LODER, RALPH WILBURN

June 25, 1948 - November 26, 2021

Ralph Wilburn Loder was born June 25, 1948 in Griquet to Selby & Blanche Loder. On May 30, 1969 he married the love of his life Marie (Roberts) of Quirpon. They made their home in Griquet where they raised their five daughters. Ralph spent most of his life as a fisherman in the summer and spent time with his father in the lumber woods in the winter. Ralph was a great husband and a wonderful father. His children were his pride and joy. He gave them unconditional love. In December 2000, he was diagnosed with kidney failure. In April of 2001 he started his 20 ½ years of kidney dialysis. He was in illness as he was in health, positive, caring, a lover of life & fun who took great delight in humour. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to mourn is his wife Marie, five daughters Sandra (Todd) Earle, Penny (Jason) Norman, Nancy (Jason) Pilgrim, Karen (Jammie) Bussey and Cathy (Allan) Jones. Nine grandchildren. Dana (Donald) Munro, Erin, Jesse, Bailey, Tracy, Lucas, Emily, Allison and Kayla. Two great grandchildren Brody and Tobey. Two brothers Albert (Gloria) Loder and Ross Loder. Six sisters Mary Loder, Ivy (Arthur) Bath, Selma Hill, Sadie (Nelson) Taylor, Alice (Kevin) Compton and Donna (Kenneth) Gray. An abundance of nieces and nephews, who he loved as his own. Many aunts, uncles and cousins. And the many friends, especially his card playing buddies Martin and Betty Snow.

Ralph also had another family who he adored, his dialysis family. The nurses and patients in the dialysis unit at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital always held a special place in his heart and he was very thankful for all the kindness that they showed him.

Ralph was pre deceased by his parents Selby and Blanche, his mother and father in-law Wilfred and Evelyn Roberts, brother in Law Abraham Hill. As well as his special uncle, friend and fishing partner Arthur Loder.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm from the Pentecostal church in Griquet on the 2nd of December 2021 with Pastor Bill Harnum Officiating. Burial to follow in the Church cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral director.

LODER, PHYLLIS JEAN

November 21, 1925 - April 7, 2020

It is with Sadness and blessings we announce the quiet passing of Phyllis Jean (King) Loder, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in her 94th year. Mr. And Mrs. Loder married in Cooks Hr. on August 31, 1945, and she soon became a loving fisherman’s wife, working side by side with Mr. Loder, at the fish, in the woods, and whatever else needed to be done, all while raising their five sons. She enjoyed the simple things in life; going to church, making quilts, knitting hundreds of pairs of socks to give away, baking the best pies, cooking the best soup, and of course “going for a ride.” But most of all, she loved berry picking, especially if it included a boil up with a camp fire and a rooting stick. Anywhere, anytime, any kind of berries, she was ready....she even picked a few berries this past summer at the sweet age of 93. She loved traveling on long trips to visit her sons, and all her little ones, who she let help with making bread, and making pies and cookies. She was always happy in the outdoors and enjoyed going to the cabin, and sitting out by the fire; playing trouble and doing puzzles...if it was at Bruce’s cabin, she enjoyed hearing him play and sing... Of course, she wouldn’t have done any of this if her hair wasn’t done just right! Even though she loved to travel, she loved coming home more; to the house she lived in for 70 plus years with the man who had won her heart. She was so happy when her sons came home, and her grandchildren, and great grandchildren visited... She didn’t care how many came, there was no shortage of food, and she loved to cook it. She was quite content to live in her house, right next door to Al and Wavey, who were always there for her (thankfully). She was a woman of tremendous faith, and was happy to be joining Mr. Loder at last. She peacefully went to her heavenly home to the sweet sound of Bruce singing, Francis praying, and Eli, Cyril and Allan, by her side. Pre-deceased by her loving husband, Seymour Alexander, in 2001, she leaves to mourn, with lots of memories, five sons, Eli (Judy), Francis (Anita), Cyril (Mildred), Allan (Wavey) and Bruce (Joan): 14 grandchildren, Nancy, Jill, John, Tammy, Marsha, Dale, Dion, Michael, Terry, Angie, Lisa, Susan, B.J, and Robert; 25 great grandchildren, Peyton, Kristen, Nate, Noah, Sarah, Katie, James, Benjamin, Evan, Ethan, Brayden, Olivia, Reese, Magnus, Brandon and Jack, Ella, Henry, Stephen, Laura, William, Silas, Ezri, Adah, Jamin; one great great-granddaughter, Victoria Rose; Sister Mary Taylor and a large circle of family and friends, especially Evelyn, her good friend. She was pre-deceased by her parents Elihu and Gladys King; Sisters Hazel, Janet, Ruth, and Brother Maurice. Graveside services took place on Friday, April 10, 2020. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still Loved, Still Missed, and Very Dear”

LODER, ARTHUR WILLIS

December 30, 1931 - October 13, 2019

Arthur Loder was born on December 30, 1931 to Allen & Dulcie Loder of Griquet. He married Violet Earle on November 20, 1962 and they had 4 children together. He worked most of his life as an inshore fisherman, which he loved to do. Although he was not known as a man of great means, he provided for his family and was certainly rich in the things that mattered most. He spent well his time with his family and ensured that each of them grew up knowing they were loved deeply. Arthur was known for his incredible patience, kindness and gentleness toward others. His manner of life was such that all who knew him could see clearly that his ambition was to be a good husband, father and friend. Quite simple, people liked him.  He seemed to possess the kind of qualities we all wish we had more of. On  December 20, 1997, Arthur accepted the Lord Jesus as his Saviour and was committed to his faith for the remainder of his life. Arthur passed peacefully away surrounded by his family on Sunday October 13, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Violet, who stayed by his side to the very end, his son Allan (Joy), daughters Wanda (John), Denise (Kenny), Colleen (Andreas), as well as 6 grandchildren (Jennifer, Chelsea, Kayla, Nikki, Jonathan and Zin) and 5 great-grandchildren (Tobias, Noah, Evelyn, Brady and Avery).  He will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 2-4 pm with the family service taking place at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow

LODER, GORDON STERLING

Born June 14th, 1953 at Curtis Memorial Hospital to Arthur and Olive Loder. He married Dorcas Hedderson on June 8th, 1973 and had two children, Trina and Tanya- and later, two grandchildren, Meagan and Jenna. Gord’s career in health care started in St Anthony with Grenfell Regional Health Services. In the early eighties, Gordon and his family moved to Summerside P.E.I. where he worked as Purchasing Manager with Prince County Hospital. In 2012, Gordon and Dorcas decided to move to Edmonton, AB to be closer to their kids and grandkids; where he worked as a Purchasing Agent with Alberta Health Services. After being diagnosed with cancer he decided to retire. In 2016, after battling cancer for 5 years, Gordon and Dorcas moved back to St. Anthony and then to Hay Cove. Gordon succumbed to his disease on October 28th, 2017 at 2:20 am. He leaves to mourn his Wife Dorcas; Daughters Trina (Paul) Loder, Tanya (Shawn) Arsenault; Granddaughters Meagan and Jenna; Brothers Al (Colleen), Don (Linda), Bob (Eileen); Sisters Ruby McConnell, Mitzie (Carl) Wethrell, Shirley (Carroll) Harper, Yvonne (Troy) Henson, Delphanie (Tom) Cunningham, Myrtle Larkin, Winnie (Daniel) Ellsworth, Sandra (Paul) Fraser, Linda (Garfield) Fillier, Mary Loder as well as a large circle of family and friends. Gordon is predeceased by his Parents Arthur and Olive Loder; Brother Pearce (Bud) Loder; Brothers-in-law Jerry McConnell, Thomas Larkin, Cyril Bessey; Nephew Tommy Cunningha,; Nieces Theresa and Donna Harper; and Parents-in-law Dorman and Blanche Hedderson. Visitation was held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Bessey officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

LODER, DORA

Passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side, Mrs. Dora Loder of Cooks Harbour in her 84th year.  Left to mourn are daughters Marilyn (partner Ted Blanchard) and Ida (husband Fred Berry), brother Wilfred Elliott, Sister in law Phyllis Loder, many nieces, nephews and friends especially Wavey Loder who provided many years of support.  Dora was predeceased by Husband Harvey Loder. Visitation was held at the Wesley United church in Cooks Harbour, From which the funeral service was conducted at 2:00pm on Wednesday July 23rd with Pastor Gus Pendleton officiating. Burial followed the funeral at the Cooks Harbour United Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Wesley United Church, Cook's Harbour. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.