LARKIN, STEPHEN THOMAS

June 28, 1942 - July 28, 2023

Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook, Stephen Larkin at the age of 81 years.

Steve grew up in Wild Bight. Over the years he had a few jobs, he was a plumber, fisherman and a truck driver. Two of his favourite things were walking and berry picking in his younger years.

He leaves to mourn his Brothers: Howard (Gladys), Jim (Gurty); Sister: Levenia (Vince) Hedderson; Sister-in-law: Karen Larkin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Stephen is predeceased by his parents: Erastuis and Edith Larkin; sisters: Elizabeth (William) Elliott, Winnie (Harrison) Woodward; and brother: Martin.

Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at the I.C.U. on the 4th floor at Western Memorial for their care and compassion, allowing us to visit and phone anytime, as well as keeping us informed across the miles, thank you.

At Steve’s request cremation has taken place. He will be laid to rest at the Wild Bight cemetery at a later date.

“Gone But Never Forgotten” - Levinia

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

PARSONS, RHODA HAZEL (nee Cull)

March 1, 1935 - October 21, 2019

Rhoda Hazel Parsons was born March 1, 1935. To everyone who knew her she was Hazel, to those who held her closest to their hearts she was simply "Mom". Mom's hands were always busy. A lifetime of love and labour were etched into every sinew. They nurtured a family of four and diligently cared for a husband. Mom worked like a Trojan every day, cooked, cleaned, scrubbed, shined and fed whosoever will at her small kitchen table. A creative women by nature, she spent many hours sewing and knitting. She was famous for her quilts, including "the" Christmas Quilt, for which she created her own patterns. Her passion for knitting ensured that many in St. Anthony and beyond had toasty warm hands and feet. Mom was a women with a strong faith, firmly believing the Lord would provide her every need in His time and purpose. Disease may have weakened Mom's physical body but her mind and spirit remained strong and solid. She kept her faith in the One that would see her to her journey's end. On October 21, 2019 at approximately 9:45 am her busy hands became still. Her earthly toil complete "Mom" had entered her eternal rest. Mom will be forever cherished by her children, Phyllis (Ivan), Gail (Mit), Wallace (Maxine), and Penny. Her grandchildren, Sandra, Danielle, Cody, and Jonathan, as well as very special friend Ena Roberts. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Freeman Parsons. Her parents Hayward and Leah Cull. Her brother Augustus and sister Marie. Her in-laws Robert and Beulah, Jehu, Dulcie, and Alfred. Her niece Donna. The funeral service will be held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony, at 2 pm on Saturday October 26, 2019 with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Visitation will on Thursday October 24th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Friday October 25th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Flowers are greatly appreciated, for those wishing to make a donation in Mom's memory, please do so to the Palliative Care Unit Western Memorial Hospital Corner Brook.

GIBBONS, WINSTON CHURCHILL

July 4, 1940 – January 4, 2019


Passed away on January 4th from the Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 78 years. Winston will always be remembered by Wife, Minnie; Children, Marvin, Roger, Michelle, Marilyn; Grandchildren George, Peter, Amy, Alex, Matthew, Ryder, Sam, Ashley, Andy, Jamie; Great-Grandchildren, Hailey, Avery, and Kruz. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point from where the funeral was held on January 10th, 2019 with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed.

HILLYARD, NORMAN WILLIAM

Passed away on Feb 11th, 2018 at Western Memorial hospital at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn wife Julia daughters Judy, Michelle (Bruce) granddaughter Tianna Avery-Hillyard; Sisters Irene, Elizabeth (Curtis), Mary (Clarence), Rebecca (Mathew), Maisie; Brother Eric; Half sister Cora; Brother in law Stephen (Blenda), Samuel (Eileen), Harvey (Barbara), Stan (Ethel), Bill; Sisters in law Gertie, Glenda, Blanche, Pearl, Evelyn, Annie. Norman is predeceased by his parents William and Dorothy; brothers Mike, Bill, Harold, Ted; Sister Rachel; and Parents in Law Aaron and Leah Applin. Cremation took place. Visitation is being held from St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Shoal Cove West on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 9:00 am with Rev. Jennifer officiating. Inurnment followed.

SINYARD, WILLIAM CLARENCE

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of William Clarence Sinyard at Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL on April 24th, 2017 at the age of 75. Bill was born to Abel and Hilda Sinyard in St. Anthony, NL on June 28th, 1941. He leaves to mourn his 5 children Linda (Tony), Patsy (Dan), Bill (Cynthia), Wanda (Kevin), and Lisa (Paul); Brother Jim (Phylis); Sister Sandra; former spouse Irene; Grandchildren Jody (Kyle), Amanda, Ronnie (Melanie), Ryan (Hayley), Michael (Cathy), Jessica (Joey), Stephanie (James) and Julia; Greatgrandchildren Claire, Chloe, Jack, Fenix, Griffin, Jeremy, Kayden, as well as his extended family and friends. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral which was held on Friday, April 28th, 2017 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director