HOPKINS, ROWENA DORIS

May 16, 1936 - January 12, 2025

Rowena Doris Hopkins was born on May 16, 1936 to William and Annie Hancock. She married Percy Hopkins on May 30, 1958. Together they had 6 Children: Patsy, Wade, Eugene, Bert, Terry, and Larry.

Rowena worked for a short period of time on the Englee fish plant until she got married in 1958 when she then became a stay at home mom and raised her family.

She did her share of knitting and quilt making. She was her husbands right-hand woman. She helped him out at whatever he was doing, be it clearing snow or packing ion their winter wood. When he came out over the hill with this load of wood she was waiting at the basement door with her gloves on ready to work.

Many people young and old spent time at her home and ate many lunches, especially her famous lemon pies. She also gave many meals to her neighbours.

Rowena was a kind, caring, soft-spoken woman. She had a kind word and smile for everyone. She has served her Lord for many years and was faithful to him until he took her home. Rowena passed on January 12, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

She leaves to mourn with fond and tender memories, her Daughter: Patsy Fillier; Sons: Wade (Susie), Eugene (Donna), Bert, Terry (Bonnie), Larry (Mo); Sister: Hazel Brenton; 19 Grandchildren; 23 Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.

Rowena is predeceased by her loving husband: Percy Hopkins; Parents; William and Annie Hancock; Brothers: Willis and Stanley Hancock; Sisters: Verbina Hancock, Fannie Simms, Irene Jacobs, and Grandson: Stephan Hopkins.

Visitation will be held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee, beginning on Thursday, January 16th and continuing to the Funeral Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Major Janes officiating with interment to follow.

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

PATEY, ELSIE ELLA

November 24, 1942 – October 28, 2024

Passed peacefully away surrounded by her family at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 81 years. Elsie was born in St. Anthony and raised by her mother Marion and Hedley Bartlett in L’anse aux Meadows. At the age of 15 when her mother passed away, she took on the role of parenting her 2-year-old brother Garry. In 1958 she met the love of her life Lester, who came to L’anse aux Meadows to teach school. They married on June 29, 1960, and moved to St Anthony where they settled and raised their 5 girls. In 1995, they moved to Corner Brook to be closer to family after a short 5-year term in Hant’s Harbour, Trinity Bay.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her 5 daughters Marion (Wayne), Norma (Glenn), Jackie, Nancy (Dennis) and Lori, Grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley, Adam and Amanda, Kayla and Karla, Charlotte and Matthew, Great grandchildren Brackley, Lincoln, Carter, Asher, Avery, Arick, Hunter and Grant, brother Garry and very special aunt Blanche, In-laws Glenn (Bonnie), Patricia, Shirley (Ed), Belle, and Mildred. As well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Lester and infant baby, parents Hedley and Marion, In-laws William, Chatfield and Elizabeth, son-in-law Perry, brothers-in-law Roy and Terry and special Uncle Luke.

Elsie enjoyed life to the fullest, a very active member of the Corner Brook Senior’s Club where she made many friends over the years. Even though they retired and settled in Corner Brook she always referred to St. Anthony as home and made as many trips back as she could and where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

The family would like to thank her cancer care team at the Dr H. Bliss Murphy Cancer center, and the staff of the Cancer Care and 5B units at Western Memorial Regional Hospital for the care and comfort they provided. A special thanks to Dr. Katy Smallwood and Dr. Aiden Brazil for making themselves so readily available when needed most.

There will be a private visitation for family and friends held on Friday Nov 1st 7:00 – 9:00 pm followed by a private funeral service at 2:00 pm Saturday Nov 2nd at K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St Anthony. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, St. Anthony.

Flowers graciously accepted or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society accepted.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to K.M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony and Country Haven Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

SNOW, ELIZA

Eliza Snow passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She had lost her nine month battle with cancer at the age of 69.

Eliza was born on November 24, 1954 to Albert and Effie Pynn of Quirpon. She met the love her life, Robert Snow, and married on January 24, 1975 and together they had four children: Nicole (Wade), Jennifer, Georgina (Jason) and Bobby. She spent her life working, raising her family, and making friends along the way. She was also blessed with four grandchildren: Cody, Robby (Nicole), Caitlyn, & Kyle.

Eliza leaves to mourn her husband, her children, her grandchildren; Sister: Annie Lambert; Brother: Bradley (Peggy) Pynn; Sister-in-law: Patsy Pynn as well as a large circle of family and friends.

She is predeceased by her daughter: Jennifer; Parents: Albert and Effie Pynn; Brother: George Pynn; and brother-in-law: Guy Lambert.

The family would like to send a thank-you to those who sent condolences and supported us in any way at this difficult time. We would also like to extend our thanks to the staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, the community health nurses, Major Anthony and Beverly Stokes and KM Fillatres.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-8:30 pm. The funeral will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 with Major Stokes and Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Anthony Salvation Army Cemetery.

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

NEWMAN, FREDERICK

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April 25, 1942 - June 20, 2024

Fredrick was born on April 25th, 1942, to Ben and Gertrude Gillard of Englee, NL. At the age of 2 months his mom died of Tuberculosis (TB) he was Adopted into the Newman family to Cecil and Ameta Newman. This brings such a large number of relatives to Fredrick's family where each and everyone of them are dear to Newman family. He grew up In Englee, Newfoundland and Labrador and remained there for his entire life except for the past month where he was admitted to the hospital in St. Anthony, Newfoundland due to his illness.

At the age of 16 years old Fredrick met the love of his life Alton Newman and they were married on August 31st, 1965 which continued for another wonderful 58 years. Together they had three sons Ransey Newman, Robert Newman, and Travis Newman.

His life was based around the fishing industry also he loved living close to the water and had such an amazing view from his home. He worked in the fish store in Englee, NL for 23 years while fishing part time. After this time, he felt the need to buy is own fishing vessel to support his family and fished full time until he retired in the fall of 1998.

In the fall of 1998 He gave his life back to the Lord and became an active member of the Salvation Army Church in Englee, NL until he could no longer attend due to his illness. Regardless he remained faithful to God while at home with his loving wife before being admitted in the St. Anthony Hospital on May 16th, 2024 where he remained until he went to his heavenly home on June 20th, 2024.

Fredrick Leaves to Mourn his wife of 58 years Alton Newman of Englee, NL; his three sons: Ransey (Sherry) Newman, Robert (Madeline) Newman and Travis (Alva) Newman; Grandchildren: Coutney Newman, Chantel Newman, Calvin Cassell, Jarrett Newman, Colin Newman, and Carmen Newman; 1 Great-Grandchild Memphis Torresan. He also leaves to mourn his siblings: Wilfred Gillard, Dorothy Wells, Carmel Waldron, Ben Gillard, Gregory Gillard, and Joy Ellsworth. Also included in his family is his two stepbrothers: Shem Newman and Colin Newman; two stepsisters: Alzena Ellsworth and Jane Denny who are both deceased; and Sisters-in-law: Velma Simms and Christine Fillier. Fredrick has a large number of family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Crocker officiating. Interment to follow.

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

ELLSWORTH, ALZENA EMMA

January 27, 1943 - March 6, 2024

Alzena was born on January 27, 1943 to Cecil and Ameta Newman. She grew up in Englee where she lived all of her life. At age 16 she met the love of her life, Charles William Ellsworth, and at age 17 on October 4, 1960, they were married. Together they had 6 children.

Alzena worked for 30 years on the fish plant in Englee until it’s closure in 1992. She was a friend to many throughout her lifetime- anyone who entered her home was welcomed and treated like family.

In March of 2000, Alzena gave her heart to the Lord and became a very active member of the Salvation Army Church. Though, when her son, Kirby, passed away it affected her tremendously, as she had already lost a son years prior. She remained faithful to her God, although she no longer attended church.

After her husband, Charlie, passed, her health slowly declined until her own passing.

Alzena leaves to mourn, her Children: Terry, Cathy, Rocky (Jose), Kim (Elvis); Grandchildren: Ashley, Brandon (Beth Ann), Ocean (Aaron), Martina; Great-grandchildren: Alexandra, Sophia, Danielle; Brothers: Fred, Shem, and Colin as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a large circle of friends. She will be forever missed.

She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Charles Ellsworth; Sons: Kirby and Danny; Parents: Cecil and Ameta Newman and Sister; Jean Denney.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee, NL beginning Saturday, March 9, 2024 and will continue until the funeral on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Crocker officiating. Interment to follow.

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

PATEY, DOUGLAS

January 21, 1947 - January 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Douglas Patey announce his passing on January 31, 2024 at the age of 77 years at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with family by his side.

Doug was born to Gordon and Nina Patey on January 21, 1947 in St. Anthony. He married Linda Richards of St. Carols and raised two children together, Debbie and Dwayne. He worked in construction, drilling, and blasting until his retirement.

On April 7, 1993, Doug accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. He attended church faithfully with his music, his accordion. He had a great love for his Church Family and others, he always had a smile for them and most times a hug!

He leaves to mourn his Wife of 56 years, Linda; Children: Debbie (Scott), Dwayne (Carla); Grandchildren: Aaron (Kendall), Ashlee, Brittany, Hunter (Ainslie); Great-grandson: Lucas Patey; Sisters: Diane (George), Donna (Graham); Half-sisters: Nancy, Evelyn; Half-brothers: Rodney, Gregory; many nieces and nephews; Sisters-in-law: Edna (Edgar), Pearl, Sybil (Baxter), June (Jim), Beverly (Dean), Daphne (Kevin); Brothers-in-law: Whyman (Ruby), Dale (Melissa), and Ephraim.

He is predeceased by his parents: Nina and Gordon Patey; In-laws: Fred and Elizabeth Richards; Sister-in-law: Joan Simms; Brothers-in-law: Derrick Richards, Ralph Rose.

Private family visitation is being held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and family and friends from 7 - 9 pm on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday February 3rd at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony with Major Stokes and Major Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

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

FILLIER, NELSON MALCOLM CECIL

February 5, 1947 - December 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Malcom Cecil Fillier, age 76, at home with his loving wife by his side on December 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Gilbert and Bessie (Hopkins) Fillier.

He leaves behind is loving wife of 46 years Elvie Fillier. Daughters, Darlene Hynes (Jim), Darlene Fillier- Aubin (George), Delores Fillier (Corey), and Danette Fillier-Aubin (Adam). Sons Chris Hefford (Heidi) and Dustin Fillier (Rachel). 14 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. His brother Melvin Fillier (Sylvia), and Sister Patricia Brophy (Wayne). Along with a large circle of relatives and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, brother Murdock Fillier, and twin brothers Gilbert and Theoophilus Fillier.

Nelson was very involved in the community. He was a large part of the Lions club. He worked for KFC in St. Johns for a few years before he returned home to Englee , where he worked at the Englee fish plant for over 30 years. Doing various jobs such as Quality Control and Manager. He was known in years since retirement to drive around the town, and going to Michelle’s for his coffee. Where he talked with everyone who entered and always tormented the girls who worked there and the same at Breen’s.

Cremation has taken place. With the funeral service to take place at Salvation Army Church, Englee, with the date to be determined.

PILGRIM, WILLIE

July 17, 1949 - January 12, 2023

Willie Pilgrim was born July 17th ,1949 in St. Anthony to Audrey Cull and Tobias Pilgrim. At the age of 5, he moved to St Anthony Bight with his grandmother and grandfather, Florence and Wesley Pilgrim, which was where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Willie married Linda on July 19th 1974 and they had four children that filled his days when they were young and his heart with 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Willie and Linda moved to Fort McMurray where they lived for 15 years. He was fond of his time in Fort McMurray, where his previous years of hard work and being a jack of all trades were greatly rewarded. They returned to the Corner Brook area upon his retirement, where he made some great friends and it warmed his heart to be nearer his daughter and granddaughter. Always a humble and patient man, he never needed anyone to tend to him, only in his very final days. He died peacefully at home on January 12th, 2023.

He leaves to morn his wife Linda, three sons Leon, Corey (Cristina), Brad (Laurie) and his baby girl Kayla. His six grandchildren Laura-Lee, Jade, Michelle, Joel, Shelby and Addison and four great grandchildren. Mother-in law Pearl. His brothers Boyd (Elsie), Elvis (Belinda), Joseph, Daniel, Sister Janet and Special Uncle Ronald (Harriet) and sister-in-law Alice (Boyce) Also left to mourn are many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Predeceased by his father Tobias, mother Audrey and father-in-law Floyd.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Thursday, January 19th and Friday, January 20, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Saturday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Majors Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

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

CANNING, JEAN

January 29, 1935 - December 17, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that the family of the late Jean Canning announce her passing on December 17, 2022 at the age of 87 at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born to Stella and Sidney Pilgrim on January 29, 1935 at St. Anthony, NL. She started teaching in 1952 in Norris Arm South. In 1957 she went teaching in Great Brehat where she met her husband, Job, and they married on March 1, 1960. They moved to St. Anthony in 1966 where they raised their two children. She enjoyed knitting and socializing with her friends at Shirley’s Haven. She will be sadly missed by all.

She leaves to mourn her Daughters: Eileen (Mike) Pilgrim, Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim; Grandchildren: Jamie (Jennifer), Michael (Kendell), Robyn (Matthew), Marshall (Brittney), Wilson (Janelle), Michelle (Steph); Great-grandchildren: Amber (Randy), Kaiden, Kalum, Mia, Braden, Seth, Wren, Kevin; Great-great-grandchild: Olivia; Sister-in-law: Bernette Pilgrim; Special Niece, Eliza Pittman; Special Nephews: David (Cindy), Maurice, Brian (Yvonne), as well as many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She will be lovingly and sadly missed by all who knew her.

Jean is predeceased by her Parents: Sidney and Stella Pilgrim; Husband: Job; Daughter: Cavell; Sister: Joan Simms; Brother: Wayne Pilgrim; Brother-in-law: Reginald Simms.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm . The funeral will take place the following day: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Cremation to follow.

NEWMAN, WARRICK

May 14, 1932 - December 12, 2022

Mr. Warrick Newman passed away December 12, 2022 from the Curtis S. Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. He leaves to Mourn his loving Wife, Madeline Newman; Sons: Arch (Lorraine), Rick Newman, Kirby (Belinda) Newman, Dennis (Cindy); Daughter: Sheena (Keith) Newman; Grandchildren: Shevon, Richard, Kiara, Shawna, Sheldon, Sarah, Dj, Matthew, Adam; Great Grandchildren: Olivia, Jack, William, Cody, Alex, Kenji, Ethan; Sisters: Christine, Velma, Alton as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Warrick is predeceased by his parents: Chesley and Beryl Newman; Brother: Calvin Newman as well as Sisters: Clementine Hamlyn, and Mary Newman.

Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Church in Englee on Friday, December 16, 2022. The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 with Major Janes officiating. Interment to follow.

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