BILES, MAISIE JOY

June 20, 1958 - March 17, 2024

Joy passed peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in the early morning of Sunday March 17th 2024, at the age of 65.

She was born on June 20th 1958 to Sidney and Rita (Earle) Hussey of St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL.

Joy was such a incredible person who was known to be quite the character. She had a contagious smile no matter what battles she was facing. She suffered many years from multiple illnesses which led her to be the definition of strength. She had the biggest heart and showed tremendous amounts of love and support to those she loved most.

Left behind to mourn with loving memories is her beloved Husband: Albert Biles; Mother: Rita (Eric); Children: Brian Biles (Melanie), Byron Biles (Amanda); Grandchildren: Makayla Bussey (Anthony), Alisha Bussey (Taylon), Jaidyn Bussey, Tristen Biles, Braden Biles, Stephanie Biles; Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Tony and Timothy Bussey; Sisters: Pansy Diamond (Clyde), Verna Hussey (Rod), Blanche Pilgrim (Allan), Ann Hussey (Terry), Lillian Randell (Austin), Wanda Lynn Pilgrim (Winston), Ruby Hilliard, Michelle Hussey (Brad), and Tanya Tucker (Danny); Brothers: Roy (Lucy) and Bruce; along with 11 Nieces, 10 Nephews as well as numerous Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Joy will be greatly missed by ALL her family and friends!

Grief is the price we pay for love.

She is pre-deceased by her sister Ann Hussey, father Sidney Hussey, brothers Antoine and David.

Visitation details to be announced. The funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Lillian Randell officiating. Interment to follow in the Griquet United Cemetery.

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

ROBERTS, RITA MAISIE

November 2, 1945 - May 17, 2022

The family of Rita Maisie Roberts of St. Anthony is saddened to announce that following a lengthy battle of Alzheimer’s disease, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the age of 76 years.

Rita was a stay at home Mom until she raised her children into adulthood. She then moved to St. John’s where she courageously started a career at the Fairmont Hotel, a job she took so much pride in doing. Her work ethic, charisma, and compassion exceeded expectations of employer and guests alike. This unique ability to connect with others awarded her numerous employee of the month awards and she entered retirement being prestigiously awarded employee of the year.

Rita stood out. Her spirit was as vivacious as it was kind. Her smile was infectious – everyone was her friend. She brought us so much joy. She made us laugh. She made everyone she met feel special and loved and precious. Music was ingrained in her very being. Rita had a remarkable ability to play the accordion, harmonica and organ. She was the first to step on the dancefloor and the last to leave. She was beautiful. She was ours.

In her last days, she was surrounded by her family who embraced her with so much love and care.

Left to mourn are her beloved children Kerry (Scott), Jenny, Susan (Timmy), and Gerry (Amy); her precious grandchildren Karli, Aaron, Michael, Jane, Heidi, Reece, and Ryder; the father of her children Gerald Chaytor, sisters Marina Sparkes (Ephraim) and Melva Whitten (David deceased); brother Donald Roberts; special nieces and nephews, cousins and so many close friends.

Rita is predeceased by her parents Edna and Fred Roberts, brothers Guy (Bud), Mount, Roland and George; Sisters Jesse, Eliza, and Minnie.

Thank you to the staff of John M Gray Centre and Shirley’s Haven for the care, compassion and professionalism given to Rita during her time with them. Appreciation extended to Lee, Alicia, and Sandra at Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home for their patience, guidance and comfort.

Flowers or donations in lieu of flowers graciously accepted.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony.

SIMMS, MAISIE (Nee Pilgrim)

February 6, 1937 -April 15, 2022

Passed peacefully away at the John M Gray Seniors Hone surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85 years.

Maisie was born to Bramwell and Lucy Pilgrim in Little Brehat, her Mom was sick and died at a young age. From then on Maisie took over the household when her mother became ill. She met and married Clem Simms and moved to St Anthony Bight in 1958 where they lived their lives and raised their family. Maisie owned and operated the general store in St Anthony Bight until she retired. She enjoyed visiting with people of the community as they came into the shop. Maisie was a member of the United Church in St Anthony and St Anthony Bight. She spent many hours knitting, crocheting and quilting. She enjoyed the final product and gifting her creations to her family.

Maisie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She leaves to mourn Children; Wade (Eileen), Sandra (Terry) Lewis; Special Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren that she loved and adored, Jennifer (Herb), Justin, Dylan, Hailey and Marcus. Special Niece/Sister Millicent Fowler, as well as many other nieces and nephews that she cherished.

She is predeceased by Husband Clem, son Dwayne, Brothers and Sister in Laws Don Pilgrim (Violet), Spurgeon Pilgrim (Gemima), Florence Richards (Abraham), Lettie (Ruben) Cull, George (Margaret) Pilgrim, Dulcie (Max) Cull, and Ivy Pilgrim.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 7-9 pm and on Sunday, April 17, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

SLADE, MAISIE MIRIAM

July 22, 1936 – April 15, 2020

It is with deep and profound sadness that the family of the late Maisie Slade of St. Anthony announce her sudden, but peaceful passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at St. Anthony on April 15, 2020 at the age of 83. Left with a lifetime of precious and lasting memories are her children: Donna Hiscock (Robert), Terry Slade (Caren), Lorne Slade (Carol Ann); four grandchildren: Alison, Heather, Tara, and Jason; seven greatgrandchildren: Ethan, Aaron, Kai, John, Roman, Dominick, and Caroline; sisters-in-law, Pamela Sheppard (John) and Eileen Penney; special friends, Millicent Fowler, Stella Fowler, Hazel Colbourne and a wide circle of friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick, 2005, and daughter Judy, 2010; parents Willis and Edna Penney, her sister Adelaide, and her three brothers, Fred, Loomis and Steve. Due to COVID-19 Government Regulations, there will be no service at this time, with private interment on Friday, April, 17 at the United Church cemetery at St. Anthony. As expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

“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.”

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

PATEY, MAISIE HATTIE

September 7, 1935 - March 14, 2020

Maisie Patey of Quirpon peacefully passed away in the presence of her family at the Curtis Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 66 years, Archibald, her children Janet (Paul), Linda Simms (Bruce), Scott (Gwen), David (Laurie), Ivan (Maxine), Nancy Elliott (Martin), Tony (Kathie), Shirley (Kingsley), and Darrell, 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her sisters Edna Randell and Ivy Cassell (Les), her brother Frank Randell (Patsy), her in-laws, Arthur Noseworthy and Blanche Strickland (Ronald). She is predeceased by her son Teddy, her parents David John and Janet Randell, her sisters Maud Pollard, Effie Randell, Clara Ricketts, Shirley Noseworthy and her brothers Adam, Pleman, and Harold. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Shirley’s Haven for their excellent care over the past couple of years. Visistation to be held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17th and 18th, 2020 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with the funeral service taking place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Captain David and Major Melaine Rideout officiating. Interment to follow in the Quirpon Community Cemetery.

MITCHELMORE, MAISIE MARGARET

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92 years. She leave to mourn her sons Tom (Peggy), Ross (Linda), George (Kim); daughters Brenda (Frank), Shelia; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters Melinda Coates, Mattie McGregor, MargueriteWalker; brother-in-law Warren Fifield; sister-in-law Loretta Hodge and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Guy Mitchelmore; parents George and Emily Hodge; great-grandson Baby Drew; Brothers Maxwell, Malcom, Mark, Montriee; Sisters Marie Fifield and Marcia Coles. Visitation took place at the Anglican Church in Main Brook from where the funeral took place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment followed in the Main Brook Anglican cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.