JACOBS, DONALD GREY

June 4, 1932 - October 9, 2023

Donald Grey Jacobs was born on June 4, 1932 to James & Violet Jacobs of Hampden, NL. He was one of 15 children that completed the family. At the age of 8, Donald & the Jacobs family moved to Roddickton. As a young man, he met Clarice Compton, whom he married on June 27, 1953. From their marriage, 5 children were born.

During his earlier years, Donald worked as a logger, then was employed as a mechanic with the local Dept. of Highways - from which he retired after 26 years of service. Following retirement, he continued to work with  Canada Bay Construction in Roddickton, with his long time fellow worker, Willis Hancock. He also continued to do repairs for local residents on their engines & motors. Donald seemed to have a deep & loving fascination with motors of any kind... whether new or Antique! His yard captured the attention of many visitors and tourists to Roddickton because of the various motors on display. Although he shared stories of the hardships of working as a logger, he enjoyed cutting firewood until his early 80's.

Donald passed peacefully away on Monday, October 9th at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clarice; children- Clyde (Karen), Wavey (Wilfred), Sharon (Allan) and Lori (Andrew);  9 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings- Edna (Jacobs), Calvin, Winston, Ellis, McKinley & Hilda (Canning).

He is predeceased by infant son George & grandson Robert; and siblings: Ellen (Pittman), Wilfred, Claude, Llewellyn, Harold, Rudy (Fillier), Murray & Ross.

Visitation will take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Chris Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow.

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

HANCOCK, MARIE BETTY

June 22, 1934 - February 16, 2022

Betty, Marie Hancock was born on June 22nd, 1934 to Thomas and Elsie Decker of Roddickton, NL. Also born into that family were her five sisters: Shirley, Maunda, Sybil, Joyce, and Beverly also three brothers Gordon, Donald and Ricky.

Marie started teaching at the age of eighteen years. She then met and married the love of her life, Fred Hancock on June 22, 1953. She taught school until she started her family and then took on her most important role, being a mother to her six children: Sandra, Debbie, Mark, Greg, David & Gayle.

In addition to raising a family she operated a small grocery store. Upon retiring from her store, she went to work with her good friend Grace Brophy at her store.

Her Church family was very important to her. She gave her heart to the Lord in 1958. From then on she devoted her life to the Lord and her church family. She was faithful to attend Church, Sunday school, Youth meetings, Ladies group and any other Church functions.

On February 16, 2022, she was called away to receive her Heavenly reward.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband, Fred Clyde Hancock; Sons, Mark (Valerie) Hancock, Greg (Theresa) Hancock; David (Valerie) Hancock; Daughters, Sandra (Ray) Newman, Debbie (Ron) McCully; Gayle (Danny) Randell; Brothers, Rick (Ena) Decker; Sisters, Shirley (Fred) Saunders, Maunda (Cyril) Jones, Sybil (Vincent) Hurwitz, Koyce Harvie, Beverly (John) McGreevy; Sister-in-Law, Violet Decker as well as 10 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Marie was pre-deceased by her parents -Thomas and Elsie Decker and two brothers Gordon and Donald.

Visitation to take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

FOWLER, WALTER HERBERT

July 12, 1933 - June 29, 2020

born at Great Brehat to Arthur and Caroline Fowler on July 12, 1933. Also born to that family - Mary-Jane, Rosie, Alma, Victor, William & Ross. Walter married Melita Hancock on May 20th. 1960. Bom to this union was Wayne, Judy, Linda, Dennis, Dean, Doreen, and David. He was a hard worker. He went to work in the woods at the early age of sixteen and continue working as a legger until he retired. All the while doing other jobs to help provide for his growing family. He was a good carpenter, he built his own home as well as other buildings and helped to build several long liners. He loved the outdoors, whether it was moose hunting, fishing, rabbit catching or planted his gardens. He also loved to discuss politics with anyone. Walter was not a church going man himself but always made sure that his family went to Church and Sunday school. He gave his life to the Lord in 2007. He was a very meek and mild man who didn't want to be a bother to anyone. After becoming a widower in 2007 he decided to move to Shirley's Haven in St. Anthony. Then in 2012 he suffered a stroke and was moved to the John Grey center where he remained until Monday evening. June 29, 2020 when he peacefully departed this life. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Melita; Parents Arthur & Caroline Fowler, Sisters Alma and Rosie and brother William. He leaves to cherish his memory, his Sons, Wayne (Shirley) Fowler, Dennis (Valerie) Fowler, Dean (Lisa) Fowler, David (Sheila) Fowler; Daughters, Judy (Boyce) Reid, Linda (Derrick) Reeves, Doreen Fowler; Brothers: Victor (Elaine) Fowler, Ross (Pauline) Fowler; Sister, Mary-Jane Hopkins. Private visitation took place from the Apostolic Church in Roddickton from where the funeral was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2020 with Pastor Chris Hewlett officiating. Interment followed in the Roddickton Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre's Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

WILCOX, MELVIN GORDON

July 8, 1941 – May 26, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband, Melvin Wilcox on May 26, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 78 years. Melvin loved his family and loved helping and providing services to others. He faithfully served as an usher at his church. Nobody was a stranger. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife, Celie; Children, Valda (Raymond), Morris (Darlene), Benson (Philomena), Dinna, Linda (Edward), Eddie (Kerry), Bradley; Brother, George (Kelly); Grandchildren, Jacob, April, Kayla, Jamie, Brandon, Philip, Ryan, Samantha; Greatgrandchildren, Dakota, Desiree, Deacon, Elena, Broady, Tayshaun, Brentley, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He is predeceased by Wife, Evelyn; Parents, Solomon and Elsie Wilcox; Sisters, Vernetta; Brother-in-law, Randolph Welcher; and Grandson Dillon. The funeral service took place on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 am from the Aposotlic Faith Church in Roddickton, with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre' Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PARSONS, RUBY NANCY

April 28, 1957 - January 3, 2020

Passed away January 3, 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 62. She leaves to cherish memories, her husband, Darby Parsons; Daughter, Jennifer (Philip) Whitt; Son, Corwin (Amanda) Parsons; Sisters, Priscilla (Michael) McGee, Belinda (Kirby) Newman, Angela (Hank) Dean; Brothers, Winston (Judy) Wilcox, Leander Wilcox; as well as four Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Chris Hewlett officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

REID, LUDWICK DALTON

April 30, 1928 – June 8, 2019

born April 30, 1928 took his Heavenly flight on June 8, 2019. He was the 4th of 9 children born to William and Harriet Reid of Englee. On June 25, 1949 he married the love of his life Ethel Edna Randell of Hooping Hr. [Deceased] Together they built a home and raised 6 children; Doris, June, Edwin, Patsy, Marilyn and Sybil. He is survived by children, Doris [Clement], June, Edwin [Marjorie], Patsy [Raymond], Marilyn [Darrell], Sybil [Gary] as well as 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, brother Osborne [Bessie] Reid, 2 sisters Diana [Randolph] Lane, Shirley Simmons, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of the following for the excellent care their father received; Deer Lake Manor, Western Memorial Hospital Corner Brook [dialysis unit], Golden Years Estates Grand Falls/Windsor. Central Health GFW [Dialysis unit] and nurses of third floor A and B units. Also thank you to Fillatre's Funeral Home St. Anthony. Visitation to be held on Monday June 10, at 7 p.m. from the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee. Funeral to take place on Tuesday June 11, at 2 P.M. from the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow in the Apostolic Faith Cemetery, Englee Highway. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. FIllatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

COMPTON, ESTHER

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 2nd day of February 2016, Mrs. Esther Compton of Roddickton was in her 89th year. She leaves to mourn with loving memories her husband Noah Compton- St. Anthony, NL, Sons Elamore Reid – Roddickton, NL and Kevin(Debbie)- Roddickton, NL; Daughter Vivian Compton – Edmonton, AB; Her Grandchildren Allison, Travis, Mason, Cadenz, and Stephen, her Great-Grandchildren Aleyna, Ashlynn, Emmett, Jacob and Jesse as well as a large circle of family and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday February 7, 2016 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Interment followed into the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.