SMITH, GEORGE WALTER

October 18, 1941 - November 18, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of George Smith announce his passing on November 18, 2022 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony at the age of 81.

George was born on October 18, 1941 in Gunners Cove, NL to Stephen and Lucy Smith. The oldest of 12 children.

As a young man George spent many hours in the fishing boat with his father Stephen and brother Hayward before heading to St. Johns to train as a barber.

While George spent many years in St. John’s working he returned home to St. Lunaire and worked with Fishery Products until his retirement.

Left to mourn: Partner, Emma Hillier and Family, Karen Hiller, Anthony Hillier and grandchildren. Hayward Smith (Netta), Stella Bridger, Tom Smith (Clara), Stephen Smith (Lois), Francis Smith (Mary), Louie Burden (Wayne), Henry Smith (Maureen), Ruby Fowler (Ron), Edith Bussey (Ron), Edwin Smith (Sheila) and Natalie Smith (Jon). Plus, many Nieces and Nephews.

George is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Lucy Smith, brother Charlie and brother-in-Law John Bridger and Roland Burden.

George was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday November 19th and from 2-3 pm on Sunday November 20th 2022 with the family service taking place from 3-4 pm on Sunday Afternoon. The funeral will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony at 2:00 pm on Monday November 21st with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Stokes Officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

TAYLOR, JEANETTE IRENE

December 1, 1945 – May 27, 2019Passed away on May 27th at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Jeanette Irene Taylor of Gunner’s Cove. She was born at Forteau, Labrador on December 1st, 1945. With the passing of her father two years later she, along with most of her family, moved to Pilley’s Island, Green Bay. In her teenage years she migrated back to Point Amour, Labrador where she worked “in-service” to the family of the late John Earle (light keeper). While working as a Bell Telephone operator at Levi Normore’s in Lanse-au-Loup she met and married Leonard Taylor. They had two children. She had an abiding love of the outdoors with almost daily excursions walking, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and berry-picking. She loved her woodpile, her shed, her axe, cleaver and wood-splitter and dearly loved her wood stove. She was a political junkie whose stripe was born out of her brother’s treatment during the loggers strike of the Smallwood era; she was a hopeless Toronto Maple Leafs fan though it was difficult when they played Sidney Crosby and the Penguins; and she had an insatiable appetite for current affairs, feeding a very opinionated mind. Anyone who passed through Gunner’s Cove in the winter can attest that she was a wonderful hand to clear snow though a bit rough on snowblowers and shovels. She had four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren and her love for them was the source of immense pride. She brought a resolve and determination to all aspects of her life and though often lonely after the passing of Leonard, she found solace in doing something to “keep the devil out of my mind” as she would say. That resolve and determination carried her through the past few debilitating months of her life with a rare grace. She leaves to mourn Son Trevor (Udlu) and Daughter Trudy (Michael); Grandchildren Ian (Lindsay), Nicolas, Emily and Jonathan; Great Grandchildren Kate, Leo and Julie; Sisters Grace Hancock, Thelma Furey, Nellie Batstone, Jessie Roberts (Reg); Brother Gordon (Rose); Special Friends Louise, Grace, Leona, Rick, Max, Gladys, Bill and Mabel and a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by husband Leonard; Parents Delbert and Emily Roberts; Brothers Ralph & Jack; Sisters Clarissa and Flossie and dear friend Ethel Hedderson (mudder). Visitation was held from the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

HEDDERSON, ETHEL (Nee HILL)

May 29, 1931 to November 27, 2018

Mother was born in St. Anthony on May 29th, 1931, to Jacob and Phoebe Hill of Gunner's Cove. She was one of 11 children. On October 29th, 1948 she married Walter George Hedderson of Spillard's Cove. Together they raised 6 children. As a young woman, Ethel worked with Lundrigans as a cook, when they were putting the roads through the area. At the same time, she took in boarders from Hydro and Newfoundland Telephone, as well as teachers. Many of these people considered her as, and called her “Mother,” and many are still a part of her family. She also worked at Fishery Products and cooked at St. Anthony Interfaith Home. Mother loved being in the outdoors. She worked side by side with her husband cutting wood, making hay, salting and drying fish, planting her gardens, berry picking and attending to the livestock. For many years now, attending church was a huge part of her life. Her family and her church were near and dear to her heart. She leaves to mourn her Daughters, Nina (Bob), Grace (Don), and Marie (Dennis); Sons, Clayton (Judy), Todd (Lorna) and John (Jane); 12 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Louise (Fred) and Doris (Joe); Brothers, Art (Violet) and Abe (Selma); Special Friend Jenny Taylor; Brothers-in-law, Carl Hillier, Bill Coish; Sisters-in-law, Marie Hill and Faye Hill as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Ethel was predeceased by her Husband Walter; Sisters, Gertie, Sybil, Mae and Vie; Brothers, Frank and Clayton; . In lieu of flowers, Ethel asked that any donations be made to the Memorial Fund of Central United Church. Donations can be dropped off at the church or mailed to PO Box 1, St Lunaire-Griquet, NL A0K 2X0. Visitation was held from the Central United Church on Quripon Branch on Wednesday, November 29th, 2018 and Thursday November 30th, 2018 with the funeral taking place on Friday, November 30th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.