FILLIER, NELSON MALCOLM CECIL

February 5, 1947 - December 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Malcom Cecil Fillier, age 76, at home with his loving wife by his side on December 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Gilbert and Bessie (Hopkins) Fillier.

He leaves behind is loving wife of 46 years Elvie Fillier. Daughters, Darlene Hynes (Jim), Darlene Fillier- Aubin (George), Delores Fillier (Corey), and Danette Fillier-Aubin (Adam). Sons Chris Hefford (Heidi) and Dustin Fillier (Rachel). 14 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. His brother Melvin Fillier (Sylvia), and Sister Patricia Brophy (Wayne). Along with a large circle of relatives and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, brother Murdock Fillier, and twin brothers Gilbert and Theoophilus Fillier.

Nelson was very involved in the community. He was a large part of the Lions club. He worked for KFC in St. Johns for a few years before he returned home to Englee , where he worked at the Englee fish plant for over 30 years. Doing various jobs such as Quality Control and Manager. He was known in years since retirement to drive around the town, and going to Michelle’s for his coffee. Where he talked with everyone who entered and always tormented the girls who worked there and the same at Breen’s.

Cremation has taken place. With the funeral service to take place at Salvation Army Church, Englee, with the date to be determined.

PILGRIM, NELSON JOHN

Nelson John Pilgrim, 72, of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Nelson John Pilgrim was born in St.Lunaire-Griquet to Annie Pilgrim (Earle) and Chesley Pilgrim on March 11th, 1951. He began high school at the United Church School in Griquet and then graduated from Harriot Curtis Collegiate in St. Anthony. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1977, and a Master of Arts in Education from St Francis Xavier University in 1985. Nelson worked as a teacher at Harriot Curtis Collegiate and as a teacher, vice-principal and principal at St. Anthony Elementary, until 2003 when he retired from his career in education. He then went on to spend 10 years as a guide on kayaking and hiking trips in western and northern Newfoundland. He most enjoyed being out in his boats in the waters surrounding his home and had a passion for fishing, on the ocean and in rivers. Nelson also had a life-long interest in woodworking and mechanics.

Nelson leaves to mourn: his sons, Owen and Neil (Merel); grandchildren, Freya and Kai; siblings, Alvohn (Maysie), Shirley (Piercy Patey), Lucy, Lindy (Elizabeth), Lewis (Leona), Cassie (Oliver Hynes), Dan (Caroline), and Jackie (Stewart Froude); and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Annie, his sister Olive, and his brothers Carl and Dave.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 2-4 pm followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made in Nelson’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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

WHITE, NELSON

July 31, 1936 - March 17, 2022

It is with broken hearts the family of Nelson White announce his peaceful passing on March 17, 2022. He leaves to mourn his children, Barry (Dale), Roland (Joy), Nelson Jr. (Dorcas), Miriam (Les), Nita (Stephane); Grandchildren, Chastity (Gavin), Kelly (Christopher), Robby (Holly), Dillon (Courtney), Rendell (Keristen), Gina, Jack, Eric; Greatgrandchildren, Peyton, Anna, Macy, Skyla, Lily, Nathan, Noah, Hannah, Dustin and Brooklyn as well as a circle of extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Wife, Margaret; Parents, John and Selina; Brothers, Elijah, Wilfred, Lambert; Sisters, Melvina, Evelyn, and Virtue.

He will be fondly and greatly missed. Funeral to take place at a later date to be announced. Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

PATEY, NELSON SCOTT

Passed away at the White Bay Health Center on September 6th, 2017 at the age of 46 years. Nelson Scott Patey was born to Theresa Patey-Osbourne of Bide Arm on November 17th, 1970. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Jenetta; Mother Theresa Osbourne and Husband Eugene; Brothers Brian and Kent; Sisters Celie (Melvin) Wilcox, Velma (Alvin) Canning; Uncles Raymond (Emily), Winston (Joan) and Scott (Phyllis) as well as a circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Chesley and Alma Patey, and Uncle Edwin Patey. Visitation took place at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton from where the funeral service took place on Sunday, September 10th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Norman Joy officiating. Interment followed Clay Cove Community Cemetery in Bide Arm. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.