April 23, 1955 – November 27, 2019
At age 64, Lorrie Roberts passed peacefully away November 27th, 2019 at Curtis Memorial hospital. In her final moments she was surrounded by her nearest and dearest family members. Strength, determination, heart of gold and nerves of steel. There will never be enough words to describe Lorrie’s disposition and outlook on life. She was completely selfless putting the lives of everyone else before her own. At age 18, Lorrie was given the task of raising her 6 younger siblings. Ensuring they had a motherly figure to depend on, she stepped seamlessly into the role. As the children gradually grew up and moved on, Lorrie started working at the local fish plant in St. Anthony where she worked until the collapse of the fishery. During that time she was married and raised two children of her own. It was then she began to devote her time to her true passion of cooking and baking. She worked in various restaurants throughout the years, ending her career at the Lighthouse Keepers Cafe. No matter how many hours she spent on her feet she always found time for her favorite leisure activities including sewing, trouting, card games and darts, just to name a few. She was the epitome of a social butterfly and loved every minute of it. She has touched countless lives throughout the years and will undoubtedly be missed. She leaves to mourn; Husband - Alec, daughters - Tisha (Rick) and Tina, her pride and joy, granddaughter - Tamara; Sisters - Linda (Phillip), Rose (Tony), Marcella (Paul); Brothers - Charlie (Suzy), Eugene (Rita), Joe (Brenda), Austin (Agnes); Sisters in law Paula and Eleanor: as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Lorrie was pre-deceased by Mother and Father Flossie and Clifford Reardon, Mother in Law Jean Roberts {Mam}; Brothers - Wilfred and Brian; Sister Isabella; Brothers in law Loren and Calvin Roberts and Israel Hughes and Sister in Law Ena Roberts. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the Central United Church at Quirpon branch on November 29th, 2019 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held November 30th, 2019 at 2pm. In her memory, donations can be made to the Central United Church Memorial Fund or St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
SAUNDERS, LORETTA MAE
Born to Fred and Gladys Burden, in Griquet on October 26th, 1930. Passed away July 28th, 2018 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. Loretta married George Saunders on December 1st, 1948 and together they raised five children; Madge, Ruby, Jim, Glorine, and Annie. Her family meant the world to her and her grandchildren where the light of her life. She love the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, berry picking, and watching the bird and the squirrels coming to the feeder. She was a skilled knitter and contributed to the Women’s Missionaries knitted goods outreach program. She and her husband George were faithful members of the Calvary Pentecostal congregation in St. Lunaire-Griquet. She was predeceased by her husband George and Daughter Ruby. She will be missed by those who mourn her passing and are left with cherished memories. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires her Son Jim (Sylvia); Daughters Madge Decker, Glorine Saunders, Annie Patey (Roy); Son-in-law Bruce Parsons; Eight Grandchildren; Nine Great-grandchildren; Brother Winston Burden (Vida); Sisters Madge Pynn (Joe), Minnie Roham, Sylvia Pilgrim (Ron), Annie Hillier, Flossie Curlew (Freeman); Brother-in-law Eric Saunders (Rita) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Loretta was predeceased by her parents Fred and Gladys Burden; Husband George Saunders; Daughter Ruby Parsons; Sisters Florence Patey and Caddie Hillier; Brother Ray Patey; Brother In-laws Sidney Patey and Roland Hillier; and Son in-law Lloyd Decker. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral was held on Monday, July 30th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Elliott officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.