April 22, 1931 - January 19, 2020
Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on January 19, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Mary Jane will always be remembered by her sons; Derek (Lily), Kevin (Judy); Grandchildren, Gurvin (Caroline Ann), Edmund (Vicki), Rochelle (Morley), Gregory (Tiffany); Great-Grandchildren, Brady, Ally, Madison, Akira, Harlow, Nathan, Jagger. Mary Jane was predeceased by her Husband, Gordon; Parents John and Mary Margaret Pittman; Siblings, John Pittman, Deborah Toope, Maude Chambers; Brothers and Sisters in Law, Oliver Topper, James Chambers, John Crane, Mary Ann Pittman, Ruth Pittman; and special friend Annie Gillingham. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
WILLIAMS, CLYDE SR.
April 10, 1935 – December 9, 2019
Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on December 9, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Clyde will be forever loved and remembered by his Wife, Zebina; Children, Clyde Jr. (Tina), Cindy (Boyd); Grandchildren, Nico (Abbygail), Nicholas, Katlyn; Brother in law, Robert (Bob) Gale; Sister in law, Marie Gale; Niece, Melissa (Phil); Nephew, Justin (Jenalyn); Close Friends, Jamie Dredge and Clyde Ryan, as well as his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Williams; Sister, Joyce; Parents in Law, Elias and Lucy Gale; Sister in Law, Evelyn; Uncle, Adam Williams. Visitation to take place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing until the funeral on December 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Renouf officiating. Interment to follow in the Black Duck Cove cemetery. The family service will be held Thursday evening. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
MAJOR, WINNIFRED MANETTE (nee Noseworthy)
February 20, 1950 – November 4, 2019
Passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Winnie will always be remembered by her daughters, Dorothy (Ross), Farrah (Steve); Grandchildren, Matthew, Bonnie, Patrick, Mark (Kelsey), Benjamin; Brothers, Lawrence (Jean), Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Garland (Pris), Selby (Lorraine), Wade; Sisters, Sadie, Emily (Gideon); In-laws, Peter and Velma; Sister in Law, Emily Blanchard; Brother in law, Jim Major, as well as her extended family and a circle of friends. She was predeceased by her Husband, Robert; Daughter, Cynthia; Parents, Selby and Mary Noseworthy; Parents in law, Eric and Ellen Major; Sisters, Rosie, Cassie, Currie; Brother, Osbourne; In laws, Henry, Whyman, Mae, Roland, Fred, and Shirley. Visitation to be held from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove beginning the afternoon for Friday, November 8, 2019 and will continue on Saturday and Sunday with the family service taking place Sunday evening. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
COOMBS, JESSIE ISABELLA
1933 -2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Jessie Coombs, of Plum Point on May 28, 2019 at the age of 86 years.
Jessie was born in Birchy Head, NL. but lived her life in Plum Point close to her children. Jessie was first and foremost a dedicated mother to her children. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Jessie especially loved being a Nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
We were truly blessed with a kind and loving mother and we will mourn greatly our loss.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband; Henry Coombs who was the love of her life. Her parents; Silas and Maria Hedge, parents in-law; George and Nellie Coombs, siblings; Miriam (Gilbert Parrill), Hilda Minette Hedge, Wilfred Stanley Hedge, Roland Wesley Hedge and Harvey Clyde Hedge, siblings in-law; Eliza Maynard, Jessie Noseworthy, Evelyn (Leslie Harvey), Rendall Coombs, Gordon Coombs and Ike Gibbons.
Left to celebrate her life and cherish fond and loving memories of her are her children; Rachel (Colin Williams), Ivy (John Gibbons), Stanley (Julia), Karen (Leslie Doyle), Gordon and Evelyn, siblings in-law; Caroline Hedge, Judy Hedge, George Coombs (Virginia), Rachel Gibbons, Wallace Maynard, Donald Noseworthy and Muriel Coombs, grandchildren; Colin, Joe, Cristy, Abe, Jessica, Gavin, Rodney and Daniel, great grandchildren; Brett, Grant, Caleb, Colton, Jenna and Mia. Many nieces & nephews and a wide circle of other family and friends.
Visitation will begin at 11:00am on Friday May 31, at the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point, and there will be a Family Service at 7:00 pm. The funeral is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, June 1, followed by the Burial at Pond Cove Cemetery.
GIBBONS, JUDY
1925-2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Judy Gibbons of Plum Point on May 23rd at Caribou Memorial Veterans' Pavilion in St. John's.
Judy will be sadly missed by her children John (Ivy), Rose (Frank) Boyle, Dwight (Beulah), Genevieve (Rod Caines), Abraham (former daughter-in-law Sherry Hounsell), her grandchildren SheriLee (Borje) Chambers, Janessa (Stephen) Kerr, Sarah Caines (Kevin O'Shea), Jean (Scott) McGrath, David Boyle, Andrew Caines, John Gibbons, and great-grandchildren Michael, Jonathan and Cora. Her kindness, ever-ready smile and quirky humour will be remembered by all.
Judy was the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Hoddinott) Samson. She was predeceased by her loving husband Abraham (Abe) in 2003, and siblings Chesley (Kirsty), Garland (Caroline), Alma, Roseannah (George) Chambers, Daisy (Allan) Saunders, Joyce Coombs, Grace (Stewart) Taylor, Julian (Bride). She is survived by her sister Bertha (Gerald) Payne of Corner Brook, sisters-in-law Jane (James) Toope, Gladys (Roy) Gibbons, Virginia (James) Gibbons and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family always came first. Her devotion, moral compass and strength of character were exemplary. Even through the toughest challenges, her kind, nurturing manner and her deep love of family persisted. Judy had an enormous appreciation of life and all living things. An avid gardener and an enthusiastic berry-picker, she enjoyed every moment in nature.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to Judy's caregivers at Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion. We are so grateful for the love and exceptional care that was provided.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, at the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point, and there will be a Family Service at 7:00 pm. The funeral is scheduled for 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, followed by the burial at Pond Cove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Judy to the Church of the Advent, P. O. Box 75, Plum Point, NL A0K 4A0. Online condolences may be made through Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony, NL.
TOOPE, JAMES BARRETT
Passed away May 18th, 2019 at the age of 54, Mr. James B. Toope of Bird Cove nl. Left to mourn with loving memories are his Wife Yvonne, children Dylan and Janaya, mother Jane Toope, brothers Roy (Rhoda), Andrew (Flora), Reg (Kathy) and Whyman Mitchelmore Sr. (brother in law), Sisters Rachael (Steve), Judy (Tom), Eileen (Sterling), Beulah (Joe), Dorcas (Dan) and Jackie (Derick), In Laws Pius (Jessie), Maxine (Don), Jim, Patsy, Maxwell (Pauline), Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a large circle of family and friends. James was predeceased by his father James Toope Sr., Sister Minnie Mitchelmore, Nephews Wayne Mitchelmore and Roy Toope Jr., in-laws Pius and Melina Gould and brother in law Jesse Gibbons. Visitation is being held at the Church of The Advent in Plum Point form Friday May 24, 2019, until the Funeral Service on Sunday, May 26th at 11:00am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating, Funeral Arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
COOMBS, JOSEPH
May 21, 1933 - April 19, 2019
Passed away April 19th, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Joe Coombs will always be remembered by Brothers, Jim (Lillian), Gerald (Masie), Henry; Sister in Law, Valma; Nieces & Nephews, Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), Bradley (Lorraine), Blaine (Kristen), Rodney (Rachel), Evelyn & Minnie (Marcel); Great Nieces & Nephews, Sidney, Sarah, Alex, Angela (Chris), Geoff, Nathaniel, Shelley, Ryan, Joe & Bradly as well as a circle of friends. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Coombs & Minnie (Hughes) as well as Sister in Law, Myrtle Coombs. Visitation was held from the Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
SAMSON, KEVIN
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin on March 22, 2019 at the age of 65 years. he leaves to mourn, with fond and loving memories his partner Ruth Sheppard, his sisters Elsie Cunard and Barbara Brown, as well as many nieces and nephews, as well as his special aunt Ursula Chambers. Kevin was predeceased by his parents peter and Bessie Samson, sister marina and brothers Tom, Hiram and Conrad. Visitation will take place on Sunday march 31, 2019 from 7-9pm at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point, from which the funeral service will take place on Monday, April 1st, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. as per Kevin wishes, cremation has taken place. internment to follow at the brig bay cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
TOOPE, GRAYDON
It is with great sadness the family of Graydon Toope announce his passing on February 21, 2019. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 40 years Ivy Toope; son Louis; daughter Lynette; precious grandson Jade; sisters - Cecilia(Morgan); Virginia (Baxter); Brothers - Ronald (Phyllis); Stanley (Kay); Rendell (Peggy); Gary (Linda); Alfred (Linda); Clyde (Elizabeth); Mother-in-law Gladys Gibbons as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn Toope; Father-in-law Roy Gibbons. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Center and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. The Family service will take place at The Church of the Advent on Feb 24th, 2019 at 8 pm and Funeral on Feb 25th, 2019 at 11 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony & Roddickton.
GIBBONS, WINSTON CHURCHILL
July 4, 1940 – January 4, 2019
Passed away on January 4th from the Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 78 years. Winston will always be remembered by Wife, Minnie; Children, Marvin, Roger, Michelle, Marilyn; Grandchildren George, Peter, Amy, Alex, Matthew, Ryder, Sam, Ashley, Andy, Jamie; Great-Grandchildren, Hailey, Avery, and Kruz. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point from where the funeral was held on January 10th, 2019 with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed.