DREDGE, HELEN BLANCHE

The family of Blanche Dredge (nee Ryland) of Black Duck Cove is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday January 25th,2024 at the age of 74.

Blanche was born on February 26th, 1949, and grew up in Lanse au Loop NL. She was the second youngest of 8 siblings. Blanche accepted her Lord and Saviour at the age of 16. She met the love of her life in 1970 after 3 months dating, they were married. Shortly after the birth of their first daughter they built a house in Black Duck Cove where they have lived ever since. Blanche was a faithful member of the Flower’s Cove Gospel Hall, where she taught Sunday school and set a Godly example for the younger generation. She will be greatly missed by the Flower’s Cove Gospel Hall Assembly.

Blanche was also a lover of flower gardening and had a green thumb. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, and she never missed the opportunity to chat with her grandchildren who live out west.  She spent many hours knitting, hooking rugs, cooking, singing, and playing the accordion. She enjoyed having company, and providing meals or something to eat anytime they had visitors. She would drive to St. Barbe and see if there was anyone that was going on the ferry, that needed a meal or a place to stay before the ferry went back. She would bring them back to the house and provide what they needed.  

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remember by her husband Edward Dredge of 53 years. Children: Verbena (Scott) Dunsire, Ernest (Daphne) Dredge, and Melvenia (Dallas) Muir and daughter in law Hannah Dredge.

Grandchildren – Christoper, Britney and William Dunsire. Ashtin Dredge and Anita (Darren) Tatchell. Isabella, Caleb, and Jessica Dredge. Shyanne, Jublain, Jacintha and Kaella Muir.

Great Grandchildren – Kenneth Dredge, Kenzie Tatchell, Athena Larmie (Dunsire), Kohen Tatchell.

Sisters, Julie Yetman, Selina (Pleamen) Earle, Amos (Margaret) Ryland. Sister-in-Law, Rita Ryland, Hazel Dempster, Martha Jane Genge, Betty Dredge, Brother in laws; Ike (Edith) Dredge, Jacob Dredge.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Phyllis Ryland, Annie Pike, Melsie Fowler and Brothers Victor Ryland and Charlie Ryland; and her parents: William and Verbena Ryland.

Family Service will take place on Monday at 7:00pm, at the Nameless Cove Gospel Hall. Funeral Service will be held at Nameless Cove Gospel Hall on Tuesday January 30th, 2024 at 2:00pm. The funeral will be livestreamed (FACEBOOK) for those who are unable to attend. Interment to follow at the Gospel Hall Cemetery at Nameless Cove Point. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes.

DEMPSTER, WALLACE MANOAH WILLIAM

Wallace Dempster, 73, of Nameless Cove passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on October 5th, 2016. Wallace had made the Ivy Durley Place his home for the past few months, where he soon made friends with the residents and staff. He was looking forward to spending the winter there with them. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Shawn (Connie), Shona (Amos), and his three grandchildren Kyle, Kendall, and Laci. He is predeceased by his wife Ellen, parents Maude & Richard, two brothers Baxter and Dudley, and two sisters Irene and Margaret. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove from where the funeral took place on October 8, 2016 with Eddie Barney and Edward Dredge officiating with internment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

ROSE, HOWARD

Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. He was in his 74th year. He leaves to mourn daughters Jackie (Ron) Gallant, Valerie (Richard) Dempster; grandchildren Ashley, Thomas, and Travis; siblings Marion Moores, Rita Davis, Allan (Jesse) Rose, Harvey (June) Rose, Evelyn (Dave) Budgell, Mary Furey, Hazel Simms, Grant (Lena) Rose, Wallace (Vine) Rose, Gloria (Cyril) Kelly, and an extended circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Ashley, parents Jospeh and Evelyn (Decker) Rose, and broher Thomas. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove from where the funeral service was held at 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 with pastor Gaius Goff. Internment followed in the Nameless Cove Gospel Hall Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.

DIAMOND, VERNON CLYDE R.

Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 5th day of June 2015, Mr. Vernon Diamond of Nameless Cove was in his 80th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Maude, Children Sharon(Alvin), Sandra(David), Wanda(Alvin), Kevin(Selma), Lois(Mervin), Karen(Wayne), David(Peggy), Fifteen Grandchildren, and Eleven Great Grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove form where the funeral services were held at 2:00pm on Monday June 8th, 2015 with services held by Mr. Wallace Buckle and Mr. Eric Fowler. 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

DEMPSTER, ELLEN LILLIAN

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre on the 23rd Day of July 2014. Mrs.  Ellen Dempster of Nameless Cove was in her 74th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Husband Wallace Dempster; Son Shawn(Connie); Daughter Shona(Amos); Grandchildren Kyle, Kendall and Laci; Brothers Eldon, Derrick, Cletis, Dalton; Sister Lydia as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her Father Spoffard Earle; Mother Isabella Earle and Brother Norman. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove from which the Funeral Service was held at 2:00pm on the 27th day of July 2014 with Gilbert Linstead and Edward Barney officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, Sat. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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