GENGE, AURELIA

Aurelia passed peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on November 15, 2023 in her 99th year.

Aurelia was born to Matthew and Selina Chambers of Bear Cove, one of 5 siblings. She lived a fulfilling life. However, in her late teens she was diagnosed with Tuberculosis and was hospitalized for many months in St. Anthony. After her discharge from the hospital she came to live with her sister, Dulcie in Flowers Cove.

Soon after returning to Flowers Cove she was employed as a sales clerk with Angus Genge where she worked for many years and fell in love with her Alabama Sweetheart, Garfield Genge.

They were married on August 5, 1958. Even though they had no children, they were blessed with many Nieces and Nephews whom they adored.

Aurelia was a lifetime member of the ACW and a chartered member of the Lioness’. She was dependable and very committed. Until the past year when her eyesight started to fail and other health issues came up, she attended regular Church Services as well. She loved to knit (her favourite past-time) and of course, cooking. Her macaroni and cheese was second to none! Bingo was the highlight of her week, socializing was very important to her.

She will always be remembered by Mary Ann (Polly) Forsey; Brothers-in-law: Henry (Alva), Harris (Barbara); Sister-in-laws: Julia, Ellen, Clara, Hazel; Special Nieces and Nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband: Garfield; Parents: Matthew, and Selina; Parents-in-law: Henry and Dorcas Genge; Sister: Dulcie; Brothers: Hubert and Reginald; Special nephew: Howard; Sisters-in-law: Mary Ann, Joanna, Mary Ann (Polly), Marion, Lillian May, Constance; Brothers-in-law: Howard, Wilbert, William, Cosmo, Israel, Reginald, Adolpheus, Ronald, and Ross.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses of the 1st floor of the Curtis Hospital and to everyone who has helped in anyway, we are so appreciative of you all.

The family service will take place on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flower’s Cove on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.

BROWN, HENRY

April 22, 1938 - November 18, 2023

Passed away November 18, 2023 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with his loving wife, Hazel by his side at 85 years of age.

Henry leaves to mourn his wife, Hazel (Nee Woodward); his children: Cyril (Jackie), Cora (Greg), Collette (Trent), Carrie (Barry), Clifford (Lisa), Claude (Tammy); Daughter-in-law: Gloria; Grandchildren: Tara, Nikki, Tyler, Shandi, Shawna, Kyla, Neko, Lily, and Valentino; Great-grandchildren: Clyde, Ella, Chase, Samuel, Carleigh, Quinn, Jonas, Jakaila, Jagger, and Harvey; Sister: Moram Diamond, as well as other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his son: Clyde; parents: Samuel and Leah Brown; brothers: Leonard, Edward, Harvey; and Sisters: Lucy Brown and Rita Pynn.

Visitation will take place from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the afternoon of Monday, November 20, 2023. The family service will take place Monday evening at 7:00 pm. The funeral will take place at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow.

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

BAINES, GEORGE

January 28, 1959 - November 20, 2023

After a short, courageous battle with cancer, it is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we the family of George Baines share the sad new of his passing on November 20, 2023 at the age of 64. George passed in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family and friends as he had wished for.

George was born January 28, 1959 to Noah and Dorcas Baines of Reefs Harbour. George enjoyed spending time at the cabin and camping all around NL in is motorhome as well as spending time out in boat and fishing (which he did all his life). He enjoyed time with family and friends.

George will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his loving partner, Darlene; his son: Mitch; Stepsons: David (Brittney), Joshua; Granddaughter: Lindsay; Sisters: Effie (Baxter), Joy (Steve), Leah (Jeff); Brothers: Hubert (Lucy), Cyril (Theresa), John, Bob; Mother-in-law: Pauline Eddison; Brothers-in-law: Kenneth and Darrell Eddison; a large number of nieces, nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends.

George was predeceased by his parents: Noah and Dorcas Baines; Sisters: Vonnie and Jill; and Brothers: Pierce, Noah, and Ivan.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mina and all the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff of Labrador-Grenfell Health, Dr. Holmes, Dr. Ahmad, and Tracey House NP.

Cremation has taken place, a funeral and burial date will be announced at a later time.

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

POWELL, MARY ELLEN

January 7, 1937- November 18, 2023

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on November 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born January 7, 1937 to Johanna and Peter Dempsey in Grandois, NL. She moved to Goose Cove at a young age. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Hedley Powell. They were married on November 10, 1954 and together raised 9 children. Mary was a devoted, loving mother who always put her family above everything and ensured they never wanted for anything.

She leaves to mourn with broken hearts her children: Marie, Norm, Phyllis, Judy (Clyde), Patricia (John), Olive (Chris), Marina (Mike), Roxanne (Darrell), and Derek (Bonnie); Grandchildren: Shelley (Melissa), Audrey, Sarah (Dirk), Jorden, Denata (Shaun), Jesse, Alysha (Dean), Alex, Anika (Dan), Adam (Deana), Patrick (Alicia), Andrew (Alison), DJ (Rebecca), Johanna (John), Emily, and Sam; Great-grandchildren: Tyler, Caleb, Calleigh, Emilia, Riley, Clinton, Jesse, Jorja, Oliver, Owen, Jacob, Jensen, Lexa, Avery, Emery, and Meredith; Sister: Alice; Brother: Peter as well as many extended family.

She was predeceased by her parents: Johanna and Peter; husband: Hedley; son-in-law: Wilf; grandson: Christopher; great-granddaughter: Willow; sister: Mary; and brothers: Vergus and Gary.

Her family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the staff of the John M Gray Center for caring for her in her final years. A special thank-you to Virg Gibbons for helping make a very difficult time more bearable. All your kindness and care will never be forgotten.

Visitation will take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-8:30 pm to be followed by family prayer from 8:30-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Cremation will follow with a burial service to be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Direcor,

REARDON, DONALD ALBERT

December 31, 1952 - October 31, 2023

Donald Albert Reardon passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s on October 31, 2023 in his 70th year.

Don was a hard worker who fished for all his life from a very young age. He loved the simple things; his family, music, his gardens, his cat DW, and his beautiful home of Sou West. He was dearly loved and will be missed for eternity.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, Bridget; Daughter: Victoria (Tim); Sons: Colin (Ayala), Cory (Alex), Randy (Melanie); Grandchildren: Dawn, Dillyn, Dominick, Daniel, Jenna, Chloe, Alexis, Michael, Jeremy; Great-grandchild: Damien; Siblings: Jack (Emma), Cassie (Ross), Bridget, Nell, Linda (Craig) and his brother and best buddy- Wins; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents: Maurice and Jenette Reardon; Sisters: Caroline, Diane, and Anastasia; and Brother: Cyril.

Visitation will take place from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2023. A Rosary and Remembrance will be held at the Church on Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 pm with the funeral service to take place on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow.

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

RICHARDS, ADELAIDE MARY ANN

June 27, 1935 - November 3, 2023

Passed away peacefully at the Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family on November 3, 2023 at the age of 88.

She leaves to mourn, her children: Donald (Neta), Freeman (Florence), Patsy (David), Leona (Richard), Scott (Debbie), and Pam (Brad); Brothers: Fred (Louise), Edward; as well as many Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and a large circle of other extended family and friends.

Adelaide is predeceased by her Husband: Benjamin Richards; Daughter: Jean Patey; Sister: Rhoda; Grandsons: Dana and Brian; Sister-in-law: Margaret; and Brother-in-law: Malcolm.

Visitation took place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home and St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony. The funeral was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:00pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment followed.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

HUMBY, LESTER

February 16, 1950 - October 29, 2023

Lester Humby was born in St. Lunaire on February 16th, 1950 to Joseph and Jessie Humby. On September 24th, 1976 he married the love of his life, Judy Blake. They had many great years together and raised 3 children who he loved dearly.

He was known to be a hard worker by all who knew him. Lester was a fisherman, he built boats and did carpentry all throughout his life. He was also a concrete finisher in later years. Lester enjoyed hunting moose and seal, fishing, and thoroughly enjoyed being in the woods.

He leaves to mourn his Wife, Judy; Sons, Todd (Vanessa), Alvhon; Daughter: Jennifer (Charley) Curl; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; Brothers: Reginald (Regina), Gordon (Margie), Nelson (Joan); Sister: Irene Hillier as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends.

Lester is predeceased by his Parents: Joseph and Jessie Humby; Brothers: William, Wilbert, Alvohn, Truman, and Harold; Sister: Florence Patey.

Visitation to take place from Calvary Pentecostal church in St. Lunaire-Griquet beginning Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and continuing until the funeral on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Butler officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

BRIDGER, CALEB GEORGE

November 11, 1940 - October 23, 2023

Passed away on October 23, 2023 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 82 years.

He leaves to mourn his Sons: Bradley (Shirley), William (Sherry), and Garfield (Linda); Daughter: Belinda (Mike); Sisters: Louise (Carl), Margaret, Phillip (Irene); Grandchildren: Brian (Sherilynn), Danielle, Sheldon (Erica), Kyle, Alyssa, Allie; Great-grandchildren: Kobe, Kylie, Kalen, Irelynn; Long-time friends: Margaret Mitchell, Wayne and Audrey Hillier, and family as well as many other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his wife, Loretta; Parents: William and Sarah Bridger; Sisters: Madeline (Hector), Gloria, Annie (Archibald), Rita, Elizabeth (Benjamin); and Brother: John.

Visitation to take place from the All Saints Anglican Church in Dark Tickle beginning the evening of Wednesday, October 25, 2023 and will continue on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The funeral will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kinsella and Rev. Larkin officiating. Interment to follow.

TAYLOR. BESSIE MAE

September 27, 1926 - October 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and sister, Bessie Mae Taylor of Raleigh, presiding at the Shirley Haven Senior Home in St. Anthony. After a short illness Bessie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 97 years.

Bessie was born in Wild Bight, Cape Norman, one of 16 children. At an early age, in order to survive, moved to Quirpon and then Raleigh where she worked with large fishing crews cooking, cleaning and performing many other chores that were assigned to her.

It was in Raleigh where she met and married Ernest Taylor and raised five children. Alongside her husband she took care of all household chores and also worked in the fishing stage for many hours often extending to late nights putting away fish. She also spent many hours in the vegetable garden. Bessie was a life long member of the Raleigh UCW and also taught Sunday School. Throughout the years she also boarded many teachers and ministers who needed a place to reside. She also sewed for many years for the Grenfell Mission, making parkas.

After the passing of her husband in 1979 she continued with her sewing and knitting and also spent a summer working on the water line in Raleigh. In later years she met a friend and partner. Together they spent time travelling back and forth from her home to his, also doing a lot of camping and some gardening. During those years she also began playing darts, which she enjoyed very much, playing in a number of tournaments. After the passing of her partner in 2013 she spent time with her children from Raleigh to Grande Prairie. In 2020 she moved into Shirley Haven Seniors Home where she resided until her passing.

Bessie leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons David, Cyril (Bernette), Alvin (Bev), daughters Edith Patey, Bernice (Glossen) Taylor, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Brothers Cyril (Elvie) Campbell, Harrison Campbell, Melvin (Cora) Campbell, Seymour Campbell, Sisters Bertha (Maxwell) Richards, Christina Dredge, Edith Smith, sister in law Marie Campbell, and extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by husband Ernest, parents Robert and Edith Campbell, special partner Adam Williams, daughter in law Phyllis Taylor, son in law, Winston Patey, brothers Edward Campbell, Allan Campbell, Herbert Campbell. Sisters Margarete (Herbert) Gorman, Susie (Hebert) Pilgrim, Sarah (Benjamin) Letto, brother in law Lorenzo Dredge

The family wishes to send thanks to the staff of Shirley’s Haven Seniors Home for their care of our mother during her stay at the home. Also thank you to the doctors and nurses of Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital who helped to care for her and make her comfortable during her stay this past week. A special thank you to her granddaughter, Lisa Webb, who spent the last three nights with her in palliative care. Her presence and knowledge of palliative care helped us greatly during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations are graciously accepted to the Raleigh United Church Women in Bessie’s memory.

Visitation to take place from Raleigh United Church in Raleigh on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral will take place on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 2;00 p.m. with Rev Art Kinsella officiating.

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

WAY, JOHN

May 3, 1928 – October 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother John Way of Savage Cove. After a short illness John passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 95 years at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

He was a loving, gentle and kind man, a fisherman, a carpenter, a boat builder, a man of many talents. He could often be seen on the wharf chatting with the fishermen or out on the point watching the boats through his spyglasses or sitting out on his front step. He also enjoyed his weekly visit to the co-op where he would see people and have a little chat. He was always willing to offer a lending hand to his family and in the community.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Elijah (Cicely), daughters Winnie (Stan), Daisy (Tom); Grandchildren Jeffrey (Joni), Sheldon (Peggy), Chad (Natasha), Denise (Monty), Damian (Trina), Robin (Ivy), Cleon (Vicki); Great Grandchildren Jonah, Sydney, Jayden, Nathan, Tori, Jaxon, Cody, Leya, Brittany, Brody, Josh, Jorja, Daniel, Staci and Benjamin; Sister Winnie (Ken) and extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Louisa, Mother and Father – Keziah and Benjamin Elijah Way, Mother and Father-in law Clara and Stephen White, Brothers Llewellyn (Dulcie), Earl (Mary Ellen), Sisters Rachel (Charlie) and Jane.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre in Flowers Cove and to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.

The only thing deeper than the pain of losing you was our love. Rest in Peace.

Visitation to take place from St. Marks Anglican Church in Savage Cove beginning Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and will continue daily until the funeral on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.