EDDISON, ARTHUR

July 12, 1960 - May 27, 2022

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arthur Eddison announce his passing. Art passed away peacefully at the Health Science Center in St. Johns surrounded by his beloved wife and three children at the age of 61.

Arthur Eddison was born on July 12, 1960 to Plemen and Marion Eddison of Noddy Bay. He was one of eight children who settled and built a house in his hometown. He married Janet Hillier on May 22, 1981 and had three beautiful children. Later in life Art gained four grandchildren which he absolutely adored!

Art was a long time employee for 30 plus years with Parks Canada in L’anse Aux Meadows. He was very dedicated to his job but looked forward to his retirement where he could enjoy all the outdoor activities that he loved.

Predeceased by his father Pleman and brother Truman. Art leaves to mourn his wife, Janet; son, Greg (Sherry); Daughters Sheena (Ryan) and Nikki (Adam); Grandchildren, Paityn, Ben, Jack and Conrad. Mother, Marion, two brothers and four sisters along with a large circle of extended family and friends.

Visitation to take place from the Central United Church, Quirpon Branch Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning with the funeral service taking place at 2:00 on Wednesday, June 1 2022 with Rev Art Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow in the Quirpon Community Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, MELVIN SAMUEL

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April 6, 1940 - May 17, 2021
Melvin was born on April 6, 1940 to Fred and Sadie Pilgrim. He grew up in Noddy Bay with a large family of brothers and sisters. On January 29, 1965 he married Beryl Pilgrim and together they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters. Throughout his life, Melvin fished during the summer and worked for the Highway Department in the winter. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride his ATV. Melvin was a well known resident of Noddy Bay and surrounding areas. He will be dearly missed and forever loved by a large circle of a family and friends. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Beryl Pilgrim; Daughters, Gay (Peter), Gwen (Paul); Sons, Guy (Connie), Glenn (Jen), Grant (Carolyn), Gale (Darlene); 12 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; Sisters, Blanche (Max), Donna (Garth), Ivy (Ray), Enid (Brian), Melinda (Larry), Lyla, Darlene (Peter); Brother, Eldon, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He is predeceased by his Parents, Sadie and Fred Pilgrim, Brothers, Eugene, Guy, and Sister, Shirley. Private Visitation to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on May 22, 2021 to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

EDDISON, PLEMAN

Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 16th day of August 2015, Mr. Pleman Hedderson of Noddy Bay was in his 87th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 61 years Marion, children Janice (Alex), Barbara (Hubert), Lester (Vi), Art (Janet), Lucinda (Elijah), Wade, Edith (Dexter), Colin (Petrina), Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty Great Grandchildren, Two Sisters Fanny and Annie. HE was predeceased by his son Truman Eddison, Parents Reuben and Lucinda Eddison, Brother’s Stewart, Aquilla, William, and Sisters Catherine, Dulcie and Emma. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Dark Tickle from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 20th day August 2015 with Rev. Mark Wilkoff officiating. Burial followed in the Quirpon community cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director