MACEY, ANNIE JUANITA

June 10, 1951 - February 20, 2025

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Annie on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, surrounded by her loving family.

Annie was born to Alfred and Margaret Snow where she resided. She worked at the St. Anthony fish plant for a short period. It was there she met the love of her life, Hubert Macey. In 1970, they were married and together they had two boys, the late Rodney, and Jason.

Annie loved life and was very contented to be a stay-at-home wife and mom. She was a person you seldom saw around the community, only when it was “grocery shopping time” (something she loved dearly). Her whole life totally evolved around caring for her physically challenged son, Jason.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 54 years; Hubert; Son: Jason; Grandchildren: Tori and Tenesha; Sister: Vashti (Will Jo); Brother: Glen (Cora); Brother: Ned (Vivian); her favourite Aunt Annie, as well as many nieces, nephews, In-laws, and other extended family.

Annie is predeceased by her parents: Alfred and Margaret Snow; Son: Rodney; Sister: Naomi Chubbs, and Brother: Stanley Snow.

Visitation to take place at KM Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Friday, February 21 from 7-9 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 2:00 PM from the Salvation Army Citadel, St. Anthony with Majors Anthony and Beverley Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

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

PILGRIM, HEZEKIAH ABSOLOM

November 23, 1942 - December 29, 2024

It is with heavy heats that the family of Hezekiah Absolom Pilgrim announce his passing on December 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Hezekiah (Kye) passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Kye, as he was known to everyone, loved to spend his time outside. Doing anything from trouting, berry picking or just fiddling around. But his favorite past time was his garden, which he tended to with pride.

Kye will forever be remembered and missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him.

Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his sisters: Gladys, Betty, Karen, Glenda (Nath), June (Willie), Wendy (Brent); his brothers: Tobias and Eugene; special Uncle: Ronald (Harriet); special Aunt: Bessie, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Hezekiah is predeceased by his parents: Jonathon and Annie; brother: Ivan; sister: Goldie; brothers in law: James, Ford; and sister-in-law: Robin.

The family at this time would like to extend their most sincere appreciation to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital for their compassion during their time of need.

Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel on St. Anthony on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11am with Major Stokes officiating. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment to take place at a later date.

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

SMITH, STEPHEN JOSEPH

July 22, 1950 – November 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Stephen Joseph Smith, who peacefully departed this life on November 4, 2024, surrounded by the family he held so dear. Born on July 22, 1950, Stephen's life was a testament to love, laughter, and the joy he found in every moment spent with loved ones.

Stephen’s heart was deeply rooted in family. As a father and grandfather, he radiated warmth, gentleness, and unwavering support. His greatest joys were found in the simple moments with his grandchildren—cheering them on at hockey games, reading bedtime stories, playing cards, and attending the occasional tea party.

His love of nature was a reflection of his soul—He was happiest with the open sky above him, whether fishing on the water or gathering berries on the berry hills.

In the final weeks of his life, Stephen made a choice that brought him profound peace: he welcomed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This decision filled him with comfort, and it was with quiet faith that he prepared to reunite with those who have gone before him. Stephen now rests, embraced in God’s love.

Stephen is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Lois, his life partner and confidante of 53 years. His love and care of her was unwavering. He leaves behind his daughters Stacey (Clyde), Amy (Deon), and Cheryl-Lynn (Jody), who carry on his legacy of love, and his grandchildren—Johnathan, Cruz, Zoey, Ethan, Eren, and Beau—who were the light of his life. He is predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Lucy Smith; his infant son, Jonathan Hayward; and his brothers Charlie and George, along with his brother-in-law’s, Roland, Allan, George and John and Sister-in-Law Dorothy.

He is also survived by his brothers Hayward (Netta), Thomas (Clara), Francis (Mary), Henry (Maureen), and Edwin (Sheila); his sisters Stella, Louie (Wayne), Ruby (Ron), and Edith (Ron); and Natalie (Jon), whom he loved as a sister.

Stephen will be remembered for his gentle spirit, quiet strength, and deep compassion. His laughter, stories, and unconditional love will forever live in our hearts. As we mourn, we hold close the memories of a man who lived with joy and loved unconditionally.

Public viewing will be Saturday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm  and 7:00pm – 9:00pm, and Sunday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm with the family service to take place from 7:00-9:00 pm. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at the Salvation army church in St. Anthony, on Monday November 11th, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Corps Sgt. Maj. Don Noble officiating. Interment to follow.

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

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STEVENS, LENA GAIL

It is with profound sadness that the family of Lena “Gail” Stevens announce her passing on Sept 20, 2024 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 61. Throughout the last decade she had struggles with her health. She fought a long and hard battle to stay with her family to watch them grow and shower them with love- until the lord called her home.

Gail was married to her true love Tom for 20 years. In her good health when you would see one you would see the other- whether it was fishing, hunting, in the woods and on their evening drives. Throughout the last few years the sickness took over her body but her true love, Tom, was always by her side through sickness and health.

Left to mourn is her husband Tom; Sons: Ronnie Glenn (Amanda), Scott Stevens (Lorna); Daughter: Sherry Pilgrim (Tyson); Granddaughter: Sierra and Karen (Ge); Grandsons: Scott (Mackenzie), Tyrone (Jalyse), Devon (Shandi); and great-granddaughter Avery; Brother: Everton Patey; Sisters: Alma Hillier (Bryan), Leona Patey (Roy), Carolann Patey (Rob), Sandra Patey (Eric), Betty Patey (Overton); Special Niece: Joanne Strangemore (Sam); Special Nephews: Gabe and Parker; Homecare worker: Cathy Tucker; Lifelong friend: Marilyn Walker (who stood by her side during her last few days) and Richard Richards for all his visits and laughs. She also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, in laws, family and friends.

Gail is predeceased by her parents: Elizabeth and Thomas Patey & Sybil and Lloyd Patey; Brother: Kirby and Sisters: Rhonda and Pearl.

The family would like to thank the staff in the Dialysis, Intensive care and Palliative Care unit at Charles Curtis Memorial hospital who took such great care of her over the last few years.

Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Sunday, September 22, 2024 and Monday, September 23, 2024 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Major Stokes and Major Dart-Stokes officiating. Cremation will follow with inurnment to be announced at a later date.

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

FOWLER, STELLA

August 15, 1936 - July 15, 2024

It is with great sadness had heaviest hearts that the family of the late Stella Fowler announce her passing in the presence of her family on July 15th at the age of 87 years.

Leaving to mourn with many fond memories are her daughters: Jessie, Joan, Dorothy, Colleen; Sons-in-law: Bob and Al; Grandchildren: David, Michael (Courtney), Andrew, Maurice (Catherine), Cynthia (Matt); Great-grandchildren: Rebel, Zoey, Liv, Emily, Liam, Jackson, Carson; Sister: Jessie Elms; Sister-in-laws: Cora Fowler, Barbara Fowler, Selma Fowler; and Brother-in-law: Gary Fowler.

Stella will be missed but leaves many fun memories behind wither her home league and church families.

Stella was predeceased by her husband: David; Daughter: Glenda; Parents: Benjamin and Joanna Smith; and an infant brother. Also gone before her was her son-in-law: Maurice Gillingham; Brother-in-law: Leonard, Edward, Delano Fowler, Gary Hammond, Raymond Tilley; Sister-in-law: Dorothy Hammond, Gertrude Prahl, and Viola Tilley.

Many thanks go to her devoted caregivers, especially Sheila. The family would also like to express their greatest gratitude for the excellent nursing care she received.

Friends and family are welcomed to the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony to say “until we meet again” on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 am with Corps Sg. Major Don Noble officiating. interment to follow in the Salvation Army Cemetery.

Flowers are graciously accepted as well as donations to the Salvation Army Cemetery fund.

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

BILES, MAISIE JOY

June 20, 1958 - March 17, 2024

Joy passed peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in the early morning of Sunday March 17th 2024, at the age of 65.

She was born on June 20th 1958 to Sidney and Rita (Earle) Hussey of St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL.

Joy was such a incredible person who was known to be quite the character. She had a contagious smile no matter what battles she was facing. She suffered many years from multiple illnesses which led her to be the definition of strength. She had the biggest heart and showed tremendous amounts of love and support to those she loved most.

Left behind to mourn with loving memories is her beloved Husband: Albert Biles; Mother: Rita (Eric); Children: Brian Biles (Melanie), Byron Biles (Amanda); Grandchildren: Makayla Bussey (Anthony), Alisha Bussey (Taylon), Jaidyn Bussey, Tristen Biles, Braden Biles, Stephanie Biles; Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Tony and Timothy Bussey; Sisters: Pansy Diamond (Clyde), Verna Hussey (Rod), Blanche Pilgrim (Allan), Ann Hussey (Terry), Lillian Randell (Austin), Wanda Lynn Pilgrim (Winston), Ruby Hilliard, Michelle Hussey (Brad), and Tanya Tucker (Danny); Brothers: Roy (Lucy) and Bruce; along with 11 Nieces, 10 Nephews as well as numerous Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Joy will be greatly missed by ALL her family and friends!

Grief is the price we pay for love.

She is pre-deceased by her sister Ann Hussey, father Sidney Hussey, brothers Antoine and David.

Visitation details to be announced. The funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Lillian Randell officiating. Interment to follow in the Griquet United Cemetery.

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

STRICKLAND, BLANCHE

Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family, at the age of 94, Blanche Ada (Hillier) Strickland, on January 07th, 2024, at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Blanche is predeceased by her parents, Clara & Moses Patey, her first husband, Malcolm Hillier, 4 children: Boyce, Dexter, Clyde & Arch; 2 Grandchildren, Amanda (Patey) Swinimer & Dereck Maurais; siblings: Louise, Jacob, Una, Gideon, Clarence, Greta, Archibald & Lloyd.

She is leaving to mourn with fond & loving memories, her husband of 50 years, Ronald; Children: Gloria (Job), Hazel (John), Judy (Bruce), Goldie (Dennis), Bryan (Alma), Tony (Linda), Fern (Bill), Dereck (Patty), Morgan (Lisa) & Kaye (Sherman); Daughters -in-Law, Beverley (Clyde) & Beverley (Arch); 24 Grandchildren & 23 Great Grandchildren; In Laws, Dulcie (Dalton), Edna, Edna, Audrey, Melvina, Pearl (Scott), Hubert (Evelyn) & Roy (Mable); and a large circle of extended family and friends.

Blanche married Malcolm Hillier in 1945 at Quirpon, NL and they raised their family together until his sudden passing in 1962. She continued to raise and support her family alone until she met and married Ronald Strickland in 1973. They moved to St. Anthony where they continued to raise their family, including their only daughter together, Kaye. Blanche was a hard-working woman as a Domestic Helper, Fish Plant Worker and Mother of 12.

Her favorite pastimes included knitting, crocheting, walking, berry picking, trouting, a good crossword puzzle and scratch tickets. Blanche lived and enjoyed life simply with her family that she dearly loved until dementia gradually stole her away from us over the past few years.

Special thanks to the staff of the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital for the special care they provided over these past months.

Visitation is being held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony beginning Tuesday January 9th form 2-4 pm and 7-9pm, Wednesday January 10th 2-4pm and 7-9pm followed by the Funeral service at 2pm on Thursday January 11th with Majors Morgan and Lisa Hillier officiating with support form Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverley Dart Stokes. Burial will held at the St. Anthony Salvation Army Community Cemetery following the service.
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CARTER, FREDERICK JOHN

April 25,1947 - June 25, 2023

Passed away after a lengthy illness Frederick John Carter of Midland Ontario formerly of St. Anthony at the age of 76 years.

Fred was a gentle soul with a zest for life and a sense of humour like no other, He will be greatly missed.

Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his brother Woodrow(Joan), his brother Melvin(Debbie), and his sister Ellen(Elvis), sister in law Susan Carter. Also left to mourn are his nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom he loved dearly.

Predeceased by his parents Eli and Marcella Carter, his brother Marshall, and his sister Irene and her husband Elmore Bemister.

In the words of Fred "my name is Frederick John, I'll take the wheel barrow and dodge on."

Special thanks to The Villa Care Center in Midland for their care and compassion during Freds short stay.

Cremation has taken place with the funeral service to take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Monday July 24, 2023 at 11:00am with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Inurnment to follow in the old Salvation Army Cemetery on the hill. All are welcome.

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

PATEY, ARCHIBALD CLAYTON

August 13, 1932 – April 13, 2023

Archibald Patey of Quirpon passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the John M. Gray Centre on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Arch was born in Quirpon on August 13, 1932 to Moses and Clara Patey. On May 8, 1953, he married Maisie Randell of Hooping Harbour, where he was teaching at the time. A year later, they moved to Quirpon, where they raised their family. He will be dearly missed.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children, Janet, Linda Simms (Bruce), Scott (Gwen), David (Laurie), Ivan (Maxine), Nancy Elliott (Martin), Tony (Kathie), Shirley (Kingsley), and Darrell, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his sister Blanche Strickland (Ronald) and his in-laws, Edna Randell, Frank Randell, Ivy Cassell and Arthur Noseworthy, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Maisie, his son, Teddy, his parents, Moses and Clara, his siblings, Louisa Noseworthy, Gideon, Jacob, Una Roberts, Greta, Clarence and Lloyd, and his son-in-law, Paul Patey.

His family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the John M. Gray Centre for his care over the past couple of years.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:00 with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the Community Cemetery in Quirpon.

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

NOEL, GARRY LLOYD

December 30th, 1949 - February 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, the family of the late Garry Lloyd Noel announce his passing on February 26th, 2023 at the age of 73 years. Garry was born on December 30th, 1949 to John and Agnes Noel of Goose Cove, NL. He was an avid church goer with strong faith of the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony up until a couple of months before his passing.

He will be missed and lovingly remembered by all the Noel cousins and their families, as well as the Banks families. He will be especially missed by his go-to friend Betty Noel, who helped care for Garry right up to his final days.

Garry was predeceased by his mother (Agnes), Father (John) and two sisters (Mildred and Shirley) and special Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Garry was known for his helping hand around town. Packing wood, splitting fish, picking berries and most of all helping at Foodland.

The Noel family would like to give a sincere Thank you to all of the Nursing staff, doctors, and all other staff at Curtis hospital for taking such good care of Garry in his time of need, as well as Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart Stokes for their visits and prayers with Garry and the family.

In Lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations to the Goose Cove West Cemetery Fund, which was Garry’s Pride and Joy to take care of.

Forever in our Hearts.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the United Cemetery, Goose Cove.

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