JONES, RACHEL

June 8, 1944 - September 24, 2022

On September 23, 2022, at the age of 78, Rachel Jones passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Rachel was born in Cooks Harbour on June 8, 1944 to Stella Maude and Bertrum Elliott. In 1967 Rachel married Allen in Cooks Harbour and spent many happy years raising 3 children. As life progressed she loved visits from family and friends.

She leaves to mourn with loving memories, her husband,. Allen; Daughters, Verlie (David), Cavelle (Velroy), Melanie (Brian); Grandchildren, Dion (Jennifer), Drew (Amy), Brandon Biles; Step-granddaughter, Marlene Strugnell; Great-granddaughter, Macy Saunders; Brother, Amos Elliott as well as a circle of family and friends.

Rachel is predeceased by her Parents, Bertrum and Stella Maude Elliott; Sisters, Millie Decker, Edith Fields; Brother, Oswald Elliott; and Step Brother, Caleb Elliott.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the evening of Monday, September 26, 2022. The funeral will take place on Wednesday. September 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow.

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

JONES, BERNARD S.

June 23, 1945 – August 25, 2022 

Bernard was born on the Grey Islands to Benedict and Susan Jones on June 23, 1945. Bern moved to Lewisporte when he was 15, and later moved to Croque where he met and married Josephine McGrath, whom he would spend the rest of his life, and raise a family together. 

He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife of 57 years (Josephine), his daughters Bernice, Louise (George), Bertha, Sharon (Eddie), Sherry, and grandson Travis;  his brothers Len and Bob, and sisters Evelyn and Nora, as well as a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.  

Bern was predeceased by his loving parents Benedict and Susan Jones, and brothers George, Jim and Fred.  

The family would like to send a thank you to those who helped in any way, and especially to all the staff at John M Gray, who treated him with such love and care during his time there.  

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony beginning on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 8-9 pm and will continue on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from Our Lady Star Of The Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Interment to follow.

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