FILLIER, EMILY ETHEL CAROLYN

April 30, 1925 - June 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ethel Fillier announce her passing on June 25th 2024 at "White Bay Health Centre" in Roddickton, NL. in her 99th year, with her family by her side.

Born to Matthew and Emmeline (nee Reid) Denney on April 30th 1925. Ethel, raised in Englee, NL, Loved and adored her children.

Left to mourn with found and loving memories are her children; six of her seven sons: Alex, Edgar (Betty), Jack (Patricia), Eugene, Morgan (Teena) and Kirby; Two daughters: Florence (Flo) (Richard) and Doris (Bob). She will be missed by her Step-brother Leonard Fillier from Ontario and especially missed by her 23 Grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and many Great - Great - Grandchildren.

Predeceased By: Matthew and Emmeline (nee Reid) Denney (Parents), Clancy (Husband), son Junior (Don) and grandson Tyson Fillier.

Ethel was predeceased by her husband Clancy; son: Junior (Don); grandson: Tyson Fillier; and her parents: Matthew and Emmeline (nee Reid) Denney.

Visitation to take place from the Pentecostal Church in Englee, NL beginning on Friday, June 28, 2024 for 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Andrews officiating. Interment to follow.

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

SYMMONDS, MICHAEL JOSEPH

December 21, 1946 - June 23, 2024

Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family at White Bay Central Hospital in Roddickton at the age of 77 years. He is fondly remembered for his love of music and friends.

Accordion Man

He leave to mourn his loving wife of 57 years: Hilda; Sons: Glenn (Daphne), Craig (Charlene), Murray (Kelly), Dean (Daisy); Daughter: Nicole; Grandchildren: Shawn, Thad (Jessica), Alana (Mike), Chelby, Kyra; Great-grandchildren: Shayla, Aubrey, Caylee, Parka, and Jack; Brothers: Kevin (Marilyn), Bill (Sandra), as well as a large circle of Nieces, nephews, and Special Nephew: Tony Chaytor.

He is predeceased by his parents: Jack and Kathlene; and Brothers: John and Tony.

The family would like to thank the staff at Curtis Memorial and Roddickton Hospital for making him comfortable in his last day.

Visitation to take place from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and will continue until the funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow.

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

NEWMAN, FREDERICK

April 25, 1942 - June 20, 2024

Fredrick was born on April 25th, 1942, to Ben and Gertrude Gillard of Englee, NL. At the age of 2 months his mom died of Tuberculosis (TB) he was Adopted into the Newman family to Cecil and Ameta Newman. This brings such a large number of relatives to Fredrick's family where each and everyone of them are dear to Newman family. He grew up In Englee, Newfoundland and Labrador and remained there for his entire life except for the past month where he was admitted to the hospital in St. Anthony, Newfoundland due to his illness.

At the age of 16 years old Fredrick met the love of his life Alton Newman and they were married on August 31st, 1965 which continued for another wonderful 58 years. Together they had three sons Ransey Newman, Robert Newman, and Travis Newman.

His life was based around the fishing industry also he loved living close to the water and had such an amazing view from his home. He worked in the fish store in Englee, NL for 23 years while fishing part time. After this time, he felt the need to buy is own fishing vessel to support his family and fished full time until he retired in the fall of 1998.

In the fall of 1998 He gave his life back to the Lord and became an active member of the Salvation Army Church in Englee, NL until he could no longer attend due to his illness. Regardless he remained faithful to God while at home with his loving wife before being admitted in the St. Anthony Hospital on May 16th, 2024 where he remained until he went to his heavenly home on June 20th, 2024.

Fredrick Leaves to Mourn his wife of 58 years Alton Newman of Englee, NL; his three sons: Ransey (Sherry) Newman, Robert (Madeline) Newman and Travis (Alva) Newman; Grandchildren: Coutney Newman, Chantel Newman, Calvin Cassell, Jarrett Newman, Colin Newman, and Carmen Newman; 1 Great-Grandchild Memphis Torresan. He also leaves to mourn his siblings: Wilfred Gillard, Dorothy Wells, Carmel Waldron, Ben Gillard, Gregory Gillard, and Joy Ellsworth. Also included in his family is his two stepbrothers: Shem Newman and Colin Newman; two stepsisters: Alzena Ellsworth and Jane Denny who are both deceased; and Sisters-in-law: Velma Simms and Christine Fillier. Fredrick has a large number of family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Crocker officiating. Interment to follow.

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

FITZGERALD, GERALD DANIEL

November 25, 1930 - June 13, 2024

Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL on June 13, 2024,  Mr. Gerald Daniel Fitzgerald

Predeceased by his wife Ellen (Nellie), his son Stan, daughter Helena, grandson Trevor and his sister Evangeline.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his children; Mary (Henry), Linda, Judy (Paul), Elizabeth (Michael). His siblings; Ida, Alicia, Stan, and Annie. Ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Special cousin Dan. As well as a large circle of nieces/nephews and extended family and friends. 

The family would like to thank the staff at the Curtis Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and comfort to Gerald and the family. 

Visitation will take place from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 7-9 PM. The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow.

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

HODDINOTT, PLEMAN HORACE

March 8, 1931 – June 13, 2024

Passed peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, surrounded by his loving wife and children, at the age of 93 years.

Pleman was born in Brig Bay to Lillian Maude and William James Hoddinott, one of 11 children. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to 8 children, Joy (Baden), Annette (John), Clayton (4 days old), Pleman (Darlene), Della, (Dexter), Shawnie (Ron) Daisy (Rob), Rick (Terri) and his 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a very dedicated husband/father who tirelessly provided for his family by engaging in forestry, fishing, and showing movies up and down the coast, across the straits, on the Labrador, and on the Quebec shore, with his brother Clyde. He was a mechanic with Lundrigan’s until he purchased his own dump trucks. He also had a contract with Canada Post to deliver the mail to Roddickton Bide Arm/Englee area for over 20 years.

In retirement he enjoyed his well-deserved break by gardening, going for long walks, taking trips to visit family, and by cutting and hauling wood for his woodstove.

He will be greatly missed by his wife and entire family. We will miss his humor, his gratefulness, graciousness and love. Our precious memories will be with us forever, always in our hearts.

Visitation took place at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point, followed by the funeral service on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at 2pm with Rev. Canon Terrance Coates officiating.

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

TUCKER, BRIDGET

April 28, 1950 - May 31, 2024

Passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Curtis S. Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 74 years, Bridget Tucker.

She will always be loved and remembered by her Sister: Vina (Don) Acreman; Brother: George, Angus (Annette); Niece: Geraldine (Blake) Wells; Brother-in-law: Ignatius Lawless; Special Friends: Marilyn (Weston) Whalen, their families, and other extended family and friends.

Bridget is predeceased by her Parents: Philip and Minnie; Sister: Sheila; Sister-in-law: Dulcie.

The funeral service will take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.

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

PENNEY, ROGER NEIL

The family of Captain Roger Neil Penney are very sad to share the news of his death on June 13, 2023 at Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.

Roger was born in St. Anthony on May 24th 1945, the third boy to Mary and Harold Penney. His childhood was spent between North West River, Labrador and St. Anthony. After finishing school, he worked with heavy equipment to save up to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. He started his aviation training in Moncton, NB in 1966 and went on to get his commercial and airline transport licence. Throughout his career, he flew everything from a single engine Kit Fox to a CL-215 water bomber. He was always a bush pilot at heart and never a fan of the suit and tie. He loved adventure and was not one to follow the “straight and narrow path” in life. He met Catherine on a medevac flight; she the young doctor and he the pilot of the first air ambulance in the province. Most of his career was spent as a pilot with the Newfoundland and Labrador Water Bomber Crew and he wore his orange flight suit with pride. He enjoyed the thrill of the job but missed his family while living away for six months of each year. The final flight of his career was to bring home a retired Canso waterbomber as a permanent memorial to his cousin, Captain Ron Penney, who tragically died during a waterbomber crash. This was a very emotional journey for Roger as he retired with the Canso that day.

Roger loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. In his retirement he moved to Pasadena to be closer to his family but he always called St. Anthony home. He was passionate about preserving the heritage of the northern peninsula and enjoyed sharing stories about the area with tourists at the Grenfell Heritage Hotel, where he was part owner. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping in his Kubota, exploring our province in his RV and keeping up with current events on CNN as well as the latest episode of Coronation Street. Roger could have a ‘yarn’ with anyone, could always remember the punch line of a joke, loved a good “April fool” and reminded us to see the lighter side of life. He was very good at living in the moment, ‘one day at a time’. He will always be remembered as “PO9” to his granddaughters.

Roger leaves to mourn his wife of 46 years, Catherine Penney (nee Farmer); daughters Nicola Penney, Victoria White (Brian), Lisa Renardson (Reza); granddaughters Abigail, Charlotte, and Rosie; grandsons Ryan, Reece and Rio; sisters-in-law Dora Penney, Stephanie Roe (Philip), Susan Pritchards (Mark) and brother-in-law John Farmer; the many nieces and nephews who thought of him as ‘Uncle Rog’, many cousins (special cousins Tom and Roy) and a large circle of family and friends.

Roger is predeceased by Harold and Mary Penney (nee Bird), brothers Gerald Penney and Guy Penney, sister-in-law Alma Penney (Bussey), and brother-in-law Andrew Chorzelski and many cousins.

Thank you to close friends Brent Thistle and Jonah Canning for their support during this difficult time; many other friends and colleagues who supported our family during his time in hospital. Thank you to the staff at Western Memorial Regional Hospital and the palliative care team. A special thank you to his family doctor, Dr. Lorena Power for all the care over the years.

At Roger’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no formal visitation as Roger was not a formal guy! A celebration of his life will take place in St. Anthony on July 8th at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Arthur Kinsella offiating. Interment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Roger would have appreciated any donations be made towards the upkeep of the Canso Memorial park for Ronald Penney and Yannic Dutin in St. Anthony. For information on how to donate please contact info@stanthony.ca

HILLIER, LEWIS

March 11, 1946 - June 22, 2023

Lewis Hillier was born to the late Stanley and Laura Hillier on March 11, 1946. He lived in Griquet. A fisherman in his earlier years, he met the love of his life, Joyce Budden in February 1967 and married in February 1968. Together they raised five children, Wilma, Kirby, Kent, Keon and Wanetta. Lewis worked with a logging company until his retirement.

He was a very hard-working man who loved and cared very much for his family. Two of his favorite hobbies were moose hunting and trout fishing. He will be sadly missed by his wife and children and grandchildren.

Lewis passed on June 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

He leaves to mourn his Wife, Joyce; Children: Wilma (Darryl), Kirby, Kent, Keon, Wanette; Grandchildren: Dustin, Britney, Nikki, Jorden, Nathan, Nolan, Tori, Summer, Paris, Makenzie, Kalen, Ciarra; Great-Grandchildren: Landen, Aiden, Grayson, Ellie, Brady, Gabrial, Olivia, Ryn; Siblings: Gerald, Wilfred, Clayton, Elizabeth, Minnie, Garland as well as many extended family and friends.

Lewis is predeceased by his Grandson: River; Parents: Stanley & Laura Hillier; Parents In Law: Leander & Ruby Budden; Brothers: Abe, Tom, Ralph, David; Sisters: Mabel, Marion; and Brother In Law: Lloyd Budden.

Visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton beginning Sunday June 25th 2023 with a family only visitation in the evening, public visitation on Monday June 26th 2023 followed by the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday June 27th, 2023.

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

GENGE, MARION LENORA

Passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony NL at the age of 86 years surrounded by her family.

Born September 13, 1936, to Abraham and Rose White, Marion will be remembered as a very giving and caring lady who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She married Cos Genge on December 9, 1961, and raised 5 children. She was a totally dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. She was an avid reader and a great cook, known especially for her sweet raisin bread and pies. Marion enjoyed working with her brother Ron and sister-in-law Julie for many years and after her husband Cos retired, they enjoyed many happy and healthy years together.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children; Darlene, Maunda (Gerald), Bud (Monica), Brian (Sayamol),and Stella; Grandchildren Scott (Erika), Randy (Lei), Valene (Bruce), Blayne (Courtney), Toni (Brad), Stacie (Trav), Jarod (Tamara), and Peter; 16 great-grandchildren; Brother and sister in laws Aurelia, Hazel, Julia, Ellen, Henry and Elva, Harris and Barbara, and Clara, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Marion was predeceased by her parents; Abraham and Rose White, husband Cos, Brother Ron, Sisters Dulcie, Stella (Peter) and Juanita (Seymour); Nephew Clyde; and the Genge Brother in laws and Sister in Laws.

Special thanks to the Ivy Durley Place for the care and support Mom received for the past 41/2 years. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with you all and was very content and happy. Also, special thanks to the nurses at Curtis Memorial Hospital for the phenomenal care and support for the family.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers and monetary donations, if you wish, you can donate in her memory to the Janeway Children’s Hospital that was dear to her heart.

Visitation and funeral details to be announced soon.