BEAUDOIN, COSMO

April 28, 1937 - May 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our kind and wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle, Cosmo Beaudoin. Cosmo passed peacefully at the Rufus Guinchard Health Center in Port Saunders on May 12, 2024, concluding his lifetime of stories at the ripe age of 87.

Ever the storyteller, Cosmo would never miss the opportunity to spin a tale of his youth, speaking often and warmly of his many adventures in his working years. His warm smile and hearty laugh has blessed many in his time. His creativity knew no bounds, whether it was for art, music, woodworking, or the occasional invention. He was eager to invite anyone to his table for a feed of fresh “taties” from his own garden, and took pride in his ability to provide for his family. While we mourn his passing, we are reminded by memories-of the blessing of having him with us for his long, rewarding life.

Cosmo leaves behind with heavy hearts and a lifetime of warm memories, his belove Wife, Rowena; his three Children: Mervie (Jerome), Eva (Wayne), and Leslie (Jenifer), his pride and joys; his 3 grandchildren: Mitch, Amanda (Matthew), and Annabella'; his in-laws: Lillian (the late Lawrence), Vivian (the late Stedman), Bessie (the late Stewart), Angus (the late Mamie), Belinda (Steve), Lambert (Iris), Israel (Kathleen). Also left t0 mourn with heavy hearts are his nieces, nephews, and the most incredible collection of friends and acquaintances that he has accumulated through the years.

He is predeceased by his parents: Onesiphore and Margaret Beaudoin; Grandparents: Emanuel and Emily White who raised him after his parents death and a young age; Sister: Semone (Thomas); Brother: Lawrence; Parents-in-law: Lamber and Eva Coombs; In-laws: Wilfred, Ruby, Stedman, Elizabeth, Archibald, Stewart, Leslie, Mamie, Lavinia, Olga, and Melvin.

The family would like to send a big “thank-you” and much appreciation to Dr. Irfan and the nursing staff of the Rufus Guinchard Health Center, your wonderful care will never be forgotten. It was only a short time but we would also like to thank his Home care Workers Winnie Bell and Shirley Plowman.

Say not in grief “he is no more”, but in thankfulness that “he was”.

Visitation will take place from the St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Reefs Harbour, beginning the evening of Wednesday. May 14, 2024. The family service will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM with the funeral taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Canon Terrance Coates officiating. Interment to follow.

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

WILLIAMS, ZEBINA

July 20, 1945 - February 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Zebina Williams announce her passing on February 3, 2024 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 78 years.

Zebina will be forever loved and remembered by her children: Clyde (Tina), Cindy (Boyd); Grandchildren: Nico (Abbygail), Nicholas, Katlyn (Hayward); Great-grandchildren: Noah, Serina Rae; Brother: Robert Gale; Sister: Marie Gale; Niece: Melissa Hollet (and Family); Nephews: Justin and Zackery Gale (and families); Close friends: Jamie Dredge and Cindy Doyle as well as her extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by her husband: Clyde; Parents: Lucy and Elias Gale; In-laws: William and Mary Williams; Sister: Evenlyn Gale; Nephew: Robbie Gale; Sister-in-law: Joyce; Uncle: Adam Williams.

Visitation to take place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove beginning the afternoon of Monday, February 5, 2024 and will continuing until the family service at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening. The funeral will take place on February 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Interment to follow.

SHEPPARD, HEPSEY

Hepsey was born August 6,1940 to Jacob & Sarah Fanny Cunard of Brig Bay. She married Heber Sheppard and made a home in Brig Bay and raised a family. She was known and loved by many. She passed peacefully on Sept 11, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital St. Anthony at the age of 83 with loving family by her side.

 She leaves to Mourn, her son: Myles (Cindy); daughter: Paula (Wade); a very special niece: Tannis (Stedman Jr.); grandchildren: Scott, Jake, Calletta, Bobby, Brittany; as well as a great-grandchildren Genah, Jason, Kain, Kaleigh, ; Siblings: Eli, Eric (Ann) & Terry; and a large extended family who loved her dearly.

Hepsey is predeceased by her husband: Heber; son: Bob (Alma); grandson: Jeff; Siblings: Grant (Elsie) MaryAnn (Eric) Wallace (Rita) Hubert, Matilda, Issac, Elizabeth (Donald); as well as many other in-laws.

The family would like to send a special thank-you to the staff of the Curtis Hospital in St. Anthony for their wonderful and compassionate care, we deeply appreciate all that you have done.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will soon be announced for The Church of the Advent in Plum Point.

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

COOMBS, PHILEMON

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Philemon Coombs aged 79 years. Born Feb 10, in Shoal Cove West, NL. Son of the late Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Philemon (Free) was a man who loved to be on the go visiting his friends, having a good drop of rum and a good old yarn. Philemon spent a lot of his time working in Lab City as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked in the plant in Anchor Point. He loved to torment and carry on with his younger sisters and his neices and nephews. He had a big heart and an idle smile that will never be forgotten.

Left to mourn: Common law spouse Ruby Gibbons Sr. Brothers: Abe (Laura) and Bruce (Ivy). Sisters: Alva (Henry), Josie (Harrison), Mary (Melvin), and Peggy (Roland). Sister-in-law: Jean. Brothers-in-law: Walter (Caroline) and John (Nancy), and a large circle of nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives.

Predeceased by: Parents: Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Brothers: Oswan, Isreal, Clifton, and Dwight. Sister: Irene; Nephew Dion Coombs; Great Nephews: Nicholas Hillier, Tyler Bursey and PG Genge; Mother and Father-in-law: Guy and Caroline Sr. Gibbons. Sister-in-law: Virginia Gibbons, Sr.

Funeral service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove on Monday June 19th 2023, at 2 pm with Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres 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.

SANSFORD, CHARLES GORDON

June 21, 1947 - February 19, 2023

Charles Gordon was born to Lilly and Henry Sansford on June 21, 1947; a brother to June and Triffie. In 1967 he met the love of his life, Eileen, and one year later they were married. They were blessed with two children; Gordon Jr. and Angela. He worked hard to give them a good life.

Gordon was a very patient man and it showed, as there was always a skidoo or bike in his work shed being repaired for some teenager. He was a great friend, counselor, and served his Lord and Savior.

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 Gordon passed at his home in Brig Bay surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75 years.

He leaves to mourn with many found memories, his Wife, Eileen; Children: Gordon (Joanne), Angela (Ramsey); Grandchildren: Amanda (Travis), Reiley, Adam, Jessica, Shavonne, Chad; Great-grandson: Avery as well as many relatives, friends, and our special girl- a daughter by choice- Rhoda.

Gordon is predeceased by his Parents: Lilly and Henry Sansford; Sister: June (Michael) Ianuzzi; Nephew: Mark Stratton; In-laws: Martha and Simeon Ford.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The funeral service will take place from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Terry Coates officiating on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.

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

TOOPE, WILSON SR.

Wilson Toope

July 13th, 1946 - February 16th, 2023

76 Years

It is with great sadness that the family of Wilson Toope has to announce the peaceful passing from this life to the next at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony on the 16th day of February, 2023. Mr. Wilson Toope was in his 76th year. Always a loving husband, father and grandfather. He did everything he could for his family. Wilson loved his family more than anything in this world. He was a family man and worked hard all his life to ensure that his wife and children were taken care of. He enjoyed playing cards, cutting wood, moose hunting and spending time with his family. Left behind to mourn his loss are his children daughter Mamie Ellen (Randy) Sons James (Holly), Wilson Jr. Granddaughter’s Sacha(Anthony), Brooklyn Grandson Sean His brothers Whyman (Emeline), Nicholas (Ivy), Leslie (Edith).

His sisters Cicely (Selby), Sharon (Reginald) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Wilson is predeceased by his loving wife Cinderella his parents James and Mary. Sisters Margaret, Elva, Shallottie and brothers Isaac and Abraham.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the thoughtful and caring staff at the dialysis unit as will as the emergency and ICU staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony NL, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.



GIBBONS, GLADYS MAY

Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons

September 15, 1926 - January 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons announced her peaceful passing on January 23, 2023, at the age of 96, at the Rufus Guinchard Health Center in Port Saunders.

Leaving to mourn with lots of great memories are her children, Edith (Leslie) Toope, Bill (Daisy) Gibbons, Lesley Hillier, Virginia (Jim) Bradford, Vony ( Enos) Langdon, Ivy Toope, and Roy (Eliza) Gibbons.

Her grandchildren Gladys, Loretta, Melanie, Gina, Robert, James, Jessica, Ian, Devon, Jamie, Louis, Lynette, and Alex, and their partners.

Her great grandchildren Ashton, Aidan, Brooke, Luke, Hannah, Kate, Henry, Sophia, Billie, Kingstyn, Finley, and Jade and her sister-in-law Virginia Gibbons, as well as a large number of special nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jonathan and Mary Chambers, her husband Roy Sr., her children Louis and Dorcas, her grandson Stefan Gibbons, her son-in-law Graydon Toope, and her grandson- in- law Gary Doyle, as well as all her brothers and sisters.

Gladys grew up in Blue Cove and on February 3, 1952 she married Roy Gibbons and moved to St. Genevieve Bay where they raised their family until 1976, when they moved to Plum Point. Gladys had a large extended family whom she loved to have visits with and to chat with on the telephone and kept in touch with them all. She certainly enjoyed her calls and visits from everyone. She loved hearing about her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

The family would like to send a big thank you to the staff at the Ivy Durley Place in Flower’s Cove where she lived for 13 years. She made many friends there with the other residents and the staff. We cannot thank them enough for the great care they gave her while she was there. We would also like to thank the staff in Long Term Care at the Rufus Guinchard Hospital in Port Saunders for the special care they gave our mom during her time there.

Family service will take place on Thursday, January 26 at 8pm and the funeral service will be on Friday, January 27 at 11am form the church of the advent in Plum Point with Rev. Terry Coates Officiating

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthon 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.