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. 

Parsons, Alwood

Alwood Andrew (George) Parsons was born at St. Anthony to Jessie and Annie Parsons Jonuary 21st, 1950. Also born to that family were Rueben, deceased, Marthda, deceased, Ross, deceased, Robert, Gladys, and Albert. Albert is twin brother to Alwood. 

Alwood grew up in Roddickton, where he graduated high school/ He was joined in marriage to Celie Randell on July 24th, 1973. To this union was born two children, Deanne and Shane. Alwood was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Alwood took on many different types of employment. He worked as a lumber grader with Canada Bay Lumber Co., as a forestry worker and a teacher. He fished with this brothers, Robert and Albert for approximately 35 years. He was also a fireman for 25 years.

He was a boat builder, carpenter, sports fan, Red Wings fan, dart player, and a cook extraordinaire! Alwood was take from this life tragically on the 21st of September, 2015 in his 65th year. he will be greatly missed by his wife Celie Parsons, Children Deanne (Shane), Shane (Nathalie), Mother-in-law Lily, Brothers Robert (Harriet), Albert (Lavinia), Sister Gladys (Eric), Granddaughters Alexis, Shelby; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral services were held at 2:00pm on Sunday September 27th, 2015 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Burial followed in the New Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.