SAUNDERS, RITA MAY (Nee Earle)

Celebrating the life of Rita May (Earle)(Hussey) Saunders.

September 11th, 1932 - February 17, 2025.

Aged 92 years.

Rita was born to parents William and Alice Earle of St. Lunaire- Griquet. She was one of 11 children born to them. Rita married Sidney Hussey of St. Lunaire on the 7th day of January, 1949. Together they brought 14 precious children into the world.

Rita is survived by her children; Pansy (Clyde), Roy (Lucy), Verna (Rod), Blanche (Al), Bruce, Lynn (Winston), Ruby, Michelle (Brad), and Tanya (Danny), Rochelle (Daughter/Granddaughter); 22 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren, sister Marsha (Lew); Son-in-laws: Austin and Albert; and brothers in law Noah and Morgan. (As well as a large circle of family and friends).

She was predeceased by sons; Tony and David, Daughters; Ann, Joy and Lillian, First husband; Sidney, and second husband; Eric.

During her 92 years she devoted many years to raising her children, whom she loved dearly. She worked for a number of years at Fishery Products International. She was also a devoted member of the United Church- Her faith in God was unwavering. She cherished her relationships with friends and family alike. Her home was a place where all were welcomed. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and homemaker. Her personality was jovial, kind, caring, compassionate and loving. She never met a stranger and she always made time to get to know everyone she met. Whether you knew her a lifetime or only a short while, she had a way of making you comfortable in her presence.

To the world she was one person, but, to her family, she was the world.

Rest in peace precious mother.

Visitation will be held on Friday February 21st at the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday February 22nd followed by burial at the Old United Cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

HEDDERSON, VELMA

June 24, 1940 - January 12, 2025
Passed away into peace on the 12th of January, 2025 Mrs. Velma Hedderson of Hay Cove in her 84th Year.

Velma was born in Hay Cove on June 24th 1940, to Dorman and Blanche Eddison. On January 12, 1959, she married the love of her life Vallance Hedderson. Together they raised three children: Dennis, Kettie, Audrey and grandson Tyler
Left to Mourn:
Husband: Vallance, Brothers: Ray, Carson, Louis (Effie), Vincent (Lavinia), Wilbourn (Edna), and Havener (Glennis), Sisters: Merial, Gladys and Dorcas, Children:
Kittie (Dave), Dennis (Marie), Audrey (Scott), Grandsons Tyler (Candace), Damien (Carolyn), Granddaughter: Mandy (Houston), Great Grandchildren: Jake, Luke, Logan and Sunnie, Special Friend Delina Anderson and a large circle of family and friends.
Velma adored her family and friends with her whole heart!
Visitation is being held at the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch, January 14th, 2025, and continuing through to the Funeral Service at 2pm on Wednesday January 15th, 2025 with Rev. Mark Willkoff officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date.

BARTLETT, WILLIAM (BILL) FREEMAN

Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on Quirpon Island on April 11, 1931 to Effie Mae Laundry (nee Bartlett). Bill married the love of his life, Mabel Gillingham on November 9, 1956. Together they welcomed and raised a family of 8 children, 5 girls and 3 boys.

Bill worked many jobs over the years including: fishing, master carpentry, and mason layer. In other words, he was a “Jack of all trades”. He did whatever it took to provide for his family. If we had to name all the jobs and places he worked the list would be a mile long.

He was definitely an historical man who would tell anyone who would listen about the history of Quirpon and Quirpon Island. He loved to tell about the Royal Canadian Air Force Base that was near Cape Bauld. His folklore and history knowledge was phenomenal. He was often sought out by many media personnel such as CBC Radio and the CBC television show Land and Sea which relied on him, particularly for the episode “Which Way To Quirpon”. He also had many archeologists and historians from around the world seeking his knowledge of the local history and folklore.

In his retirement years he took up the hobby of building replicas of the Cape Bauld Lighthouse and Newfoundland dories. These too were sought by people around the world.

He met, invited, and entertained all who donned his doorstep by singing his own written songs that the performed himself on his many musical instruments.

Bill leaves to mourn: his loving wife of 66 years, Mabel Bartlett (nee Gillingham); Children: Margaret Winter (Bruce), Terry (Sadie Carroll), Eugene (Maria), Karen Patey (Enos), Marilyn Earle (Wayne), Dean (Susan), Rynette (Mike McCarthy), Frances (Chris Phillips); Grandchildren: Greg, Lisa, Bobby, Jessica, Keith, Melissa, Jennifer, T.J., Stephen, Dean Jr., William, Andrew, Jennilee, Brian, Jamie, Keira, Kaden; as well as 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; Siblings: Jessie Ivany, Roland Laundry, Calvin (Vivian) Laundry, Clayton (Dianne) Laundry; extended family: Maxiene and Ed Sumner, Sheila Broydell, Ida and Bob Haesler, Rae and Bruce Bedford; In-laws: Annie Wiseman, Edgar Gillingham, Jack (Edna) Gillingham, Doris Gillingham, Jessie Gillingham, Prentzelene Laundry, Ola Richards, as well as other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Mother, Effie Mae Laundry (nee Bartlett); Mother and Father in-law: Charles and Fannie Gillingham; very special Aunt and Uncle: Joshua and Violet Bartlett; Brothers: Ches and Albert Laundry, Wayne Bartlett, Leonard Broydell; Sisters: Dinah Richards, Claudia Mercer, Verna Luikert; In-laws: Harry Ivany, Shirley Laundry, Gladys and Harry Woodland, Fred Wiseman, Joyce Gillingham, Fraser Gillingham, and Maurice Gillingham.

The family would like to send a special “thank-you” to the Nurses, Doctors and Staff on Level 2 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of our wonderful dad as well as Rev. Mark Wilkoff and KM Fillatre.

Visitation to take place from the Central United Church, Quirpon Branch from 7-9 on Monday, August 21st 2023 and from 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mark Wilkoff officiating. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donations are graciously accepted in memory of Bill to either the Diabetes and Alzheimer’s association or to the Central United Church. The funeral will be live streamed on Facebook.

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

BLAKE, MARIE RUBY

February 24th, 1933 - March 11th, 2020

Marie Blake passed away peacefully on March 11th 2020 at Shirley’s Haven Personal Care Home in St. Anthony, NL at the age of 87. Left to mourn with loving memories are her children Ruby (Bob), Vincent (Mildred), Audrey (Lawrence), Harry (Sheila), Keith (Bethany), Edna (Wilb) and Neil; her sisters, Doris (Wilson), Jessie and Ella; Daughter-in-law Daphne, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her parents Alice and Harry Ward; husband Garfield Blake; sister Mary (Eddie), brothers George (Caroline), and Wallace (Ethel). Visitation will be held at United Central Church, Quirpon Branch on March 12th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and will continue on March 13th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. DUE TO SATURDAY’S WEATHER The funeral will now take place on Monday, March 12th 2020 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

ROBERTS, LORETTA DOROTHY

April 23, 1955 – November 27, 2019

At age 64, Lorrie Roberts passed peacefully away November 27th, 2019 at Curtis Memorial hospital. In her final moments she was surrounded by her nearest and dearest family members. Strength, determination, heart of gold and nerves of steel. There will never be enough words to describe Lorrie’s disposition and outlook on life. She was completely selfless putting the lives of everyone else before her own. At age 18, Lorrie was given the task of raising her 6 younger siblings. Ensuring they had a motherly figure to depend on, she stepped seamlessly into the role. As the children gradually grew up and moved on, Lorrie started working at the local fish plant in St. Anthony where she worked until the collapse of the fishery. During that time she was married and raised two children of her own. It was then she began to devote her time to her true passion of cooking and baking. She worked in various restaurants throughout the years, ending her career at the Lighthouse Keepers Cafe. No matter how many hours she spent on her feet she always found time for her favorite leisure activities including sewing, trouting, card games and darts, just to name a few. She was the epitome of a social butterfly and loved every minute of it. She has touched countless lives throughout the years and will undoubtedly be missed. She leaves to mourn; Husband - Alec, daughters - Tisha (Rick) and Tina, her pride and joy, granddaughter - Tamara; Sisters - Linda (Phillip), Rose (Tony), Marcella (Paul); Brothers - Charlie (Suzy), Eugene (Rita), Joe (Brenda), Austin (Agnes); Sisters in law Paula and Eleanor: as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Lorrie was pre-deceased by Mother and Father Flossie and Clifford Reardon, Mother in Law Jean Roberts {Mam}; Brothers - Wilfred and Brian; Sister Isabella; Brothers in law Loren and Calvin Roberts and Israel Hughes and Sister in Law Ena Roberts. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the Central United Church at Quirpon branch on November 29th, 2019 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held November 30th, 2019 at 2pm. In her memory, donations can be made to the Central United Church Memorial Fund or St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ROBERTS, LOREN KURT

Passed away September 5th, 2019 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 55 years. Loren leaves to mourn with cherished memories; Wife - Pansy, daughters – Samantha (Keith) and Lorna (Ryan), along with the lights of his life, three precious grandchildren; Clay, Kai and Rachel. He also leaves to mourn his extended immediate family; Frances (Isreal), Ralph, Hubert (Doris), Edward (Lavenia), Albert (Triffenia), Boyce (Michele), Alec (Loretta), Eli (Marlene), Grace, Amanda (Wayne), Gail (Keith), Samantha (Brian), Lucy-Ann, Tim (Angela), Ena, nieces, nephews and numerous special friends. Loren was pre-deceased by; Mother – Jean, Father – Andrew, father-in-law - Carmen and brother - Calvin.

Loren was a jack of all trades and loved spending time in the great outdoors. He took great pride in everything he did and had never backed down from a challenge. Other than spending quality time with family, his three greatest loves included spending his time on the great North Atlantic, truck driving on the wide open roads and mastering any carpentry task sent his way. Even in his months of illness, Loren took each day as a blessing.

Family and Friends are welcome to visit the Central United Church on September 8th, 2019 from 7-9pm to pay respect. A celebration of life will be held September 9th, 2019 at 2pm followed with inurnment burial at Central United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to KM Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Central United Church Memorial Fund or Daffodil Place in Loren's memory.

BLAKE, WILSON

July 21, 1935 to June 29, 2019

Wilson Blake, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Spillars Cove to James and Martha Jane Blake. He was the youngest of 10 children and predeceased by all. Wilson fished for the majority of his life until he retired at the age of 65 where he then spent his time making wooden crafts and enjoying time with his family. Wilson left an unforgettable impression on anyone who met him, an everlasting sense of humor and an immeasurable amount of kindness. He instilled the importance of family in those he left behind. Leaving to mourn; Son, Dave Stuckless (Deanne). Family, Faye Blake (Curt), Glenn Blake (Denise), Joy Hedderson (Carl), Winnie Pynn (Lance), Pearl Blake, Wyman Blake (Millie), Grenfell (Juanita). Special Nephew, Brent Hedderson (Christa). Special Niece, Carla Hedderson. Sisters in law, Jessie and Marie Blake and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation to take place from Central United Church at Quirpon Branch on Monday, July 1, 2019 from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow.

HEDDERSON, ETHEL (Nee HILL)

May 29, 1931 to November 27, 2018

Mother was born in St. Anthony on May 29th, 1931, to Jacob and Phoebe Hill of Gunner's Cove. She was one of 11 children. On October 29th, 1948 she married Walter George Hedderson of Spillard's Cove. Together they raised 6 children. As a young woman, Ethel worked with Lundrigans as a cook, when they were putting the roads through the area. At the same time, she took in boarders from Hydro and Newfoundland Telephone, as well as teachers. Many of these people considered her as, and called her “Mother,” and many are still a part of her family. She also worked at Fishery Products and cooked at St. Anthony Interfaith Home. Mother loved being in the outdoors. She worked side by side with her husband cutting wood, making hay, salting and drying fish, planting her gardens, berry picking and attending to the livestock. For many years now, attending church was a huge part of her life. Her family and her church were near and dear to her heart. She leaves to mourn her Daughters, Nina (Bob), Grace (Don), and Marie (Dennis); Sons, Clayton (Judy), Todd (Lorna) and John (Jane); 12 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Louise (Fred) and Doris (Joe); Brothers, Art (Violet) and Abe (Selma); Special Friend Jenny Taylor; Brothers-in-law, Carl Hillier, Bill Coish; Sisters-in-law, Marie Hill and Faye Hill as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Ethel was predeceased by her Husband Walter; Sisters, Gertie, Sybil, Mae and Vie; Brothers, Frank and Clayton; . In lieu of flowers, Ethel asked that any donations be made to the Memorial Fund of Central United Church. Donations can be dropped off at the church or mailed to PO Box 1, St Lunaire-Griquet, NL A0K 2X0. Visitation was held from the Central United Church on Quripon Branch on Wednesday, November 29th, 2018 and Thursday November 30th, 2018 with the funeral taking place on Friday, November 30th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

ROBERTS, JEAN MARIAH

Passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 92 years.  She leaves to mourn her daughters Frances (Israel), Grace; sons Hubert (Doris), Edward (Lavenia), Eli (Marlene), Albert (Triffena), Boyce (Michele), Alec (Lorri), Loren (Pansy); sisters Hazel, Violet, Shirley, Sanda; daughter-in-law Ena and 25 Grandchildren, 31 Great-grandchildren, and 1 Great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew, parents Herbert and Charlotte Rowbottom, Brothers James, Alec, Albert, and sons Calvin and Pierce. Visitation as held at the Central United Church, Quirpon branch from where the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.

ANDERSON, HELEN

March 24, 1924 to March 18, 2016

Helen was born in Great Brehat on March 24, 1924 to Thomas and Emily Jane Cull. She lived her young life in Great Brehat, and then moved to L’Anse aux Meadows, where she married the love of her life, Job Anderson. They raised one child, Delena, whom they cherished more Than life itself. Helen peacefully passed away at the John M. Gray Centre at 4:45 AM Friday, March 18th, 2016. Left to Mourn: Her Daughter: Delena (Graydon) Grandson: Scott (Christine) Great-grandchildren: Emil and Grant Sisters: Olive Simms, and Florrie Keats, Brother: Walter (Helena) Cull Brothers-in-law: Max (Gladys) Anderson, Dorman (Rose) Anderson Sisters-in-law: Dot Anderson and Pearl Anderson and a large circle of Nieces and Nephews Predeceased by: Husband: Job Parents: Thomas and Jane Cull and many other family members. Visitation was held at the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch, form which the funeral service was held on Monday March 21st, 2016 at 2:00pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton Officiating. Burial followed in the L’Anse Aux Meadows Community Cemetery. Funeral Services Were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.