PENNEY, CHARLES JOHN

Charles John Penney

March 27th, 1963 – August 2nd, 2024

The family of John Penney are very sad to share the news of his passing on August 2nd, 2024.

John was born in St. Anthony, NL on March 27th, 1963. While he was raised and attended school in St. Anthony, John and his family spent summers at their cabin in Christmas Island, Cape Breton, NS for over 23 years. In between all the chores of farming and work around the cabin, John always spoke fondly of the fun times and adventures there, from swimming and beach fires to dances and gatherings with friends.

John had a strong work ethic and was never afraid to roll up his sleeves, or coveralls. He earned a trade in carpentry from St. Anthony Trade School. If you asked John though, he would say he started working in kindergarten when he would tag along with his father to airport. He worked with Penney’s Aircraft Services, a company started by his father in the 1960s, and always enjoyed chatting with other co-workers and people passing through on their travels. John also loved to be out on the water whether it was off somewhere in motor boat, steaming up to Makkovik, or out fishing for crab or cod.

Although there was always work to be done, John always made time for fun as well. Family and friends were important to John. He loved to have people come around whether it be at home, the cabin or up in his shed. His sense of adventure, kindness, humour, and caring-nature made him known and loved by many. John made friends easily wherever he went.

John was very proud to be Inuk, and loved any opportunity to travel to the north coast of Labrador. In 2019, John travelled to Nain with his mom Dora for event marking the 100th anniversary of the Spanish flu in Okak. A highlight of the trip for John was getting to see Black Island where his mother was born. Getting to experience this with his mom was something John felt privileged to be able to do.

With many fond and loving memories, John leaves to mourn his partner Khatija and long anticipated daughter (coming soon); mother Dora (nee Ford); sister Patti Penney, nephews Lyndon, Dylan, Matthew, great-nephews Duncan and Thomas, and great-niece Hannah; sister Carolyn (Craig) Compton and nephew Lucas; brother Robert (Helen) Penney, nephew Jacob and niece Eve; sister Christina (Lott) Ropson, nephew Jack and niece Emily; mother-in-law Audrey, father-in-law Tabi, and sister-in-law Yasmin; as well as a very large circle of family and friends.

John was predeceased by his father Gerald; grandparents Harold and Mary (nee Bird) Penney and, Julius and Rosina (nee Pamak) Ford.

John was a kind-hearted person who would help out anyone wherever he could; from helping someone to fix or build something, to making them smile and laugh. There was so much in life that John was looking forward to. Although he was taken from us too soon, John will live on through all of the stories and memories we have with him. As John would say when he’d raise his glass, “Cheers to many years of eternal happiness and good health, and if you have either or you’re in good shape, the rest is immaterial… I made that one up myself.”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nain TaKuaKautik Food Bank (takuakautik@gmail.com), the Orange Shirt Society (https://orangeshirtday.org/), or another indigenous organization.

Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home In St. Anthony form 2-4 pm and 7-8pm on Sunday August 11th 2024 with a family service being held at 8pm. The Funeral will be held form St. Anthony United Church at 11am on Monday August 12th, 2024 followed by burial at the Fishing Point United Cemetery, St. Anthony

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PARRILL, ELSIE MAE

April 10, 1942 - December 29, 2019

Elsie Parrill (Simms) was born on April 10, 1942 in St. Anthony Bight, NL, and she married Elijah Parrill on March 12, 1964. They had 2 children; Triffie and Wade, and three grandchildren; Mikaela, Robby and Caitlyn. Elsie was employed at Curtis Hospital for 30 years, where she befriended many co-workers and patients over the years. most of her working years were on the obstetrical floor. Elsie enjoyed spending quality time with children and grandchildren. her best friend was her husband, and they spent many hours doing thing they enjoyed. her kindness, mild manner, patience and love for her family will be remembered by all.

left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her childern; Triffie (Lamont), and Wade (Nicole) Grand children; Mikaela (Myles), Robby (Kerry), Caitlyn, tux Sisters; Bessie (Edgar) and Neta, Brother Hayward, Sisters in law ; Ena, Dorothy, Mary Ellen (Randy), Jackie (Hayward) and Rita, Brother in law Roy (Rachel). Elsie was pre-deceased by her husband Elijah Parrill, Parents Alex and Myrtle Simms, Parents in law Norman and Flossie Parrill, sisters Nellie and Jessie, Brother Ross, and brothers in law Bob Taylor, James Worthman, John Carter and Gordon Powell.

The Funeral Service took place at the St. Anthony United Church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on January 2nd, 2020 with Rev. Charles (Gus) Pendelton officiating, Burial followed the service at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

As well, we, the family of the late Elsie Parrill would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who helped in any way to ease the sorrow during the passing of a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. We gratefully acknowledge and thank everyone who brought food, sent messages, sympathy cards, flowers, and those who helped in any way. It is impossible to thank individually but please be assured that your kindness will always be remembered. - Triffie, Wade, and families.

DIAMOND, GORDON TRUMAN

Passed away on October 7th at the Charles S. Curtis memorial hospital in S. Anthony at the age of 90 years. Gordon Diamond was born in Flowers Cove on September 26, 1927. Although illness is never good news, Gordon was blessed to be hospitalized in the old hospital in St. Anthony where he met Josie Parrill. That chance encounter was the beginning of a relationship that changed both of their lives. Josie and Gordon were marries on June 13th, 1953. Gordon and Josie raised two children, Sharon and Don. He was a fisherman, and he loved the outdoors. Even after a stroke, over twenty years ago, he loved to get outdoors, go out to Fishing Point and watch all that was going on from boats to seals and other wildlife. He had a healthy sense of humour and he will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 64 years, Josie (nee Parrill) and Children Sharon and Donald. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

NEWELL, MURIEL ANN

It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Muriel Ann (Pike) Newell, (Moo) announce her death on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony, NL. There was love in the beginning, as Muriel was an only child born of parents, Mary Edna and Joseph Taylor Pike of Red Bay, Labrador on October 29, 1930. There she lived until, at the age of 13, her widowed mother decided life might be easier for them both if they moved to St. Anthony, NL. They travelled by coastal boat and began working for the Grenfell Mission. Muriel was a nurses’ aide at the age of 16, then a teacher, a Co-op store clerk, and later in life, a store manager for “Newell’s Confectionary”. She married John William Newell (the Co-op Store Manager) and together they raised a family, and cared for her mother until she died in 1972. A strong, vivacious, loving, intelligent, witty woman, she will be fondly remembered by many. Left to mourn are her children, Gary, Tony, Trudy and Wayne and their spouses, Michele Hodder, Beverly, Stewart Read, and Ella, respectively.  A special niece, Louise (Buchanan) Reid will miss her Aunt Moo. Her grandchildren include Andrea (Richard) Kelly; Stephen Newell; Samantha Read (Matthew Cole); Christopher Read (Jacinta Briand); Matthew Newell (Robyn); Jenna Newell; and Hayley Newell who lived beside her for all of her 13 years.  Nan Newell had great grandchildren, Jacob and Maria Kelly and Sarah Newell. Her special cat, Trixie, provided many hours of comfort to her in recent years as she struggled with dementia. She was a kind neighbour and good friend to many, but special friends stayed by her side to the end and included Lottie Simms, Jeanette Hostetter, and Marjorie Richards. Muriel was surrounded by love at the end. A service of remembrance was held at St. Anthony United Church on Friday June 23, 2017 with Rev. John Maich officiating. She was laid to rest beside her Husband, John in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to her next door neighbour, Lee Nippard of Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.   

COLBOURNE, WILLIS

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Willis (Bill) Colbourne at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on April 14, 2017 in his 83rd year. Willis was born to Frederick and Jane Colbourne in St. Anthony on August 11, 1933. He left school at age 14 to go fishing, which he continued for most of his life until the moratorium in 1992. He married the love of his life, Reta Rose in 1959 and they had one daughter, Veronica. Willis enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing a hunting to the fullest. He leaves to mourn his wife of 58 years, Reta; Daughter Veronica (Rick) McQuinn; Grandsons Darren and Devon McQuinn; Brothers Bruce, Allan, Morgan (Linda); Brother-in-laws Baxter (Sybil) Rose, Thomas (Sylvia) Rose; Sister-in-laws Phoebe and Pearl Hoffman, Pearl Rose, Katherine (Whyman), Phyllis (Clyde) Elliott, Margaret Rose; lots of nieces and nephews as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Jane Colbourne; Sisters Florence, Irene, Marjorie, Beryl; Brother Edward and his favourite Uncle, Jack Colbourne. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Monday, April 17th 2017 at 2:00 pm which took place from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.

PARSONS, BEULAH

Beulah was born on Aug 2, 1927 in Goose Cove, NL to Albert and Sarah Powell. On Dec 31, 1952 she married Robert Parsons and was laid to rest on their 64th wedding anniversary. She worked many years alongside her husband while they fished in Goose Cove. After moving to St. Anthony she was employed by Fishery Products for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially for big family gatherings. She always had that big pot of soup on when any of us were coming home. When her hands weren't busy with the knitting needles, they were busy making quilts and crocheting. She loved to visit and socialize with her family and friends. She passed peacefully away on Dec 28, 2016 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital, St . Anthony, NL. She is now finally at rest, free from pain and suffering. She leaves to mourn her Loving children: Eileen(Maurice); Gertie; Don(Imelda); Mildred(Roy); Audrey(Frank); Max(Yvonne); Edward(Vivian); Ruby(Michael); and Shawn. Her Loving sisters: Sadie and Lydia. Her Loving brother: Don(Joan) as well as her Loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. visitation was held a the Funeral home in St. Anthony, followed by the funeral service which took place at the united Chruch in st. anthony at 2:00pm on the 31 of december, burial followed in the united fishing point cemetery. Funeral aranghments where entursted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger FUneral Director. 

DIAMOND, CALVIN

Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at the John M. Gray Centre at 71 years of age. Calvin Diamond was born to Val and Irene (Warren) Diamond in Cook’s Harbour on January 22, 1945.  Calvin began work at the Department of Highways, where he met and worked with some life-long friends.  After a couple of years he began work at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro where he worked and enjoyed his job until he retired at the age of 55.  He met the love of his life Gaye (Colbourne) and married not long after in 1967.  They had four children together and over the years, their family grew as their children married and began their own families.  Calvin had a very fulfilling life with his family and a large circle of close friends.  He enjoyed moose hunting, playing cards, going out in boat and put several miles on the truck driving around town.  Cal and Gaye spent a lot of their retired years at their cabin in Northwest Arm and loved to see company coming any time of day. He leaves to mourn his sons Darren (Shawna), Duane (Allison), and Dean (Krista), his daughter Lynn (Travis), his nine grandchildren: Cara, Michelle (Darren), Mark, Paul (Duane), Danielle, Jenna, Sarah (Dean), Grant, Hannah (Lynn); brother Marvin (Edna), sister-in-law’s Dot Colbourne and Lois (Roger) Boyd, and a large circle of friends and extended family. Cal was predeceased by his wife Gaye, his parents Val and Irene, and his brother-in-law Wayne. Vitiation took place at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home in St. Anthony. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director

PILGRIM, GEORGE BRAMWELL

George Bramwell Pilgrim was born November 16, 1925 to Lucy and Bramwell Pilgrim. September 11,1959 he married the love of his life Margaret Hussey. He lived in Little Brehat where he fished until 1961. He then resettled to St. Anthony and fished for a while then took up employment as night watchman at The College of the North Atlantic retiring at the age of 65. Through his life he enjoyed fishing, hunting, berry picking, gardening, playing cards, catching smelts for their cat Tigger and singing Christian Hymns. George passed away into peace on the Second of march, 2016, he Leaves to mourn Sister Maisie, sister in law Maisie (Morgan) Morgans Predeceased by His wife of 51 years Margaret, his parents, brothers Donald (Violet) Spurgeon ( Jemima), sisters Valetta (Reuben) Cull, Florrie (Abram) Richards, and brother in law Clem. Visitation was held at the Funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00pm on the 5th of March with Rev. Dinesh Gomes Officiating. Burial Followed in at the Fishing Point United Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral director. 

PARSONS ROBERT VATCHER ROLAND

Robert Roland Vatcher Parsons
(27th April 1925-27th January 2016)

Robert Roland Vatcher Parsons was born in Freshwater, Carbonear, NL on April 27, 1925 to Jehu and Fanny Parsons. He leaves to morn his loving wife Beulah, loving children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Jehu & Fanny; Brothers Jehu & Freeman; Sister Dulcie and Grandson Steven.
Robert left Carbonear at an early age to come to Goose Cove where he spent his early years as a fisherman. He always built his own boats and built the family home. He moved to St. Anthony in 1973 and went to work with the Grenfell Mission . He worked there for 15 years until he retired in 1988. In his spare time he enjoyed going out in boat, squid jigging and fishing. He also loved trout fishing with his grandchildren.
He was a faithful member of this church and loved and worshiped the Lord deeply. Through all the years he never faltered in his faith
Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony, after which the Funeral Service was held at the St. Anthony United Church at 11:00am on Saturday January 30th with Rev. Dinesh Gomes Officiating. burial followed at the Fishing Point United Cemetery, St. Anthony. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. 

LAWRENCE, SARAH EVANGELINE (EVA)

Born in St. Anthony on the 20th of March 1923 to Ambrose and Gertrude Sulley (Pynn) of St. Anthony, NL.  Eva married Joseph Horatio Lawrence of Port-aux-Basque, NL. on April 19, 1949, and together they had two sons, Dennis and Orville. She lived a full life with many accomplishments and pastimes, including completing her Teaching Diploma at Memorial University in St. Johns, teaching in northern Newfoundland at Griquet, Quirpon, Main Brook, and the Grenfell School in St. Anthony. Eva was best known for her support of the Curtis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she actively participated in the gift shop, and continued knitting for the auxiliary up to the just a few days before her passing.  Eva was always an active woman, with interests in education and community service.  She was supportive in the Lions Club, Athletic Club and the Hospital auxiliary. Eva passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2015 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her family by her side, at the great age of 91.  Left to mourn are her sons Dennis and Orville, 5 Grandchildren, Matthew Joseph, Ryan Everett, Reginald Joseph, Olivia Marie, Julia Sarah Anne, Daughter-in-Law, Kelly Lawrence, Sister Gloria Marshall and Sister-in-Law Emily Sulley as well as close family, Don and Linda Loder, Karla Loder, Lee Hillier and Shirley Farrell, Brother-in-Law Fred Lawrence, Sisters-in-Laws Shirley Yard and Clarinda Lawrence. Eva was predeceased by her loving husband Joe, parents Ambrose and Gertrude Sulley, Brothers Robert (Bob), Russ Sulley, as well as her sister Zilda Hillier.  In the last year, Eva was blessed with wonderful care from the Hospital Staff (1st Floor), Home Care (all the personal touches) and her many friends and the Great Staff at Shirley’s Haven, she loved you all. Visitation is being held at The Funeral Home in St. Anthony, Followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am on Tuesday February 10th, 2015  from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. A private interment will follow on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Fishing Point Cemetery in St. Anthony.  Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, Funeral Director.