TOOPE, RENDELL

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rendell Toope announce his passing on April
22, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Rendell was a loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law and
brother.
He travelled to Port au Choix for 50 years to work at the fish plant to provide the best life he could for
his family. After his retirement he devoted his time to his family and the entire community of Pond Cove
being the Jack of all trades doing everything and anything that needed to be done. He was an avid
outdoorsman who loved hunting, fly fishing, biking, skidooing, berry picking and cutting wood.
Some of his happiest days were spent on the Genevieve River with a tight line and bent rod.
Left with fond and loving memories is his Wife of 52 years Peggy Toope, Son Torin Toope, Daughter
Tanya Gibbons and Son-in-Law Jade Gibbons. Sisters; Cecilia Wells & Virginia Chambers (Baxter).
Brothers; Ronald Toope (Phyllis), Stanley Toope (Kay), Gary Toope (Linda), Alfred Toope (Linda), Clyde Toope (Elizabeth), Sister-in-Laws Ivy Toope, Edna Dredge (Chesley), Marie Williams, Hannah Dredge,
Jane Williams (Barry) and a large circle of family and friends.
Predeceased by; Parents William & Evelyn Toope, Brother Graydon Toope, Parent- in-laws George & Ida
Williams, Brother-in-Laws Morgan Wells, Maxwell Williams & Samuel Dredge, Nieces Meryll Wells and
Isabel Dredge.


The family would like to thank the Strait of Belle Isle staff for all they did at such a difficult time.
Family service will be held at Church of the Advent in Plum Point Friday April 25, 2025 at 8pm with a
Celebration of Life on Saturday April 26, 2025 at 2pm.
Time passes, Memories stay ... Loved and Remembered Everyday.

LODER, FREEMAN GILBER

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet brother, uncle, and friend, Freeman. Freeman passed peacefully away on his birthday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 74, with Eddy by his side.
Freeman grew up in Harbour Deep. Fishing with his brother Gerald, Freeman enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and riding on his snowmobile. Harbour Deep resettled in 2002; at that time, Freeman moved to St. Anthony, where he spent the last 24 years. Freeman was a friend to all who knew him and had a heart of gold.
He will surely be missed.
Leave to mourn: with fondness and precious memories: Brother Gerald, Nephew Eddy Cassell (Nicole), who was like a brother, Amy and Jonah. Sisters: Marie, Ida, and Marjorie and Annie.
A large circle of nephews, nieces, and friends. Also, his very special friend Alton Pilgrim.  Alton always had a smile and a caring hand. Freeman was Pre-deceased by: Frederick (father) and Delilah (mother) Loder,
Brother Andrew, and Sisters Stella Ellsworth and Ursula Loder.
Visitation is being held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on Sunday April 6th form 2-4 and 7-9pm, with the funeral service taking place at 2pm on Monday, April 7th form St. Mary’s Anglican Church, St. Anthony, with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating.

Freeman leaves this note:
Always remember the happy times, the laughing times and the bright sunny days,
I am only just gone away but will always be by your side.

 

DREDGE, GLADYS

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gladys Dredge in her 91st year.
Daughter of Amelia and George Stevens she grew up in Shoal Cove East with sisters Hazel, Rosanna, Evelyn, Una and Olga and brothers Isaac Henry, Howard and Wilson. She moved to Black Duck Cove after meeting and marrying the love of her life Abraham Dredge. They had a son, Abraham George, whom she devoted her time and love to until the end. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and a friend to all she knew. She will be sadly missed.
She is predeceased by her husband Abraham Dredge, parents Amelia and George Stevens, sisters Hazel White(Stanley), Rosanna White (Gordon), Una Crane and baby Mary Jane .
Her in-laws, Everton McLean, Thelma Coates (Willie), Cinderella White (Anthony), Blanche Chambers (Elgon), Kitty Elms (Joe) , Roland Dredge(Amelia), Walter Dredge (Maria)
William Dredge (Rachel), and John Dredge (Sadie).
Leaving to mourn, her son Abraham George and daughter - in- law Amelia Marie, sisters Evelyn McLean and Olga Way (Earnest), her brothers Isaac Henry Stevens(Hazareth), Howard Stevens (Jessie) and Wilson Stevens,her brother in-law Rendell Crane, also her many nieces and nephews and a circle of family friends.

Family service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Black Duck Cove Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 8pm and funeral service on March 20, 2025 at 2pm.

A very appreciated Thank You to everyone who helped in any way during this difficult time.

HOPKINS, BERTHA MILDRED

Bertha Mildred Hopkins (nee Tucker) May 4, 1946 – February 12,2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Mildred Hopkins announce her passing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Wilson Hopkins; son David Thomas Hopkins (Michael), Rockport, Ontario; her sister Cora Johnston (Larry), Fort McMurray, Alberta; sisters: Margaret Newman, and Sharon McKinnon. Brothers: Stennie and Leander Tucker; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bertha loved nothing more than travelling the country with her husband and son. Her sense of adventure took her all over the country, from Englee to Leaf Rapids, Fort McMurray, Gananoque, Springdale and so many more. Always looking forward to the next adventure and loved jumping in the car asking where are we going today.

Over her lifetime Bertha made numerous friends. From the girls in the many hotels she worked, a job she loved, to the many family members whom were also lifelong friends. The door was always open to anyone in need of a new start, a place to call home when they were so far home. Often taking the couch when someone was in need of bed. Bert was loved by many and respected by all.

She also loved the simpler things in life after her years of travelling the country. Country walks with Wilson, fishing, berry picking, making jam and the bread to eat it on. An evening of Yahtzee or knitting a pair of socks she was happy, always laughing. We’ll always remember her laughter. Besides her family her loves in life were her dogs, there was never a dog that didn’t make her smile. Bertha will now live on, in the happy memories of all those who loved her.

The family would like the nurses of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and the family that surrounded her in her final hours. Thanks to Adrienne and the staff of Roddickton House for caring and assisting her in final days at the home. Thanks to Shirley’s Haven for caring for Wilson while she was at the hospital.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee Beginning Friday. February 14th, 2025 and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, With Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

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RANDELL, NORMAN HEDLEY

January 9,1934 - January 18, 2025

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s surrounded by his family members.

Proceeded by his parents, Lucy and Mark Randell; His wife, Dora Randell , His sons : Graham, Bedford, and Roger, Sisters: Stella Compton, Cassie Weir, Brothers: Darius (Roy) Randell, Alfred Tucker, Grandson: Jason Noonan

Norman grew up in Williamsport White Bay and later lived in Englee and Roddickton and lived the remainder of his life in St. John’s. He was a carpenter by trade, and built many houses and buildings throughout his lifetime. He worked in the Lumber Camp he was also a fisherman and worked in the Woods . He was a store owner who very generously open up his store in the early morning for customers whether they had money or not. He enjoyed singing hymns and playing the mouth organ. He enjoyed moose hunting right up in his late eighties. He was very spiritual and his greatest love was reading the Bible and reciting Bible verses. He loved having family prayers together.

Leaving to mourn his children; Glenna , Mark(Marie), Charia (Pierre), Lucy(Roger), Marcel, Grandchildren; Dawn(Corey), Jocelyn, Charlene(Jamie), Peter , Roger(Jaz), Kaleigh, Jordan , Also brother Wilbert Randell(Margret) and Sterling Randell(Jackie), Sister in law: Etta Mae (Eugene),, Annie May and Bessie, Brother in Law: Lee(Loretta), John, Lloyd, Several Great and Great Great Children and numerous amount of Nieces and Nephews., Special nephew Don Randell.

Visitations will be held 1 pm to 5pm on Friday 24th, 2025 at the Bide Arm Apostolic Faith Church, The funeral Service will be held from the church at 10:30 am on Saturday 25th 2025.

Internment to follow at the Apostolic cemetery in Roddickton

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

MAHAR, KAREN

Passed away surrounded by her loved ones, Karen Mahar, age 59 of Bird Cove NL at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s on the 20th of June, 2023.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband Terrance, mother Helena, brother Fonse (Stella), sister in laws Ellen (Tony), Jean, Noreen, Josephine (Riley), Monica (Percy), Mary (Danny), brother in laws Joe (Darlene), Hiram (Mathilda), Wade (Judy), Dennis (Wanda). As well as her nieces and nephews Tim (Yvette, Luke, Ara), Karen (Paul, Xander, Evie), Tammy (John, Owen and Liam), Jamie (Laurel, Sophia), Roxane (Danny), Justin (Stacey, Avery, Craig), Edgar (Stacey), Bradley (Chad), Raelene )Jamie, Sophie, Claire), Sandy (Alicia, Lux), Stacy (Ayeshea, Brody), Jenny (Marty, Carter, Kenzie), Jessica (Jamie, Jade, Jack), Andy, Joanne (Kyle, Ava, Hailey), Paul’s Children (Camron, Emily, Raina, Zander, Zaiden). Karen has been predeceased by her Mother in law Maggie, Her Father in law Peter Joe, her Nephew Paul Mahar, her grandparents Lavinia and James Pittman as well as her special friend Linda Porter.
The family would like to send a special thanks out to the staff of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s for their kind and compassionate care for Karen during all her stays.
Visitation is being held at the Our Lady Of Grace Church in Bird Cove Beginning Friday June 23rd, from early evening until 9pm, Saturday 9am to 9pm with a Rosary Service at 7pm, Sunday visitation from 1pm to 9 pm with a Family Service at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Monday, June 26th, 2023 with Farther Rossi officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service with burial to be announced later.
Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated.

BROMLEY, EDWARD FRANCIS

Edward Francis Bromley, born in St. Anthony on January 22, 1941 passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at St. Clares Mercy Hospital at the age of 82.

Edward grew up on Fischot Island and later moved to Harbour De View where he met the love of his life Irene. They raised 5 beautiful children together and resettled to Goose Cove in 1979. He loved life on the water, he fished with his best friend and Cousin John Joe for 71 years. he was happiest when he was out in boat, on the wharf or over in Harbour De View.

He loved visitors to sit around the table with and maybe have a little drop of stuff telling old stories or listening to the fisheries broadcast. Edward was a quiet, gentle man, he didn't fuss about much and he loved his children dearly, especially his two beloved daughters.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

TUCKER, HERBERT

Herbert R. Tucker

March 18th, 1947–March 18th, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herbert “Herb” R. Tucker; in
his seventy-sixth year on March 18th, 2023.

He leaves to mourn, with fond and loving memories: his devoted-loving wife, Eunice Tucker. His children; son, Christopher (Heidi) Tucker, Deer Lake; daughters, Delenda (Peter) Stevens, Main Brook; Lori (Ward) Golden, Vancouver, BC. And his grandchildren; Alexandra, Lucas, Peyton, and Brittney.

Herb was a hard-working man, who had a deep love for his family, anything to do with the outdoors, and music (especially the songs by Elvis Presley). Although, he would laugh and deny it; he was a lover of sweets, especially Caramel Log Bars. It was nothing to see Herb outside working at something with a record playing in the background; building something new, whether it would be a bird house or his adored “Sugar Shack”.

Herb was a collector of many things, rocks, model cars, driftwood, the list goes on; he loved taking pictures, going on walks: experiencing everything he could. There was never a dull moment being surrounded by Herb, he never failed to put a smile on someone’s face; and there was never a story he couldn’t tell, or a joke he couldn’t make up.

Herb is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Ruth (nee Simms) Tucker; his father-in-law, James Samson; his siblings, Joseph (Myrtle) Tucker, Charlotte (Frank) Lilly, Gladys (Edward) Patey, Gloria (Anthony) Notaro, Pearl (Gabez) Howell, Effie (Charles) Hewlin, Francis, Verna, and Wilfred; his sister-in-laws, Hildegard Tucker, Clara Tucker, Dolly Lavers; and his brother-in-laws, Ralph Davies, Arthur Gloster, Phillip Samson.

He is survived by mother-in-law; Mary Samson of River of Ponds; his brothers; Gord Tucker, Chris (Sheila) Tucker, Douglas (Marlene) Tucker, Edward Tucker, Robert (Wanda) Tucker; his sisters; Berdina Gloster, Annie (Robert) Poirier, Joyce Davies, Donna (Harris) Tucker, Joan (Wallace) Hoard; his sister-in-laws; Vera (Wilfred) Patey, Jean (David) Cluney; his brother-in-laws; Morris (Sheila) Samson, Deon (Danette) Samson, Gerry (Rosilyn) Samson, Melvin Lavers.

As well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation and singing will take place from the Main Brook Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM. His service will be officiated by Pastor Skinner at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in Main Brook, on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 2:00pm.

KENNEY, FRANCIS JOSEPH

Francis Joseph Kenney

August 31, 1932-December 8, 2022

Frank was born to James & Helen Kenney (Dower) in Conche. Age 90 years. He had 2 sisters, Margaret and Elizabeth, a stepbrother Jack Kearsey. Frank was a fisherman all his life. He was a kind and gentle man; looking after his Mom & Dad until their passing. He liked the outdoors, picking berries and talking to friends and strangers, alike, often over tea and a lunch. On April 30, 2018, he took up residence at Roddickton House until a week before his passing at CSCM Hospital, St. Anthony. Cremation has taken place as per Frank's request. The family would like to say a special Thank You to the staff of Roddickton House. Also, Thank You to staff of WBCH Center, Roddickton, CSCM Hospital, St. Anthony and Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony.

Left to Mourn Are His Nephew & Guardian Christopher Foley (Enid) , Nephews , Terry Foley (Theresa), Noble Foley (Sharon), Jerome Chaytor (Beatrice), Gerard Chaytor (Angela), Tony Chaytor, Nieces; Joan Polychronis (George), Nellie Haye, Ann Tremblett (Greg), Linda Duncan, Joyce Wiseman, Viola Byrne, Ida Powell (Tony) and many great nephew's and Nieces, cousins and friends. Francis was predeceased by; Parents James & Helen Kenney, sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret Foley & Elias, Elizabeth Chaytor & Greg, stepbrother, Jack Kearsey, nephew, Clarence Foley, great nephew, Andrew Chaytor, Rosary at Sacred Heart Parish Church, Conche on Dec 27th at 7pm.

Visitation at Sacred Heart Parish Church on Dec 27th: 2-3:30 pm - 7:30-9pm, Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Parish Church on Dec 28th at 11am, Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery
Funeral arangments were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony And Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.


WHITEWAY, EDWARD

July 23 1951 – July 28 2022 

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Whiteway Sr. of St. Julien’s/Main Brook announce his passing at the age of 71 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his loving partner Bonnie Burton, Stepdaughter Ashley (Sarah), Siblings Lillian (Ed), Anne (Wayne), Gordon (Laverne), Rose (Kevin), Ken (Regina), Daphne (Dwayne), Sharon (Roy), Cora (Jeff), Jason (Krista), sister-in law Jackie as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

He was predeceased by his parents Maude and John, brother Kevin and sisters Phyllis and Joan. 

Big Ed, as he was mainly known, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed visits from Ashley and Sarah. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off his back. His great sense of humor drew people to him. He loved to make people laugh and could cook up a delicious hot Sunday dinner.  

The funeral service will be held on August 1st at 11:00 am in St. Julien’s at the St. William’s Church with Fr George officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home St Anthony, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.