Passed away May 9th at the age of 59 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters Corrine (Max), Anita, Irene (Stan) and brothers Cec (Linda), Ron, Steve, Cyril, Gerard (Ethel) and Roland (Maude) as well as a close circle of extended family. He was predeceased by his Parents Leo and Marie Byrne. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche from where the funeral service was held at 10:00 am on May 13th, 2017 with Fr. Lourdhu Madanu officiating. Interment followed in the new Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickon, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
WOODFORD, KATHLEEN
Passed away on January 3, 2017 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. Kathleen was born in Grandois on February 6 1933. The first born of Edward & Alice Alyward, she grew up on Fishot Island with her four sisters Teresa, Josephine, Marie and Gertie and with three brothers Francis, Edward and John. Kathleen met the love of her life while teaching a Conche. James Woodford and Kathleen were married on July 19 1953. Tragically, James died at an early age while relocating the family to Goose Cove, leaving Kathleen to raise 13 children. Kathleen was always very devoted to her faith and family. She was at her happiest when the family were around her, especially on a Sunday, when everyone gathered at Mom’s for dinner. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her chiildren Leone, Josephine (Dan), Mary (John), Beth (Cyril), Alice (Wade), Bertha (Gregory), Matilda (Mark), Terry, Edward (Wendy Dale), Darren (Debbie), Wanda (David), James (Coleen), Keith (Gaye); 27 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great- Great Grandchild; siblings John (Pauline), Francis (Bernadette), Josephine (Dorm), Gertie (Ambrose), Marie (Bill); Sister-in-law Mildred McGrath as well as a large circle of nieces & nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband James, son Edward, her parents Edward & Alice, Brother Edward, Sisters Loretta and Theresa and son-in-law Dennis Troy. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on January 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Cremation followed with burial taking place at another date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
LEWIS, HARRY JOSEPH
It is with deep sadness that the family of Harry Lewis announces his passing at the Labrador-Grenfell Health Centre in Roddickton on December 21, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Harry was born to Henry and Ellen (Power) Lewis on January 1, 1930. Harry lived a good, healthy life until three years ago when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He recovered from surgery and spent the next three years with his daughter Mary (Terry) Flynn) of Conche. Sadly, this fall his health began to deteriorate and he passed peacefully away at the Labrador-Grenfell Health Centre on December 21, 2016. He leaves to mourn his daughter Mary (terry) Flynn; sons Gerry (Loretta), Pat (Ratu), Gordon, and Brian; Grandchildren Stephanie, Cory, Paul, Kirby, Rosalee, Kyle, Alisha, Vanessa, Joshua, Danielle, Jeffrey, Bobby; Great-Grandchildren Emily, Alex, Nathan, Nicholas, Autumn, Hunter, Chloe, Sara, Max, Rory; daughter-in-law Myrtle Lewis, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Rose; parents Ellen and Henry; brothers Albert, William, Bernard; sisters Elizabeth J, Alice, Madeline, Cecilia, Bridget, Amelia, Mary, Veronica, Elizabeth A.; sons Jerome and Paul Lewis; and 2 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Nathan Fly. Visitation took place from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche from where the funeral mass was celebrated at 9:30 AM on December 24, 2016 with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Interment followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Conche. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
BYRNE, MARIE
Passed away on December 6, 2016 at Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 93 years. It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Byrne announces her passing. Marie was born to Michael and Rose Flynn on Jan 4, 1923. She grew up on the later resettled Grey Islands. She moved to St. John’s during World War 2 to work on the American Base and returned a few years later when her mother became ill to care for the family. A short while later she moved to Conche to work as a servant girl for the Fitzgerald family. There she met Leo Byrne, who she married on June 10, 1947- and settled in Conche to raise a family. Marie was a hardworking, strong, and independent woman who devoted her life to her family. Times were not always easy but she persevered. Though she worked hard, Marie always took time to enjoy life, she was a wonderful accordion player and loved to tell stories (along with her sister Nell) about life on the Grey Islands. They loved to reminisce about the good old days. Marie loved the social gatherings with family and friends in her home on the hill. Everyone was welcomed. There was lots of music, dancing, fun, and laughter. As well, she loved reading, watching hockey games, game shows on television, and playing cards with her friends. She had a great sense of humor and was “as sharp as a tack.” Her motto in life that she often repeated was: “main thing is not to worry.” Marie lived a good, healthy life until sickness struck her four years ago. She recovered from two major surgeries and spent a few more years in her own home. Sadly her health deteriorated and she moved to Roddickton House Seniors Complex in March 2016. In October she became ill and was admitted to Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony where she passed peacefully away on December 6, 2016. She leaves to mourn her Sons Roland (Maude) Flynn, Cecil (Linda) Byrne, Stephen Byrne, Ronald Byrne, Eugene Byrne, Cyril Byrne, Gerard (Ethel) Byrne; Daughters Corrine (Maxwell) Sexton, Anita Byrne Roberts, Irene (Stan) Norman; Sisters Ellen Byrne (Conche), Anita Flynn, and Eileen Lidster; 20 grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by husband Leo Byrne, parents Michael and Rose Flynn, Brothers Cyril, Ronald, and Sister Elsie Buchanan. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Church, Conche from where the funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9th, 2016 with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Interment followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Conche. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
LEWIS, AUGUSTINE PAUL
Passed away on November 6th, 2016 at White Bay Central Health Centre in Roddickton at the age of 65 years. He leaves to cherish memories his wife Myrtle Lewis; Father Harry Lewis; Step Sons Dennis (Tanya) Hancock, Derrick (Kim) Hancock, Darrell (Jackie) Hancock; Step Daughters Debbie (Bruce) Hopkins, Jackie (Dean) Smith; Step Grandchildren Miranda (Danny) Canning, Desiree (Michael) Hancock, Brittany Hancock, Damien Hancock, Madison Hancock, Jacob Hancock, John Flowers, Lily Hancock, Carter Hancock; Brothers Jerry (Loretta) Lewis, Gorden, Brian, Pat (Ratu) Lewis; Sister Mary (Terry) Flynn as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his Mother, Rose Lewis, and his Brother, Jerome Lewis. Visitation was initially held at the Roddickton Roman Catholic Church then moved to the Conche Roman Catholic Church from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at 11:00 am with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Interment followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Conche. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
WHELAN, WILLIAM GREGORY
Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on August 22, 2016 at the age of 86 years. William (Billy) as he was known to many, was born in Conche on March 11, 1930 to Nicholas and Mary (Joyce) Whelan. He married Laboura (Carroll) Whelan on November 17, 1960 and together they raised eight children. He leaves to mourn his children; Debbie (Ted Companion), Ethel (Gerard Byrne), Bonita (Sean Temple), Kenneth (Angela), Randy (Carol), Claude (Stephanie), Velma, Willis (Sue); Grandchildren Elizabeth, Geoffrey, Lyndon, Kirk, Kristen, Andrew, Madison, Morgan, Mia, T.J., Keisha, Cole, Bailey, Cassy, Mack; Great-Grandchildren Austin, and Lois; Siblings Maureen, Bride, Susan (John Bromley), Jim (Cheryl), Nick; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Mike, as well as his brothers-in-law Ralph Carroll, Tom Connolly, Wilf Carroll, Clyde Carroll, and Tom Jackman. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche from where the funeral service was held on Thursday, August 25 at 11:00 am with Fr. Lourdhu Raju Madanu officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HURLEY(NEE JOY), MARGARET CATHERINE
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 12th day of March 2015, Mrs. Margaret Hurley of Croque was in her 70th year. Leaving to mourn with fond loving memories her husband of 53 years Frederick Hurley, her 2 sons Gerard (Joan) Hurley, and Francis Hurley, her 2 daughters Madonna (Kevin Sr.) Reardon and Elizabeth (Gerry) Flynn., grandchildren Charlene (Dustin) Blake, Jonathan Flynn (Megan), Terri-Lynn Reardon (Justin), Kirk Whalen, Kevin Reardon (Monica), and Jamie Flynn., great grandchildren Keira and Frederick Blake, and Lily Flynn. Her brother Hubert (Fannie) Joy, as well as, a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Mary Joy, Son Wilfred and Daughter Mary. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Church in Conche from which the funeral mass was held at 11:00am on March 16th 2015 with Fr. Lourdhu Madanu officiating. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crouse. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director