MILLEY, PEARL

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Phyllis Chatfield Pearl Milley , age 86, at the John M.Gray Centre, St. Anthony on January 10th, 2023

She is predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Mae Taylor,sister Maud (Don)Burry, brothers Edmund and Lemuel Taylor, daughter-in-law Dale Hedderson.

Left to celebrate her life with many happy memories are her loving husband of 67 years, Carl;her children Lynette( Derek) Saunders, Donald(Leona and her children)Milley, Gregory( Judy) Milley, grandsons ;Curtis(Sarah) Saunders, Kyle ( Jessica),Kirk( Christina)and Scott Milley,granddaughter ;Nancy( Michael)Thomson, great granddaughters;Madeline and Rachel Saunders,sister ;Fayne(Joe) Buggy,brother; Glen( Barbara) Taylor, sister -in -law Millicent Taylor,also extended family members and many friends.

Pearl was born and grew up in Raleigh, Nl. After completing high school , she attended Teacher’s College in St. John’s and taught school in Raleigh and Great Brehat for 2 years. She married Carl , the love of her life, at the age of 19 and they made their home in St. Anthony. The focus of her life then shifted to being a full time homemaker, a devoted wife to Carl and a loving mother to their three children.

As time went by , Pearl returned to the workplace and spent many years teaching Sewing and Home Management at the Vocational School in St. Anthony, and later as a bank teller at Scotiabank, until her retirement at age 60.

Pearl was an excellent cook and baker and made sure nobody had an empty stomach. She loved having her grandchildren visit and would provide endless supplies of chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls.She was a tailor by name (Taylor)and by trade. A skilled seamstress, she was very well known in the area and much sought after for sewing wedding attire , particularly bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns.She made all her own clothes,was ahead of her time in style and fashion, and always put effort into looking her best. Pearl had a quick wit and sense of humour and liked nothing better than hearing ( or telling ) a good joke.Laughter and fun came easy to her.

Pearl dearly loved her greenhouse and garden and was happiest as she would say “when I’m up to my eyes in dirt” Along with Carl, they cultivated beautiful flowers and an abundance of vegetables, which were shared generously with friends and neighbours. She also loved berrypicking, and spending time at the cabin down the bay.

Pearl’s kindness, loving heart ,generosity and devotion to her family will be remembered and cherished by us all forever.

The family would like to thank the staff at the John M.Gray Centre who took such good care of Pearl over the past year and a half.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M.Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 7-9PM on Thursday, January 12th and from 2-4PM and

7-9 PM on Friday,January 13th,2023.The funeral service will take place at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 14th at the St. Anthony United Church with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart- Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Anthony United Church.
Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

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PATEY, MURIEL ROSE

Muriel Rose Patey

May 31, 1932 – November 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother at John M Grey long-term facility, at the age of 90. Muriel Rose Patey nee cull was born in St. Anthony Bight on May 31, 1932, to Henry and Hurslett Cull. In the early 1950’s she met Joshua Patey from Burlington, they married on July 28, 1954, together they started a life in St. Anthony. They raised 5 wonderful children together. She has always been active in her community, she was involved in the UCW, church, hospital auxiliary and was heavily involved with the Kidney Foundation of Canada; she has always had a strong faith. Her true passion was being a homemaker and she loved preparing and sharing a meal with loved ones. Being a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend was of her greatest joys. Muriel loved life and her hometown, she was loved by many and will be truly missed. Left to mourn is her daughter Wavey (Wilf), sons Donald (Judy), David (Marjorie), siblings Boyce (Lorna), Carl (Margaret), Don (Sherry), Pansy (Brett), grandchildren Donnie (Kim), Michael, Ryan, Marilyn and her great grandchildren Aiden, Sebastian, Jasper and Anna. She is predeceased by husband Joshua, her sons Lorne and Joshua Jr, parents Henry and Hurslett Cull and sisters Hilda and Rosalind.

Our family would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for their calls, prayers, visits, and assistance during this difficult time. We would also like to thank everyone at John M Grey facility for their love and care provided during Mom’s time spent there. Mom felt at home and gained a second family, thank you.

Visitation is being held at the funeral home form 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm on Sunday, November 13th with a family service at 8:30pm, conducted by Rev. John Mcgonigle. The funeral service will be held form the St. Anthony United Church on the Monday, November 14th 2022 with Rev. Arthur Kinsella and Carol Roberts Officiating, burial to follow at the fishing point united cemetery.

RICHARDS, TONY BRAMWELL

May 18, 1956 – Oct 1, 2021 

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving husband, father, and grandfather Tony Richards at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 65 years.  Tony was born to Abram and Florrie Richards of Little Brehat and moved to St. Anthony at the age of two.  He had a typical childhood filled with schooling and growing up, and later attended college where he met the love of his life Winnie (White) and in 1977 became parents to their only daughter Charmaine.  He spent years working with FPI and St. Anthony Seafoods and lastly with Department of Transportation and Works at the College of the North Atlantic.  Tony made a lot of friends during the years and spent plenty of time in his boat fishing, and hunting.  In 2009 his pride and joy, his one and only grandson Caden was born and life had a whole new meaning.  Being a grandfather was his favorite role and he enjoyed every minute of it.  Tony was loved greatly by all who knew him.  He will be fondly remembered by his wife of 40 years Winnie, daughter Charmaine (Corey), and grandson Caden; siblings Nina (Boyd), Lillian (Wilf), Betty (Ed), Willard (Betty), and Linda (Graham), and In-laws Melvina (Fred), Shirley (late Chris), Calvin (Mary Ann), and David (Tracey); and a large number of nieces and nephews and their families.  He is predeceased by his parents Abram and Florrie Richards, in-laws Elijah and Ina White, sister Stella (Reginald), brother Valence, and brother in-law Douglas.       

Family visitation will take place Saturday, Oct 2, 2-4pm and Sunday Oct 3, 7-9pm.  The funeral will take place at St. Anthony United Church on Monday Oct 4 at 2pm with Rev. John McGonigle officiating.  Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

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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.

SIMMS, LOTTIE

March 14, 1927- July 10, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Lottie Simms announce her passing at the Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Lottie is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Richard; daughter, Sharon (Boland); mother, Effie Elliott (Decker) and father, Thomas Elliott; Brothers, Garland, Jack, Walter, Raymond and Jim; sisters-in-law, Elsie, Minnie and Irene.

She leaves to mourn, her son, Neil and daughter-in-law, Joy; son-in-law, Roger Boland; grandchildren: Chad (Betty), Trent (Treena), Nicholas, Lindsay; great grandchildren: Dilan, Alisha, and Patrick; brothers, Leonard, and Hayward (Lillian); special friends, Alice, Phyllis, Jeanette; as well as many nieces and nephews and large group of friends.

Lottie was born in Billy’s Harbour, the only sister to seven brothers. Her fierce commitment to caring for family was firmly planted at an early age. She met the love of her life, Richard, while working for the Mission with Dr. Curtis and married in 1949 and started a new chapter of her life in St. Anthony. Her family grew to include her beloved children, Neil and Sharon, and grew to include many nieces and nephews ,grandchildren, great grandchildren, and more friends than we could count. She was deeply committed to her faith and others during her almost 50 years membership to the UCW. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by all and she will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony on Monday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, at 2:00 PM at St. Anthony United Church, with Reverend Parsons officiating to a maximum of approximately 60 people. Face Masks and social distancing required. Interment to follow at Fishing Point Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.

The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Francis and the Medicine/Palliative Care staff for their care and compassion.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth,

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering,

He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you did not go alone…

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

Author: D. W. MCCONWAY

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DIAMOND, JOSEPHINE

March 18, 1929 - June 30, 2021

It is with sadness that the Diamond family announce the passing of the late Josephine Diamond on June 30th, 2021 at the age of 92 years. She leaves to mourn her Children, Sharon Diamond, Donald Diamond; Goldie McBurnie, Mae Keefe; Brother-in-law, Pearce Penney; Special Friends, Linda, Harvey, Sandra, and Helen. She is predeceased by her husband, Gordon; Parents, Henry and Rosehannah Parrill; Brothers, Norman, Andrew, Roland, George; and Sisters, Rita, Mamie, and Amy. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 2nd at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 10-12 pm to be followed by the Private Funeral Service at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Georgina Parsons officiating. The funeral service will be streamed on our Facebook page. Interment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

SLADE, MAISIE MIRIAM

July 22, 1936 – April 15, 2020

It is with deep and profound sadness that the family of the late Maisie Slade of St. Anthony announce her sudden, but peaceful passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at St. Anthony on April 15, 2020 at the age of 83. Left with a lifetime of precious and lasting memories are her children: Donna Hiscock (Robert), Terry Slade (Caren), Lorne Slade (Carol Ann); four grandchildren: Alison, Heather, Tara, and Jason; seven greatgrandchildren: Ethan, Aaron, Kai, John, Roman, Dominick, and Caroline; sisters-in-law, Pamela Sheppard (John) and Eileen Penney; special friends, Millicent Fowler, Stella Fowler, Hazel Colbourne and a wide circle of friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick, 2005, and daughter Judy, 2010; parents Willis and Edna Penney, her sister Adelaide, and her three brothers, Fred, Loomis and Steve. Due to COVID-19 Government Regulations, there will be no service at this time, with private interment on Friday, April, 17 at the United Church cemetery at St. Anthony. As expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.”

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

PENNEY, OLIVE

Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital on the 31st of December, 2019. She will be sadly missed by her lifelong friend and husband of 64 years, Tom, her son Jim Penney (Catherine), her daughter Debbie Anderson (Morgan), her three grandchildren, Gail Sexton(Mason), Jeffrey Anderson and Jonathan Anderson, her great granddaughter Ember Sexton, her brother Lloyd Tucker (Clara), stepsister Mary Kinsella (Gilbert), stepbrother Ford Pilgrim (Susan), brothers -in-law Roy Penney, Paul Penney (Becky), and Stewart Payne and a large circle of family and friends including her furry friends Jessie and Raya.

Predeceased: Father and mother, Gordon Tucker and Julie Ann Pilgrim, step-father Eric Pilgrim, father-in-law Clement Penney Sr., sisters in-law Selma Payne and Ivy Pilgrim.

Her memorial service was held at the St. Anthony United Church in St. Anthony at 11am on the 3rd of January, 2020 with the arch bishop Stewart Payne officiating. Burial followed the service at the Fishing point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, st. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

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WARD, ETHEL DULCIE

Ethel Dulcie Ward
Born April 15, 1937 in Great Brehat

Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on November 20, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Wallace, baby daughter, parents Uriah and Levinia Cull, and brother Wallace. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter Shirley (Kevin), son Ronnie (Bonita), daughter Shelley (Paul), Precious grandchildren Sheryl (Darren), Kevin, Steven (Anna), Sara (Chris), Curtis (Megan), and Brooke. Great Grandchildren Parker, Preston and Claire. Also her very, very special niece Nadine (Kiera and Rileigh). Sister Pearl, brothers Ronald (Joyce), Norman (Margaret), Pearce (Pauline), Carl (Lillian), Sister in Laws Marie, Doris (Wilson), Jessie, Ella, Neta and Clara.

Thank you to all the staff at the John M. Gray Center for their care and love during her stay. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations made in her memory to the St. Anthony United Church Cemetery Fund.

Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony, Thursday Nov. 22 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, as well as Friday Nov. 23 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The memorial service took place at 2:00 pm on Nov. 24th at the St. Anthony United Church, in St. Anthony with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton. Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, WAYNE

Wayne Pilgrim
August 9, 1950 – December 30, 2017
Age 67 Years

 Wayne Pilgrim was born in St. Anthony on August 9, 1950 and passed on December 30, 2017. He was married to Bernette Campbell on December 5, 1969. They had one son Brian who is married to Yvonne. Wayne and Bernette had five grandchildren: Travis, Ty­son, Danielle, Chantelle and Janelle. They had three great-grandchildren Bentley, Callie and Aubree. They had a special niece Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim. Wayne had two sisters Jean Canning and Cavell Kippen. As well, he had two sisters-in-law Pat (Clyde) Patey and Belinda (Ray) Richards. Wayne and Bernette were raised in the United Church in St. Anthony and remember most fond­ly the laughter and the singing. He leaves to mourn his wife Bernette (Campbell) Pilgrim; Son Brian (Yvonne); Grandchildren Travis, Tyson, Danielle, Chantelle, Janelle; Great-grandchildren Bentley, Callie, Aubree; Special Niece  Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim; Sisters Jean Canning and Cavell Kippen; Sisters-in-law Pat (Clyde) Patey, Belinda (Ray) Richards; as well as his Nephews, Nieces, extended family, and friends. Wayne was predeceased by his Parents Sidney and Stella Pilgrim; Sister Joan Simms; Brothers in law Job Canning, Reg Simms; Father and Mother-in-law Alex and Viola Campbell. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral in St. Anthony on Sunday, May27th, 2018. The Funeral took place on Monday, May 28th 2018 from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gary Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.