POWELL, DONALD

February 14th, 1941 - April 20th, 2023 

It is with great sadness that the family of  Donald Powell announce his passing on April 20th, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland.

Donald was born February 14th 1941 to Albert and Sarah Powell. At a young age, he moved to St. Anthony to further his education. He began his career working with Labrador-Grenfell Health for 33 years. On May 7th, 1977 he married Emma Joan Colbourne of St. Anthony where they settled down to raise their family. 

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years, Joan, 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily), 7 grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron, Sarah, Matthew and Ryan, and Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grandchild,  Madison. 

He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Sadie, Lydia and Gertie. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sarah, his siblings, Alfred, Hedley, Melvin, Gordon and Beulah, and special niece, Donna. 

His family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home. Interment to follow.


TUCKER, HERBERT

Herbert R. Tucker

March 18th, 1947–March 18th, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herbert “Herb” R. Tucker; in
his seventy-sixth year on March 18th, 2023.

He leaves to mourn, with fond and loving memories: his devoted-loving wife, Eunice Tucker. His children; son, Christopher (Heidi) Tucker, Deer Lake; daughters, Delenda (Peter) Stevens, Main Brook; Lori (Ward) Golden, Vancouver, BC. And his grandchildren; Alexandra, Lucas, Peyton, and Brittney.

Herb was a hard-working man, who had a deep love for his family, anything to do with the outdoors, and music (especially the songs by Elvis Presley). Although, he would laugh and deny it; he was a lover of sweets, especially Caramel Log Bars. It was nothing to see Herb outside working at something with a record playing in the background; building something new, whether it would be a bird house or his adored “Sugar Shack”.

Herb was a collector of many things, rocks, model cars, driftwood, the list goes on; he loved taking pictures, going on walks: experiencing everything he could. There was never a dull moment being surrounded by Herb, he never failed to put a smile on someone’s face; and there was never a story he couldn’t tell, or a joke he couldn’t make up.

Herb is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Ruth (nee Simms) Tucker; his father-in-law, James Samson; his siblings, Joseph (Myrtle) Tucker, Charlotte (Frank) Lilly, Gladys (Edward) Patey, Gloria (Anthony) Notaro, Pearl (Gabez) Howell, Effie (Charles) Hewlin, Francis, Verna, and Wilfred; his sister-in-laws, Hildegard Tucker, Clara Tucker, Dolly Lavers; and his brother-in-laws, Ralph Davies, Arthur Gloster, Phillip Samson.

He is survived by mother-in-law; Mary Samson of River of Ponds; his brothers; Gord Tucker, Chris (Sheila) Tucker, Douglas (Marlene) Tucker, Edward Tucker, Robert (Wanda) Tucker; his sisters; Berdina Gloster, Annie (Robert) Poirier, Joyce Davies, Donna (Harris) Tucker, Joan (Wallace) Hoard; his sister-in-laws; Vera (Wilfred) Patey, Jean (David) Cluney; his brother-in-laws; Morris (Sheila) Samson, Deon (Danette) Samson, Gerry (Rosilyn) Samson, Melvin Lavers.

As well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation and singing will take place from the Main Brook Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM. His service will be officiated by Pastor Skinner at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in Main Brook, on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 2:00pm.

GIBBONS, RICK

In remembering Rick Gibbons, we say our goodbyes with great sadness. Rick Gibbons, 53, of Plum Point passed away peacefully in St. Clare‘s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s on Thursday July 28, 2022. He was surrounded by many of his loving family and friends. Rick was born on April 30th, 1969 in Flowers Cove, he was the son of Noel Gibbons and Jane Pittman. Rick spent his life running the family business with his brother, Gary Gibbons. He began working at Young’s Home Hardware and later took over as co-manager. Rick worked andran the store for his whole life, with his highschool sweetheart, Roxanne, by his side through it all. Rick had a passion for music and cooking and was known for his love of animals, especially his pet dogs. Left to mourn peacefully by his loving wife Roxanne Gibbons of 21 years, his two daughters, Hailey Gibbons and Vanessa Gibbons, his brother Gary Gibbons (Rupa), his mother, Jane Pittman, his father Noel Gibbons (Sophia), his step-sisters, Betty Genge (Todd), Allison Chambers, his step-brother, Michael Pittman (Tina), his in-laws, Joanne Sinnicks (Arthur), Lorna Sinnicks (Paul), Jake Sinnicks (Linda), his nieces, Alexis Genge, Emily Pittman, Kaitlyn Genge, Hope Gibbons and Jacey, nephews, Dylan Sinnicks, Brandon Sinnicks, Dillon Gibbons, Ryan Sinnicks, Matthew Gould, Evan Pittman and Nicholas Gould, as well as his many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather Gibbons (Norman and MaryJane), and grandmother and grandfather Young (Wallace and Elizabeth) and his stepfather Jim Pittman. The family service will be held at the Plum Point Church on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday August 4, 2022 at 11:00am. The Gibbons family will be there to welcome all friends and relatives.

APPLIN, WILLIAM

It is with great sadness that the family of William Applin announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.  William of Eddies Cove East was in his 75th year.   He was a kind, funny man and enjoyed spending time with loved ones, playing cards and regaling tales from the past.  William was a hard working man and thoroughly enjoyed his career as a fisherman.  Some of his happiest times were those fishing with his brother and nephew.  William was an honorable man, a loyal brother, a revered uncle, a reliable friend, a cherished father and a devoted, loving husband.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Left to mourn with loving memories, his wife Dulcie; his girl Marvella; his son in law Ted Wells; his sisters, Irene (Lawrence) Taylor; Sybil Taylor (Scott Samson); Naomi (Hubert) Hughes; Donna (Calvin) Hughes; Edna Taylor (Michael Gibbons); Sisters in law, Rachel Applin; Hazel (Walter) Williams; Marjorie (Nicholas) Hughes, Beulah (Bruce) Coates; Laura Parrill; Rachel Parrill; Brothers in Law, John Parrill; Will Evans; Stewart (Juanita) Parrill, Wilson (Violet) Parrill, Wallace (Thamsie) Parrill; Special Nephew Derek (Susan) Applin, and his furry companion, Paddy, as well as large circle of other family and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, William and Eliza Applin, Brothers Richard Henry; Hansel; Walter and Edmund, Sisters, Mary Elizabeth Parrill; Kizzie Evans, Brothers in law Roland Taylor; Walt Taylor; Cecil Parrill; Gordon Parrill; John (Rosie) Parrill, and Sisters in law Olga and Evelyn Parrill.  Visitation took place at St. Andrew’s Church in Lower Cove from where the funeral was held on Saturday, March 5th at 2pm with Rev. Marlene Harvey officiating.  Interment followed in the Eddies Cove Cemetery. Funeral Arangments Were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

 

DECKER, DEBORAH GWENDOLA

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Deborah Gwendola Pittman Decker
born to John and Eliza (Elliott) Pittman in Cooks Harbour on March 24th 1932. When “Deb” was in her teen she set out to work, which led her to different places in the province. She returned in 1955, very soon after she started dating Harold, they got married, had 3 children Howard, Barbara and Clyde. She raised her Family and helped Harold run a Family Business. Debbie enjoyed her game of darts and a scattered Game of bingo. She never failed to help out or donate to anyone in need. Deborah passed away suddenly on the 10th of Oct. 2016. She leaves to mourn her Children (Howard (Trudy), Barbara (Bill) Hedderson and Clyde (Linda), 4 Grand Children Bradley, Kaylie, Jack, and one great grandchild Riley. Her sisters Gladys Warren, Ivy Decker, Brothers Everton, Aaron (Winnie), her inlaws Bessie (Seymour), Myrtle, Dot, Juanita, Frances, Lo, Annie, lots of Nieces and Nephews a large circle of relatives and friends and special friend Alison.  Visitation was held at the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour, from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, Oct.  14th with Rev. Diane Smith and Lay readers Alf and Maude Larkin officiating. Burial will be held at the Anglican Cemetery in Cooks Harbour on Saturday Oct. 17th, 2015. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

COOPER, EFFIE

Effie was born to Elihu and Emaline Pilgrim in St. Anthony Bight on August 16, 1914. at the age of 12 she moved to St. Anthony to care for two children who had lost their mother. she worked at the IGA hospital as a staff waitress where she met the love of her life, Harold Cooper. they married Nov. 6 1935. together they raised two children, tony and Marilyn. she was a homemaker, until she moved to the west side of the harbour when she started taking in boarders. she loved playing cards, baking and reading, but most of all she loved to travel. she loved her family and enjoyed the family gatherings. Effie passed away into peace on the evening of the 23rd of July in 2014 at the age of 99. she will be sadly missed by her daughter Marilyn, brother Maitland, sister Una (Tony), Daughter in law Celeste (John), Grandchildren Glenda (Tom), Lori (Ed), Tara (Kirk), Brenda (Eric), and Wade (Sheila). great grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Morigan, Erica, Jodi, Shauna and Tony, her many nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Effie lived to see the passing of her Husband Harold, son Tony, son in law freeman, five sisters Lottie, hazel, Mabel, Lulu, and Ethel. as well as her brother Lewis. visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service took place at St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on July 26th, 2014 with Rev'd. Fr. Paul C. Findlay. burial followed at 9:00am on Monday July 28th at the old Anglican cemetery in St. Anthony. funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

TOOPE, GEORGE

Passes away Suddenly in Pond Cove on the 28th of April, 2014, Mr. George Toope, in his 63rd year. Left behind with heavy hearts are Sybil, Mack (Shirley), Vicki (Cleon), Shannon (Krystle), Brandon (Jenine), Josh, Jorja, Jaxon they will keep him in their hearts forever. though he was a young man, George lived to see the passing of his parents Oliver and Deborah Toope. Visitation was held at the The Church of The Advent in Plum Point, from which the funeral service took place at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 3rd, with rev. Harold Harvey Officiating. burial followed the service in the community Cemetery at Darby's Island. Funeral Arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PATEY, STEWART ALBERT

Passed away Peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony in his 87th year, Mr. Stewart Patey. Stewart was born to Meta and Noah Patey of St. Anthony. He was employed as a stationary engineer in St. Anthony and Labrador City, from where he retired in 1990 and moved back to St. Anthony. Stewart was predeceased by his parents, son Wilfred, brothers Charles, Wilfred, Lloyd & Norman and sister Jessie. Left with their memories are wife Ida, son Charles (Kitty), Daughter Eileen (Ralph); grandchildren David, Melissa & Jonathan; great-grandchildren Benjamin, Jack & Ella; brother Francis (Agnes), as well as other extended family. Visitation took place at the funeral home in St. Anthony, Followed By the Funeral Service at 2:00pm on Thursday May 1st, at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony with Major Baggs Officiating, Cremation followed the Service with Burial at a Later Date.  Funeral Arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

RICHARDS, LESLIE

Passed peacefully away on the 3rd of September 2013 at the John M. Gray Center. Mr. Leslie Richards on St. Anthony was in his 84th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Violet, Sons Robert(Daphne) and Peter(Linda), Daughter Rhonda(John), Brother Graham(Marie), Grandchildren Lori, Charmayne, Matthew(Natasha), Megan, Robert, and Jonathon, Great-Grandchildren Christine and Ross James, as well as many nieces, nephew ,  family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Harriett, Brothers Maxwell, Donald, Abram, Ernest, and David, Sisters Marjorie, Nina, Mabel, and Sister-in-law Elsie. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre funeral in St. Anthony followed the funeral service which took place at 2:00pm on Saturday the 7th of September 2013 with Rev. Stephanie McClellan officiating. Cremation followed the service. Interment took place on September 10th at 4:00pm in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral director.
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COOMBS, WILFRED W. “BILL”

Reef’s Harbour

July 12, 1964 – Aug. 22, 2013

In the early morning hours of Aug. 22, 2013, following a brief struggle with cancer, Bill was called home by his heavenly father and reunited with his earthy father, Wilfred Coombs. He leaves behind his life-mate Gloria Tucker; mother Ruby Coombs; brother John (Vonnie); father-in-law Harold Tucker Sr.; brothers-in-law Harold G. (Fanny) Tucker and Dean Tucker; nephews Jamie (Shelley), and Boyd (Heidi); and great-nieces Alexis Tucker, Anna Tucker, Alyson Caines and Aria Tucker. Bill also leaves behind a large family of aunts, uncles and cousins and a huge circle of friends. Bill made a big impact on the many health-care professionals who got to know him during his illness and they have joined his circle of friends. He was predeceased by his father Wilfred. Funeral service will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

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