Beulah was born on Aug 2, 1927 in Goose Cove, NL to Albert and Sarah Powell. On Dec 31, 1952 she married Robert Parsons and was laid to rest on their 64th wedding anniversary. She worked many years alongside her husband while they fished in Goose Cove. After moving to St. Anthony she was employed by Fishery Products for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially for big family gatherings. She always had that big pot of soup on when any of us were coming home. When her hands weren't busy with the knitting needles, they were busy making quilts and crocheting. She loved to visit and socialize with her family and friends. She passed peacefully away on Dec 28, 2016 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital, St . Anthony, NL. She is now finally at rest, free from pain and suffering. She leaves to mourn her Loving children: Eileen(Maurice); Gertie; Don(Imelda); Mildred(Roy); Audrey(Frank); Max(Yvonne); Edward(Vivian); Ruby(Michael); and Shawn. Her Loving sisters: Sadie and Lydia. Her Loving brother: Don(Joan) as well as her Loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. visitation was held a the Funeral home in St. Anthony, followed by the funeral service which took place at the united Chruch in st. anthony at 2:00pm on the 31 of december, burial followed in the united fishing point cemetery. Funeral aranghments where entursted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger FUneral Director.
NOBLE, DAPHNE (SIMMS)
Passed away September 19, 2016 at the age of 96 years. Daphne Noble was born to Elias and Mary Simms in St. Anthony Bight in 1920. Daphne grew up in St. Anthony Bight. On August 10, 1938 she married Eric Noble. They made their home in Great Brehat, and together they raised eleven children; nine daughters and two sons. Daphne was a quiet woman who enjoyed being a traditional homemaker. She worked with Eric making the fish, and enjoyed booking, baking, knitting, berry picking, and the gardens. She also enjoyed watching soap operas, especially Coronation Street. On Monday, September 19th she passed peacefully away. She is survived by her children, Marie (Lloyd- deceased), Drene (Basil- deceased), Violet (Absalom), Sadie (Robert – deceased), Elsie (Fred), Raymond (Lillian), Alex (Janice), Alma (son Shawn), Mabel (Hebbert), and Bessie (John- deceased). She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 34 great-great-grandchildren, and her sister-in-law Bertha Noble. She was predeceased by her husband Eric, infant daughter Sadie, five brothers, and four sisters. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s funeral home in St. Anthony with the family service taking place at the St. Anthony United Church from where the funeral service was held on September 22, 2016 with Rev. Dinesh Gomes and Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
HUNT, DAVID LEONARD
Dave was born to Barbara and Laco Hunt on July 19, 1943 in Brighton, England. After the war, the family settled in Canada where his father took a job with the Federal Government. As a result of this, Dave spent several years in Canada’s Arctic when he was young. Maybe it was his time there that gave him love of the north as he was passionate about Labrador. After college, Dave took a job with the Hudson’s Bay Company spending time in the company’s northern posts in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec. His desire to live in Labrador and his wish to start his own business made him eventually leave the Hudson’s Bay Company and he began his career as an entrepreneur in Goose Bay. His business included a furniture store, a television and cable business, and an office supply store. Dave was also very active with the Rotary Club and the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce, serving a term as President. He was a great advocate for Labrador and took every opportunity to promote and connect businesses in Central Labrador to other Northern regions through conferences and trade shows. In the late 1970’s Dave met his life’s partner, Bella Hodge and her family became his family. Dave was so proud to be called “Pop” by the grandchildren; they were his pride and joy. He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to mourn his partner Bella Hodge; Step-Children Dana (Donna), Lyndon (Mary), Stephanie Jill (Monty), Stanley John, and Gina Belle (Adrian); Grandchildren Elizabeth, Ian, Conor, Ciara, Anakin, Brady, and Jennifer; Great-Grandchild Journey; Brother Peter (Joyce); Cousin Benita and Don Marshall (Queensland, Australia) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Laco and Barbara Hunt. The funeral took place from the St. Anthony United Church on September 15. 2016 with Rev. Dinesh Gomes and Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. On September 23, 2016 an additional memorial service will take place in Goose Bay from 2-4 pm from the Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary’s Anglican Church, St. Anthony or the St. Anthony United Church.
PARRILL, FLOSSIE VICTORIA
Passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center on August 8, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Flossie Victoria (Taylor) Parrill was born on April 21st, 1922 in Raleigh to Harvey and Eva (Pynn) Taylor. On January 4th, 1941 she married the love of her life, Norman Parrill of Pines Cove. They made their home in St. Anthony raising 6 children. On Monday morning, August 8th, 2016, Flossie passed peacefully away with her family by her side. She leaves to mourn; one son Roy (Rachel), four daughters, Ena, Dorothy, Mary Ellen (Randy) and Jackie (Hayward). She leaves to mourn, also, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Norman, son Elijah, son-in-law Robert, parents Harvey and Eva, Brothers Elijah, Valen, Llewelyn, Ernest and sisters Bertha, Ellen, Evelyn, and Ivy. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony, the funeral took place on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 2:00 from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes and Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
ROBERTS, EVELYN REBECCA
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on August 5, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Evelyn Rebecca (Taylor) Roberts was born on May 3, 1933 at Raleigh to Allan and Deliah (Bessey) Taylor. On December 21, 1951 she married the love of her life, Wilfred Roberts of Quirpon. They made their home in Quirpon together raising 6 children. In 1972 they moved to St. Anthony, where she worked for many years with Fishery Products. After retirement she and Wilfred enjoyed time with their family and friends, their cabins and gardens and attending this church. Evelyn was a life member of the UCW. On Friday, August 5th Evelyn passed peacefully away after battling cancer, and went to be with the love of her life, with whom she spent 64 years. She is survived by her children Marie (Ralph), Cecil (Jessie), Stafford (Patricia), Wavey (Dean), Keith (Marie), Kevin (Debbie), 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by sisters, Elvie (Cyril) Campbell, Selma Taylor and Grace Taylor, her brother-in-law George, sister-in-law Peggy Taylor many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred, her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral which was held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dinesh Gomes and Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, CALVIN
Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at the John M. Gray Centre at 71 years of age. Calvin Diamond was born to Val and Irene (Warren) Diamond in Cook’s Harbour on January 22, 1945. Calvin began work at the Department of Highways, where he met and worked with some life-long friends. After a couple of years he began work at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro where he worked and enjoyed his job until he retired at the age of 55. He met the love of his life Gaye (Colbourne) and married not long after in 1967. They had four children together and over the years, their family grew as their children married and began their own families. Calvin had a very fulfilling life with his family and a large circle of close friends. He enjoyed moose hunting, playing cards, going out in boat and put several miles on the truck driving around town. Cal and Gaye spent a lot of their retired years at their cabin in Northwest Arm and loved to see company coming any time of day. He leaves to mourn his sons Darren (Shawna), Duane (Allison), and Dean (Krista), his daughter Lynn (Travis), his nine grandchildren: Cara, Michelle (Darren), Mark, Paul (Duane), Danielle, Jenna, Sarah (Dean), Grant, Hannah (Lynn); brother Marvin (Edna), sister-in-law’s Dot Colbourne and Lois (Roger) Boyd, and a large circle of friends and extended family. Cal was predeceased by his wife Gaye, his parents Val and Irene, and his brother-in-law Wayne. Vitiation took place at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home in St. Anthony. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director
CULL, VICTORIA MARY
Victoria Mary Cull was born to David and Naomi Hodge of Main Brook. She married Frederick Cull or Great Brehat on June 18th, 1960 and had four children; Nancy Hickey (Todd), Elijah Cull (Lucinda), David Cull (Isabella) and Jackie Pilgrim (Lloyd). She leaves to mourn brother; Don Hodge (Irene), 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family. Pre-deceased by husband Frederick Cull, Brother Gordon Hodge and parents David and Naomi Hodge. Visitation took place at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 10th day of April 2016 with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the United Cemetery in Great Brehat. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger
DIAMOND, THOMAS LEANDER
Our Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle: Thomas Diamond was born July 3, 1929. He married Madeline Stevens on December 9, 1953. Together, they had 3 children and raised them in St. Anthony. Anyone who knew him, knows that he was fun-loving, a joker, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. This past week we have learned some stories of the things he had done. We never knew the names of the people he worked with because called them such things as “Old Cow”, “Grassy”, “Pussy Cat”, and another- “Nose.” There are many stories but we don’t have time to recollect them all. Thomas retired in 1991, where he spent his retirement in St. Anthony and made occasional trips to Alberta to visit family. His wife Madeline passed away in November for 2010 and many, many, times he would talk about her. Now they are together again forever. Rest in Peace, Love you. You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. Mr. Thomas Diamond of St. Anthony passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 1st day if April 2016, in his 86th year. He leaves to mourn his Daughters Ivy (Willie) Whalen and Renee (Chris) Thompson, and Son Truman Diamond, Grandchildren Kerilynn (Tim) Truong, and Misty (Vadim) Zisin, grandchildren Oliver and Soleil as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Madeline, Grandson Shane, and his parents Whitfield and Susie. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home in St. Anthony after which the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm at the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger.
PILGRIM, GEORGE BRAMWELL
George Bramwell Pilgrim was born November 16, 1925 to Lucy and Bramwell Pilgrim. September 11,1959 he married the love of his life Margaret Hussey. He lived in Little Brehat where he fished until 1961. He then resettled to St. Anthony and fished for a while then took up employment as night watchman at The College of the North Atlantic retiring at the age of 65. Through his life he enjoyed fishing, hunting, berry picking, gardening, playing cards, catching smelts for their cat Tigger and singing Christian Hymns. George passed away into peace on the Second of march, 2016, he Leaves to mourn Sister Maisie, sister in law Maisie (Morgan) Morgans Predeceased by His wife of 51 years Margaret, his parents, brothers Donald (Violet) Spurgeon ( Jemima), sisters Valetta (Reuben) Cull, Florrie (Abram) Richards, and brother in law Clem. Visitation was held at the Funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00pm on the 5th of March with Rev. Dinesh Gomes Officiating. Burial Followed in at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral director.
ROBERTS, ISAAC WILFRED
Wilfred Roberts was born in Hampden to Charles and Bertha (Elms). His parents moved to Quirpon within a year of his birth. When Wilfred was young, his mother died and he went to live with his older cousin Esther and her husband Charles Rice who raised him. On December 21, 1951 he married Evelyn Taylor of Raleigh. They made their home in Quirpon raising their 6 children. In 1972 they moved to St. Anthony as he worked with the Department of Highways. After retirement they enjoyed time with their family, their cabins and gardens and attending The St. Anthony United Church. On the morning of the 25th of February, 2016, Wilfred passed peacefully away. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn, children Marie (Ralph), Cecil (Jessie), Stafford (Patricia), Wavey (Dean), Keith (Marie), Kevin (Debbie), 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother George, many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held at The funeral home in St. Anthony, After Which the funeral service took place at the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00pm on the 28th of February with Rev. Dinesh Gomes and Rev. John McGonigle officiating. burial followed in the Com unity Cemetery in Quirpon. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.