August 1, 1954 - December 28, 2021
Marie was born to Rita and Walter J. Eddy on August 1, 1954 in Pleasent Harbour, NS. She had 5 brothers, Barry, Billy, Raymond, Wayne, and Arnold as well as 2 Sisters, Shirley and Lois. Marie devoted her life to her work and family. She worked at the Chocolate factory for 38 years until they shut down. Marie met the love of her life, Dwane Hedderson from Quirpon and was married on September 17, 2005 in Nova Scotia. A few years later they moved back to Quirpon where she continued to work. Marie loved walking the beaches looking for sea glass. He goal was to set up her own shop when she retired but cancer didn’t allow that to happen. Marie lost her battle with cancer on December 28, 2021 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her family at her side at the age of 67 years.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Dwane; Daughter, Crystal; Grandhcildren, Rebecca, Emily, Lance, Lucas, and Gwen; Stephchildren, Maurice and Monia; Mother-in-law, Florence Hedderson; Brothers in law Don (Dorothy) , Tom (Ann), Edward (Lona), Rick (Leona) ; Sisters in Law Jessie (Maurice), Wanda (Bob), Sherry (Edward); Siblings, Barry, Billy, Raymond, Shirley, Lois, as well as a large circle of family and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, Rita (Pye) and Walter J. Eddy; Brothers, Wayne and Arnold and Brother-in-law, Kenny.
Funeral and burial details to be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
DECKER, IRIS
September 3, 1940 - July 21, 2020
Iris Marina Decker Born September 3, 1940 in Red Bay Labrador, resident of Ship Cove Newfoundland, passed away July 21, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, predeceased by her Father and Mother Thomas and Fronia Pike of Red Bay Labrador. Survived by her husband Ross Decker and four children, Ron Decker (Darlene) Middleton NS, Penny Decker, Sacramento California, Kevin Decker, Dartmouth, NS and Jean Decker Samson (Cameron) Middle Sackville, NS 5 grandchildren, Kimberly, Angela, Alex, Dylan and Jake, 1 great-grandchild Danicka. As well as her Brothers: Heber Pike, (Donna), Bert Pike (Mallie), Bill Pike (Linda), Dave Pike (Joan), Ross Pike (Maisie), Kevin Pike (Elaine), and Wayne Pike (Janet) and her sisters Sophia Bessey (Jim), Ruth Poole (Wallace), and Emily Hall (Darryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. Iris was a well known and much loved lady in her community, And she loved Ship Cove with her whole heart. She showed her dedication to the town and its people over the years through her efforts, which were focused and also far reaching. She wanted to see the community cleaned up and preserved for all to enjoy for generations to come. She worked with the government to get improved roads, walking trails, benches, picnic tables and signs. She worked along side the recreation committee to clean up the beaches, and got work for summer students to preserve the history of Ship Cove. From her 35 years as a teacher to later years on the Labrador Grenfell Board she served tirelessly to improve the lot of the people she considered her friends and family. The children she taught were special to her and she never forgot one name. Iris also served her God throughout her life, teaching Sunday school, leading the United Church women, serving on the manse committee to get a permanent minister for the area. She made many friends with the clergy and was always pleased to have them share a meal after Sunday service. Through the years she wore many hats, wrote letters for people, prepared their taxes, tended to the sick as they needed it, but she was most proud to be a mother and grandmother, taking time to travel and visit her children as they scattered around the world, displaying their pictures and praising their accomplishments whenever she had a willing ear. She was a devoted wife of nearly 60 years and Ross and Iris spent very little time apart. She was a force to be reckoned with, a light to her family , friends and community. She will be forever loved and missed. Services overseen By Reverand Sandra Cox of Knox United Church & Reverand Gus Pendleton via Zoom. Visitation Friday 7-9PM and Service Saturday at 11:00am at Atlantic Funeral Home in Lower Sackville, N.S. Live Stream Online service address https://www.distantlink.com/DLM32.html Password - Arbor2020
HEATH, MARVEN JAMES
November 6, 1957 – February 9, 2020
Passed away at the Health Science Center in St. Johns on February 9, 2020 at the age of 62. Marven loved the ocean, he spent his career there. Starting on a freighter ship as a teenager he saw the world. Settling in Lunenburg, N.S., he became a Marine Diesel Engineer and worked in the N.S. fishery for 16 years and raised a family. Finally he retired in his hometown of St. Anthony, NL due to illness. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, His Sons, Murray (Bridgewater, N.S.), Clark (St. Anthony, N.L.); Brothers, Maurice, Murray, Paul, Trevor and their families as well as a circle of extended family and friends. Marven was predeceased by his Parents, William George Heath and Jessie Irene Heath. Private visitation took place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony from where a private celebration of life will take place on Monday with Pastor Jeff Elliott offficiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard. Funeral Director.