June 4, 1937 - May 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Myrtle Parr announce her peaceful passing at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on May 17, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Myrtle was a very loyal wife to her husband of 52 years. She was a hardworking woman who dearly loved her family and done all she could to provide for them. Although she was a quiet and soft-spoken woman, she loved for her family to come home and friends to drop in. One of her favourite things was to bake and cook for everyone. She was a faithful member of her church and truly enjoyed WM Ministries. She loved to serve her God throughout her whole life. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and a large circle of friends. The family would like to extend thanks to the nurses of the Port Hope Simpson Clinic as well as the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital. They would also like to thank Pastor Craig, Pastor Sheila, and everyone for their prayers, love, and support. Myrtle will be sadly missed by her Sons, Hayward (Mildred), Donald (Roseann), Edward (Daphne), Kevin (Wavey), Stephen (Sherry); Daughters, Zonya (Graham), Marilyn (Lemuel), Jeanette (Barry), Irene (Peter), as well as 12 Grandchildren, 14 Grandchildren and a circle of extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her Husband of 52 years, Robert Parr, her parents, Maryann and George Rumbolt as well as large number of brothers and sisters. Funeral Service to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in Port Hope Simpson on May 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Craig Giles officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home. St. Anthony and Roddickton.
CLARKE, DOROTHY MAY
July 8, 1949 - May 5, 2020
Dorothy May Strugnell was born to Andrew and Ida Strugnell on July 8, 1949. She married Winston Albert Clarke on November 4, 1965 with much love built a home and raised four children in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador. Family was all-important to them, second only to their devotion to their Lord and Master. Their home was always filled with family and friends. The family spent most weekends, holidays and special occasions at the Clarke Cabin, where food, laughter, fishing, hunting, boil-ups and many games of cards took place. Dorothy was very active in many areas of her community and church. Always lending her hand to any cause or need that arose. She was an avid crafter, and was known for her quilts and sewing. She lost her first love on November 30, 2012 after a long battle with sickness that had her by his side in the hospital for months at a time. On February 4, 2015 she was lucky enough to find love for the second time and with much excitement and celebration married George Rowe. They only got to spend five short years together, but they made them wonderful years, spending time at the cabin, fishing, berry picking, family gatherings and visiting family on the island portion of our province. Left with many wonderful memories: Her loving husband, George, Son’s: William (Cory), Irving (Michelle), Winston. Daughter: Thelma (Andrew) . 11 Grandchildren: Terry (Sarah), Brett (Miranda), Innes (Cara), Ronnie (Trisha), Daniel (Nicole), Curtis (Michelle), Clarke (Tana), Cory, Bobbi-Marie (Darren), Nicco (Megan), Eli. 10 Great Grandchildren: Ella, Isaiah, Jayla, Damon, Jennifer, Joey, Daxton, Colten, Anna, Jackson. Step-family: Wanda (Alex) Parr, Doreen (William) Parr, Tony (Effie) Penney, Kevin (Joyce) Penney, Trent( Christine) Parr, Tony (Norma) Parr, Grant (Kyla) Parr, Grace (Dave) Parr & families.