SMITH, THOMAS

August 7, 1935 - June 26, 2022

Thomas Smith passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony at the age of 86 years old, on June 26, 2022, with his family at his side.

He was born in St. Anthony on August 7, 1935, the son of John and Drucella Smith of Raleigh. Thomas married the love of his life, Hilda (nee Taylor) on February 14, 1955. Together they had five children Joyce, Pansy, Terry, Shirley and Peggy.

Thomas spent a number of years working as a equipment operator with Stanley Hodge in St. Anthony. In 1969 he went to work with NL Hydro as a plant operator, 11 years later continued as a fisherman for his remaining career. He lived a good healthy retirement, enjoying moose hunting, tending to his garden, visits from his grandchildren and many trips salmon fishing in Main Brook with very special friends.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving wife Hilda, daughters Joyce, Pansy, Peggy, Shirley (Jeff), and son Terry (Linda), brothers Willis, Barton (Virtue), sister Viola (Abiel), 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchildren and many extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, John and Drucella, brothers Jack (Anna), Felix (Joanna), Jerry (Jane), Noah (Laura), sister Elizabeth (Caleb), sister in law Nellie and son in law Gilbert.

Thank you to the staff of ICU, Palliative Care and to Dr. Milani and Dr. Mina at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation to take place from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony with Funeral service to take place on Thursday, June 30 at 11:00 am at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home as well. Grave site service to follow at Anglican Cemetery in Raleigh.

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

WELLS, MERYLL

March 9, 1965 – May 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Meryll Wells of Pond Cove at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sunday May 3, 2020 at the age of 55. Meryll was such a special person, she touched the hearts of so many in her short 55 years on this earth. She will be forever loved and missed by all who had the pleasure of having her in their lives. Meryll's family would like to say Thank You to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital, the nursing's staff went above & beyond their duties to make Meryll comfortable in her last days. We are truly grateful for your compassion for our daughter/ sister it will never be forgotten. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her parents Morgan & Cecilia Wells; Sister's Evelyn (Jim) Dempster and Gail (Todd) Coombs; Nieces & Nephew Janice (Chad) Hughes, Jimmy (Colleena) Dempster, Morgan & Megan Coombs; Great Niece and Nephew's Julie, Jordan & Ace Dempster; Special Parent's Wavey & Ted Andrews; Special Sister Beverly; Care Workers, Monica and Marlene and a large number of Aunts, Uncles and Cousin The Graveside Service was conducted by Deacon Short. Pond Cove cemetery. Took place on Monday, May 5, 2020 at 2:30 pm with Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

BESSEY, ROLAND HARVEY

August 4, 1944 - January 23, 2020

Roland passed away January 23, 2020 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 75 years. Roland Leaves to mourn his Brother, Ernest Bessey; Sisters, Joyce Smith, Hazel (Garland) Andrews, Elaine (Gary) Hollohan, as well, he will be missed greatly by other relatives and friends. Roland was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Greta Bessey. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Church in Ship Cove from where the funeral was held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

CARROLL, CHRISTINE EMILY

July 5, 1942 - January 22, 2020

Passed away January 22, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 77 years. Christine was born on July 5, 1942 in Cooks Harbour, NL. She met the love of her life, George Carroll in Cooks Harbour, in 1961 they married and moved to Locks Cove. In 1966 George and Christine moved to St. Anthony where they raised their three children. Christine had many jobs through her life including working at St. Anthony Motel, Flavour Crisp Chicken, and Fishery Products where she worked until her retirement in 1992. Throughout her years, Christine was a happy and enthusiastic person, enjoying a good game of darts, bingo and cards. George and Christine will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She leaves to mourn her husband, George; Children, Larry (Mona), Leona (Vincent), Todd (Cathy); Grandchildren, Jonathan (Mandy), Andrew (Lindsey), Janessa, Chad (Dana), Emma; Great-Grandchildren, Isaac, Grayson, Clark, Gracie; Very Special Friends Ruby and Laverne; as well as a large circle of family and relatives. Visitation was held from Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

TAYLOR, MARY JANE

April 22, 1931 - January 19, 2020

Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on January 19, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Mary Jane will always be remembered by her sons; Derek (Lily), Kevin (Judy); Grandchildren, Gurvin (Caroline Ann), Edmund (Vicki), Rochelle (Morley), Gregory (Tiffany); Great-Grandchildren, Brady, Ally, Madison, Akira, Harlow, Nathan, Jagger. Mary Jane was predeceased by her Husband, Gordon; Parents John and Mary Margaret Pittman; Siblings, John Pittman, Deborah Toope, Maude Chambers; Brothers and Sisters in Law, Oliver Topper, James Chambers, John Crane, Mary Ann Pittman, Ruth Pittman; and special friend Annie Gillingham. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

HUMBY, VIOLA ELIZABETH

February 15th, 1933 - January 13th, 2020

Viola Elizabeth Humby (nee Earle) was born to Augustus and Mary Anne Earle of St. Lunaire on February 15, 1933. She was one of nine children. In 1949 she married John Humby of St. Lunaire and together they raised eight children. She was a home maker for all her life and worked hard to provide for her family. She loved her garden where she grew all her favourite vegetables. One of her greatest hobbies was knitting and she spent much time knitting socks, sweaters, mitts etc. for whoever needed them. Many, many hours she spent preparing for the long winter months by picking berries and drying rounders and caplin to feed her family. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each one was special to her and she was known to always send each child a card on their birthday with a little money tucked inside. Above all, Viola loved the Lord and was a faithful member of her home church. She held the WM group close to her heart and was more than generous in her giving her time and financial support to the church. Viola Leaves to Mourn her daughters, Gladys (Lloyd), Mildred (Kevin) & Evelyn; Sons, Wallace, Mervin (Suzanne), Sandy, Dale, Ren; Brothers, Garth (Donna), Herbert (Pearl); Sister Marilyn, 14 Grandchildren & 18 Great-grandchildren. Viola will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives, close friends and church family. Viola was Predeceased by her Husband, John; Parents, Augustus & Mary Ann Earle; Sisters, Evelyn, Florence & Daisy; Brothers, Tom & John. Visitation was held from the St/ Lunaire-Griquet Pentecostal Tabernacle from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

ANDREWS, JUANITA MARIE

July 22, 1945 – October 12, 2019

Juanita Marie Andrews was born in Ship Cove on July 22, 1945 to Robert and Ethel Taylor. She was the oldest of 11 children. She met and later married Adolphus Andrews on October 14, 1963. Together while living in Ship Cove they raised two children, one daughter, Glenda and one son; Christopher. Juanita loved helping her Husband with getting their wood for the winter, going berry picking together, as well as helping with the potato garden. She loved the outdoors. She really enjoyed doing family things together, especially during Christmas and Birthdays. She was a lovely housekeeper, wife, and mother. The greatest love of Juanita's life was when she found the Lord and became a faithful and dedicated member of her church with her husband Adolphus Andrews. She raised her children in a loving and Christian household. She leaves to mourn, her Husband, Adolphus Andrews; Daughter, Glenda (Tom); Son, Christopher (Alice); Grandchildren, Robert Hedderson & Jennifer Ward; Brothers, Roy & David; Sisters, Winnie (Eric), Violet (Calvin), Karen (Cecil), Maysie (Primus), Joanne; as well as 5 nephews, 2 great nephews, and 2 nieces, and a large circle of family and friends. Juanita was predeceased by her parents, Robert J. Taylor and Ethel M. Taylor; Brothers, Ronald G. Taylor & Edwin R. Taylor; Sister: Leona Taylor-Hurley & Baby Boy Andrew. Visitation was held from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment followed in the Ship Cove Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

CARNELL, JAMES “JIM” CAMPBELL

October 27, 1964 - July 13, 2019

James Campbell Carnell “Jim” was born on October 27, 1964 in Flower’s Cove to Sidney and Millie Carnell. In 1999, he married the love of his life, Ena Etheridge from Bradore Bay, along with their beautiful daughter Andrea. Later, they were blessed with an adorable son Jamie. Jim passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 54. Jim will always be remembered by his wife, Ena; Daughter, Andrea (Scott), Granddaughters, Reese and Grace; Son, Jamie; Mom, Millie; Sister, Maggie (Harold); Sisters-in-law, Latrice, Charlotte (Ross), Dorothy; Brother-in-law, Elliott, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Jim was predeceased by his father, Sidney; Brother, Charlie; In-laws, Pernell and Therese; Great Nephews, Blake and Miles. Visitation was held from the Flowers Cove United Church from where the funeral was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

BUSSEY, ROY LLOYD

November 16, 1944 – June 20, 2019

Passed away June 20, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Roy was born in St. Anthony on November 16, 1944 to Garland and Sadie Bussey of St. Lunaire. He was the youngest of four children. On December 17, 1964, he married the love of his life, Mar Compton. Together they raised two children. As a young man, Roy fished alongside his father his Uncle Jake and Cousin Guy. He fished for most of his life. In later years, he worked as a weigh master with Burden’s. In leisure time, he loved attending to his garden, in which he took great pride. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife, Mae; Son, Lorne (Terry Lee); Daughter, Lorna (Todd Hedderson); Grandchildren, Vicki, Nolan, Ryan; Great Grandchild, Eric; Brother, Hector (Ann); Sisters, Vera Budgell, Violet Rowsell, Mamie Taylor; Nephew, Glenn (Debbie); Special nieces, Barbie, Christy, Sarah (The “girls”) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Garland and Sadie Bussey as well as special friends; Walters Hedderson, and Frank Reardon. Visitation was held from the Central United Church, Quirpon Branch from where the funeral was held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard 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.