WHALEN, ELLEN (Nee Genge)

November 17, 1940 - November 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the families of the Late Ellen Whalen announce her passing on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Judy Sheppard (Ed), Lorne Whalen (Wanda), Melvin Whalen (Judy); Grandchildren: Chuck Sheppard (Michelle), Chad Sheppard (Emiley), Chelsie Astles (Andrew), Corey Whalen (Shawna), Ross Whalen (Alyssa); Great-grandchildren: Jenna Sheppard, Kayla Sheppard, Logan Sheppard, River Sheppard, Gracie Whalen, Haley Whalen, Claire Astles, Amelia Astles, Zayne Whalen; Sister: Julie White (Ronald). Brothers: Henry Genge (Elva), Harris Genge (Barbara); Sister-in-laws Claire Genge, Hazel Genge.

She is predeceased by husband: Ross Whalen; father: Henry Genge; mother: Dorcas Genge; sisters: Polly Whalen, Jossie McLean, Lillian Genge, Constance Genge; and brothers: William Genge, Garfield Genge (Aurelia), Israel Genge, Cosmo (Marian).

A Family service will take place at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower’s Cove on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m.

The Celebration of Life will occur on Thursday, November 21st at 2:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower’s Cove. Rev. Canon Vernon Short, officiant. Interment to follow.

The family would like to thank all staff of the Palliative Care at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook.

Donations can be made to the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower’s Cove

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

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TUCKER, BRIDGET

April 28, 1950 - May 31, 2024

Passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Curtis S. Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 74 years, Bridget Tucker.

She will always be loved and remembered by her Sister: Vina (Don) Acreman; Brother: George, Angus (Annette); Niece: Geraldine (Blake) Wells; Brother-in-law: Ignatius Lawless; Special Friends: Marilyn (Weston) Whalen, their families, and other extended family and friends.

Bridget is predeceased by her Parents: Philip and Minnie; Sister: Sheila; Sister-in-law: Dulcie.

The funeral service will take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.

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

KING, JESSIE ZOE

November 6, 1936 - December 16, 2023

Passed away at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years, Mrs. Jessie Zoe King.

She will always be loved and remembered by her Children: Kathleen (Israel), Glen (Marcie), Ted (Nicole), Linda (Jeff), Gail (Terry), Deanna (Louis); Grandchildren: Kayla, April (Pat), Damien (Santana), Zachary (Melissa), Cody (Jennifer), Melvin, Mason, Travis (Melanie), Tyler (Paige), Cameron, Wyatt, Aiden, Nathan (Niki), Cody (Laura); Great-grandchildren: Whitney, Nash, Gage, Kensli; Brother: Angus (Hilda) McLean, as well as many other extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband: Lester King; Parents: Abijah and Rebecca Diamond; Brother: George Diamond; Sister: Amy Elizabeth Diamond; Grandchildren: Ricky Lester King, Brandon King, and Dustin King.

Visitation to take place from St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove beginning the evening of Monday, December 18 2023 and will continue daily until the family service on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will follow on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

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

LAWLESS, SAMANTHA

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July 19, 1982 - May 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, Samantha Lawless, on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at the age of 38 years. Samantha was born July 19, 1982 and raised in Flower’s Cove.

Family was very important to Samantha and her family dearly loved her. She had a large number of cousins whom she shared many memories with. She loved telling stories about her loved ones and usually it would end with a laugh. She had an amazing and joyful personality. She also loved her dog Bella whom brought a lot of love and joy to her life.

Samantha had a zest for life and a smile for everyone. She would brighten a room with her smile, her story telling and sometimes being her goofy silly self. In turn everyone had a smile for her. Her passions in life were darts, gardening and spending time with friends. She was a prime example that goodness still exists in the world. Samantha was a beautiful soul and exhibited a spirit of her own.

She graduated from high school in 2000 and her classmates remain a very close group even to this day. The amount of support that was offered to help their classmate during her difficult time was amazing and greatly appreciated by Samantha.

We would also like to add a special mention to her dear friend Patricia Tatchell, or Patsy as Samantha would say. Whether it was a trip to Corner Brook, a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen Patsy was there for her and Samantha adored her. Her cousin Krista Burke was a support during her last few months and through her illness. Patsy and Krista were Samantha’s dynamic duo and tag team who she also loved to tease and have a laugh.

Jack and Lavenia will have many memories and stories to share of Samantha moving forward. As will many others who knew her. She will always be a shining star as bright as her personality. Rest easy our angel.

Leaving to mourn are her parents Jack and Lavinia Lawless, brother Alvin (Debra), Uncles: Ignatius (Shirley), Mark (Betty), Bill (Colleen), Fulton (Peggy), Mike (Gladys), Cletus (Kay), Rudy, and Brent ; Aunts: Mary (Gerald), Beatrice (Jock), Christine (Winston), Audrey (John), Lily (John), Aliza (Frank) and many wonderful cousins and friends. Samantha was predeceased by her Grandparents Annie and James Henry Pittman and Emma and Patrick Lawless. Her Uncles Gary, Patrick, Isadore, Leo, Dave, Temple and Aunts Millicent, Ada, Viola, Chantal and Sheila.

Private Visitation to take place from St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nameless Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

GENGE, BERTHA JANE

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It is with great sadness that the family of Bertha Jane Genge announces her passing on May 2nd, three months shy of her 90th birthday. She was lovingly cared for at home by her family over the past year and a half.

Bertha is survived by her children Lewis (Beverly), Vina (Tony) and Isaac (Valerie); seven grandchildren Evan, Leanne, Charlotte, Nathan, Leah, Olivia and Luke; sisters-in-law Sadie Way, Cicely King, Estelle Way; step-grandchildren Stephanie (Frank) and Michelle, step great-grandson Cole and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Montrose and was the youngest and last surviving member of the twelve children of the late Augustus and Susannah Way.

Mom, or ‘Aunt Bert’ as she was known to many, was the matriarch of the family, passing along to her children and grandchildren the virtues of hard work, kindness, integrity and respect with which she lived her life. She managed the family business, Isaac J. Genge and Sons, after working as a teenager and joining the family by marrying Montrose, with whom she was married for 64 years until his passing in 2018. She served on the Flowers Cove Town Council for several years, contributing to the recreation enhancements of the town. She was a committed volunteer, and an active member of the Lioness Club. She received a commendation from the queen for her 50 + years of volunteerism. She organized the Terry Fox Run, and was always an active member of the committees of the Flowers Cove Winter Carnival, The Flowers Cove Come Home Year and Way Family Reunions. She worked tirelessly and without complaint, with focus and determination. She set a great example of a healthy lifestyle by getting up early in the morning and logging her steps around the town before tackling her day, which she did right up until the last couple of years. Despite her many activities, her devotion to her family came first and was steadfast and unwavering. When her children and grandchildren came to visit, she was sure to prepare their favourite meals, accompanied by a stock of everyone’s favourite goodies. She was a keen card player – an activity she enjoyed with her grandchildren, an avid hockey fan and a lover of old-fashioned Newfoundland jigs and reels music.

The family wishes to thank all the family and community members who provided help and support over the years, including Lavenia White and Yvette Way who with warmth and compassion, helped with care over the past several months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Terry Fox Foundation or the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove. The funeral will take place on Friday May 7th at 2 pm, will observe Covid protocol and will be live streamed by Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony.

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COOMBS, BENJAMIN

March 17, 1934 – March 16, 2020

Passed suddenly but peacefully away at the health science Center in St Johns at the age of 85 years. He leaves with many beautiful memories, his children; Chris (Krista), Dan (Carol), Sheila (Craig); Grandchildren, Benjamin, Halle, Anna, Ellen and Stephen; Sister In law, Effie; Nephew/friend, Lawrence, as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years Marion (Way), infant grandson(Dan & Carol), Parents William and Matilda Coombs, Brothers George C, George Y, Kenneth, Wallace, Hubert C, Hubert Y, Jack, Absalom, and baby Charlie. Sisters Una, Sarah Fanny, and Mary Ann. He was a gentle fun loving good man. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Plum Point beginning the evening of Friday, March 20, 2020 and will continue on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The funeral will be by invitation only. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Deacon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery.

If you would like to support the Coombs family at this time but cannot be accommodated at the funeral, we extend an invitation for you to join the funeral procession from the church at 3:00 pm on Sunday. Although we cannot be physically close, please help us show the family that they are close at heart.

GENGE, HAZEROTH

January 12, 1925 – April 16, 2019

The family of the late Hazeroth Genge sadly announces her passing at John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony on April 16, 2019 at the age of 94. Hazeroth was born to Isaac John and Margaret Genge on January 12, 1925, the first of five children. She left home at the age of 17, and work took her to many places including Curling, Toronto, Detroit and Fort Lauderdale. Retirement brought her back home to Flowers Cove, where she enjoyed many years of healthy, independent living before she became ill about six years ago. Hazeroth was pre-deceased by her parents and her three brothers Asaph, Henry and Montrose and her brother-in-law Clarence King. Hazeroth will be sadly missed by her dear sister Cicely, and her dear sister-in-law Bertha, nieces Sandra (Tony) and Vina (Tony), nephews Randy (Debbie), Lewis (Beverly), Scott (Linda), Isaac (Valerie), and Bruce (Patty), as well as a circle of grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the many staff who cared for Hazeroth at Ivy Durley Place, Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital and John M Gray Centre. The funeral service was held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Saturday, April 20 at 11 am with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

WHALEN, HENRY ROSS

October 30, 1934 - April 7, 2019

Passed peacefully away at Corner Brook Western Memorial Hospital in his 84th year, Ross Whalen of Flower's Cove on April 7, 2019. Born in Flower's Cove on October 30, 1934 to Henry and Chatfield Whalen. He married the love of his life, Ellen (Genge) and they were wed on November 27, 1958 and shared 60 wonderful years together. Ross and Ellen were blessed with three children, daughter: Judy Sheppard (Ed); Sons: Lorne Whalen (Wanda), Melvin Whalen (Judy); Grandchildren: Chuck Sheppard (Michelle), Chad Sheppard (Emiley), Corey Whalen (Shawna), Chelsie Astles (Andrew), Ross Whalen; Great-grandchildren: Jenna Sheppard, Kayla Sheppard, Logan Sheppard, River Sheppard, Gracie Whalen, Haley Whalen, Claire Astles; Sister: Hazel Archel. Family was the highlight of Ross's life but he also enjoyed berry picking, fishing, cutting wood and playing cards. He had several working skills, he worked with NL Hydro as a Meter Reader and a Groundsman; he also worked with Lundrigans building the roads in the St. Anthony area; he was part owner of a scallop dragger. He was a jack of all trades who instilled values of hard work and independence of his family. He was and is deeply loved and fondly mourned. Pre-deceased by his parents: Henry and Chatfield Whalen; Sisters: Hilda Way, Jessie Coombs, Beatrice Shepherd, Blanch Pitcher, Sue Gould; Brothers: Orick, Ralph; Visitation to take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower's Cove; Family Service is Thursday, April 11th, 8:00 pm and Funeral Service is Friday, April 12th, 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.

DIAMOND, NORA FRANCIS AMELIA

Passed away May 3rd, 2018 at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children, Dale White (Barry), Harvey Diamond (Paul); Grandchildren, Chris Diamond (Katie), Chasity Gould (Gavin), Kelly Gaulton (Christopher), Crystal Cater (Steve); Great-grandchildren, Dustin, Daly, Bethany, Peyton, Anna, Jacob, Olivia; Special Sister in Law Hazel Dempster; Sister Kitty Parrill; Brothers Clyde (June), Donald (Cicely), Claude (Mary), and Harold Sr. Amelia was predeceased by her husband Clarence; Parents, John and Amy; Brother, Anthony and Gordon; Sisters-in-law, Sara May, Evelyn; Brother-in-law Ethelbert. Visitation was held from St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed in the Nameless Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

GENGE, MONTROSE

Passed away April 18th, 2018 atht he age of 90 years. Montrose Genge was born in Deadman’s Cove to John and Margaret Genge on March 14th, 1928, number three of five children. He lived in Deadman’s Cove for about two years when his parents moved to Flower’s Cove to be partners in business with his father’s brothers, Angus and Charlie. At age seventeen, Montrose went to Port au Basques and worked in the fish plant there for a short time, and he also worked on two paper boats out of Port au Basques. He returned home to join his father’s business. When he was eighteen years old he met Bertha Jane Way and at age twenty-five he married her. They had three children, Lewis, Vina, and Isaac. He retired in 1997 and enjoyed visiting his family in St. John’s and Toronto. When he could not travel any longer he enjoyed being home and played many games of Skip-Bo. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, his wife Bertha; Sons, Lewis (Beverly), Isaac (Valerie); Daughter Vina (Tony); Grandchildren, Evan, Leanne, Charlotte, Nathan, Leah, Luke, Olivia; Sisters Hazeroth, and Cicely. Mon was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Margaret Genge as well as his brothers Asaph and Henry. Visitation was held from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 2:00 pm 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.