PENNEY, CHARLES JOHN

Charles John Penney

March 27th, 1963 – August 2nd, 2024

The family of John Penney are very sad to share the news of his passing on August 2nd, 2024.

John was born in St. Anthony, NL on March 27th, 1963. While he was raised and attended school in St. Anthony, John and his family spent summers at their cabin in Christmas Island, Cape Breton, NS for over 23 years. In between all the chores of farming and work around the cabin, John always spoke fondly of the fun times and adventures there, from swimming and beach fires to dances and gatherings with friends.

John had a strong work ethic and was never afraid to roll up his sleeves, or coveralls. He earned a trade in carpentry from St. Anthony Trade School. If you asked John though, he would say he started working in kindergarten when he would tag along with his father to airport. He worked with Penney’s Aircraft Services, a company started by his father in the 1960s, and always enjoyed chatting with other co-workers and people passing through on their travels. John also loved to be out on the water whether it was off somewhere in motor boat, steaming up to Makkovik, or out fishing for crab or cod.

Although there was always work to be done, John always made time for fun as well. Family and friends were important to John. He loved to have people come around whether it be at home, the cabin or up in his shed. His sense of adventure, kindness, humour, and caring-nature made him known and loved by many. John made friends easily wherever he went.

John was very proud to be Inuk, and loved any opportunity to travel to the north coast of Labrador. In 2019, John travelled to Nain with his mom Dora for event marking the 100th anniversary of the Spanish flu in Okak. A highlight of the trip for John was getting to see Black Island where his mother was born. Getting to experience this with his mom was something John felt privileged to be able to do.

With many fond and loving memories, John leaves to mourn his partner Khatija and long anticipated daughter (coming soon); mother Dora (nee Ford); sister Patti Penney, nephews Lyndon, Dylan, Matthew, great-nephews Duncan and Thomas, and great-niece Hannah; sister Carolyn (Craig) Compton and nephew Lucas; brother Robert (Helen) Penney, nephew Jacob and niece Eve; sister Christina (Lott) Ropson, nephew Jack and niece Emily; mother-in-law Audrey, father-in-law Tabi, and sister-in-law Yasmin; as well as a very large circle of family and friends.

John was predeceased by his father Gerald; grandparents Harold and Mary (nee Bird) Penney and, Julius and Rosina (nee Pamak) Ford.

John was a kind-hearted person who would help out anyone wherever he could; from helping someone to fix or build something, to making them smile and laugh. There was so much in life that John was looking forward to. Although he was taken from us too soon, John will live on through all of the stories and memories we have with him. As John would say when he’d raise his glass, “Cheers to many years of eternal happiness and good health, and if you have either or you’re in good shape, the rest is immaterial… I made that one up myself.”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nain TaKuaKautik Food Bank (takuakautik@gmail.com), the Orange Shirt Society (https://orangeshirtday.org/), or another indigenous organization.

Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home In St. Anthony form 2-4 pm and 7-8pm on Sunday August 11th 2024 with a family service being held at 8pm. The Funeral will be held form St. Anthony United Church at 11am on Monday August 12th, 2024 followed by burial at the Fishing Point United Cemetery, St. Anthony

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PENNEY, BESSIE VIOLA (Nee Taylor)

January 13, 1937- March 13, 2024

Passed peacefully away into the arms of the Lord on March 13, 2024, Bessie Viola Penney of St. Anthony, NL, in her 87th year. Bessie was born in St. Anthony Grenfell Hospital on January 13, 1937 to mother Mary Jane Taylor (nee Andrews) and father Hubert Taylor. She was the second oldest of her siblings, Reuben, Beatrice, Rosie, Zilda and Glossen. She grew up and attended school in Raleigh until she reached Grade 10. Bessie then moved to St. Anthony, to attend the Grenfell School and stayed with Her Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Albert Elson. When she finished school, she stayed with her grandmother Beatrice Andrews in the Annex and worked alongside of her in the hospital laundry. This was during the time of the TB outbreak and the Old Sanatorium. On their days off, they would go visiting all of their relatives.

After the summer she moved to teach in Boat Harbour for about a year. The next stint of her teaching career took her to Ireland Bight around 1954. She boarded with George and Martha Reid during that year in Ireland Bight; she enjoyed teaching all of the children and often spoke of the young mischievous boys who were always up to no good. As she loved lots of fun herself, she said it was hard for her to contain her laughter so she might have to turn back on to the kids and crack a smile. During her off hours away from school she reminisced about the “FUN” they had while she was there. There were tricks played on this one and that one. A group usually gathered at the Reid’s homestead for a game of Flinch during the evening hours. This brought about much laughter and jokes. Bessie often recalled that there was one fellow who cheated but it was all in fun. Ruby Johnson (daughter of Martha and George Reid) recalled that Reuben Patey who played Flinch with the friends the night before would come round the next day and pull 2 or 3 Flinch cards out of his pocket. Ruby also recalled that Bessie went home for Christmas that year when her Dad came by dog team to pick her up. The following year, Bessie moved back to St. Anthony and began working at Wentworth Stores, where she met the love of her life, Morris Penney. They married in 1957 and later had and raised two beautiful daughters, Dale and Lois. In 1985, they were blessed with their first grandchild, Penney-Lynn, and five years later, in 1990, blessed with their second grandchild, Zachary. They were the joy of Morris’ and Bessie’s hearts. They were later in life blessed with four beautiful great-grandchildren, Reid, Olivia, Isabella and Grayson.

She leaves to mourn with many beautiful memories, her daughters Dale (Scott) and Lois (Hank), loving grandchildren, Penney (Nathan) and Zach (Vanessa), precious great-grandchildren Reid, Olivia, Isabella and Grayson, sister, Rosie and brother, Glossen (Bernice), special sister-in-law, Marie (Wayne) Eaton, as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Bessie is predeceased by her husband, Morris, sisters Beatrice and Zilda, brother Reuben, parents, Mary and Hubert Taylor, mother and father-in-law, Ida and Malcolm Morris Penney, nephew, Malcolm Eaton, brother-in-law’s Ronald Penney, Val Taylor and Ralph Elliott and special grandson-in-law, Matthew Reid.

Bessie is fondly remembered for her kind, nurturing nature, her humour and wit! Over the years, she gained many special and lasting friendships through working at St. Anthony Cosmetics, and Consumers Pharma Choice (formerly, Shopper’s Drug Mart), and was well known for her attention to detail, dedicated work ethic and her shining personality and smile. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony. Private visitation will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 7-9 pm to be followed by public visitation on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A private funeral will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from the funeral home at 2:00 pm with Carol Roberts and Minnie Morris officiating. Cremation to follow with inurnment at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

PENNEY, ROGER NEIL

The family of Captain Roger Neil Penney are very sad to share the news of his death on June 13, 2023 at Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.

Roger was born in St. Anthony on May 24th 1945, the third boy to Mary and Harold Penney. His childhood was spent between North West River, Labrador and St. Anthony. After finishing school, he worked with heavy equipment to save up to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. He started his aviation training in Moncton, NB in 1966 and went on to get his commercial and airline transport licence. Throughout his career, he flew everything from a single engine Kit Fox to a CL-215 water bomber. He was always a bush pilot at heart and never a fan of the suit and tie. He loved adventure and was not one to follow the “straight and narrow path” in life. He met Catherine on a medevac flight; she the young doctor and he the pilot of the first air ambulance in the province. Most of his career was spent as a pilot with the Newfoundland and Labrador Water Bomber Crew and he wore his orange flight suit with pride. He enjoyed the thrill of the job but missed his family while living away for six months of each year. The final flight of his career was to bring home a retired Canso waterbomber as a permanent memorial to his cousin, Captain Ron Penney, who tragically died during a waterbomber crash. This was a very emotional journey for Roger as he retired with the Canso that day.

Roger loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. In his retirement he moved to Pasadena to be closer to his family but he always called St. Anthony home. He was passionate about preserving the heritage of the northern peninsula and enjoyed sharing stories about the area with tourists at the Grenfell Heritage Hotel, where he was part owner. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping in his Kubota, exploring our province in his RV and keeping up with current events on CNN as well as the latest episode of Coronation Street. Roger could have a ‘yarn’ with anyone, could always remember the punch line of a joke, loved a good “April fool” and reminded us to see the lighter side of life. He was very good at living in the moment, ‘one day at a time’. He will always be remembered as “PO9” to his granddaughters.

Roger leaves to mourn his wife of 46 years, Catherine Penney (nee Farmer); daughters Nicola Penney, Victoria White (Brian), Lisa Renardson (Reza); granddaughters Abigail, Charlotte, and Rosie; grandsons Ryan, Reece and Rio; sisters-in-law Dora Penney, Stephanie Roe (Philip), Susan Pritchards (Mark) and brother-in-law John Farmer; the many nieces and nephews who thought of him as ‘Uncle Rog’, many cousins (special cousins Tom and Roy) and a large circle of family and friends.

Roger is predeceased by Harold and Mary Penney (nee Bird), brothers Gerald Penney and Guy Penney, sister-in-law Alma Penney (Bussey), and brother-in-law Andrew Chorzelski and many cousins.

Thank you to close friends Brent Thistle and Jonah Canning for their support during this difficult time; many other friends and colleagues who supported our family during his time in hospital. Thank you to the staff at Western Memorial Regional Hospital and the palliative care team. A special thank you to his family doctor, Dr. Lorena Power for all the care over the years.

At Roger’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no formal visitation as Roger was not a formal guy! A celebration of his life will take place in St. Anthony on July 8th at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Arthur Kinsella offiating. Interment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Roger would have appreciated any donations be made towards the upkeep of the Canso Memorial park for Ronald Penney and Yannic Dutin in St. Anthony. For information on how to donate please contact info@stanthony.ca

PENNEY, OLIVE

Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital on the 31st of December, 2019. She will be sadly missed by her lifelong friend and husband of 64 years, Tom, her son Jim Penney (Catherine), her daughter Debbie Anderson (Morgan), her three grandchildren, Gail Sexton(Mason), Jeffrey Anderson and Jonathan Anderson, her great granddaughter Ember Sexton, her brother Lloyd Tucker (Clara), stepsister Mary Kinsella (Gilbert), stepbrother Ford Pilgrim (Susan), brothers -in-law Roy Penney, Paul Penney (Becky), and Stewart Payne and a large circle of family and friends including her furry friends Jessie and Raya.

Predeceased: Father and mother, Gordon Tucker and Julie Ann Pilgrim, step-father Eric Pilgrim, father-in-law Clement Penney Sr., sisters in-law Selma Payne and Ivy Pilgrim.

Her memorial service was held at the St. Anthony United Church in St. Anthony at 11am on the 3rd of January, 2020 with the arch bishop Stewart Payne officiating. Burial followed the service at the Fishing point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, st. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

PENNEY, MARIE EMMA

May 26, 1944 – August 1, 2018


On August 1, 2018, Marie passed into the presence of the Lord. Marie was born on May 26th, 1944 to parents Fletcher and Myrtle Weir of Roddickton, NL. After finishing school Marie accepted a job as a Nurse’s Aide with the Roddickton Health Clinic. Marie met the love of her life, Daniel Hodge, in 1963 and married that same year. Marie and Daniel were blessed with 5 children; one boy, Perry, and 4 Girls, Patty, Bonnie, Connie, and Joanne. In 1994 Marie’s Husband, Daniel Hodge, passed into the presence of the One that he loved and served. Then, in 1999 Marie met and married George Penney from Port Hope Simpson, Labrador and she was blessed to have inherited two stepsons (spouses) and 5 stepdaughters (spouses) and grandchildren. Marie and George lived in St. Lunaire-Griquet for a year and then moved to Roddickton where they lived together until her untimely passing. Marie leaves to mourn her Husband, George Penney; Daughter, Pastor Bonnie Hodge – Edmonton, AB; Sisters, Victoria (Gilbert), Madonna (Murray), Glenda (Chris) – Thompson, MB; Brother Pleman; 2 granddaughters, Samantha (Dale) – Ft. Mcmurray, AB, Stephanie (Matt) – Ft. Mcmurray, AB; 2 Great-granddaughters Makayli – Edmonton, Cecilia – Ft. Mcmurray; 1 Great-grandson, Zackary – Ft. Mcmurray, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Marie was predeceased by her first Husband, Daniel Hodge, 4 Children; Perry, Patty, Joanne, and Connie; her parents Fletcher and Myrtle Weir; Brothers Alfred, Kevin, Garland and her Sister Jennie.

PENNEY, ALMA PEARL (née Bussey)

passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. Johns on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at the age of 77 years, surrounded by loving family. Alma was born on July 31, 1940. She leaves to mourn with tender and loving memories her children, Audrey (Wayne) Hillier, Mary Snelgrove, Albert (Kelly) Penney, Susan Penney, Steven Penney; Grandchildren Jennifer, Justin, David, Alex, Joshua, Zachary, Rachel, Sarah; Great-grandchildren Reid, Cameron, Jesse, Casey; Brothers Max (Jane) Bussey, Ross (Betty) Pilgrim; Sister Susie (Charlie) Reardon; Brother-in-law Roger (Kate) Penney; sister-in-law Dora Penney; as well as her nieces, nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Abraham and Edith Bussey; Husband Guy; Parents in law Harold and Mary Penney; as well was her brother-in-law Gerald Penney.

PENNEY, GLADYS EMILY

Passed away on March 29th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 71 years. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Port Hope Simpson from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at 2:00pm with Rev. Perez officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

PENNEY, NEVILLE MORRIS

Neville Morris Penney was born in St. Anthony to Ida and Malcolm Penney on June 17, 1934. In 1939, at the age of 5, he started at the Grenfell school and continued until he finished grade 10. In 1955, he graduated grade 11 from Prince of Wales and from there he went on to Mount Allison University in Sackville, Nova Scotia until 1956 when he moved back home to St. Anthony. During the summer of 1956, Morris worked with Fraser Brace at the American Base, until his Father asked Morris to come work at Wentworth Store. Shortly thereafter, he met the love of his life, Bessie Taylor of Raleigh. They married on September 4, 1957. From 1975, Morris worked as a dedicated Pharmacy Storekeeper with Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 1997. In his pastimes, Morris thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to go moose hunting with his buddies Morris King and Jim Penney; seal hunting and rabbit catching; trouting –where he made several trips walking the White Hills and Goose Cove Ponds; and Salmon fishing with Tom Hancock and Chester Slade. His talents weren’t limited to the outdoors. For years he played hockey with the St. Anthony Polars, and he had a passion for making lamps and candleholders with the wood lathe, and he had a keen interest in Schooners and Tall Ships. He was also a member of the Firehall when it was founded in 1969 for about three years, as well as the Lion’s Club and St. Anthony Kinsmen. He passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 9thday of February 2016, Mr. Neville Morris Penney of St. Anthony was in his 81styear. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Bessie of 58 years; daughters Dale (Scott) and Lois (Hank); precious grandchildren Penney-Lynn (Nathan) and Zachary (Danielle); great-grandchildren Reid Taylor, Olivia Simms and Isabella Reid; sister Marie Eaton (Wayne); niece Angela; sister-in-laws Zilda Lamb (Robert), Rosie Elliott; and brother-in-law Glossen Taylor (Bernice). . Morris was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Penney; father, Malcolm Morris Penney; mother, Ida Penney; and nephew, Malcolm Eaton. Visitation was held at the funeral home after which the funeral service took place at the United church in St. Anthony on Friday February 12, 2016 at 2:00pm with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed out at the fishing point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.

PENNEY, THOMAS

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 19th January 2015. Mr. Thomas Penney of Cook's Harbour was in his 82nd year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Violet(Garry), Walter(Linda), and Gorden, Grandchildren Vanessa, Jonathon, Jordan(Jessica), Sheila, and Wilson, Great Grandchildren Gabriel and Jada, Sister Rosie, Brother Elam(Margarite), Brother-in-Law Warrick, special friends Gerald Elliott, Wayne Pittman, and Alex Smith as well as a large circle of family and firneds. He was predeceased by his Wife Susie, Sister Hazel, Brother-in-Law John, Parents Albert Edward Penney and Elizabeth Stevens. Visitation was held at the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Cook's Harbour from which the funeral service took place at 2:00pm on Thursday January 22nd, 2015 with Rev'd Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. 

 


PENNEY, DOUGLAS EDGAR

Douglas Edgar Penney was born in Great Brehat on May 12, 1928, one of seven brothers and sisters. The son of a fisherman, he fished with his brother Joseph for many years before working with the IGA, where he retired at the age of 55 years. He loved his family and friends and held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Doug loved the outdoors and spent many hours on the ponds and rivers and moose hunting. Those who had the privilege of meeting him no doubt experienced his quick wit and humour. Doug was never one to be stuck for a comment or a joke. He spent his last two years at Shirley’s Haven PCH, where he enjoyed many fun filled hours with friends, old and new. He passed peacefully away early in the morning on May 5th at the Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Doug is survived by his children Marion (Roland), Melva(Albert) and Edward (Sharon). He is also survived by his grandchildren Kevin (Margaret), Rick (Lisa), Penny (John), Jason (Darlene), Nadina, Stephanie (Jordan) and Shaun. Also by his great grandchildren, Megan, Katelyn, Hannah, Grant, Aaron and Jack. He also leaves to mourn his sister Violet, and a large number of nephews and nieces as well as a special friend, Lucy Pilgrim. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Naomi, his parents Edgar and Annie, brothers Joseph and Kenneth, and sisters Susie, Mildred and Maisie. He will be sadly missed. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, the funeral followed in the United Church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on the 8th of May with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Burial followed at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.