’s Aircraft Services, a company started by his father in the 1960s, and always enjoyed chatting with other co-workers and people passing through on their travels. John also loved to be out on the water whether it was off somewhere in motor boat, steaming up to Makkovik, or out fishing for crab or cod.

Although there was always work to be done, John always made time for fun as well. Family and friends were important to John. He loved to have people come around whether it be at home, the cabin or up in his shed. His sense of adventure, kindness, humour, and caring-nature made him known and loved by many. John made friends easily wherever he went.

John was very proud to be Inuk, and loved any opportunity to travel to the north coast of Labrador. In 2019, John travelled to Nain with his mom Dora for event marking the 100th anniversary of the Spanish flu in Okak. A highlight of the trip for John was getting to see Black Island where his mother was born. Getting to experience this with his mom was something John felt privileged to be able to do.

With many fond and loving memories, John leaves to mourn his partner Khatija and long anticipated daughter (coming soon); mother Dora (nee Ford); sister Patti Penney, nephews Lyndon, Dylan, Matthew, great-nephews Duncan and Thomas, and great-niece Hannah; sister Carolyn (Craig) Compton and nephew Lucas; brother Robert (Helen) Penney, nephew Jacob and niece Eve; sister Christina (Lott) Ropson, nephew Jack and niece Emily; mother-in-law Audrey, father-in-law Tabi, and sister-in-law Yasmin; as well as a very large circle of family and friends.

John was predeceased by his father Gerald; grandparents Harold and Mary (nee Bird) Penney and, Julius and Rosina (nee Pamak) Ford.

John was a kind-hearted person who would help out anyone wherever he could; from helping someone to fix or build something, to making them smile and laugh. There was so much in life that John was looking forward to. Although he was taken from us too soon, John will live on through all of the stories and memories we have with him. As John would say when he’d raise his glass, “Cheers to many years of eternal happiness and good health, and if you have either or you’re in good shape, the rest is immaterial… I made that one up myself.”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nain TaKuaKautik Food Bank (takuakautik@gmail.com), the Orange Shirt Society (https://orangeshirtday.org/), or another indigenous organization.

Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home In St. Anthony form 2-4 pm and 7-8pm on Sunday August 11th 2024 with a family service being held at 8pm. The Funeral will be held form St. Anthony United Church at 11am on Monday August 12th, 2024 followed by burial at the Fishing Point United Cemetery, St. Anthony

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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.

SANSFORD, CHARLES GORDON

June 21, 1947 - February 19, 2023

Charles Gordon was born to Lilly and Henry Sansford on June 21, 1947; a brother to June and Triffie. In 1967 he met the love of his life, Eileen, and one year later they were married. They were blessed with two children; Gordon Jr. and Angela. He worked hard to give them a good life.

Gordon was a very patient man and it showed, as there was always a skidoo or bike in his work shed being repaired for some teenager. He was a great friend, counselor, and served his Lord and Savior.

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 Gordon passed at his home in Brig Bay surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75 years.

He leaves to mourn with many found memories, his Wife, Eileen; Children: Gordon (Joanne), Angela (Ramsey); Grandchildren: Amanda (Travis), Reiley, Adam, Jessica, Shavonne, Chad; Great-grandson: Avery as well as many relatives, friends, and our special girl- a daughter by choice- Rhoda.

Gordon is predeceased by his Parents: Lilly and Henry Sansford; Sister: June (Michael) Ianuzzi; Nephew: Mark Stratton; In-laws: Martha and Simeon Ford.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The funeral service will take place from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Terry Coates officiating on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.

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

ELLSWORTH, CHARLES

Charles William Ellsworth

1930 – 2023

Charles was born in Englee on November 14th, 1930 to Margaret Ellsworth, but was raised by his grandparents Susanna and George Ellsworth.

He was known by most as Charlie and throughout his life he worked at several jobs in Englee, his last job working at the local Fish Store until he retired.

He married Alzena Newman on October 04th, 1960 and they raised 6 children together.

He was a volunteer fireman for many years and dedicated much of his time to the Fire Brigade in Englee.

In 1999 Charlie gave his life to Jesus and became a faithful member of the Salvation Army Corp in Englee until his health prevented him from attending.

Charlie passed away peacefully at the Labrador Grenfell Health Center in Roddickton on January 04th. He leaves to mourn his wife of 62 years Alzena, son Terry, daughter Cathy, son Rocky (Jose), daughter Kim (Elvis). Grandchildren Ashley, Brandon, Ocean and Martina. Great-grandchildren Alexandria, Sophia and Danielle. His sister Vickie Compton, and Sadie Randell who became a part of the family in her early teens. Also, many more family and friends.

He is predeceased by his 2 sons Kirby and Danny Ellsworth, mother Margaret, grandparents Susanna and George Ellsworth, brothers George, Tom, Jim, Paddock, Edward, Fred, Jack and Leander and his sisters Jemima and Olive.

He also leaves to mourn his family on his fathers side, the Adams family.

Charlie made many friends over the years and will be sadly missed.

Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee form which the funeral service took place at 11am on Sunday January 8th 2023 with Major Raymond Janes Officiating. burial followed in the New Salvation Army Cemetery in Englee.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home , St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director

CARTER, CHARLES

Charlie was born October 3, 1936, to Frederick and Mary Carter, in Great Brehat. He passed away November 12, 2022 at the age of 86. He married Minnie Cassell of Roddickton in 1986. She passed away. He then married Minnie Peyton in November 2006. She passed away December 27, 2011. Since February 2015, Rowena Dredge from Black Duke Cove has been his partner.

Charlie was a fisherman for many years. He also worked with the Grenfell Mission and at the Viking Mall as Caretaker/Maintenance. He could build a boat, house or garbage box, all you had to do was ask. He loved to be busy and kept busy, up to the week of his passing. Charlie was super helpful to family, friends and community members. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is predeceased by parents, Frederick and Mary Carter, Wives, Minnie Cassell- Carter and Minnie Peyton-Carter; Brothers, John , Samuel and George; Sisters, Mary Jane, Caroline, Rosana, Elsie, Annie, Olive.

Left to mourn: Partner, Rowena Dredge; Step daughters, Wanda Hedderson (Gloss), Judy Best ( Pearce), Nieces: Donna Carter (Morley), Joyce Bessey ( Morris), Mae Carter (Colin), Joanne Ginn(Peter), Linda Hillier (Woodrow); Nephews: Fred (Glenice), West (Denise), David (Lisa), Lorne (Adell), Jim Reid(Alice) David Reid. Plus many more Step Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation is being held at the funeral home in St. Anthony from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm on Monday November 14th 2022, with the funeral service being held on Tuesday November 15th at 2pm from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony. burial will follow the service at the St. Lunaire-Griquet Salvation Army Cemetery. Majors Beverly and Anthony Stokes are officiating, funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

BREEN, CHARLES JOSEPH

January 29th, 1938 - July 8th, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Charles passed away Friday July 8th, 2022 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 84.

Charlie was born in Canada Harbour to John and Gertrude Breen. He was remembered for played his accordion at school but most will remember him as the accountant at John Reeves Ltd. and a local business owner. He loved to stay busy, always working on some type of project, and in his spare time he would return home to Canada Harbour where he felt most at peace. His love of the ocean was only surpassed by his love for animals.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dorothy, Children Chris (Tracy) & Doreen (Jesse), Brothers Aiden (Ann), Edgar (Olive), Gordon (Margaret), Melvin (Susanne), Patrick (Blanche) as well as a large number of other relatives, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Charles is resting at Faith Pentecostal Church in Englee. Visitation to take place on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Funeral service to be held Tuesday July 12th @ 2:00 pm with Pastor Paddock officiating. Interment to follow at Englee Pentecostal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to your local SPCA.

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

JOHNSON, CHARLES CLIFFORD

September 1, 1936 - March 19, 2019

Passed away March 19th, 2019 at the age of 82 years. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, his Wife, Margaret; Children, Preston (Tammy), and Joy; Granddaughter Rikki; Grandsons, Shawn and Shannon, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Charl was predeceased by his Sons, Drayson Ford, Shawn Craig; Brothers Garland, Chris, Varrick; Sisters Dorothy (Dot), and Minnie. Visitation was held from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral was held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm with Captains David and Melanie Rideout officiating. Cremation followed with inurnment at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

CARNELL, CHARLES

Charles was born to Sidney and Imelda Carnell of Flower’s Cove on August 31, 1957.  He was raised in Flower’s Cove and on June 18, 1977 he married Leatrice Jones.  They had two children.  Charles was a hardworking man who was a business man for many years in Flowers Cove.  In 1997 he and his family moved to Alberta where he worked as a salesman.  He retired and returned home to Flowers Cove in 2012 after suffering a stroke. In December of 2016 he was diagnosed with cancer.  He died at home on May 28th.   He was a well loved and respected man.  He is survived by his wife Leatrice, his son Roy (Vania), his daughter Roxanne (Dwayne), two granddaughters Jasmine and Selina.  He is also survived by his mother Imelda, Sister Maggie (Harold), Brother Jim (Ena), His Dog Marly, as well as nieces, nephews and friends.  He was predeceased by his father Sidney.  He will be sadly missed. After cremation, visitation took place from the United Church in Flowers Cove, from where the funeral service was held on June 1st, 2017 with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

BUDGELL, BESSIE MAE

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Nursing Home in St. Anthony on Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at the age of 97 years. Bessie was born to Walter and Maria Dawe of Ireland Bight on May 2, 1919. As a young adult, Bessie moved to St. Johns and worked with the W.H.Ewings Furriers family for four years. Later, on August 11, 1948 she married Charles Budgell of St. Anthony and raised six children; three boys and three girls. Bessie Loved gardening and had a remarkable knowledge of flower varieties. She also loved to read, knit, and crochet. She leaves to mourn Barry (Muriel), Barbara Tuttle (Wayne), Linda Coffin (Roy), Wallace (Zita), Ada Simms (John), Jeff (Sheila); grandchildren Andrea, Jennifer, Mark, Aaron, Brian, Karl, Matthew, Ashley; great-grandchildren Zachary, Simon, Benjamin, Hannah, Kaylee, Noah, Lana; sisters Dulcie, Hilda, Ethel, brother-in-law Frederick and a large number of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles who passed on May 25, 2016, her parents Walter and Maria Dawe, and her brother George. Visitation took place at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral service took place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 23 at the St. Anthony Salvation Army Citadel with Major Dinzel and Kathleen Baggs officiating, interment followed in the Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

 

BUDGELL, CHARLES NORMAN

Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the age of 91 years. He was born to Noah and Priscilla Budgell of St. Anthony on May 24th, 1925. He married the love of his life, Bessie Dawe of Ireland Bight on August 11, 1948. Together they raised a wonderful family of six children, three Boys and three Girls. Following his marriage he moved with his wife to Buchans where he worked in the Buchans Mines. He returned to St. Anthony in 1950 and began his career life working in various positions within the town. Despite his full time employment he found time to be involved in community growth as a volunteer having served on early Recreation Committees, School Boards, and as a Town Counselor. He was the towns first Fire Chief. During his retirement, he filled his time with woodworking, gardening, berry picking, fishing, hunting, and spending countless hours with his family. You will be forever missed and always in our hearts.  Leaves to mourn with a lifetime of loving memories his wife Bessie, Children Barry(Muriel), Barbara Tuttle(Wayne), Linda Coffin(Roy), Wallace(Zita), Ada Simms(John), Jeffrey(Sheila), Grandchildren Andrea, Jennifer, Mark, Aaron, Brian, Karl, Matthew, and Ashley, Great Grandchildren Zachary, Simon, Benjamin, Hannah, Kaylee, Noah, and Lana, Brother Frederick, Sisters-in-Law Dulcie, Hilda, and Ethel and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Noah and Priscilla, Brothers Henry and Bill, and Sisters Debbie and Violet. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony after which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Saturday May 27, 2016 at the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony with Major Dinzel Baggs officiating. Cremation followed after the funeral service. In  Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department via the town office. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.