GENGE, JOCK

April 6, 1956 - November 2, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Jock Genge announce his passing on November 2, 2024, at the age of 68 years.

Jock passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony, NL with his beloved wife of 40 years, Dale, at his side.

Jock grew up in Deadman's Cove but moved to Labrador City at the age of 18 where he began building his life. He worked for 30 years as an electrician with the Iron Ore Company of Canada and spent many years as an active Canadian Ranger.

Jock spent his time in Labrador City raising his family. A lover of all things outdoors, he enjoyed boating, skidooing, hunting and scuba diving, but his favourite was a night at the cabin with good company and a game of cards.

Leaving to mourn are his wife Dale (nee Gould), his daughter Danielle (Jesse), son Christopher (Kerri-Lynn), grandchildren Karlee, Hannah, Isaac & Alyssa, sisters Joy (Mike) & Una, mother-in-law Bridget Gould, brothers-in-law Oz (Mary Alice) & Dean, sisters-in-law Sandra (Bruce), Ivy & Mona (Gerald), nieces & nephews, and a large group of extended family & friends.

Predeceased by his parents Rendell & Mabel (nee Chambers), brother Floyd, father-in- law Isaac, brothers-in-law Harvey, Maxwell, Ike (Poi), & Melvin Coates.

Jock will forever be remembered as a man with a big heart, contagious laughter and a smile that could brighten any room.

A celebration of life will take place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.

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

PATEY, ELSIE ELLA

November 24, 1942 – October 28, 2024

Passed peacefully away surrounded by her family at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 81 years. Elsie was born in St. Anthony and raised by her mother Marion and Hedley Bartlett in L’anse aux Meadows. At the age of 15 when her mother passed away, she took on the role of parenting her 2-year-old brother Garry. In 1958 she met the love of her life Lester, who came to L’anse aux Meadows to teach school. They married on June 29, 1960, and moved to St Anthony where they settled and raised their 5 girls. In 1995, they moved to Corner Brook to be closer to family after a short 5-year term in Hant’s Harbour, Trinity Bay.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her 5 daughters Marion (Wayne), Norma (Glenn), Jackie, Nancy (Dennis) and Lori, Grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley, Adam and Amanda, Kayla and Karla, Charlotte and Matthew, Great grandchildren Brackley, Lincoln, Carter, Asher, Avery, Arick, Hunter and Grant, brother Garry and very special aunt Blanche, In-laws Glenn (Bonnie), Patricia, Shirley (Ed), Belle, and Mildred. As well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Lester and infant baby, parents Hedley and Marion, In-laws William, Chatfield and Elizabeth, son-in-law Perry, brothers-in-law Roy and Terry and special Uncle Luke.

Elsie enjoyed life to the fullest, a very active member of the Corner Brook Senior’s Club where she made many friends over the years. Even though they retired and settled in Corner Brook she always referred to St. Anthony as home and made as many trips back as she could and where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

The family would like to thank her cancer care team at the Dr H. Bliss Murphy Cancer center, and the staff of the Cancer Care and 5B units at Western Memorial Regional Hospital for the care and comfort they provided. A special thanks to Dr. Katy Smallwood and Dr. Aiden Brazil for making themselves so readily available when needed most.

There will be a private visitation for family and friends held on Friday Nov 1st 7:00 – 9:00 pm followed by a private funeral service at 2:00 pm Saturday Nov 2nd at K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St Anthony. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, St. Anthony.

Flowers graciously accepted or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society accepted.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to K.M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony and Country Haven Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

WAY, JANE

November 30, 1954 - October 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Jane Way, who passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on October 29th, 2024 at the age of 69.

Survived by and left to mourn with fond memories, are her sons: Trent (Kate) and Trevor (Candice); her grandchildren: Shayden (Jenna), Chloe and Caylee. Her loving brothers: Lige (Emma) Way, Melvin (Emily) Way, Glenn (Vira) Way, George (Elaine) Pilgrim, Watson Way and John Way; sisters: Lucy Myers, Wavey (Earl) Way, Donna (Sam) Applin; brothers-in-law: Roland (Joyce) Way, and George Rose; sisters-in-law: Dorcas Guinchard, Nancy(Ivan) Chambers; her special friend Kenneth Way, nephews, nieces, other relatives and large circle of friends.

Jane is predeceased by parents Elijah and Dora Way; her loving husband Bruce; brothers-in-law Clarence Myers, Henry (Mary) Way, Lawerence Guinchard, and Howard (Susanne) Pilgrim; sister-in-law Effie Rose.

A Special thank you to the all of the amazing nurses and staff in the chemo department, and the first and second floor nursing stations at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony for the wonderful care; the nurses and staff at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Center in Flower’s Cove; Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home; Rev. Short; Loomis Way and to anyone else that has contributed in any form.

The family service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove at 9 pm; where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

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

STRANGEMORE, CHARLES

Charles Strangemore

April 11th 1948 – October 24th 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Charles Strangemore announce his passing on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 76 years.

Charl leaves to mourn with the fondest and most precious memories, his Wife Gaye (Cull), his Children Nicole (Eddy), Tammy (Rick), and his Grandchildren Amy (Jamison), Jonah (Leigha) and Andrew (Nicole).

His Siblings Selwyn (Ivy), Guy, Marilyn, Eva (Riley), & Joyce, and his Sister-in-law Selma.

His Brother and Sister-in-laws, Mae, Doris (Tom), Gerald (Nina), Wayne (Sharon), Millicent (Ern), Val (Jane), Wavey (Eli), Kevin (Yvonne) and Brother-in-Law Neil

A huge circle of Nieces, Nephews and other family members that will always remember him with a smile.

Charl is also leaving behind two very important families that he was so proud to be a part of. The House Family, Baxter, Don and Sheila, and his Transport Canada Family at the St. Anthony Airport.

Charl is predeceased by his Parents Hayward and Naomie, Sister Nita, Brother Carl, Brother-in-laws Tony Walker and Roy Burt, his Parents-in-Law Joshua and Gertie Cull, and Siblings in Law Sam Kinsella, Dennis Patey and Joy Simms.
The funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday October 29th, 2024, cremation will follow with burial at a later date.

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“Always remember the happy times, the laughing times and the bright and sunny days, for I am only just gone away.”

WILCOX, VIOLA

Mrs. Viola Flossie Wilcox of Roddickton, NL. She was born in Hampton, NL on August 3, 1931 to Walter and Matilda Fillier. She has three brothers: Ralph (deceased), Kenneth (deceased) and Jerry (Ontario); four sisters: Bessie (deceased), Elma (deceased), Sylvia (deceased), and Ella (La Scie, NL).

It was on August 26, 1950, she married the love of her life Harvey John Wilcox at Wild Cove, Canada Bay, NL. Shortly after, they moved to Roddickton where she raised her family of three sons: Raymond (deceased), Winston, and Leander; four daughters: Priscilla, Ruby (deceased), Belinda, and Angela.

She was a very family person who loved to bake, knit, especially knitting quilts. In her earlier years, she did work at the Englee fish plant. She learned how to make bread when she was ten years old. She became a Christian in 1958 and faithfully served the Lord thereafter.

It was on October 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM she passed from this life to reap her heavenly reward. Left to share and cherish her memories are her

Two sons: Winston (Judy) – Roddickton

Leander - Roddickton

Three daughters: Priscilla McGee - Florida, USA,

Belinda (Kirby) Newman – Englee

Angela (Hank) Dean – Roddickton

Brother: Jerry Fillier (Ontario)

Sister: Ella (Lewis) Andrews (La Scie, NL)

19 Grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service to be held at the Apostolic Faith Church, Roddickton on October 30th at 11 am

Officiating – Rev. Rene S. Cassell

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PARRILL, ELIZA

March 17, 1942 - October 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Mom/Nan at the Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, on Sunday October 20th at the age of 82.

She will be missed by her Children: Shirley (Barry), Ward (Celia), Ruby (Ed), Jarvis; Grandchildren: Sabrina, Pamela (Cory), Pierrette (Murray), Tamara (Steve), Nathan (Penney), Kendra (Greg), Belle (Nathan); Great grandchildren: Keegan (Theresa), Kylan (Kanisha), Kaine, Kaci Rae, Kai, Reid, Bella and Orion.

She is also survived by her 2 sisters: Nellie Parrill and Emily Patey; Sisters-in-law: Esther Elliott and Naomi Mitchelmore.

Eliza is predeceased by her husband: John; Daughter: Rhonda; Son: Elvis; Her parents: Austin and Evangeline Mitchelmore; Sister: Cora; Brothers: Reginald (Mary), Curtis Mitchelmore; Brother-in-laws: Ethelbert (Kitty), Ivany (Rita), Doug (Virtue), Norman Parrill and Herb Patey; and Sister in law: Frances (John).

The family would like to thank the staff at Ivy Durley Place, Flowers Cove Health Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our Mom/Nan over the past few months. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation will take place at St. Andrew's Church, Lower Cove beginning the evening of Tuesday October 22, 2024. The family service will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

COMPTON, MARY HELLEN

Mary Hellen Compton (nee Colbourne) of Roddickton passed away October 7, 2024, age 74, at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by family.

Mary was a lifelong member of the John Wesley United Church of Roddickton.  She was an avid reader and loved to knit, quilt and cross stitch.  She took great pride in her work as Conche Post Mistress and always had a pot of soup and fresh bread baking when one of her boys came home.  Her happiest times were spent visiting and laughing with her sisters and friends.

Mary will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Garfield Compton; sons Tom (Stephanie), Peter (Elizabeth), and Perry (Rebecca); sister Mabel (Norman); sisters-in-law Betty Colbourne and Patricia Colbourne; brothers in law Leighton Patey and Norman Tiller; grandchildren Joshua, Reagan, Sable and Anson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Castalena Colbourne; brothers Ernest and Willie; sisters Edna and Bernice and parents in law Albert and Velma Compton.

Friends may come to celebrate Mary’s life October 26, 2024 at 2pm from the John Wesley United Church Roddickton.

EDDISON, WINNIFRED HAZEL

May 5, 1944 - October 11, 2024

Winnifred Hazel Eddison (nee Young) of Noddy Bay, NL passed away in the presence of her loved ones at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on October 11, 2024 at the age of 80 years.

Winnie was born in Quirpon to Thomas and Alfreda ( Nee Roberts) Young, Her mom passed away when she was seven years old and she became a mother figure to her brothers that continued throughout her lifetime. She married Wesley Eddison of Noddy Bay on January 24, 1964 and raised five children together. She worked at the fish plant until she had her first battle with cancer. She fought cancer on three occasions but always remained witty and funny throughout it all. She always maintained that moonshine was the best medicine for any and all  illnesses. She will certainly be remembered by her family for her amazing cooking skills, berry picking, knitting and making quilts. Her quilts are in all corners of the world with a few in bed and breakfast businesses on the Northern Peninsula. 

Winnie leaves to Mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories, her children: Dwayne ( Shirley), Sheldon ( Tracey), Barry ( Kelly) Jackie and Tanya ( David); Sisters: Florence, Nellie and half sister Barbara; Brothers: Lloyd (Joyce), Eric (Moriah), Norman (Glenda), Algie and  half brother Thomas; Brother in law Francis ( Selma) Hedderson. Grandchildren: Marcel, Stefan; April, Alexander, Dayna, Hayward, Erin, Ethan, Amanda, Aaron and 13 great grandchildren. Winnie will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives and close friends. Too many to name but Matilda Pynn, Graham Burden, Hazel Hedderson, Beryl Pilgrim, Karen Patey. Joy Hedderson ( Both of them) , Carl Hedderson ( Her psychiatrist), 10 well fed chickens and the rest of Aunt Blanche's children are a few. 

Winnie was Predeceased by her parents and husband Wesley. Father in law Walter Eddison and Mother in law Victoria ( nee Roberts) Brother in laws Ambrose ( Elsie) Hedderson, Nimrod Hedderson, Stan ( Nellie) Bishop. James ( Flo) Barron. Sister in laws Johanna (Ernest)Hillier, Blanche( Peter) Hedderson, Mary Ann (Israel) Blake  and Sarah Jane ( Willie) Bishop.

Visitation will take place from the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch  on October 14th 2024 at 6-9pm and October 15, 2024 at 1-3pm and 6 to 9pm.  The funeral will take place on  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at the Quirpon Cemetery.

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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.

BUSSEY, JEAN FLORENCE

September 5, 1948 - October 10, 2024

Jean Florence Bussey of St. Lunaire-Griquet passed away at the John M Gray Centre on October 10, 2024 at the age of 76 years.

Jean Leaves to Mourn with a lifetime of memories, her Husband of 57 years: Guy Bussey; her Son: Jake (Darlene), Tony; Sisters: Lucy, Bernetta (Francis); Brother: Rod (Lorriane), Freeman (Flossie), Albert (Lorriane), & Don (Gloria).; Grandchildren: Emma, Jacob, and Benjamin. Jean will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives, close friends and church family.

Jean was Pre-deceased by a Baby Girl; Parents: Albert & Caroline Curlew; Brothers: Melvin, Wilfred (Pearl).

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on Saturday, October 12th 2024, time to be announced soon. The funeral will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Butler officiating. Interment to follow in the Griquet Untied Cemetery.

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