ALLINGHAM, HORACE

December 21, 1934–February 24, 2024

It’s with great sadness that the family of Horace Allingham announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 24, 2024 at the age of 89 years.

Horace Allingham was born December 21, 1934 to William and Gladys (Hancock) Allingham. He spent most of his days of his life fishing and working, where he made many friends along the way. He was Married to the love of his life, Hazel Marie Colbourne and they married on January 22, 1958. Together they had 6 children who he loved dearly.

He left to mourn his children: Pamela (Mario), Sharon (Barry), Sheila (Randy), Lynn (Tim), Lois (Morgan), Paul (Blenda). He was also blessed with 11 Grandchildren who he cherished so much; Tammy, Ashley, Barry, Terri, Scott, David, Shandi, Brittany, Kyle and Jade as well as 9 Great-Grandchildren: Devon, Dana, Riley, Max, Nash, Ava, Jake, Emma, and Wesley; his sisters Grace, Triffie (Earnest), Laverne and June (Ralph); Brothers Edgar (Elsie), Stedman and Llewellyn (Thelma). He also leaves behind a large circle of family and friends.

He was pre-deceased by his parents: William and Gladys; wife Hazel and his grandson Dillon; Sisters olive, Drucella and Alma; brothers Basil. Thomas and Rex.

Visitation will take place St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning Sunday, February 25, 2024. The family service will take place on Monday February 26, 2024. From 7-8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 27, 2024 at 2 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating.

Cremation to follow with burial to take place at a later date.

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

HEDDERSON, WINSOR

January 5th, 1949 – February 4th, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Winsor Hedderson announce his passing on February 4th, 2024 at the age of 75 years at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Winsor was born to Garland and Frances Hedderson (nee Patey) on January 5, 1949. He married his true love Nellie Pittman of Cook’s Harbour on May 7th, 1971. Together they built their lives in Cook’s Harbour and raised two Children, Lisa and Chad. He worked in the fishery all of his life. A career he truly loved until his retirement.

He leaves to mourn with many fond memories his wife of 52 years, Nellie, Children: Lisa (Noel) and Chad (Trina); grandchildren: Victor, Dorrie (Christopher), Alyssa and Baylee; Sisters: Jaunita, Marilyn (Llewelyn); Donna (Earl), Myra, and Sharon (Erastus); Brothers: Alonzo (Thelma), Bill (Barbara), Ken (Joy), and Ted (Marina); Sister- in-law Ellen and many nieces and nephews.

Winsor is predeceased by his parents, Garland and Frances Hedderson, Brothers: Thomas and Wayne; Brothers-in-law: Reginald Decker, Rex Elms, and Bernard Prins; and a very special Uncle Silas.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The John M. Gray and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital for their help and support in caring for Winsor. A special thanks to his homecare workers Louise Short and Beatrice Short for their time in taking care of Winsor while he was at home. God Bless you all!

Visitation will take place at Wesley United Church in Cook’s Harbour beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at Central United Cemetery, Quirpon Branch.

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

BROWN, HENRY

April 22, 1938 - November 18, 2023

Passed away November 18, 2023 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with his loving wife, Hazel by his side at 85 years of age.

Henry leaves to mourn his wife, Hazel (Nee Woodward); his children: Cyril (Jackie), Cora (Greg), Collette (Trent), Carrie (Barry), Clifford (Lisa), Claude (Tammy); Daughter-in-law: Gloria; Grandchildren: Tara, Nikki, Tyler, Shandi, Shawna, Kyla, Neko, Lily, and Valentino; Great-grandchildren: Clyde, Ella, Chase, Samuel, Carleigh, Quinn, Jonas, Jakaila, Jagger, and Harvey; Sister: Moram Diamond, as well as other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his son: Clyde; parents: Samuel and Leah Brown; brothers: Leonard, Edward, Harvey; and Sisters: Lucy Brown and Rita Pynn.

Visitation will take place from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the afternoon of Monday, November 20, 2023. The family service will take place Monday evening at 7:00 pm. The funeral will take place at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow.

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

CAMPBELL, ALVIN

July 1, 1932 - October 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, that the Campbell family announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Alvin Warren Campbell, age 91, of Wild Bight, formerly of Cape Norman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Alvin was born on Cape Norman to the late Gertie (Bradbury) and Jacob Campbell.

Alvin worked 35+ years as a Lighthouse Keeper on Cape Norman where him and his wife raised their four boys.

Before trucks and cars, he would provide transportation to the hospital by snowmobile for anyone in need. He also took on the difficult task to recruit teachers to the area and would provide them housing.

He was an entrepreneur providing many services to surrounding communities such as a Yamaha and Dodge dealership, Campbell’s Esso Auto Body Shop and Gas Station and Harbour View Lounge and Take-out that many would argue had the best chicken around.

In his younger days, he enjoyed boat building, carpentry, snowmobile rides to the sawmill, helping out at the garage and bartending where he met lots of fishermen from around the province.

He loved the company of his children and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Left to mourn are his sons Warren (Faye) Campbell, Randy (Emily) Campbell, Everett (Juanita) Campbell and Craig (Carolyn) Campbell; grandchildren, Tammy (Brad) Hedderson, Shannon (Carey) Pittman, Sonya (Donny) Cull, Jeremy (Tiffiny) Campbell, Monica (Cameron) Campbell, Jessica (Grant) Gaudet; great-grandchildren, Devon, Dana, Tyler, Riley H., Riley P., Annika, Mila, Remi, Reid and Wyatt; brother Lyle; sisters Marjorie and Elsie, sister-in-laws Virginia (Fred) Bursey, Grace Laing and Tamsey Laing.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Jessie; parents Gertie and Jacob Campbell, his mother and father-in-law Jane and Norman Laing; brothers Malcolm, Joseph, Seymour and Everett; brother-in-laws Walter, Curling, Stewart, Lloyd, Stanley; sister-in-law’s Elizabeth, Martha and Evelyn.

Visitation will be open to the public on Friday, October 6th, 2023 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, followed by a family service at 8:30pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7th at 2pm from the funeral home with Rev. Nath Larkin officiating. A graveside service will follow at Cape Norman graveyard.

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

LARKIN, STEPHEN THOMAS

June 28, 1942 - July 28, 2023

Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook, Stephen Larkin at the age of 81 years.

Steve grew up in Wild Bight. Over the years he had a few jobs, he was a plumber, fisherman and a truck driver. Two of his favourite things were walking and berry picking in his younger years.

He leaves to mourn his Brothers: Howard (Gladys), Jim (Gurty); Sister: Levenia (Vince) Hedderson; Sister-in-law: Karen Larkin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Stephen is predeceased by his parents: Erastuis and Edith Larkin; sisters: Elizabeth (William) Elliott, Winnie (Harrison) Woodward; and brother: Martin.

Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at the I.C.U. on the 4th floor at Western Memorial for their care and compassion, allowing us to visit and phone anytime, as well as keeping us informed across the miles, thank you.

At Steve’s request cremation has taken place. He will be laid to rest at the Wild Bight cemetery at a later date.

“Gone But Never Forgotten” - Levinia

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

JONES, RACHEL

June 8, 1944 - September 24, 2022

On September 23, 2022, at the age of 78, Rachel Jones passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Rachel was born in Cooks Harbour on June 8, 1944 to Stella Maude and Bertrum Elliott. In 1967 Rachel married Allen in Cooks Harbour and spent many happy years raising 3 children. As life progressed she loved visits from family and friends.

She leaves to mourn with loving memories, her husband,. Allen; Daughters, Verlie (David), Cavelle (Velroy), Melanie (Brian); Grandchildren, Dion (Jennifer), Drew (Amy), Brandon Biles; Step-granddaughter, Marlene Strugnell; Great-granddaughter, Macy Saunders; Brother, Amos Elliott as well as a circle of family and friends.

Rachel is predeceased by her Parents, Bertrum and Stella Maude Elliott; Sisters, Millie Decker, Edith Fields; Brother, Oswald Elliott; and Step Brother, Caleb Elliott.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the evening of Monday, September 26, 2022. The funeral will take place on Wednesday. September 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow.

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

CAMPBELL, MALCOLM SR.

October 17, 1933—September 11, 2022

On September 11, 2022, at the age of 88, Malcolm Campbell Sr. passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with the comfort of his family by his side. Malcolm Sr. was born at Cape Norman on October 17, 1933 to Jacob and Mabel Campbell. He was one of eight children in a long line of Lighthouse Keepers. In 1955 Malcolm Sr. married the love of his life, Martha Brown of Wild Bight, and together spent many happy years raising their eight children.

Malcolm Sr. began his Lighthouse Keeper career in 1952 at the age of 18 and held station in Cape Norman, Gull Island, and his beloved Camp Islands; in total working happily for 44 years with Martha by his side. His pastimes involved fishing, hunting, berry picking, and practically anything associated with the outdoors. As his life progressed, he especially loved visits, calls, and his pictures of his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

He leaves to mourn: with fond and loving memories, his Children; Audrey (Levi), Dorothy (Gerald), Dennis (Cathy), Ula (Wayne), Malcolm Jr. (Sharon), Kevin (Jennifer), Gloria (John), David (Tobi); Grandchildren, Jamie (Candace), Travis (Chantal), Tonya, Vicki, Justin (Jessica) Jessica (Jonathan), Danielle, Stephanie, Alexander, Brandon, Jonathan, Grant, Katie, Bryan (Jenna), Eugene, Kyle (Katie), Ashley (Justin); Great-grandchildren, Peyton, Hailey, Jake, Mackenzie, Reagan, Ben, Blake, Jaxon, Freya, Roger; Brothers, Alvin, Lyle; Sisters, Marjorie, Elsie, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

He is predeceased by his Wife, Martha; Parents, Jacob and Mabel Campbell; Parents-in-law, James and Virginia Brown; Brother, Joseph (Elizabeth); Sisters-in-law, Jessie and Evelyn

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony beginning the evening of Tuesday, the 13th of September, 2022 from 7-9 pm and will continue on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 2-4 pm. The family service will take place Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

GENGE, SOPHIA

September 29, 1935 - September 8, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Sophia Genge of Anchor Point. Sophia passed away on September 8, 2022 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Sophia married her husband Rufus in 1953. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in July. Shortly after their marriage they welcomed their first child Theodore into their family. Later they were blessed with their three other children Elsie, Bruce and Rufus Jr. They raised their family in Cook's Harbour and moved to Anchor Point in 1976.

Sophia will be dearly missed by her husband Rufus, her children Theodore (Joy), Elsie, and Bruce (Mary Rachel), her grandchildren; David (Leigh), Rodney (Wendy), Martina (Denny), Raymond (Dinah), Angela, Tracy, Jeannette, Kenda (Dennis), Zachary(Melissa), and Cody (Jennifer).

Her great grandchildren loved to go visit “Nan” and get an icecream or candy treat. She will always be remembered and loved by them all; Kaitlyn, Matthew, Kyle, Aiden, Ethan, Sofia, Lauren, Justina, Selene, Aurora, Luke, Brooke, Gage and Kensli. (Step great grandchildren; Kaylie, Hannah and Lexie).

She also leaves behind a sister, sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews, and a large circle of family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents William and Susanna Genge, parent in law Walter and Minnie Genge, son Rufus Genge jr, brothers and sisters Mary Margaret, Jimmy, Clarence, Elijah (Beulah), Lambert (Naomi).

She left this world on the same day as the queen and to her family she was the Queen of their family. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital. She loved her nurses, as they treated her with so much kindness. Also to her “Girls”, her homecare workers; Dorothy, Jessica, Darlene, Johanne and Tammy. And her number one caretaker, her daughter in law Joy. Joy cared for her and helped her with everything, from feeding her supper, sorting her pills and running around!

Visitation to take place from St. Matthews Anglican Church in Anchor Point beginning the evening of Saturday, the 10th of September 2022. The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Canon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

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

WARREN, GLADYS MAHALLA

Gladys Mahalla, daughter of John and Eliza Pittman was born may 8th 1937. She was raised the first 2 years by “ auntie “ her mom was admitted to the TB sanatorium. November 15th 1954 she married Clayton Warren, together they raised 6 children. Glady was a true community volunteer, an avid member of the Anglican Church Women’s group. Where she still held the treasure position when she got ill mid March of this year. Gladys could match any chef with her cooking. As the children grew, they brought home friends and finally their families. The table set 3 or 4 times as we all got fed. She ate after everyone else was served. Nans Sunday dinners will be forever missed. Glady loved fun, she loved her Saturday night darts, her Tuesday night bingos, and she was ready for a game of crib anytime. The stories she told of her growing up, the mischievous fun ways she carried all her life, attracted all people young and old. Glady and Clayton loved fun, music, dancing, their highlight of the year was their fall moose hunting trips that took them all around the province camping. Gladys was a kind, gentle soul who loved life dearly. Anyone who knew her, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren will always remember her kind generous nature, her warm and nurturing love she gave us all will be forever cherished.

Forever loved and remembered by her 3 sons: Leonard ( Bertha) Kayward ( Bernette) Jeffrey 3 daughters: Juanita , Daphne ( Lester) Donna ( Allan ) 11 grandchildren: Jamie,(Dena) Jonathon,(Amanda ), Warren ( Karen ) , Randy (Jennifer), Ryan ( Chantel ), Lynn ( Merlin ) Natasha (Johnny ) , Kaylauna ( Melissa) Brooke ( Leah), Nadine Warren (Robin) and Samuel Clayton. 12 great grandchildren Sierra, Morgan, Tim, John, Kaiden, Kyle, James, Luke, Claire Gladys, Anna, Zayden, Adalynn Brother Aaron Pittman( Winnie) Sister in laws Ada Warren, Laurie Pittman and brother in law Leonard Elliott. Predeceased by husband Clayton, son in law Owen, Brothers : Everton, Ronald, Sisters : Isabella , Stella, Debbie, Ivy

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cook’s Harbour beginning 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 7th, 2022 followed by the family service at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 8th, 2022 with Rev. Nat Larkin officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ELLIOTT, ELIZABETH VINA

Jan 23, 1940 - August 3, 2022

Elizabeth loved her life in Cook’s Harbour. Born in Wild Bight, she moved to Cook’s Harbour in 1957 where she lived with her loving husband, Bill, for 64 years.

She was well known in the community. She was an avid member of the Anglican Church Women’s Association and regularly attended fundraising bingos where she was happy regardless of who won, she simply enjoyed being around her friends and family.

Elizabeth and Bill spent many summers growing vegetables in their garden down over the road and berry picking on the barrens. She loved playing darts, sometimes for competition, but mostly for fun with her family in the shed.

Elizabeth adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When they were young, on many summer days you could find her walking with them on George Coat’s Point to pick a few blackberries. After supper, everyone sat around the kitchen table and played cards.

Elizabeth loved her clean and tidy house, but her door was always open to her friends and family. Every holiday the kitchen table included 10 or more people for her delicious hot dinner. Everyone who walked through the door was welcomed with a warm smile, a big hug, and invited to come in and sit down for a cup-a-tea and homemade cookies. She was gentle, quiet, and loved long chats with her family.

Forever loved and remembered by her three sons: Erastus (Sharon), Wilson, and Anthony, and her daughter Alice. Four grandchildren: Charmaine (Chris), Justin (Shauna), Melissa (Tom), and Ryan (Katrine). And her seven great-grandchildren: Elena, Caitlin, Isla, Brody, Ava, Leo, and Sophie. Three brothers: Stephen, Jim (Girty) and Howard (Gladys), Sister: Levenia (Vince).

Predeceased: Husband: William (Bill) Elliott. Parents: Erastus and Edith (nee Decker) Larkin. Sister: Winnie (Harrison). Brother: Martin.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the evening of Friday, August 5, 2022. The funeral service will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2022 with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

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