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.
