RANDELL, YVONNE SYBIL

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Sybil Randell who left us on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born on May 19, 1944, at Roddickton to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Also, to this union was born: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Winnie, Lillian, Ruby, Nancy, Jean, Barb, Dennis & Kirby.

She moved to Mount Pearl at the age of 18 and married Gorden Randell, May 25, 1962. They had one son, Jarvis, the love of her life. Then to Grand Falls where Gordon pastored and then to Birchy Bay where he continued pastoring for approximately 20 years at the Apostolic Faith Church. After the passing of her husband, she moved back home to Roddickton in 2006 and in 2010 she went to live and care for her brother Willis and moved into the Grace Sunset Cottages in May 2018, until God called her home.

Yvonne was predeceased by: Parents: Gideon & Grace Hancock, Husband: Gordon Randell, Brothers: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank & Don, Sister: Ruby

She leaves to mourn: Son: Jarvis (Loretta), Grand children: Marcel (Taeevn) and Courtney (Lukas)., Great grand children: Jordan, Lemmie, Eliana, all living in South Korea., Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Kirby (Bertha) Hancock and Bradley (Judy) Hancock., Sisters: Winnie Randell, Lillian (Alan) Lee, Nancy (Bruce) Burton, Jean (Clarence) Butt, Barb (George) Burton and a large circle of family and friends.

Visitation will take place Friday, January 24th - 7:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, January 25th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton with the Funeral Sunday, January 26th – 11:00 AM Pastor Michael Ivany officiating.

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

PILGRIM, DANIEL TODD

December 9. 1959 - September 13, 2024

Todd (as known to family and friends) was born in Longueuil, Quebec on December 9, 1959, to Ross and Robena (Ruby) Pilgrim of Roddickton, NL. Todd passed from this life on September 13, 2024. Todd while born in Quebec grew up on Roddickton and always considered Roddickton as his hometown.

Todd began his career as a Natural Resource Officer after completing high school. He was chosen Valedictorian and Speaker of his class at the Canadian Institute of Forestry. He attained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lakehead University in Ontario.

His career as a Forestry Officer began in Roddickton, afterwards he moved to Labrador and eventually to the Yukon where he built a home and made numerous lifelong friends along the way.

After Todd retired, he moved to BC to be closer to his children and to pursue further adventures in life. Todd wrote a children’s book called Angie, the Tundra Swan. The true story of his finding an injured swan, nurturing it and returning it to the wild.

Todd was a dedicated father, son, and brother with a great love for the outdoors, wildlife, and was always looking for the next adventure

He leaves to mourn children, Son, Thor Pilgrim and Daughter, Shantelle Pilgrim; Mother: Robena (Ruby) Pilgrim (Newhook); Brothers: Shane (Hilda) Pilgrim, and Trevor (Shanna) Pilgrim; Nephews and nieces: Russell Pilgrim, Ryan (Shawna) Pilgrim, and Shelby Pilgrim, Shelley (Chris) Haggett; Great nephew: Layne Pilgrim; Great nieces: Angelie Pilgrim, Eva Pilgrim, Callie Haggett and Tessa Pilgrim; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins throughout Canada.

His easy- going personality earned Todd numerous close friends throughout his lifetime. We will greatly miss him.

He is predeceased by his father: Ross Pilgrim; Paternal Grandparents: Harvey and Chatfield Pilgrim; Maternal Grandparents: William and Sarah Newhook.

Todd’s going home celebration will be held at the John Wesley United Church, Roddickton, NL on November 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

The family wishes that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the John Wesley United Church in loving memory of Todd Pilgrim.

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

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HUMBY, ALMA LILLIAN

Alma Lillian Humby was born on July 19, 1934, in New Melbourne to Alexander and Amelia Harris.

In the 1950s she moved to Roddickton where she taught at A.C Palmer Pentecostal School for 30 years. She loved and respected her students and spoke of them often following her retirement in 1993. Teaching was her passion, and she has left a lasting impact on many lives as a result.

In 1960 she married George Humby and they had three sons, Paul, Peter, and Perrin. Whie raising a family, she took a break from teaching and helped manage the Imperial Oil business for nine years. They were also blessed with eight (8) grandchildren and six (6) great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family and jumped at any opportunity to provide a nice hot meal to those she loved most. She was happiest when all her family were sitting around her table.

Throughout her life she enjoyed excursions with her friends, especially cabin trips and fishing with Aunt Marg, and camping in the motorhome with Dulcie. These are memories she treasured and talked about as some of the best times of her life.

Her greatest pleasure was ensuring that everyone around her was happy and taken care of and she blessed many in her life as God blessed her.
Visitation is being held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton beginning Sunday Nov. 10th and Continuing through to the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday Nov. 12th with Pastor M. Pittman officiating. burial will follow the service at the Community Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Antony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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COMPTON, MARY HELLEN

Mary Hellen Compton (nee Colbourne) of Roddickton passed away October 7, 2024, age 74, at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by family.

Mary was a lifelong member of the John Wesley United Church of Roddickton.  She was an avid reader and loved to knit, quilt and cross stitch.  She took great pride in her work as Conche Post Mistress and always had a pot of soup and fresh bread baking when one of her boys came home.  Her happiest times were spent visiting and laughing with her sisters and friends.

Mary will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Garfield Compton; sons Tom (Stephanie), Peter (Elizabeth), and Perry (Rebecca); sister Mabel (Norman); sisters-in-law Betty Colbourne and Patricia Colbourne; brothers in law Leighton Patey and Norman Tiller; grandchildren Joshua, Reagan, Sable and Anson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Castalena Colbourne; brothers Ernest and Willie; sisters Edna and Bernice and parents in law Albert and Velma Compton.

Friends may come to celebrate Mary’s life October 26, 2024 at 2pm from the John Wesley United Church Roddickton.

CANNING, SIMON OSWALD

May 21, 1934 - February 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Simon Canning announce his passing on February 3, 2024 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 89.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his sons Jerry Adams (Joanne) and Graham Canning. His loving Grandchildren, Jennifer Todd (Robert), Jamie Adams, Heather Parsons (Mark), Kristoffer Canning (Caroline), Lexi Ploc-Canning, Cierra Rawson (Aly), Luke Beltanu-Ploc (Hannah), Jesse Ploc-Canning and 3 great-grandchildren Mia, Hendrix and Winslow. Simon also leaves behind a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives whom he loved dearly. Simon also leaves to mourn his sisters Dorcas (Hubert) Cassell and Dora (Fred) Eddison.

He is predeceased in death by his loving wife Clarabelle, parents Andrew and Emma Canning, brothers Donald (Nellie) Canning, Arthur (Hilda) Canning, Walter Canning and sisters Cora (Fred) Denney and Ruby Pollard.

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL beginning the evening of Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 7-9 pm and will continue Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with the funeral being held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Roddickton House along with the nurses, doctors and staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL for their compassion and care.

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

JACOBS, DONALD GREY

June 4, 1932 - October 9, 2023

Donald Grey Jacobs was born on June 4, 1932 to James & Violet Jacobs of Hampden, NL. He was one of 15 children that completed the family. At the age of 8, Donald & the Jacobs family moved to Roddickton. As a young man, he met Clarice Compton, whom he married on June 27, 1953. From their marriage, 5 children were born.

During his earlier years, Donald worked as a logger, then was employed as a mechanic with the local Dept. of Highways - from which he retired after 26 years of service. Following retirement, he continued to work with  Canada Bay Construction in Roddickton, with his long time fellow worker, Willis Hancock. He also continued to do repairs for local residents on their engines & motors. Donald seemed to have a deep & loving fascination with motors of any kind... whether new or Antique! His yard captured the attention of many visitors and tourists to Roddickton because of the various motors on display. Although he shared stories of the hardships of working as a logger, he enjoyed cutting firewood until his early 80's.

Donald passed peacefully away on Monday, October 9th at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clarice; children- Clyde (Karen), Wavey (Wilfred), Sharon (Allan) and Lori (Andrew);  9 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings- Edna (Jacobs), Calvin, Winston, Ellis, McKinley & Hilda (Canning).

He is predeceased by infant son George & grandson Robert; and siblings: Ellen (Pittman), Wilfred, Claude, Llewellyn, Harold, Rudy (Fillier), Murray & Ross.

Visitation will take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Chris Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow.

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

SIMMS, DWANE MORGAN

Dwane Morgan Simms

In loving memory of Dwane Morgan Simms,

It is with heavy hearts that the Simms family announce the passing of Dwane Simms at the age of 62, on September 22nd, 2023 in Roddickton, Newfoundland.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Judy of 31 years, his 3 daughters, Nicole, Terri (Nick), Valarie (Garrett), step son Roger Randell, his granddaughter Jessa, his mother Pearl, his 4 siblings, Viva (Lester), Janice (Archie), Oral (Marlyce) and Brian (Renee) as well as a large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Dwane was predeceased by his father Arch as well as his sister Paulette.

Dwane’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his family and everyone he interacted with. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, his endless patience, his quiet strength and fierce love for his family. Dwane enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything else. Dwane loved to cook and he took great satisfaction and pride in cooking and providing for others. He also loved the outdoors and he often found peace gazing out at the water or at the night sky.

For those who would like to join us in remembrance of Dwane Simms, there will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at Roddickton Calvary Pentecostal Temple, 5 Collegiate Drive on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 2 PM

REID, ELAMORE FRANCIS

May 13, 1949 - August 25, 2023

Elamore Francis Reid passed on August 25, 2023 at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, at the age of 74 years.

Elamore is the son of the late Esther (Reid) Compton, and step father Noah Compton. He leaves to mourn his stepfather, Noah; two siblings: Kevin Welcher and Vivian Compton as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

There will be a memorial service held at the Apostolic church in Roddickton to be announced at a later date.

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

MAY, RICHARD SIDNEY MORGAN

December 11, 1967 - April 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Sidney Morgan May announce his passing at his home in Bird Cove on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 55 years. Richard was born in Roddickton, NL on December 11, 1967. 

He graduated from Evely Collegiate High, after a short stint in the Canadian Arm Forces (ROTP) he went on to Memorial University where he graduated with a B. Commerce (Accounting) Degree. He worked with Doane Raymond, Maurice Simmonds Services, Doyle Fisheries and lastly and for most of his career, Nortip Development Corporation. For a period of time he served as mayor of Bird Cove and was involved in various committees and ventures that promoted the economy and culture of the Great Northern Peninsula, which he dearly loved. 

Richard loved spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. They will always remember him saying “tickle, tickle” as he tickled them. Richard enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, boating and was a loyal Montreal Canadians hockey fan, because it was his father’s team. He was a kind, devoted and loving son, brother, uncle and friend. His generosity had no limit. He gave above and beyond what would be expected by any one person.  

Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his loving mother, Ursula, siblings Pauline Bartlett (Maurice) St. Anthony, NL; Paul May (Betty) Humber Valley Resort, NL;  Lynn Hunt (Randy) Port au Port, NL;  Eugene May (Madonna) Pasadena, NL; and Todd May (Cindy) St. Thomas, ON. Nieces and nephews Tennelle (Noland); Michael (Alishia); Charmayne (David); Laura (Andrew); Beverley (Joshua); Jennifer (Darren); Randall (Keshia); Andrew (Kayci) Hannah; also Jessica; Matt (Melissa) and Erin (Brandon). Grandnieces and grandnephews; Ross James, Emma, Claire, Roman, Audrey, Eli, Ivy, Ezra; Caleb, Averie, Xavier, Xomara, & Ben.

He was predeceased by his father Carl May; grandparents, Morgan and Lucy May and George and Ena Hopkins; grandnephew Ryan Blake and by other extended family members. Also loved by Beverley Ereaut and many other family and friends.

A private visitation will be held at the Apostolic faith church in roddickton Saturday morning followed by the public funeral at 2pm.

HUMBY, NELLIE

February 5, 1923 - April 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Humby announce her passing on April 18, 2023, at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 100 years. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and went to meet her heavenly father, whom she loved and served her whole life.

Nellie was born in Hooping Harbour on February 5, 1923 to parents Mark and Lucretia Randell. She moved to Roddickton in 1942, where she met and married Herbert Humby. Together they raised nine children.

She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved cooking (and nobody made better bread, rice soup, carrot cake, or turkey dinner than our mom). She also enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, fishing, going to the cabin and search-a-word puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed her daily bible reading. In addition to being a homemaker, she operated a small retail business out of her home for many years.

To celebrate her memory, she leaves behind her children: Eugene (Isa), Calvin, Harvey (Barbara), Shirley, Lawrence (Violet), Marina (Rick), Flora (Will), Yvonne (Eugene), Derrick (Tanya); plus 17 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, a growing number of great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Nellie is predeceased by her husband Herbert, parents Mark and Lucretia Randell, grandson Ian and all nine of her siblings.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We will be reunited again one day!

Public visitations will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Her home going service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL. Officiated by Pastor Mark Locke. Interment to follow.