HANCOCK, FREDERICK CLYDE

July 18, 1931 - November 7, 2022

Fred Clyde Hancock was born on July 18th, 1931, the first child of 15 born to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Born into that family were brothers: Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Dennis, Kirby and Bradley. Sisters Winnie, Yvonne, Lillian, Nancy, Ruby, Jean and Barbara. He married the love of his life, Marie Decker, on June 22, 1953, and lived in Roddickton and raised 6 children: Sandra, Debbie, Mark (Morris), Greg, David & Gayle.

He gave his heart to the Lord in 1958 and from then on, he devoted his life to the Lord and his church family. He spent many years assisting as Pastor. Fred worked with the Department of Highways most of his life and retired at the age of 57. Him and Marie enjoyed his retirement years. They built a cabin at Coles Pond and spent many memorable years there until he felt it was too much to maintain. After he sold his home, he moved to the Apostolic Faith cottage which they really enjoyed. His church family was very important to him.

His wife Marie was called to her heavenly home on February 16, 2022. He became very lonely after her passing and his daily wish and prayer was to join her at her heavenly home. He died peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2022.

He leaves to cherish memories:

Sons: Mark (Valerie) Hancock – Erskine, AB Greg (Theresa) Hancock - Roddickton, NL David (Valerie) Hancock – Didsbury, AB

Daughters: Sandra (Ray) Newman -Springdale, NL Debbie (Ron) McCully -Truro, NS Gayle (Danny) Randell - Roddickton, NL

Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Kirby (Bertha) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Bradley (Judy) Hancock, Roddickton, NL

Sisters: Winnie Randell, Roddickton, NL

Yvonne Randell, Roddickton, NL

Lillian (Alan) Lee, Pasadena, NL

Nancy (Bruce) Burton, South Brook, NL

Jean (Clarence) Butt, Turo, NS

Barbara (George) Burton, South Brook, NL

Sisters-in-Law: Shirley (Fred) Saunders, St. John’s, NL

Maunda (Cyril) Jones, Corner Brook, NL

Sybil (Vincent) Hurwitz, Victoria, BC

Joyce Harvie, Bedford, NS

Beverly (John) McGreevy, St. John’s, NL

Violet Decker, Roddickton, NL

Brother-in-Law: Rick & Ena Decker, Calgary, AB

10 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Fred was predeceased by his parents Grace and Gideon Hancock. Brothers Willis, Don, Stanley & Frank and sister Ruby.

Visitation is being held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton on Tuesday November 8th for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm, Wednesday for family form 2pm to 4pm and public form 7pm to 9pm. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at form the Church at 2pm on Thursday November 10, 2022 with Pastor Michael Ivnay officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

HANCOCK, WILLIS RAYFIELD

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Willis Rayfield Hancock.

Willis was born on February 3, 1933 to Gideon and Grace Hancock.
Brother Willis met the love of his life, - Dulcie Blanche Hodge and was married on November 11, 1952 at Roddickton.  They were blessed with six children: Grant, Cora, Randy, Diane, Morgan, and Billy.  After giving his heart to the Lord in 1957 , he faithfully attended Church with his family. Bro. Willis was known for giving an inspiring testimony which vividly showed his excitement  of been saved. Willis was a well-respected man in this community and surrounding communities. He worked with the department of Highways foe 30 years.  He was a very hard worker who worked many long hours at his company - Canada Bay Construction for 32 years.  After he retired from the company, he loved to go for a ride and visit the jobs sites of his employees just to see how things were going and have a chat. In July of 2007 he suffered a stroke that left him somewhat immobile but still he would attend Church whenever he could.  He was admitted to the Curtis Memorial Hospital on January 4, 2017 then on December 20, 2018  he moved to the John Grey Center. Recently  he became ill and was hospitalized until Monday August 10,  2020 around 3 am when he took his heavenly flight to meet his Lord and Master whom he served faithfully for many years. He was predeceased by his Parents – Gideon & Grace Hancock: Wife - Dulcie: Son – Morgan.

Leaves to cherish his memory:

Sons:Grant (Ann), Randy (Marilyn), Billy (Teri-Lynn), Daughters:, Cora (Glen), Diane (Kirby), Brothers:, Fred (Marie), Ford (Carol), Dennis (Pauline), Kirby (Bertha), Sisters:, Winnie, Yvonne,Lillian (Allan), Jean (Clarence), Nancy (Bruce), Barbara (George), Sisters-in-law:, Gladys Cooper, Cora Cassidy And a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren and family and friends.

The funeral service and visitation was held at the apostolic faith Church in Roddickton NL, on the 13th of August, 2020 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett and Rev. Rene Cassell officiating, burial followed in the church cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.