Passed away on July 26th, 2017 at the age of 39 years. Father Vellaphadass who was affectionately known as Father Bosco, was ordained to the priesthood as a member of the Heralds of the Good News, Mary Queen of Apostles Province on January 2, 2005. Mary Queen of Apostles Provincialate is in Tamil Nadu, India. Following his ordination, Father Johnbosco served 6 months as an associate pastor and in June of 2005 was appointed for 3 years as Parish Priest of Holy Cross Church, Allagadda, India. After that time, he served for 6 months in Italy and a further 6 years as Parish Priest in 3 different parishes in Tamilnadu, India before coming to Canada in 2014. Since March of 2015 he served as Parish Priest in Our Lady of Grace, Bird Cove, NL. Canada. Fr. Bosco will be sadly missed by Rani & Chinnappan Vellaphadass, (Mom & Dad), his Brothers: Mahimairaja, Britto Johnpeter & Prabhakaran and his Sister: Sharmi, his Niece & Nephew, Families and Friends both in Canada and in India. He was a kind-hearted person, he would never get mad with anyone, and he did good to anyone who met him. He always cared about his family and wanted to help them, he loved his Niece and Nephew. Father Gabriel his friend says “Bosco would always say: God will reward you for whatever good you do to others.” May God grant eternal rest to his soul. May God comfort the family and friends who mourn his loss. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Bird Cove from where funeral mass was held on Monday, July 31st, 2017 at 11 am. Interment to take place at his home, Thiruvathikunnam, Tamilnadu, India at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
GOULD, MELINA MARY
Passed away at the John M. Gray Center on May 26th, 2017 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories children Pius (Jessie), Maxine (Don), Jim (Imelda), Patsy, Maxwell (Pauline), Yvonne (Jim), Wayne (Janet), Dean (Nadine); Grandchildren Sheldon, Dale, Sean, Tyson, Jamie, Rendell,
Ryan, Alex, Megan, Dylan, Janaya, Matt; Great-Grandchildren Zachary, Alaina, Danielle, Cody, Gabriel, Tristan, Caleb, Preston, and Rylan as well as brother Primus Pittman Sr. and a large group of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her Husband Pius Gould; Parents James and Theresa Pittman; Brothers James, Christopher, Michael John, and Joseph; Sisters Mary Alice Caines, Catherine Kennedy, Nellie Pittman, Florence Gould, Theresa Gould; and Brother-in-law Jesse Gibbons. Visitation took place from the Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Bird Cove from where the funeral took place at 2:00 on Monday, May 29, 2017 with Fr. Bosco officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe funeral director.
GIBBONS, ROYAL
Passed away May 13th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 56 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Christine Gibbons; Daughter Crystal Anna Gibbons; Special Niece Oriana P. Caines (Goddaughter); Mother Marjorie Gibbons; Brothers Dennis (Cassie), Truman (Bernice), Herman; Sisters Celia (Ward), Ellen (Mike), Sheilagh (Lloyd); Nephews and Nieces Tamara (Steve), Nathan (Penney), DJ, Chelsey (Andrew), Michael, Joshua, Logan, Marissa (Doug), Christine (Leon), Mandy; Great Nieces and Nephews Aubree, Kaci-Rae as well as sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews in the Pittman family. Royal was predeceased by his Father Nathaniel Gibbons; Grandparents Isaac Gibbons & Sarah-Jane Coates, Walter & Mahala Applin; Father-in-Law Christopher J. Pittman and Mother-in-law Bridgett Pittman. Visitation took place from the Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Bird Cove from where the funeral also took place on May, 17th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Bosco officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
PITTMAN, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 14th day of November 2015, Mr. Christopher J. Pittman of Bird Cove was in his 93rd year. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of fond and loving memories his wife of 73 years Bridget Pittman, his Children Michael John(Madelon); Theresa(Bud); William James(Jane); Mary(John Joe); Primus(Christine); Ronald(Gloria); Sheila(Hughie); Melvin(Mary); Maurice(Wanda); Eileen(Matthias); Christine(Royal); Lorraine(Lawrence); Brother Primus(Irene); Sister Melina(late Pius Gould); In- Laws Bertha(Late Michael J Pittman); Maxwell Gould(Late Theresa Gould); as well as a large circle of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents James and Theresa Pittman and his Brothers and Sisters and families. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of Grace Church in Bird Cove from which the Funeral Mass was held at 11:00am on Tuesday November 17, 2015 with Fr. Bosco and Fr. Gabriel officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
LAWLESS, SHEILA
Passed away peacefully October 1. 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Sheila Lawless of Flowers Cove was in her 63rd year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband: Ignatius Lawless. Daughters: Geraldine (Blake) Wells and family, Mary (Steven) Lawless. Sisters: Bridgett Tucker, Vina (Donald) Acreman and family. Brothers: George (Dulcie) Tucker and family, Angus (Anette) Tucker and family. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Chris) Myers and Jessica Wells. One Great-Grandchild: Gannon Myers. Special Aunt: Mable Diamond (mom.) Sheila was pre-deceased by parents Philip and Minnie Tucker. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday October 4, 2015 with Father Bosco officiating. Burial followed in the Nameless Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
LAWLESS, MICHAEL JOHN
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 14th Day of September 2015, Mr. Michael John Lawless of Flower’s Cove was in his 75th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Rosie Lawless, Children Kevin (Michelle), Robert Jock(Myrtle), Michael Jr. (Karen), Perry(Sandee), Patty(John), Kelly, Grandchildren Scott, Randy, Robyn, Alyx, Mackenzie, Tori, Trisha, Evan, Ava and Piper, Great Grandchildren Rebecca, Logan, and Sophia and Sister Christine Richards(Roy)as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Mother Harriet Carnell (nee Lawless), and his Step-Father Roy Carnell. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic church in Flower’s Cove from which the funeral mass was held at 2:00pm on Thursday the 17th day of September 2015 with Fr. Bosco officiating. Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nameless Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
CAINES, CECIL
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 2, 2015, Mr. Cecil Caines of Bird Cove was in his 56th year. Left to mourn but with cherished memories are his brothers Leo(Marjorie) , Gord(Anita) Peter, Doug, Ralph; sisters Cecilia(Mike), Effie(Mike), Liz(Rodney), nieces and nephews Michelle, Craig, Dwayne, Gordie, Geoffrey and Stacey; also a large number of aunts ,uncles, cousins and friends. We will miss his presence. Predeceased by his father, Peter Caines and mother, Johanna Caines. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of Grace Church in Bird Cove from which the funeral mass was held on Monday September 7, 2015 @ 11:00am with Fr. Bosco officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
STEVENS, VERONICA
Veronica Stevens passed away peacefully at the Northern Lights Regional Health Center in Fort McMurray, Alberta on July 13th 2015 surrounded by her immediate family. She leaves to mourn with loving memories her Husband Jock Stevens, Daughters Kelly Rodgers & Kendall Young and Son Jock Stevens Jr , Grandchildren Cody Rogers & Kaylee Young and her Brothers and Sisters ( Augustine Anscome,Thersea Rumbolt,Ruby Rumbolt ,Ismay Gould ,Wanda Gaulton, Bernard Rumbolt ,Glenn Rumbolt ,Nish Rumbolt,Ambrose Rumbolt, Simon Rumbolt. She was predeceased by her Mother Charlotte Mary Rumbolt, Father Ambrose Rumbolt. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Bird Cove, Newfoundland from which the funeral services took place at 12:00 Noon Sunday July 19th 2015 with Father John Bosco officiating. Interment Services followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home. St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral directer.
MAHAR, PETER JOSEPH
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Joseph Mahar announces his passing at the Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on June 13, 2015 in his 90th year. He leaves to mourn a loving family, Children; Ellen (Tony), Jean, Noreen, Joe (Darlene), Josephine (Riley), Hiram (Todd), Terrance (Karen), Wade (Judy), Monica (Percy), Mary (Danny), Dennis (Wanda) and Brother Pat, brother-in-law Victor (Mary): 14 grandchildren, 12 great -grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Maggie (nee Caines), his parents James and Helen (nee Pittman) Mahar, and Brother James (Hilda), sisters, Alice Myers (Jim), Mary Kennedy (Wes), Theresa Doyle (Pat), Elizabeth Caines (Douglas), Rita Caines (Raymond), Johanna Caines (Peter) and sister-in-law Dorothy. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Bird Cove where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Bosco and Fr. O‘Quinn officiating. Interment followed at the Bird Cove Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre‘s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He will live on in our hearts forever