HOPKINS, BERTHA MILDRED

Bertha Mildred Hopkins (nee Tucker) May 4, 1946 – February 12,2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Mildred Hopkins announce her passing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Wilson Hopkins; son David Thomas Hopkins (Michael), Rockport, Ontario; her sister Cora Johnston (Larry), Fort McMurray, Alberta; sisters: Margaret Newman, and Sharon McKinnon. Brothers: Stennie and Leander Tucker; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bertha loved nothing more than travelling the country with her husband and son. Her sense of adventure took her all over the country, from Englee to Leaf Rapids, Fort McMurray, Gananoque, Springdale and so many more. Always looking forward to the next adventure and loved jumping in the car asking where are we going today.

Over her lifetime Bertha made numerous friends. From the girls in the many hotels she worked, a job she loved, to the many family members whom were also lifelong friends. The door was always open to anyone in need of a new start, a place to call home when they were so far home. Often taking the couch when someone was in need of bed. Bert was loved by many and respected by all.

She also loved the simpler things in life after her years of travelling the country. Country walks with Wilson, fishing, berry picking, making jam and the bread to eat it on. An evening of Yahtzee or knitting a pair of socks she was happy, always laughing. We’ll always remember her laughter. Besides her family her loves in life were her dogs, there was never a dog that didn’t make her smile. Bertha will now live on, in the happy memories of all those who loved her.

The family would like the nurses of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and the family that surrounded her in her final hours. Thanks to Adrienne and the staff of Roddickton House for caring and assisting her in final days at the home. Thanks to Shirley’s Haven for caring for Wilson while she was at the hospital.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee Beginning Friday. February 14th, 2025 and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, With Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

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CHRISTENSSEN, GEOFFREY (GEOFF) DAVID

October 4th, 1945 – February 9th ,2025  

With great sadness Wendy, his beloved wife, best friend and soul mate for over 50 years is letting everyone know that Geoff passed away peacefully in the early hours on the morning of Sunday February 9th, 2025. 

Geoff was born and educated in Cambridge, England, his big claim to fame was that he was taught English by Douglas Adam the author of “Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy”. and “Don’t Panic” was always a guiding phrase that Geoff would remind himself of as he came up against any problems in his life. Geoff was also extremely adventurous being a founding member of the British Sub Aqua Club in Cambridge doing recreational and professional dives for the police and for companies. Geoff was very smart, he successfully played in chess tournaments on a Cambridgeshire Team. Geoff worked at the British Welding Research Institute in Abingdon, Cambridgeshire as a Mechanical Design Engineer working on welding projects from all over the world. Geoff also did detailed plans and architectural projects for people wanting extensions and renovations completed on their homes.  Geoff throughout his life quietly volunteered hours of his time to help other people, helping to raise funds and improve their living environments (an example in St Anthony is the 4 houses the St Anthony Area Lions Club / Habitat for Humanity Housing project that many people in the town helped be successful), I tagged along helping and supporting him in many of his endeavors.  

Geoff and I married April 1st, 1973, and this year would have been our 52nd wedding anniversary. Geoff was the youngest in his family, he has an older brother John and older sister Jean still living in Fulbourn, England. Geoff’s English mother and Swedish father have both passed away, and he was also predeceased by an older brother Peter. Geoff has two nieces, Anna and Victoria living in England with their families, they are Peter’s two daughters. 

Geoff is being cremated as he wanted, and an intermate memorial service will be held for Geoff at a later date when it has been arranged.                                               

The picture of Geoff is how I will always remember him, the years have gone by far too quickly and I will miss him and love him forever. 

FILLIER, DULCIE

Passed away into peace on the 18th of January, 2025, in her 95th year at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Dulcie Fillier

Left to Cherish Memories are her Children: Roger Fillier (Wendy), Scott Fillier (Donna), Neil Fillier (Bernice), Celia Fillier, Wanda Daye, Patti Fillier (Danny Henzbee), Brenda Brenton (Willis), Her Sisters Delilah Brown and Lillian Ricketts, as well as many grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and a large circle of Friends and Relatives.

Dulcie was predeceased by her husband Bennett Fillier, Her Parents Stanley and Alice Randell, Hers Sons Kevin Fillier and Boyce Fillier, Her Daughter Loretta Fillier, Grandson Tyson Brenton, brother Ronald Randell, Sister Dorothy Randell and brothers in law Steward Randell, Ralph Ricketts, and Samuel Bown.

Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Church in Englee Beginning Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 and continuing through to the funeral service at 2pm on Saturday, January 25th with Major Janes officiating. Burial will follow the service at the new Salvation Army Cemetery following the service.

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

RANDELL, NORMAN HEDLEY

January 9,1934 - January 18, 2025

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s surrounded by his family members.

Proceeded by his parents, Lucy and Mark Randell; His wife, Dora Randell , His sons : Graham, Bedford, and Roger, Sisters: Stella Compton, Cassie Weir, Brothers: Darius (Roy) Randell, Alfred Tucker, Grandson: Jason Noonan

Norman grew up in Williamsport White Bay and later lived in Englee and Roddickton and lived the remainder of his life in St. John’s. He was a carpenter by trade, and built many houses and buildings throughout his lifetime. He worked in the Lumber Camp he was also a fisherman and worked in the Woods . He was a store owner who very generously open up his store in the early morning for customers whether they had money or not. He enjoyed singing hymns and playing the mouth organ. He enjoyed moose hunting right up in his late eighties. He was very spiritual and his greatest love was reading the Bible and reciting Bible verses. He loved having family prayers together.

Leaving to mourn his children; Glenna , Mark(Marie), Charia (Pierre), Lucy(Roger), Marcel, Grandchildren; Dawn(Corey), Jocelyn, Charlene(Jamie), Peter , Roger(Jaz), Kaleigh, Jordan , Also brother Wilbert Randell(Margret) and Sterling Randell(Jackie), Sister in law: Etta Mae (Eugene),, Annie May and Bessie, Brother in Law: Lee(Loretta), John, Lloyd, Several Great and Great Great Children and numerous amount of Nieces and Nephews., Special nephew Don Randell.

Visitations will be held 1 pm to 5pm on Friday 24th, 2025 at the Bide Arm Apostolic Faith Church, The funeral Service will be held from the church at 10:30 am on Saturday 25th 2025.

Internment to follow at the Apostolic cemetery in Roddickton

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

HEDDERSON, VELMA

June 24, 1940 - January 12, 2025
Passed away into peace on the 12th of January, 2025 Mrs. Velma Hedderson of Hay Cove in her 84th Year.

Velma was born in Hay Cove on June 24th 1940, to Dorman and Blanche Eddison. On January 12, 1959, she married the love of her life Vallance Hedderson. Together they raised three children: Dennis, Kettie, Audrey and grandson Tyler
Left to Mourn:
Husband: Vallance, Brothers: Ray, Carson, Louis (Effie), Vincent (Lavinia), Wilbourn (Edna), and Havener (Glennis), Sisters: Merial, Gladys and Dorcas, Children:
Kittie (Dave), Dennis (Marie), Audrey (Scott), Grandsons Tyler (Candace), Damien (Carolyn), Granddaughter: Mandy (Houston), Great Grandchildren: Jake, Luke, Logan and Sunnie, Special Friend Delina Anderson and a large circle of family and friends.
Velma adored her family and friends with her whole heart!
Visitation is being held at the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch, January 14th, 2025, and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Wednesday January 15th, 2025 with Rev. Mark Willkoff officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date.

FIELD, ELEANOR MARIE

Passed away into peace at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her family by her side on the 5th of January, 2025, Mrs. Eleanor Marie Field, in her 81st Year.
Eleanor was a very outgoing woman who dearly loved her family. She was always up for a visit, game of cards and bingo, cooking and berry picking. She was a hard worker, caring, kind, selfless and strong woman who always helped others in any way she could.
The family are very thankful for the care their mom received since being unwell, from Strait of Belle Isle Health Center, Curtis Hospital, Richfell and Ivy Durly Place and all her home care workers (she was very grateful for every one of them).
Left to Mourn her passing are her Girls: Pat, Peggy (Dave), Gina (Kurtis & Jaxson), Brooklyn & Meghan,
Sisters: Gladys (Tony) & Ethel (Larry), Brother: George (Stella), Sister-in-Laws: Clara, Donna (Jimmy), Brother-in-Laws: Gordon, Enos, Lloyd (Marjorie) & Randy (Sheila), as well as a Large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Eleanor was predeceased by her Husband: Clarence, Parents: Muriel & Eldred, Sisters: Jane, Bessie & Evangeline, Brothers: Harvey, Harrison (Winnie) & Nelson, Nephew: Ivan, Parents-in-laws: Violet & William and Lambert, Brother-in-Law: Hedley Field, Stepsister-in-law: Thamsie (Curling).
A Visitation is being held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on January 8th, from 2-4pm.
A family service will be held at the St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove at 9pm on the 12th of January 2025, followed by the funeral service at 11am on Monday January 13th with Rev. Canon Vernon Short Officating. burial will follow in the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them”
- Bishop Desmond Tutu

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PYNN, ANGELA

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved Mother Angela Pynn, born November 21 1967, who passed away on the 6th of December after fighting her hardest to over come a traumatic brain injury. Jesus decided she was of more use in heaven, at his side, where she is at peace and no longer suffering. A woman of blind faith in the lord, Angela wasnt without hurdles in life, but that didnt stop her from raising two wonderful boys, now men, Dustin and Donovan. A woman of great morals, no matter the situation, nothing was stopping her from being the best mother she could, whilst still working overtime to attain 3 post graduate degrees, instilling the importance of education on to her kin. Angela is survived by her children, Donovan(melanie)Max, cole, rosie.  Dustin and his children Ciara, Caleb, Brothers Wally(keith) terry and andrea and Ivan and his children Jordan Brandon and Gina. The family would like to thank the medical teams at both the health sciences center in St. johns and nurses here at Curtis Hospital . She is laid to rest at the old anglican cemetary along side her mom and dad. A formal service will be held later next year with dates tba                         
"And all thy childrenshall be taught of the lord: and great shall be the peace of thy children" 
God bless

SIMMS, WILLIE PERCIVAL

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Pop, Willie Percival Simms (Bill, Po) (June 19, 1935 – November 20, 2024). Willie P. left us here on earth to join the love of his life, Millie, in heaven who welcomed him no doubt with a joyful embrace.

Predeceased by his mother and father (Herbert and Jane Simms); his brothers (Pascoe, Chris, Gord, and Samuel). Willie P. lived a beautiful life and was privileged to enjoy 89 full years with his loving family, who worshipped him; Nadine (Glen), Deanne (Dave), Gord (Colleen) and Lisa (Curtis). His six grandchildren, so lucky to have many special memories of ski doo rides, baked beans and drives around the harbour for ice cream; Natasha (Ryan), Jordan (Shelby), Nathan (Cheyenne), Heather (Brook), Shane and Emily. His cherished sisters; Margie, Donna, Mary,Eleanor, and brother in-law; Cliff (Betty).

Willie P. was a friend to many and enjoyed the company of all he met. Pop was a great storyteller and would often fondly recount his time working with the Grenfell Mission and teaching carpentry at the trade school. He was an active community member who devoted countless hours to the Canadian Rangers, Town Council, the St. Anthony Lions Club and other community groups.

Willie P.’s family would like to take this opportunity to profess a heartfelt thank you to those who provided care including the St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP, and the many healthcare providers at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. Pop was very proud of his community and in his moment of need, received care that was second to none.

In Lieu of flowers and in his memory, the family suggests you donate to the St. Anthony Lions Club. Funeral service will be held at the St. Anthony United Church on Saturday, November 23rd at 11 am.

JACOBS, CLARICE

Clarice Elva Jacobs was born Nov. 2, 1934 on Horse Islands, NL to George & Helen (Rideout) Compton.  She was one of 5 children in the family.  At the age of 16 she and the family moved to Roddickton.  On June 27, 1953 she married Donald Jacobs and together they raised a family of 5 and made their lifelong home in Roddickton.  Clarice spent most of her life as a hardworking homemaker in every aspect. 

Later in life she acquired employment at the local crab plant – for which she was very proud and grateful.  She was deeply devoted to God and her church.  She was a devoted Sunday School teacher for a number of years and left a great impact on her students.  She was one of the early members of the Ladies’ Charity Group and remained a member for many years.  She enjoyed the fellowship & socializing with other ladies. 

She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and embroidery – especially quilt blocks – aiming for nothing less than perfection in her work.

Clarice also loved the great outdoors: cook-ups, berry picking, trouting.  She could spend hours casting out her line – whether she caught a trout or not.

She loved her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren dearly.  She passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Nov. 9th, 2024.  She leaves to mourn her passing - son:  Clyde (Karen);  daughters: Wavey (Wilfred);  Sharon (Allan);  Lori. 

Grandchildren:  Lorinda, Lindy, Diana, Kelly, Michael, Melanie, Olise, Nneka, Emeka.

Great-grandchildren: Sophie, Meredith, Emelia, Diego, Rylan, Hadley, Liam, Mia, Oscar & Cassian.

Predeceased by: husband Donald, baby son: George, and grandson: Robert.  Her memory will live on!

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton NL Beginning Wednesday, November 12th and continuing through to the funeral service at 11am on Thursday November 13th with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Church Community Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

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EARLE, HERBERT

While surrounded by family members, Herbert Earle passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on November 8, 2024 at the age of 78 years. Herbert was born on September 29, 1946 at St. Lunaire, the youngest of Mary Ann and Augustus Earle.

On October 3, 1969, Herb married his forever sweetheart, Pearl Tucker of Quirpon. Together, they raised their four beautiful children. For most of his adult life, Herb was engaged in the heavy equipment industry as owner/operator or employee. He worked with various companies across the Province, ending his career with Nalcor in Churchill Falls upon his retirement in 2011.

Herb will forever be loved and remembered by wife Pearl (of 55 years); sons Gary (Loraine) and Byron (Kimberly); daughter Mona; two precious grandchildren, Hayley and Logan; son-in-law, Roger Young; brother Garth (Donna) and sister Marilyn Peyton; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; and brothers-in-law Roland (Minnie), Leslie (Millicent), Carl (Joyce), Wilbert (Irene), Alwin (Millicent), and Gary (Marion).

Predeceased by beloved daughter Glenda; his parents; step-grandson, Brian Polischuk; and siblings Evelyn, Daisy, Viola, John, Thomas, and Florence.

Details for the Public Visitation will be posted shortly. Funeral will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church, St. Lunaire-Griquet at 2pm on Wednesday November 13, 2024 with Pastors Geoff and Charity Butler officiating. burial to follow the service in the Church Community Cemetery.

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