FLYNN, SHANE STEPHEN

April 20, 1977 - February 21, 2024

Passed away February 21, 2024 at the age of 46 years. He leaves to mourn his Parents: Josephine and Leonard Clarke; Sisters: Jody (Jamie), Helen (John); Brother: Roger (Dianna); Nephews: Brody, Noah, Walter, and a large number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins his Grandmother Marie and many many friends. 

Shane is predeceased by his grandfathers: Stephen and Gerald; Grandmother: Margaret; Aunt and second mother: Juanita; and his cousins Andy, Coady and Matthew.

Cremation will take place with the funeral service and burial to be announced at a later date.

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

REARDON, GERTRUDE (Gertie)

January 23, 1951 - December 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Gertie Reardon at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 72 years.

She leaves to mourn, her loving husband, William Reardon; her sons: Paddy (Laurie), Peter (Cathy), Lawrence (Kelly), and Wilfred; her grandchildren: Emily, Ashley, Shayna, Tina, Samantha, Jacob, Nathan, Sol; Special Granddaughter: Shawna; her great-grandchildren: Gabriella, Tori, Jaxson and James; Sisters: Kathleen and Mary; Brothers: Stephen (Anne), Michael (Vivian) as well as her other extended family and friends.

Gertie was predeceased by her parents: Francis and Emma Byrne; young daughter: Rosie; baby son: Francis; friend and mother-in-law: Marie Reardon; Sisters: Edna, Evelyn, Marie, and Marg; Brothers: Ben, Frank, and Fred; as well as many more family and friends.

Cremation has taken place with the funeral service to take place at a later date, to be announced.

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

REARDON, DONALD ALBERT

December 31, 1952 - October 31, 2023

Donald Albert Reardon passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s on October 31, 2023 in his 70th year.

Don was a hard worker who fished for all his life from a very young age. He loved the simple things; his family, music, his gardens, his cat DW, and his beautiful home of Sou West. He was dearly loved and will be missed for eternity.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, Bridget; Daughter: Victoria (Tim); Sons: Colin (Ayala), Cory (Alex), Randy (Melanie); Grandchildren: Dawn, Dillyn, Dominick, Daniel, Jenna, Chloe, Alexis, Michael, Jeremy; Great-grandchild: Damien; Siblings: Jack (Emma), Cassie (Ross), Bridget, Nell, Linda (Craig) and his brother and best buddy- Wins; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents: Maurice and Jenette Reardon; Sisters: Caroline, Diane, and Anastasia; and Brother: Cyril.

Visitation will take place from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2023. A Rosary and Remembrance will be held at the Church on Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 pm with the funeral service to take place on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow.

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

JONES, BERNARD S.

June 23, 1945 – August 25, 2022 

Bernard was born on the Grey Islands to Benedict and Susan Jones on June 23, 1945. Bern moved to Lewisporte when he was 15, and later moved to Croque where he met and married Josephine McGrath, whom he would spend the rest of his life, and raise a family together. 

He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife of 57 years (Josephine), his daughters Bernice, Louise (George), Bertha, Sharon (Eddie), Sherry, and grandson Travis;  his brothers Len and Bob, and sisters Evelyn and Nora, as well as a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.  

Bern was predeceased by his loving parents Benedict and Susan Jones, and brothers George, Jim and Fred.  

The family would like to send a thank you to those who helped in any way, and especially to all the staff at John M Gray, who treated him with such love and care during his time there.  

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony beginning on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 8-9 pm and will continue on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from Our Lady Star Of The Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Interment to follow.

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

KEARNEY, RAYMOND WILLIAM

May 19, 1949-March 4, 2021

On March 4, 2021 ‘Team Kearney’ lost their HERO…Raymond William Kearney passed peacefully away at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital with his loving wife and adoring children by his side.

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Ray was a dedicated family man. His home and family were always first and foremost in his heart. For Ray, no matter where he was, all roads led to home. His happiest moments were with “a full house full”. Most of his years were spent fishing with his father, uncles and brothers. His love of the ‘water’ remained with him until the day he died. He took great pleasure in sharing his ‘adventures’ with his children and grandchildren…”the bigger the lops the better and when the best sleeps were had.” Ray enjoyed a good laugh and had a mischievous side that left many not knowing what to expect. He looked forward to the daily ‘meeting’ down on the road. To many, he will always be remembered as…’a man of very few words’.

With sadden hearts, he leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years Elizabeth, his pride and joy son Raynold (Tegan), daughters Elaine, Sandra (Eddie) and Rhonda (Gerry); ‘pop’s boys’ Brandon (Danielle) and Gregory, cherished grandchildren Raymond, William, Rayanna, Kennedy, Liam and Charley; siblings Gerald, Wilbert, Anne, Joan and Linda; a large circle of nieces/nephews, good buddy Pad, extended family and friends. Ray was predeceased by his children Mary and John and his parents John and Mary Jane Kearney.

Funeral Mass was held from Our Lady Star Of The Sea at 11am on March 8th with Fr. George Officiating, burial followed in the Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M Fillatres Funeral home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

CLARKE, BERNARD WILLIAM

October 11, 1938 - January 2, 2019

With admiration but with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Clarke family announce the passing of Bernard (Bern) William Clarke of Croque, NL on January 2nd 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 80 years. Bernard was loved by anyone who knew and touched by many in his 80 years!. He leaves behind to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 57 years Nellie; Sons: Tony (wife Julia), Brenden (wife Loretta), Kenneth (wife Hilda), Melvin (wife Tracy); Daughters: Geraldine, Marcella, Kimberley, Grandchildren: Gene (Wife Tiffany), Colette, Chelsea, Sheena, Jonah, Robbie, Cheyanne, Corina, Brooke; Great Grandchildren: Calvin, Kinley, Hailey, Christopher, Emily, Miguel, Riley, Nicolas, Natalie; Brothers: Frank, Leonard, Terry, Kevin; Sisters: Maude, Millicent, Bernadette, Maureen, Brenda as well as many more nieces, nephews, Cousins and Many Friends. The Clarke family would like to send a special thank you to staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital who showed so much care for him. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque, NL. with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

KEARNEY, FRANCIS

Francis Kearney of Croque passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on June 4th, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Left to mourn his passing his passing are his sisters and brothers; Marie Byrne- Conche, Angela Tremblett- Bonavista, Margaret (Wade) Dooley- Bay Bull, Patsy (Cyril) Turpin- British Columbia, Dennis Kearney- Carbonear, and Ivan (Kay) Kearney- Croque; Brother-in-law Barry Squires- St. Phillips. Francis was predeceased by his Father William Kearney, Sister Joan Squires who passed in 2007, Mother Mary Agnes Kearney in 2010, and Brother Louis Kearney in 2017. He will be dearly missed. Cremation took place and a service is scheduled for August 1, 2018 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

CHAYTOR, ANASTASIA

It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Anastasia Chaytor, age 74 years on April 22, 2018. Born September 4th, 1943 in Goose Cove, Anastasia grew up in Sou West and moved to Croque and raised her family. She loved to spend time with family and friends. She loved the outdoors, gardening, ski-dooing, ice fishing, and spending time at her cabin in Sou West. She passed away doing what she loved- enjoying life to the fullest.. As an active senior she will be missed greatly from the community of Croque. Saddened and left to mourn are her husband, Vergus Chaytor; son Edward (Lori); daughters, Josephine (Wilbert), Georgina (Wade) and Valda (Ranil). Left with cherished memories of their grandmother are her Grandchildren; Mason (Gail), Jasmine (Tobias), Brittany, Michael, Matthew, Amber, Keagan, Cameron and Nathan; her little Great Grandchildren, Ember, Katie and Lucas. Also leaving to mourn are her brothers and sisters; Nell (Bernard) Clarke, Don (Bridget) Reardon, Winston Reardon, Cassie (Ross) Reardon, Jack (Emma) Reardon, Cyril Reardon, Caroline Whalen, Bridget (Len) Reardon, Linda (Craig) Pilgrim and their families. Anastasia is predeceased by her parents Maurice and Josephine Reardon and Sister Diana Pilgrim. Special thank you to Father George for the beautiful ceremony, Elizabeth Kearney of Croque for the family service and help in preparing for the Celebration of her life. And to the Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony, NL for their caring and compassionate service. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral home and the Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque. The funeral was held on April 28th, 2018 from the Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque with Fr. George officiating. Inurnment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

BYRNE, FRANCIS MURRAY

Francis (Frank) Murray Byrne, 64, Born January 20th, 1952, in Conche, NL, died suddenly on December 24, 2016 in Croque, NL. Francis is survived by his loving wife Donna of 41 years, Daughter Melissa, husband Ian Rice, and a large circle of extended family and close friends. He loved God, his dog Brandy, fishing in his boat or out ski-dooing in the woods.  He was a special loving man who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In lieu flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Visitation was held at Barrett’s Funeral Home in St. Johns where cremation took place. Ashes were retained by the family. Memorial arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.