MITCHELMORE, CALVIN

October 31, 1948 - December 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Calvin Mitchelmore announce his peaceful passing at Curtis Memorial Hospital on December 14, 2024 at the age of 76 years, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

On April 6, 1970, he married the love of his life Wavey. Together they raised three children, George Henry, Sheldon, and Gina. At the age of 17, Calvin left home to work at IOC in Labrador City. He later returned home and attended Memorial University where he got his teaching degree. He was a teacher for 30 years. During that time, he gained a huge circle of friends and coworkers. Calvin was a devoted member of the Green Island Cove Lions Club where he took much pride in the work that was undertaken. He was very well known and respected throughout the area. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Calvin will forever be remembered and missed by: his Wife, Wavey; Children: George Henry (Yolanda), Sheldon (Nina), and Gina (Brook); Grandchildren: Kristen (Kyle), Skye (Jeff), Slayde, Kent, Harlee, and Hanna; Sisters: Mary Rachel (Herbert), Enid (Mike), Joy (Dennis), and Gail (Sidney); Brothers in law: John, Ike, and George (Lucy); Sister in law: Nancy (Grenfell); Nieces and nephews as well as many other extended family and friends.

Calvin is predeceased by: his Parents: George Henry and Myrtle; Parents-in-law: Harrison and Selina; Sister Gladys: Sister-in-law: Madeline and brother in law Amos.

The family would like to send many thanks to the staff of the Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre and Curtis Memorial Hospital for all the compassionate care during Calvin’s illness and passing.

Visitation will take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Home, St. Anthony on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 1-5pm. The funeral Service will take place on Saturday, December 21. 2024 from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove, NL at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.

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

PARRILL, LAURA

December 17, 1936 - September 8, 2024

It is with great regret that the family of the late Laura Parrill announce her passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, on September 8, 2024 at the age of 87 years.

Laura loved everyone. She loved her darts and her dart ladies. Her family meant the world to her and she loved having them all in her home, whether it was for a game of cards, meal, or a cup of tea- everyone was welcomed.

Her knitting needles were never too far from her. Sewing was also another favourite pastime, regardless if it was quilts, or hemming pants or curtains.

Laura will always be loved and remembered by, her Daughters: Gladys (Wilga), Louise (Steve), Viona (Gary), Dorothy (Kevin), Patsy (Marvin), Ruby (Barry); Grandchildren: Prudi (Kenny), Christina (Baxter), Merlin (Lynn), Christopher (Corina), Marvis, Cecil (Christa), Johnathon (Natasha), Monty (Tia), David (Colleen), Lori-Ann (Mike), Andrew, Joshua (Kim); 12 Great-grandchildren; Sisters: Rosie (Phil), Mamie Ellen, Sarah, Lavenia (Tom); Brother: Stedman (Pauline); Special In-laws: Wallace (Thamsie), In-laws: Stewart (Juanita), Hazel, Dulcie, Beulah (Bruce), Rachel, Violet; Best Friend: Rachel, as well as a large circle of family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband: Cecil; Parents: Azariah and Elizabeth McLean; In-laws: Albert and Laura Parrill; Siblings: Norman, Jimmy and a circle of other in-laws.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with the family service taking place at 8:00 PM that evening. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in Eddies Cove. Register to View the Funeral.

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

PARRILL, IVANY

October 6, 1925—August 12, 2024

Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL, Mr. Ivany Parrill in his 98th year.

Ivany will always be remembered by his Children; Judy, Ruby, Derek, (Linda), Jock (Wendy); his Grandchildren: Daphne, Patsy (Andrew), Dale, Danette (Ken), Darrell (Janice), Pam, Trina (Damian), Cory (Tara), Derek D (Leah) and Robby; his Great-Grandchildren: Shelby, Michael, Ryan, Robert, Bree, Kyle, Jack, Allie, Neil, Jarrett, Liam, Alexis, Amber, AJ, Brittany, Brody, Mia, Miley as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Ivany was predeceased by his parents: Elizabeth and Andrew Parrill; his Wife: Rita: Son: Gervin; Granddaughter: Peggy; Brothers: Ethelbert and John; Sister: Frances; Son-in-laws: Harvey Hedge and Donald Dredge.

The funeral service was held on August 16, 2024 at 11 AM from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove, offiicated by Rev. Canon Vernon Short. Interment followed in the Pine’s Cove Community Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

MACEY, ROLAND

November 14, 1938- March 28, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Roland Macey announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 28th at the age of 85 years.

Roland was born on November 14th, 1938 to George Henry and Alice (Coates) Macey. He spent most of his life fishing and working where he made many friends along the way. He married the love of his life, Currie Noseworthy on November 25,1959. Together they raised three children, who they loved dearly.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his children Roger (Loretta), Mary Alice (Dean) and Joanne (Boyd). Three grandchildren; Darren, Leon (Robyn), and Andrea (Andrew), as well three great-grandchildren, Lucas, Cohen and Charles.

His brother William (Christine). Brother In-laws Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Selby (Lorraine), Wade, and Peter. Sister in-laws Emily, Jean, Priscella and Velma he also leaves to mourn a large circle of friends and family; including his special homecare worker “his girl” Tonya; who the family is forever thankful for her kindness, compassion, and companionship.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Currie. Parents George Henry and Alice Macey, and Parents in law Selby and Mary Noseworthy.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church beginning on Sunday, March 31 2024 at 8:00 pm with the family service taking place at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:30 am with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery.

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

NOSEWORTHY, WHYMAN

July 3, 1942 - June 7, 2023

Whyman was a hard worker all his life; he spent many years working in the fish plant and then as a woodsman. Whyman enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his bike and his ski-doo. His greatest love and joy was spending time with his family, his face would light up whenever they came to visit.

Whyman passed away on June 7, 2023 at his home in Lower Cove at the age of 80 years.

Whyman will be forever loved and missed by his loving wife of 61 years; Mamiellen; Daughter: Minnie; Sons: Whyman (Melanie), Jeffery (Sheila), Colin (Tonya), Perry Vernon (Tiffany); Grandchildren: Danielle (Kent), Dana (Jordan), Molly (Joel), Tiffany (Darin), Brooke (Dylan), Kiana, Braedon, Kaden, Kameron, Damien (Steph), Paul (Dawn); Great-grandchildren: Jaden, Logan, Nevaeh, Lexi, Brady, Dylan, Kash, Kaya, Maeve; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Parents: Absalom and Mary Noseworthy; Granddaughter; Briana Noseworthy; Brother: Roland Noseworthy; In-laws: Elizabeth and Azariah McLean; Brother-in-laws: James McLean, Norman McLean, and Leslie McLean Sr.

Visitation will be held at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove Beginning in the afternoon on Friday June 9th, 2023 and continuing through to the memorial service on Monday, June 12th, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating.

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

PARRILL, CATHERINE (KITTY)

Catherine (Kitty) Parrill

1929 – 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Catherine (Kitty) Parrill announce her passing on the 29th day of March 2023 at the John M. Gray Center In St. Anthony NL. Kitty is Forever Loved and Remembered by her Children: Bert (Dale) & Arlene (Elmer), Grandchildren: Robin (Chuck) & Dana (Adam) Great-Grandchildren: Hunter, Leah, & Noah Brothers: Clyde (June), Don (Cicely), & Harold Sisters-In-Law: Esther, Hazel, Mary, & Eliza Brothers-In-Law: Douglas, & Ivany as well as a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, Extended Family Members, & Friends. Catherine is Predeceased by her Parents: John & Amy Dempster Brothers: Anthony (Sara May), Gordon, & Claude Sister: Millie (Clarence) Brothers-In-Law: John P & Art Sisters-In-Law: Evelyn, Francis (John), Rita, & Virtue, Parents-In-Law: Andrew & Elizabeth Parrill. Special Thanks To: Pallbearers: Bert Parrill, Elmer Parrill, Gorvin Dempster, Harold George Dempster, Sam Dempster, & Derek Parrill Top bearers: Robin Parrill, Dana Parrill, Kelly Gaulton, Karen Ann Dempster, Linda Caines & Barbara Parrill. Grave Diggers: Wilga Parrill, Ron Parrill, Wayne Parrill, Calvin Mclean, Clayton Mclean, Todd Chislett, Derek Parrill, & Jeff Mitchelmore. Also, thanks to Fillatres, Rev. Short, Olga, Loomis, & Our Choir. As well as anyone who has helped ease our grief and provided support in any way. Visitation was held at the St. Andrew’s Anglican church in Lower Cove form March 31st through to the funeral service at 11am on Saturday April 1st with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Burial will follow the Service at the Anglican Cemetery in Pines Cove NL. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton

MITCHELMORE, RHODA (Nee Dredge)

December 6th, 1931 – March 7th, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of the late Rhoda Mitchelmore announce her peaceful passing at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. She was 91 years.

Rhoda was born on December 6th, 1931, to William and Edna Dredge of Black Duck Cove. She was the second eldest of six children. She married Clyde Mitchelmore of Green Island Cove in 1952 where they would start their family and raise eight children: Rosalie, Linda, Kevin, Jessie, Iris, Clyde, Willie, and Judy. She was blessed with fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild whom she loved and adored.

Rhoda especially loved visits from her family and special friends. She was very active, as she loved spending time in her gardens, attending to flowers, putting together crafts, quilts, and puzzles, watching gameshows, curling, and cheering on her hockey team, the Montreal Canadians.

She leaves to mourn Rosalie (Emanual), Linda (Elwin), Kevin (Connie), Jessie, Iris (Dan), Willie (Edna), Judy (Chauncey) and Daughter-in-law Katrina. Grandchildren Darryl (Valerie), Nina (Sheldon), Terri (Philip), Gaye (John), Danny (Stephanie), Genna (Ryan), Christopher, Lane (Rena), Tristan ( Sarah ), Sean (Alyssa), Jordan (Leslie), Chase and Connor. Great-grandchildren Keisha (TJ), Logan, April (Kerry), Alexis, Porsha, Jayden, Dalton, Skye (Jeffrey), Slayde, Austin, Bryanna (Joshua), Noah, Luke, Aleyah (Kayla), Alissa, Jake, Jayme, Bella, Tori, Jackson, and James. Great-great grandchild Kyler. Sisters Ima, Jessie (Jim), Marion, sister-in-law Christina. Her homecare workers Isabella and Colleen, along with a large circle of family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde, parents William and Edna Dredge, in-laws William and Ruth Mitchelmore, her son Clyde Mitchelmore Jr., grand daughters Tammy Genge and Marly Genge, son-in-law Harris Genge, granddaughter-in-law Carla Rose, sister Nina Toope, brother Lorenzo Dredge, brothers-in-law Jacob Toope, Lorenzo Taylor, and Wallace Dredge.

Visitation will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove, NL with Family Service taking place on Friday, March 10th at 7pm from where the funeral service will also be held on Saturday, March 11th at 11am with Rev. Canon Vernon Short. Intermittent to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Green Island Cove. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL.

HUGHES, CALVIN

August 3, 1947 - February 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Calvin Hughes on February 24th, 2023 after a short battle with cancer at James Patton Memorial Hospital in Gander surrounded by his loving family.

Calvin was born to Henry and Isabella Hughes in Green Island Brook on August 3, 1947. He married the love of his life, Donna Applin on December 28, 1971. He was a devoted dad to 4 children; Sherman, Rocky, Tammy, and Eliza whom he loved deeply to the very end.

Calvin lived in Green Island Brook until 1996 when he moved to Goose Bay where he met some of the most special friends and coworkers that he deeply cared for. It is while he was in Goose Bay that the pride and joy of his life, Shikara was born. Shikara was certainly “Pop’s girl” who could do no wrong. Right to the very end she held her pops hand.

Left to mourn with loving memories, his wife of 51 years, Donna; Children: Sherman (Kaye), Rocky (Kim), Tammy (Scott), Eliza (Shane), and Shikara (Kyle); Grandchildren: Jamie Leigh, Julia, Irelyn, Jadea, Tucker, Paul, Jack, Jayden, and Chloe; Siblings: Nathanial, Viola (Albert), Wilfred (Elaine), Wilga (Amy), Ronald (Millie), Millie (Chesley), Eileen (Donald), Lorraine (Selby), Harvey (Julie), Vina (Jimmy), and Maisie (Lloyd). He will be greatly missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends

Calvin is predeceased by his Parents, Henry and Isabella Hughes; Sister, Rosie Parrill; Special brother-in-law, Ronald Campbell; in-laws, William (Bill) and Eliza Applin.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove beginning the evening of Sunday, February 26th, 2023. Visitation will continue Monday February 27, 2023 with the family service taking place Monday evening. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in Green Island Brook.

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

PARRILL, RITA ELIZABETH

Rita Elizabeth Parrill

April 10, 1925- February 20, 2023

97 years

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Parrill announce her peaceful passing on February 20th , 2023 at the age of 97, at Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born April 10th, 1925 to John and Mary McLean in Green Island Cove.

She was married for 78 years to Ivany Parrill and together they raised their family of 5 children Judy, Ruby, Derek, Jock and Gervin in Pines Cove. She was blessed with 10 grand- children and 18 great grand-children.

Rita is forever loved and remembered by husband Ivany, children Judy, Ruby ( Donald), Derek ( Linda), Jock (Wendy). Grandchildren Daphne, Patsy ( Andrew), Dale ( Dwayne), Danette (Ken) , Darrell ( Janice) , Pam (Lloyd), Trina (Damian), Cory ( Tara), Derek D. ( Leah), Robby.

Great Grand-children: Shelby, Michael, Ryan, Robert, Bree, Kyle, Jack, Allie, Neil, Jarrett, Liam, Alexis, Amber, AJ, Brittany, Brody, Mia, Miley.

Rita was predeceased by her parents John and Mary McLean. Son Gervin. Granddaughter Peggy. Sisters Audrey, Eliza, Edith and Maria. Brothers Tom, George, Hayward, John, Nelson. Son in law Harvey Hedge.

The funeral service will take place at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove on Thursday,February 23 at 930am with Rev. Short officiating. Internment will follow at the Anglican Church in Pines Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony.

MITCHELMORE, MAMIE ELLEN

Mamie Ellen Mitchelmore passed away peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, on January 30th 2023 at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family. 

Mamie Ellen was born in Green Island Cove on December 22nd, 1938 to James and Amy McLean. She was raised with her three sisters and three brothers, whom she remained very close with throughout her life. 

She married the love of her life, Lambert Mitchelmore, on August 16th of 1959 and together they had five wonderful children; Brenda, Scott, Sidney, Kirby, and Ruby. She was also blessed with ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren whom she adored. 

Mamie Ellen loved visits from her wide circle of family and friends. She enjoyed cooking their favorite meals and always had something sweet in the fridge for her visitors to enjoy. Mamie Ellen also enjoyed gardening, knitting and playing cards. 

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories; Children- Brenda (Loomis), Scott (Janette), Sidney (Gail), Kirby (Velda), and Ruby; Grandchildren-  Monty (Denise), Ryan (Judy), Holly (Pelle), Dylan (Megan), Katie (Brandon), Kianna (Ryan), Colton (Kate), Nicholas (Mackenzie), Shannon (Jessica), and Alyson (Dillon); Great-Grandchildren- Cody (Michaela), Leya (Jack), Reid, Emma, Ashton, Kaseon, Finnley, Taylen and Owen; Brothers- John Thomas (Winnie), Vincent (Jessie), and Marcelle (Eura); In-Laws- Rhoda and Graydon; special nephew- Brent; special friends- Selby and Cicely, as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Lambert, her parents, James and Amy McLean, her In-Laws, William and Ruth Mitchelmore, her sisters, Millicent McLean, Maisie McLean, and Rhoda Susan Mitchelmore, as well as her Son-In-Law, Randy Moores. 

The family would like to send a special thanks to her wonderful homecare workers, Jill and Robin, whom she adored. 

Visitation will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove, NL from where the funeral service will also be held on Thursday, February 2nd 2023 at 2pm with Rev Canon Vernon Short. Intermittent to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Green Island Cove. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL