Passed away into peace at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her family by her side on the 5th of January, 2025, Mrs. Eleanor Marie Field, in her 81st Year.
Eleanor was a very outgoing woman who dearly loved her family. She was always up for a visit, game of cards and bingo, cooking and berry picking. She was a hard worker, caring, kind, selfless and strong woman who always helped others in any way she could.
The family are very thankful for the care their mom received since being unwell, from Strait of Belle Isle Health Center, Curtis Hospital, Richfell and Ivy Durly Place and all her home care workers (she was very grateful for every one of them).
Left to Mourn her passing are her Girls: Pat, Peggy (Dave), Gina (Kurtis & Jaxson), Brooklyn & Meghan,
Sisters: Gladys (Tony) & Ethel (Larry), Brother: George (Stella), Sister-in-Laws: Clara, Donna (Jimmy), Brother-in-Laws: Gordon, Enos, Lloyd (Marjorie) & Randy (Sheila), as well as a Large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Eleanor was predeceased by her Husband: Clarence, Parents: Muriel & Eldred, Sisters: Jane, Bessie & Evangeline, Brothers: Harvey, Harrison (Winnie) & Nelson, Nephew: Ivan, Parents-in-laws: Violet & William and Lambert, Brother-in-Law: Hedley Field, Stepsister-in-law: Thamsie (Curling).
A Visitation is being held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on January 8th, from 2-4pm.
A family service will be held at the St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove at 9pm on the 12th of January 2025, followed by the funeral service at 11am on Monday January 13th with Rev. Canon Vernon Short Officating. burial will follow in the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.
COLES, MINNIE
June 8, 1947 - February 20, 2024
It’s with great sadness that the family of Minnie Coles announce her sudden passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Minnie (Caines) Coles was born June 8, 1947 to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Coates) Caines. She married the love of her life, Albert Jacob Coles on April 18th, 1968. Together they had two children, Melvin Coles (Lisa) and Kimberley White (Andy).
Teaching was her passion, and she retired with a full career at the young age of 45. She was very loving and devoted to her family and friends.
Minnie leaves to mourn her children: Melvin (Lisa), Kimberley (Andy). Grandchildren: Alex (Jasmine), Andrea (Ty), and Reese. Great Grandchildren: Beau and Vaughn. Brother and sister in-laws, countless nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Albert Jacob Coles, Parents: Mary Elizabeth and Henry Caines, Siblings: Nathaniel, Dulcie and Melvin Caines.
Cremation will be taking place with the funeral service and burial to be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
WHITE, WALTER SR.
August 20, 1947-November 22, 2023
It was with great sadness that the family of the late Walter White Sr. announced is peaceful passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on November 22, 2023, in his 76th year.
He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 53 years Caroline. His Sons: Walter Jr (Jennifer) White, Marcus (Tonya) White and Daughter Nicole (Stephen) White; Granddaughters: Jemma (Chris) Gould, Jorden (Cole) White, Brittany (William) White and Stephanie Strickland; Grandsons: Brandon White (Shawna), Carter Applin and Jaxon Applin; Great-Great Grand Children: Lexie Hedderson, Clara Hedderson, Mia White, Jaxon Flynn, James White, Noah Gould, and Michael Strickland; Brothers: Twin Brother Thomas (Dulcie) White, Jacob White, Jim (Jessie) White, Marcus (Emelene) White; Sisters: Emily Whalen, Mariah Gould.
He is predeceased by: Parents: Emanuel and Virginia White, Parent-In-Laws: Frederick and Mathilda Williams; Brother: Raymond (Enid) Toope; Sister-In-Laws: Cinderella Toope, Pauline White and Brother-In-Laws: Wilson Toope, Nelson Whalen, and Carl Gould.
The family service will take place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The funeral will be held at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Sandy Cove on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
WHITE, STANLEY
October 15, 1953 – September 10, 2023
It is with heavy hearts the family of the late Stanley White announces his passing on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 69 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mona; very special and precious daughter Janet; Sisters: Joyce (Gaydon), Clara (Robert); Brother: Donald (Agnes); In-laws: Sue, Eva (Garfield), Eliza, Sarah, Barbara (Harris); and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He was predeceased by his father: Stewart; mother: Maria Jane; Sister: Elizabeth (Charlie); brother: Clifford; in-laws: Miriam, Roland, Dora (Henry), Margaret (Nelson), Alma (Gerald), Edmund, Kirby, Roland (Ivy).
Mona and Janet are so grateful for the care and support the Dialysis Unit has given to both dad and daughter. A Special thank you to Dr. Mina, Tonya, Brooke, the intensive care unit, and the nursing staff on the ward.
Stan loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing were very much top of his list. He was very happy with his many recreational toys – of course joy-riding was his speciality. Stan was a social butterfly, loved lots of company and was always the life of the party with his great singing voice.
Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00, St. Thomas’ Church, Sandy Cove with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Followed by internment of ashes in the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
WHITE, GEORGE WILLIAM
September 4, 1929 - June 13, 2023
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of the late George W. White aged 93 years. Born on September 4,1929 in Sandy Cove, NL, he was the son of the late William and Rhoda (nee: Caines) White. He is survived by brother-in-law Douglas Parrill, special cousin and friend Calvin Whalen and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, families and friends.
Uncle George loved his family. He possessed a steadfast faith and was committed to the betterment of his community. He enjoyed nature and the great outdoors, he liked having nice clothes, cars, quads and argos and he was always ready for a “good time” with family and friends. Uncle George was a great soul.
He was predeceased by his loving parents, William and Rhoda White, brother Eldred (Dora) White, brother Anthony (Cinderella) White, sister Rita (Elias) Coles, sister Virtue Parrill, twin brother/sister (John/Rosanna) White and sister Gertrude (Wilga) White.
Our sincerest appreciation and thanks are offered to the staffs at Revera Cambridge Estates, Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s and Ivy Durley Place, Flowers Cove for their kindness and great care during Uncle George’s stay at their homes. We also whole-heartedly thank the staff at 4 North B, Health Science Center, St. John’s for their outstanding professionalism and compassion while he was in palliative care.
In memory of Uncle George, donations may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sandy Cove or the Sandy Cove/Savage Cove Cemetery Fund. Flowers are graciously accepted.
A traditional “wake” [hymn sing] will be held at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sandy Cove on Friday, June 16, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will take place on Saturday morning at 11:00 am at St. Thomas’ Church, Sandy Cove with interment to follow at the Savage Cove Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again”
COLES, VIVIAN EMILY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Vivian Emily Coles announce her peaceful passing at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony at the age of 84 years.
Vivian was born on January 7th 1939 to Ralph and Stella Coles of Sandy Cove. She was raised with 6 brothers and 5 sisters whom she remained very close to all of her life. Vivian grew in Sandy Cove and later moved to Gosse Bay where her and her sister, Margaret settled. She loved visitors, dining out every chance she had, and never refused a good laugh. Even though she lived in Goose Bay, she remained close to her family back in Sandy Cove where she later lived for the remainder of her life.
Vivian is forever loved and will be sadly missed by brothers and sister: Eldred (Evelyn), Margaret, Shawn. Eileen (Clyde), Lucy (George), Ralph, Daisy (Eddie and Brian), Whyman (Marilyn), and Joy (Roland); Sister-in-laws: Eliza and Minnie Coles, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by parents Ralph and Stella; Brothers: Edmund, Alberts, and Howard.
Cremation and burial to take place at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
COLES, HAZARETH
It is with great sadness that the family of Hazareth Coles announce her peaceful passing on March 1st, 2023 at the age of 82 years, at Curtis Memorial Hospital. Hazareth was born April 3, 1940 to Susan and John Williams in Current Island Newfoundland. She married Archibald Coles on August 1957 and moved to Sandy Cove where she spent the majority of her life. She leaves to mourn daughter Beatrice (Boyce), son Ivan (Betty), Grand Daughters, Susie Eileen ( Hiram), Shana (Earl), Bianca (Jeremy) and Dominique.
Great grandchildren Mitchel and Mackenzie; Brothers Stanley (Bessie), James (Cornelia); sisters Virginia, Cora (Melvin), Ruby (Gerald), Edith (Kirby); daughters-in-law Daphne as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Hazareth was predeceased by her husband Archibald, daughter Susie Eileen; sons John Brian, Archibald Jr, Alonzo; parents John and Susan as well as parents-in-law George and Beatrice. The Family would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at Ivy Durley Place and Curtis Memorial. Visitation will be held at St. Thomas' Anglican Church in Sandy Cove on Monday March 6th and Tuesday March 7th, with the Family service being held on Tuesday March 7th in the evening. The funeral will be held on Wednesday March 8th, 2023 at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.
CAINES, PHYLLIS JEAN
With heavy hearts the family of the late Phyllis Caines would like to announce her passing on February 7th 2023 at the age of 74. Phyllis passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital after a long battle with dementia.
Phyllis Jean Gaskin was born in Moncton, NB on December 8th 1948 to Ronald and Beryl Gaskin. She grew up on a farm outside Salisbury, NB which played a large part in her love of the outdoors and animals. After finishing nursing school in Montreal, Phyllis worked in several provinces before finally taking a job as a nurse in Flowers Cove. It was here she met her husband, George Caines with whom she spent the following 48 years and raised two sons, Brian and Trevor.
Phyllis enjoyed her job as a nurse and was loved and respected by both her patients and co-workers for her caring nature and endless patience. She was also heavily involved in the local Anglican Church and played the organ in various churches in the parish for regular services and special occasions. She will be dearly missed by both her family and all that knew her well.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, George; sons; Brian (Marcia) and Trevor (Trina), grandchildren; Caylea, Keanan, Kyauna, and Emerise. In-laws; Hazareth (Isaac); Evelyn (Sam); Sharon (Floyd) and nieces and nephews.
She is pre-deceased by her parents Ronald and Beryl Gaskin, brother, Roger Gaskin and in-laws Hazel & Roland Caines.
The family would also like to thank her home care workers who cared for her during the past number of years. Also, thanks to the doctors and nurses at Curtis Memorial Hospital who cared for Phyllis during her past three weeks at Curtis Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The funeral service will follow on Monday, September 18, 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.
STEVENS, WILLIAM HENRY
August 24, 1945 - September 6, 2022
William Henry was born in Shoal Cove East to Gracie and Porter Stevens on August 24, 1945. William Henry was a fisherman most of his life. William Hen and his mother went to the Caines’ home in Forrester’s point for a few nights and that's where he met the love of his life, Sadie Taylor. In 1967 they bought a home and moved to Shoal Cove East where they raised their two daughters.
Left to mourn with loving memories are his Wife, Sadie; Daughters, Patsy (Dennis), Marion (Absalom); Grandson, Troy (Virginia).
He is predeceased by his Parents, Gracie and Porter Stevens as well as his Grandson, Sylvester William.
The family would like to extend their thanks to all those who have helped in any way.
Visitation to take place from St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove. The family service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2022 at 8:00 pm. The funeral will take place the following day at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Short officiating, interment to follow in Savage Cove Cemetery.
WHITE, MARIA (Nee Ryland)
January 16th, 1942 - March 22nd, 2022
It is with great sadness the family of Maria White announce her passing Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at St. Clare’s Hospital, St. John’s, NL at the age of 80 years.
Leaving to mourn with loving and fond memories, Children: Gary (Linda), Vicky (Aaron), Dale (Morris), and Jody (Frank); Grandchildren: Joey (Josie), Brittany, Gillian, Zackary, and Mia; Great-grandchildren: Parker and Ryland, as well as her Brothers (Clifford, Garfield, Hedley) and Sisters (Ella, Georgina, Ruby, Emily), and many other family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Gideon White, Father (Augustus Ryland), Mother (Victoria Ryland), Sister (Greta Barney), and Grandson (Morris Jr. Scanlon).
The funeral service will take place at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 25th, 2022 with Rev. Short officiating. Internment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.