Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on September 30th, 2016. Bride was born in Croque; the youngest child of Francis and Catherine Kearney. In September 1951 she married Leo Bartlett of Fortune Arm and together they had twelve children, nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. Bride spent most of her life as a devoted wife and mother. In 1972 the relocated to Griquet. Over the years Bride was a second mom to her children’s friends where her door was always open. She was employed at Fisher’s Products and Work until she retired. In 1991 she joined the St. Lunaire-Griquet Firettes and continued to support until 2015. Following her retirement she was instrumental in the opening of St. Monica’s Catholic Church and Cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet. In 2013 Bride moved into Shirley’s Haven in St. Anthony where she continued to be an active member of her new community. She was predeceased by her Husband Leo; Children Catherine, Ray, Kate, and Ben. Visitation was held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral service was held on October 4. 2016 with Father Vitus Echedo Chidi officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HILLIER, MICHAEL ERIC
Passed away on June 13, 2016 in Fort McMurray Alberta at the age of 30 years. Michael Eric Hillier or “Mike” as he was known by to most, was born in St. Anthony on April 23rd, 1986 to Barry and Angela Hillier of Goose Cove. Michael had a twin brother Matthew. They were inseparable from birth and this bond continued throughout their entire lives. Michael spent the first thirteen years of his life in Goose Cove tormenting so many people but he definitely left his love and wittiness in the hearts of all his childhood friends. Michael moved to CBS in 1998 with his family here he made another multitude of life-long friends. He was like a magnet, everyone he come into contact with just clung to him. In 2001 Michael moved to Roddickton with his family where he lived for four years. It was there that he met Melissa for the first time as a high school friend. In 2005 Michael moved to Fort McMurray where his brother Matthew was living, they were only apart for a year. He lived with Matthew and Tara (Matt’s wife) where he drove her completely crazy all the time. She often quoted “that she felt like she was married to both of them at times.” Michael couldn’t have asked for a better sister-in-law. Michael worked with various contractors and started his electrical apprenticeship in 2008. He received his journeyman’s in 2012 and started working for Syncrude in 2013. In 2014, Michael and Melissa met again which was the beginning of his new family and on March 25, 2016 they welcomed their pride and Joy, baby Cali Angeline; she was his shining star. He was always a happy guy but the last couple of years he had a twinkle in his eye and a permanent smile on his face. His dream of having his own family had been fulfilled. Michael Loved spending time with all his friends and family- and hunting and fishing with his Dad, Matthew, and Jake, He especially loved tormenting and joking with his only sister Mandy and brother-in-law Marcel. He was the best “unky” in the world to his three little nephews; Hayes, Landon, and Ryan. Michael leaves to mourn his partner Melissa Randell; Daughter Cali Hillier; Parents Barry and Angela Hillier; Brothers Matthew (Tara) and Jake Hillier; Sister Mandy Daigle (Marcel); Nephews Hayes, Landon, and Ryan Hillier; as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Grandparents Eric & Marie Hillier and Maurice & Theresa Bromley; Uncle Anthony Bromley; Aunts Linda and Bessie Bromley. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony with the funeral taking place at the Goose Cove Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with Fr. Vitus Echedo officiating and interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
SEXTON, LAVINIA SYBIL
Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2016 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony, surrounded by family and friends at age 87. Lavinia Sybil Sexton was born August 11, 1928 in Goose Cove to George and Maryann Powell. On March 3, 1948 Lavinia married the love of her life, Wilfred Sexton and together they raised 15 children. She devoted her life to her family and was very proud of each of her children and grandchildren. Lavinia was a sweet, kind, loving, and gentle mother who loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed family gatherings and loved to listen to her boys play and sing. She enjoyed knitting and baking. Her door was always open to family and friends with her welcoming smile and bright face. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. She leaves to mourn, Sons: Maxwell (Corinne), Anthony (Ellen), Edward (Lillian), Reginald (Phyllis), Calvin (Agatha), Louis (Brenda), John, Winston (Donna) and Lloyd (Rochelle); Daughters Elsie (Karen), Mary (Rennie), Ethel, Evelyn (Bill), and Lavinia (Richard), daughter-in-law Angela, 36 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a very large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred, Son George, and parents George and Maryann Powell. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from the Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove with Fr. Echedo officiating. Interment followed in the Goose Cove Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.