RANDELL, NORMAN HEDLEY

January 9,1934 - January 18, 2025

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s surrounded by his family members.

Proceeded by his parents, Lucy and Mark Randell; His wife, Dora Randell , His sons : Graham, Bedford, and Roger, Sisters: Stella Compton, Cassie Weir, Brothers: Darius (Roy) Randell, Alfred Tucker, Grandson: Jason Noonan

Norman grew up in Williamsport White Bay and later lived in Englee and Roddickton and lived the remainder of his life in St. John’s. He was a carpenter by trade, and built many houses and buildings throughout his lifetime. He worked in the Lumber Camp he was also a fisherman and worked in the Woods . He was a store owner who very generously open up his store in the early morning for customers whether they had money or not. He enjoyed singing hymns and playing the mouth organ. He enjoyed moose hunting right up in his late eighties. He was very spiritual and his greatest love was reading the Bible and reciting Bible verses. He loved having family prayers together.

Leaving to mourn his children; Glenna , Mark(Marie), Charia (Pierre), Lucy(Roger), Marcel, Grandchildren; Dawn(Corey), Jocelyn, Charlene(Jamie), Peter , Roger(Jaz), Kaleigh, Jordan , Also brother Wilbert Randell(Margret) and Sterling Randell(Jackie), Sister in law: Etta Mae (Eugene),, Annie May and Bessie, Brother in Law: Lee(Loretta), John, Lloyd, Several Great and Great Great Children and numerous amount of Nieces and Nephews., Special nephew Don Randell.

Visitations will be held 1 pm to 5pm on Friday 24th, 2025 at the Bide Arm Apostolic Faith Church, The funeral Service will be held from the church at 10:30 am on Saturday 25th 2025.

Internment to follow at the Apostolic cemetery in Roddickton

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

RANDELL, YVONNE SYBIL

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Sybil Randell who left us on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne was born on May 19, 1944, at Roddickton to Gideon and Grace Hancock. Also, to this union was born: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank, Ford, Don, Winnie, Lillian, Ruby, Nancy, Jean, Barb, Dennis & Kirby.

She moved to Mount Pearl at the age of 18 and married Gorden Randell, May 25, 1962. They had one son, Jarvis, the love of her life. Then to Grand Falls where Gordon pastored and then to Birchy Bay where he continued pastoring for approximately 20 years at the Apostolic Faith Church. After the passing of her husband, she moved back home to Roddickton in 2006 and in 2010 she went to live and care for her brother Willis and moved into the Grace Sunset Cottages in May 2018, until God called her home.

Yvonne was predeceased by: Parents: Gideon & Grace Hancock, Husband: Gordon Randell, Brothers: Fred, Willis, Stanley, Frank & Don, Sister: Ruby

She leaves to mourn: Son: Jarvis (Loretta), Grand children: Marcel (Taeevn) and Courtney (Lukas)., Great grand children: Jordan, Lemmie, Eliana, all living in South Korea., Brothers: Ford (Carol) Hancock, Dennis (Pauline) Hancock, Kirby (Bertha) Hancock and Bradley (Judy) Hancock., Sisters: Winnie Randell, Lillian (Alan) Lee, Nancy (Bruce) Burton, Jean (Clarence) Butt, Barb (George) Burton and a large circle of family and friends.

Visitation will take place Friday, January 24th - 7:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, January 25th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton with the Funeral Sunday, January 26th – 11:00 AM Pastor Michael Ivany officiating.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddictkon, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

MCLEAN, ROLAND

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Roland McLean announce his passing on November 7th, 2024 at the age of 71 years. Roland passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital with his spouse and a large circle of his family at his side.

Roland was born and raised in Green Island Cove, he was an active member of his community. He spent his life on the water as a fisherman, he enjoyed life to the fullest. In the last few years he battled ALS. He took the good days with the bad, with lot of support, he fought this battle to the end.

Roland leaves to mourn, with fond memories: His lifelong partner of 35 years Joyce Mitchelmore; 6 Sisters: Sybil, Hazareth (George), Louisa, Irene (Harold), Shirley (Dylan), Rosie (Colby); His 3 brothers: Leslie (Penny), Lambert (Helen), Primus (Pearl); Brothers-in-law: Michael Gibbons and John Macey; Nieces, Nephews and an Extended Circle of Family and Dear Friends.

Roland was Predeceased by: his parents Raymond and Aurelia McLean; 2 Sisters: Sarah Gibbons and Augustine Macey; Brothers-in-law: Desmond Macarthur and Pat Rumbolt.

We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home, Rev. Canon Vernon Short, Loomis Way, as well as the staff at the Curtis Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion during his hospital stay. We would also like to thank the Flower’s Cove Health Centre for their continuous care over the past few months. A special thank you goes out to Nurse Practitioner Madonna Coates and Home care nurse Benay Sinnicks, We are Forever Grateful.

Visitation is being held at St. Andrew’s Church in Lower Cove on Saturday and Sunday (Nov 9th and 10th). The family service will be held at 9pm on Sunday, followed by the funeral service on Monday Nov. 11th, 2024 at 11am. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date.

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APPLIN, COLIN

With great sadness the family of Colin Applin announce his passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 9th Day of October, 2024 at the age of 62

Leaft to mourn his passing are his Daughters Courtney and Charli (Archie),  Father Harvey, Grandkids
Deacon, Isabella, Dava, Leah, Siblings Maxine (Mike), and Family, Junior (Joanne) and Family, Natasha (Glen) and Family, Nieces and Nephews, Aunts and Uncles as well as a large circle of friends

Colin was predeceased by: Mom Lorraine, Brother Johnny, Grand parents and
extended family.
Visitation is being held at the St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove on Monday October 14th, followed by the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday, October 15th with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Burial will follow in the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

BAINES, ELIZABETH

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our devoted mom, nan, great nan, mom in law, Sister and friend, Elizabeth Baines of Shoal Cove West, after a short illness. Elizabeth passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday September 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years, at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders.

Mom was an exceptional woman, she loved to be surrounded by her family, sharing her famous Sunday dinner, playing cards, telling stories and having a good laugh. She was a hard worker who spent many years in the fish plant, she also worked very hard for family always making sure we had everything we needed and wanted. Mom also enjoyed many hobbies, she loved crafting, sewing, along with gardening and berry picking. Mom was certainly a woman of many talents and always persevered in every situation, Mom it is your love and strength that will guide us through.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Perfie (Sib) Jenneaux, Jeanetta (Mark) Donahue, Margaret (Howard) Myers, Andy (Bernice) Baines and Nancy (Keon) Toope; grandchildren: Jari, Jolon (Holly), Kirstie (Jason), Michele (Nate), Ann (Kris), Howard (Deanna), Brandon (Savannah), Nakita (Jonathan), Keon and Luke; great grandchildren: Miley, Joan, Blade, Scarlett, Harper, Adaline, Josie, Desmond, Piper, Archibald, Valerie and Sophia; sisters: Vivian Coombs, Rowena (Cosmo) Beaudoin, Bessie Coombs, and Belinda (Steven) Applin; brothers: Lambert (Iris) Coombs, Israel (Kathleen) Coombs, Honorary Daughter Michelle Hynes and Special niece Laverne Hynes Sister in Law Susan Baines, brother in law Angus Coombs as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Archibald Baines, her parents Lambert and Eva Coombs, Sisters Lavina Coombs, Mamie Coombs, Olga Coombs (Melvin), Brothers: Wilfred Coombs (Ruby), Leslie Coombs. Mother and father-in-law; Michael and Johanna Baines; brother in laws: Stewart Coombs, Stedman Coombs, Ronald (Bertha), Roland (Mary), Cecil and William;

The visitation is taking place at St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Reef’s Harbour on Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday (sept. 20,21 and 22) with the family service being held at 7 pm on Thursday night, followed by the funeral service at 4pm on Friday the 22nd of September with Rev. Terrance Coates officiating. Burial will follow the service in the French Cove Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

TATCHELL, EDMUND

It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Edmund John Tatchell announce his passing on March 31, 2023, at Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Edmund is forever loved by his wife Angela of 33 years, Children Thomas Tatchell (Brenda),Wendy (Matthias) Osborne, Grandchildren Thomas, Natalie, Jackson, Cadence, Adaisha, Mother in law Roseanne Tatchell , Godchildren Edmund Tatchell and Celista Tatchell, and special Nephew Brian Evans. Sisters Irene (Frank) Rumbolt, Winnifred (Anthony) Tatchell, Brothers William Tatchell, Alonzo (Lucy) Tatchell, Vince Tatchell, Patrick (Denise) Tatchell, Sister in laws Millicent, Amy, Vivian (Brent), Carmelita (Kevin), Brother in law Nelson (Tracey). Along with a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and Friends.

Edmund was predeceased by his parents Patrick Tatchell and Mary M Tatchell (Lawless). Father In Law Thomas (Tom) Tatchell, Sisters in Law Marion and Dulcie, Brother Gordon Tatchell, Sisters Mary Tatchell and Elizabeth Tatchell and his beloved Granddaughter Octavia Osborne.

Visitation is being held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Castor River North form Monday April 3rd, 2023 through to the Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday April 6th, 2023 with Fr. Rossi Officiating, burial service will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Doctors Brook NL. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

TOOPE, WILSON SR.

Wilson Toope

July 13th, 1946 - February 16th, 2023

76 Years

It is with great sadness that the family of Wilson Toope has to announce the peaceful passing from this life to the next at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony on the 16th day of February, 2023. Mr. Wilson Toope was in his 76th year. Always a loving husband, father and grandfather. He did everything he could for his family. Wilson loved his family more than anything in this world. He was a family man and worked hard all his life to ensure that his wife and children were taken care of. He enjoyed playing cards, cutting wood, moose hunting and spending time with his family. Left behind to mourn his loss are his children daughter Mamie Ellen (Randy) Sons James (Holly), Wilson Jr. Granddaughter’s Sacha(Anthony), Brooklyn Grandson Sean His brothers Whyman (Emeline), Nicholas (Ivy), Leslie (Edith).

His sisters Cicely (Selby), Sharon (Reginald) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Wilson is predeceased by his loving wife Cinderella his parents James and Mary. Sisters Margaret, Elva, Shallottie and brothers Isaac and Abraham.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the thoughtful and caring staff at the dialysis unit as will as the emergency and ICU staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony NL, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

GIBBONS, GLADYS MAY

Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons

September 15, 1926 - January 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons announced her peaceful passing on January 23, 2023, at the age of 96, at the Rufus Guinchard Health Center in Port Saunders.

Leaving to mourn with lots of great memories are her children, Edith (Leslie) Toope, Bill (Daisy) Gibbons, Lesley Hillier, Virginia (Jim) Bradford, Vony ( Enos) Langdon, Ivy Toope, and Roy (Eliza) Gibbons.

Her grandchildren Gladys, Loretta, Melanie, Gina, Robert, James, Jessica, Ian, Devon, Jamie, Louis, Lynette, and Alex, and their partners.

Her great grandchildren Ashton, Aidan, Brooke, Luke, Hannah, Kate, Henry, Sophia, Billie, Kingstyn, Finley, and Jade and her sister-in-law Virginia Gibbons, as well as a large number of special nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jonathan and Mary Chambers, her husband Roy Sr., her children Louis and Dorcas, her grandson Stefan Gibbons, her son-in-law Graydon Toope, and her grandson- in- law Gary Doyle, as well as all her brothers and sisters.

Gladys grew up in Blue Cove and on February 3, 1952 she married Roy Gibbons and moved to St. Genevieve Bay where they raised their family until 1976, when they moved to Plum Point. Gladys had a large extended family whom she loved to have visits with and to chat with on the telephone and kept in touch with them all. She certainly enjoyed her calls and visits from everyone. She loved hearing about her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

The family would like to send a big thank you to the staff at the Ivy Durley Place in Flower’s Cove where she lived for 13 years. She made many friends there with the other residents and the staff. We cannot thank them enough for the great care they gave her while she was there. We would also like to thank the staff in Long Term Care at the Rufus Guinchard Hospital in Port Saunders for the special care they gave our mom during her time there.

Family service will take place on Thursday, January 26 at 8pm and the funeral service will be on Friday, January 27 at 11am form the church of the advent in Plum Point with Rev. Terry Coates Officiating

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthon and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral director.

GREENHAM, CELIA MARGARET

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Celia Margaret Greenham announce her peaceful passing on December 25, 2022, with her loving husband Edward, and family at her side.

Christmas was her favourite time of year, she loved everything about it, including the birth of Christ. She also needed a perfectly decorated tree, and a house full of lights that looked like a small airport.

Margaret was born July 16, 1944 on Current Island and was relocated to Eddie’s Cove 3 days later. She grew up in St.Anthony on Coates’ hill and met the love of her life down the other side of the hill at Chaytor’s movie theatre. Their courtship turned into five children, ten grandchildren, and 56 years of marriage. There was nothing in this world more important to her than family, and her dog Jersey.

She was well known in the community, especially due to her many years at the chicken coop, and her famous gravy.

Anyone that met her, loved her. Her huge heart, infectious smile and personality will always be fondly remembered.

She leaves to mourn, her one true love Edward, 5 children, Truman (Tammy), Judy (Barry), Trudy (Jim), Jackie (Dominic) and Eddie (Rod). Her ten precious Grandchildren; James Edward, Brittany, Megan, Julia, Courtney, Gregory, Anderson, Dylan, Justin and Chantelle.

Also left to mourn, Brother; Truman (Shirley) Coates, Sister; Marie Williams, Brother-in-Law; Fred (Louise) Greenham, Sister-in-Law; Adelaide, Gordon Chambers, many special nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Margaret is predeceased by her Mother; Sarah Jane, Father; Isaac, adopted Mother; aunt Margaret Coates, adopted Father; uncle Edgar Coates, Brother; Roland, Brother; Nathaniel. Father in Law; Walter, Mother-in-Law; Emma, Sister-in-Law; Rhoda,

Brother in Law; Benjamin, Brother in law; Malcolm, Sister-in-Law; Sybil, Sister-in-Law, Marjorie, and Brother-in-Law; Maxwell.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4pm and 7-9pm pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at the St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow.

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.