COOMBS, DERRICK

November 4, 1953 - July 9, 2024

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Derrick Coombs on July 9th, 2024 at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s, NL, at the age of 70 years.

Derrick loved and was loved by his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with them whenever he could. He enjoyed fishing, especially for salmon and trout, and would take any of us along to share in the joy with only a moments notice. He also enjoyed boating, moose hunting, working, picking things apart, fixing, and building things. In his younger years he played darts, was a member of the Blue Bird Lions Club, Orangeman and Legionnaires. He worked many jobs and always with the same loyalty to each and every one of them. He lived a good life, did what he wanted when he wanted, and left this world the way he always said he wanted to go: quickly without long suffering. He will be deeply missed by all.

Derrick was Born in Flowers Cove on November 4, 1953 to Kenneth Frederick Coombs and Effie Ellen (Mitchelmore) Coombs, he leaves to Mourn mother Effie Coombs, Brothers Hubert Coombs (Myrtle), Seaward (Rose), Sisters Emma Coombs, Annie (Coombs) Pilgrim (Otto), Marolyn Coombs (Barry), Nieces and Nephews, Wendy Coombs, Nelson Coombs (Tina), Unessa Coombs, Kenneth Pilgrim, Effie Adamache (Will), Briana Pilgrim, Alison Patey (Jose), Corbin Coombs, Gage Pilgrim, Robbie Coombs, Ross Pilgrim. Aunts, Caroline (Mitchelmore) Rowsell, Eleanor Mitchelmore, Many Cousins and Friends.

May you rest in peace, forever in our hearts. Until we are all together again!

Predeceased by Father Kenneth Frederick Coombs, Grandparents William and Matilda Coombs, Emanuel and Annie Mitchelmore, Nicholas Hughes.

Visitation to take place at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on Friday, July 19, 2024, times to be announced with the family service taking place at 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. Canon Terry Coates and Rev. Nath Larkin officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove community cemetery.

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

WELLS, MORGAN KENNETH

January 7, 1937 - May 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Morgan Kenneth Wells announce his passing at his home in Pond Cove at the age of 86 years. Morgan leaves to mourn his loving wife, Cecilia (Sissy), of 59 years; daughters, Evelyn (Jim), Gail (Todd). Morgan was born in Brig Bay on January 7th, 1937 to Kenneth and Hannah Wells of Brig Bay where he was raised with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters. On August 15th, 1963 he married the love of his life Cecilia (Toope) of Pond Cove. They started their married life in Brig Bay and shortly after they moved their house to Pond Cove where they raised their 3 daughters. On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Morgan passed away at his home at the age of 86 years.

Morgan was a very hard worker all his life. He knew what it was like when times were rough. He spent many years as a fisherman in the summer and a woodsman in the winter. Morgan enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, going in over the hills to visit ‘Marg’s Lookout’, using his ride on lawn mower, riding his skidoo and quad, he loved music and enjoyed playing the mouth organ. He spent many hours watching tv; westerns, heavy equipment on discovery and anything else he desired. More than anything he loved having a yarn and having lots of visitors. This of course would be a good reason for Sissy to fix a lunch and have her famous pies and homemade bread on hand.

He always said “there is no such thing as strangers, cause when you meet someone you got another friend.”

Always loved and sadly missed by wife Cecilia (Sissy), daughter Eve Dempster (Jim), Gail Coombs (Todd), Grandchildren: Janice Hughes (Chad), Jimmy Dempster (Colleena), Morgan Coombs, Megan Coombs; Great Grandchildren: Julie Dempster (Dylan), Jordan Dempster (Madison), Ace Dempster; Sisters: Mildred Biggin, Ida Genge (Elgin); Brother: Sterling Wells (Eileen); In Laws: Ronald Toope (Phyllis), Stanley Toope (Kay), Ren Toope (Peggy), Virginia Chambers (Baxter), Gary Toope (Linda), Ivy Toope, Alfred Toope (Linda), Clyde Toope (Elizabeth), Helen Wells, Darlene Wells; Special Nephew: Riley Genge; Special Niece: Natalie Hughes; and a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Morgan is predeceased by his Daughter: Meryll Wells; Grandson: Anthony Morgan Dempster; Parents: Kenneth and Hannah Wells; Parents in Law: Bill and Evelyn Toope; Brothers: Bill Wells (Lydia), Isaac Wells (Marion), Howard Wells, Tom Wells (Doris), and Claude Wells, Frank Bennett (Agnes); In Laws: Graydon Toope, Tom Genge, and Walter Biggin.

The family would like to send a special thanks over the past year for the support from the staff of Strait of Belle Isle Health Center and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

The family service will take place at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on Thursday on May 4th at 8pm and the funeral will be held on Friday, May 5th at 2:00pm with Rev. Coates officiating. Interment to follow at Pond Cemetery.

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

COOMBS, CHESLEY WALLACE

Chesley Wallace Coombs was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Lived alongside his parents, siblings and friends for many years. At a young age, Chesley moved away form home to work in Alberta, where he enjoyed a life long career as a renowned welder and brother with the boiler makers union for over 15 years.

Chesley Passed away into peace on the 31st day of July, 2022 at the age of 64 years after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. he was surrounded by loved ones whom will strive to honour his memory and life.

Chesley will always be lovingly remembered by; the mother of his children Margaret Lavery, Sons Bradley and David, Daughters Sandra and Lisa, brothers Percy Coombs, William Coombs and Clifford (Leona), sisters Vermeta J. Coombs (Winston), Matilda J. Coombs( Hiram), Nancy Ann Diamond (Ralph), Elizabeth House (Dean), Nephews and Nieces ; Medina Genge (Toma), Daris Coombs, Gavin Coombs, Edna Diamond, Curtis Diamond and Benjamin Coombs.

Chesley was Predeceased by his mother Elva Joyce Coombs and Father George William Coombs.

Visitation and a family service will be held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on the evening of the 11th of August, 2022, From which the funeral service will be held at 1pm on the 12th of August, 2022 with the Rev. Terry Coates officiating, Burial will follow in the Anglican Community Cemetery at Pond Cove Branch.

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COOMBS, JOANNA ELIZABETH (JOANIE)

Sept. 21, 1941 - Jan. 11, 2022

Joanie passed away peacefully on January 11th 2022 at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony at the age of 80 years. Joanie was born in Plum Point and lived there all her life until she lost her home to a fire in 2019. She then moved to the Shirley's Haven personal Care Home in St Anthony.

Joanie will always be remembered by her family; her sisters Susan Chambers, Bertha Etheridge; her brothers Lawrence Coombs and Lorenzo (Mary) Coombs, and a large number of nieces and nephews and their families.

Joanie was predeceased by her parents Absalom and Florence (Bonnell) Coombs, her brother Harrison Coombs and her in-laws Clyde Chambers, Nellie Coombs, and Gordon Etheridge Sr.

A special thank you to the staff at the Shirley's Haven personal care home for their care while she lived there. It was deeply appreciated.

Joanie will be laid to rest at the cemetery in Pond Cove with her family in attendance. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

TOOPE, ELIZABETH JANE

It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Jane Toope announce her passing at the Long Term Care Center in Corner Brook surrounded by her loving family on October 24, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Jane grew up in St. Genevieve Bay and met the love of her life, Jim Toope and started their family. Jane and Jim were blessed with 11 children, 22 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Jane leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her 9 children; Rachel (Steve), Judy (Tom), Roy (Rhoda), Andrew (Flora), Eileen (Sterling), Reginald (Kathy), Beulah (Joe), Dorcas (Dan), Jackie (Derek); 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; Son-in-law and Daughter-in-law, Yvonne Toope and Wyman Mitchelmore as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, Edith and John Gibbons; Husband, James Toope; In-laws, William and Caroline Toope; Daughter, Minnie Mitchelmore; Son, James Toope Jr.; Grandsons, Wayne Mitchelmore and Roy Toope Jr.; Brothers, Abraham (Judy) Gibbons; Jim Gibbons, Roy Gibbons.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the entire staff on the 4 South long term care in Corner Brook for the kindness & compassion they showed our mom Jane over the past 2 1/2 years.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Public Visitations with social distancing. The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm from the Church of the Advent in Plum Point with Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. The Service will be streamed on our Facebook page. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

“The families of the late Jane Toope would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to everyone during this difficult time.
We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy, whether it was from messages, flowers, sympathy cards, food, digging the grave, pallbearer, or dropping by to offer a shoulder to cry upon, we appreciate your support.
We would like to recognize Eliza Gibbons for conveying those beautiful words and delivering the message during the church service. Thank you all for the stories and memories you shared.
Rev. Gosse, Matt, thank you for your counsel and guidance during this time. Your wisdom and support was very much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughtful and meaningful words at the service. You brought comfort to our family.
We are all mourning the loss of a very special lady. It helped us knowing so many people were affected by Mom/Nan. We are forever grateful to all the people in our lives. Thanks you for bringing out the true meaning of friendship when needed the most.
It’s going to be so hard to move on, but the foundation she left behind is so strong and powerful. I only hope that her devotion to her family, her beliefs and character will live with all of us forever.
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— Daughters, sons and families of the late Jane Toope

TOOPE, VIRGINIA

December 23rd, 1931 - July 15th, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Virginia Toope of Pond Cove announce her passing on July 15th, 2021 at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders, NL at the age of 89 years. She will be sadly missed by her children: Kitty Allingham (Terry), Sheila Waddleton (Ken), Daulton Toope (Bonita), and Marie Kennedy (Lyman); her grandchildren: Michelle Allingham (Maxwell), Sonya Payne (Lenny), Sheila Gould (Donnie), Melissa Chambers (Maurice), Paul Kennedy (Brianna), Bianca Gould (Mike), Ryan Waddleton (Emilie), and Kendra Waddleton (Jonathan); her great-grandchildren: Tyra Payne, Jaron Lavers, Ethan Gould, Brett Payne, Blair Kennedy, Evan Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, and Capri Gould, as well as a large circle of family and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband Leonard Toope Sr., parents James and Christinia Chambers, sisters Evelyn Toope, Una Way, and brothers Clyde, Garfield, and Stanley Chambers. The family would like to thank the staff at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre for all of their tremendous kindness and care during the last 10 months of Virginia’s life. Visitation will be held at the Anglican Parish of Plum Point on Sunday, July 18th between 2-4 and 7-9 PM, with her celebration of life to follow on Monday, July 19th at 2 PM with Reverend Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes of St. Anthony, NL.

Due to Covid restrictions, attendance is by invitation only.

COOMBS, JAMES

April 16, 1935 - May 26 2021
It is with great sadness that that the family of the late James Coombs of Plum Point announce his passing at the John M. Gray Center on May 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old. Jim was born April 16th, 1935 in Plum Point and lived there all of his life. In his early years he worked in the woods. When he was 32 years old, he went to school and became an Auto Body Technician. He ran his own business Coombs’ Auto Body Shop until his retirement. After retirement he spent many hours in his garden. He loved socializing with his many friends and family. He also loved being a pop to his three grandchildren, spending time with them and encouraging them in everything they did. His family would like to thank the staff of the John M. Gray Center for their care and compassion. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years Lillian (Gibbons of Current Island), children Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), grandsons Sidney (Chelsea) and Alex (Taylor) and granddaughter Sarah; brothers: Gerald (Maisie) and Henry. In laws Edmund (Mary Ann) Gibbons, Edith (Isaac) Dredge, Annie Gibbons, and Gladys Gibbons. As well he leaves behind a wide circle of family and friends and especially Rodney, Evelyn, Minnie, and Heather who were always a big part of his family. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Minnie (Hughes) Coombs, in laws Steven and Myrtle (Chambers) Gibbons, brother Joseph Coombs, in laws Myrtle Coombs, Valma Coombs, Martin Gibbons and James Gibbons. Private Visitation to be followed by the funeral service at Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Plum Point on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. The Service will be streamed via our Facebook page. Please like the page to receive updates and to be notified when the broadcast begins. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

WILLIAMS, MAXWELL

June 26, 1937 - September 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maxwell Williams announce his peaceful passing at his home in Pond Cove on September 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 years. Maxwell was a loving husband, devoted father, proud pop and Cherished brother, who spent his life as a hard working inshore fisherman to provide the best life he could for his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and in the woods. Left with fond and loving memories, is his wife of 61 years Marie Williams, “the Girls” Isabella, Nina and Maxine, son in laws Stephen, Martin and Floyd, Treasured Grandson Nash, special Niece Misty, Sisters Edna (Chesley), Hannah, Jane (Barry), Peggy (Rendell), sister in laws Celia Greenham (Ed) and Marjorie Gibbons and a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends. He was predeceased by his first born daughter Sarah Jane, Parents George and Ida Williams, In laws Isaac and Sarah Jane Gibbons, Brother in laws Samuel Dredge, Nathaniel Gibbons and Roland Gibbons and Sister in law Sybil Gibbons. The private funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11 at 2:00 pm from the Plum Point Church of the Advent with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

WELLS, MERYLL

March 9, 1965 – May 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Meryll Wells of Pond Cove at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sunday May 3, 2020 at the age of 55. Meryll was such a special person, she touched the hearts of so many in her short 55 years on this earth. She will be forever loved and missed by all who had the pleasure of having her in their lives. Meryll's family would like to say Thank You to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital, the nursing's staff went above & beyond their duties to make Meryll comfortable in her last days. We are truly grateful for your compassion for our daughter/ sister it will never be forgotten. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her parents Morgan & Cecilia Wells; Sister's Evelyn (Jim) Dempster and Gail (Todd) Coombs; Nieces & Nephew Janice (Chad) Hughes, Jimmy (Colleena) Dempster, Morgan & Megan Coombs; Great Niece and Nephew's Julie, Jordan & Ace Dempster; Special Parent's Wavey & Ted Andrews; Special Sister Beverly; Care Workers, Monica and Marlene and a large number of Aunts, Uncles and Cousin The Graveside Service was conducted by Deacon Short. Pond Cove cemetery. Took place on Monday, May 5, 2020 at 2:30 pm with Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

CHAMBERS, MIRIAM MARTHA

It is with great sadness that the family of Miriam Chambers announce her passing at Curtis Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 13. She will be sadly missed by her children: Gloria (Bill) Caines, Betty (James) Genge, Ron (Anne) Chambers, Garfield (Geraldine) Chambers, her sister Gladys (George) Stockley and sister-in-law, Alma. She is predeceased by her husband, Ronald; son, Albert; father, Albert Mitchelmore; mother, Mary Ann Mitchelmore; brothers: George Henry (Myrtle) Mitchelmore, Garfield Mitchelmore, “little” Stewart; and Colleen Gould. Miriam also leaves to mourn her grandchildren: Joanne (Roderick), Jarvis (Katie), Tiffany (Danny), Deirdre (Elliot), Dillon (Katie), Chauncey (Judy), Chuck (Laura), Chantel (Matt), Adam (Jessica), Richard (Christa), Kaitlan (Brent), Travis, Jennifer (Jason), Amanda (Dwayne), Roxanne (Kenneth); her daughter-in- law Elsie (Chester); and Ena Taylor. She will be also sadly missed by her many great grandchildren: Victoria (Bradley), Christopher (Jemma), Sheldon (Kayla), Cole, Tye, Chase, Conner, Shelby, C. J., Cody, Samuel, Lucas, Katherine, Grace, Chase, Bricen, Chelsea, Cameron, Annabel, Patrick, Nicholas, Heath, and Forester; and her great-great grandchildren: Kate and Leah Miriam and Ronald met in Blue Cove where she was hired as a teacher at the local school. They were married shortly after and Miriam relinquished her teaching career to become a fisherman’s and trapper’s wife. Through some challenging times they were able to raise five children and see them thrive and raise their own families. Mother always took great pride in the achievements of her family. She always had a tremendous value for education and was so proud to see her children and grandchildren graduate from high school and in some cases continue their education. Mother adjusted well to being the wife of a fisherman and trapper. No one could cutthroat a cod more quickly or effectively than her or make a meal of rabbit taste better. Her grandchildren always said that Nan cooked the best eggs, and certainly the best tea and toast! She always prided herself on being a great knitter and seamstress and boasted one of the finest gardens in the community. Although not a regular church-goer, mother was a deeply religious person and would have wanted her family and friends at an official church service where there could be a celebration of her life. There is so much that family and friends would like to say about mother, and at a later time, when the difficulties of this recent health threat have passed, we will all get together and celebrate the wonderment and achievement of her lengthy and productive life. A special thanks goes out to all the well- wishers, those who cared for her in her final hours, those who helped at the grave site and any that supported the family at this sorrowful time. Your thoughts and kindness are greatly appreciated. The Burial service was held at the Anglican Cemetery in Pond Cove on April 15, 2020 with Rev. Deacon Vernon Short Officiating. Funeral arangments were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

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