Passed away March 17th, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Jessie was born November 26, 1936 to Myrtle and Alex Simms in St. Anthony Bight. She was the oldest of 7 children. She moved to Great Brehat at a young age to be with the love of her life, John Carter. They were married on November 20th, 1956. They were blessed with 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Jessie kept busy over the years caring for her family and working alongside her husband John at whatever work needed to be done, whether it was fishing, cutting wood, or tending to the garden. She will be dearly missed by a large circle of family and friends. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires her Children; Fred (Glenice), Dave (Lisa), Lorne (Adell), Wes (Denise), Joyce (Morris), Mae (Colin), Donna (Morley); Brother Hayward Simms; Sisters Elsie, Bessie (Edgar), Juanita; brothers-in-law Charles (Rowena), Keith; Sisters-in-law Olive, Rita; plus 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jessie was predeceased by her husband John; Parents Alex and Myrtle Simms; Mother-in-law Mary Carter; Brother and Sister Ross Simms and Nellie Simms; Brothers-in-law Elijah Parrill, Gordon Powell, Don Reid; Sisters-in-law Elizabeth (Minnie) and Minnie. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the Funeral on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in Great Brehat. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
EARLE, STELLA FLORENCE
was born to Elijah and Emma Earle on February 20, 1920. She married Thomas Earle in 1938. They were blessed with seven sons and eight daughters. Stella gave her heart to the Lord in 1939. She loved and served the Lord all down through the years. Stella was a woman of prayers and had a passion for Missions. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother; and worked hard raising her family. Stella passed peacefully into the presence of the Loving Lord on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at the age of 98 years. She leaves to mourn with tender and loving memories, her sons, Hubert (Winnie), Lloyd, Shawn (Patsy); Daughters, Violet (Arthur) Loder, Jean (Ross) Stevens, Donna (Bradley) Heard, Linda (Curtis) Hillier; Daughter-in-law Elizabeth Earle, as well as 38 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Stella was predeceased by her parents Elijah and Emma Earle; Husband Thomas Earle; Sons Ronald, Perry, Rodger, Allan; Daughters Beatrice (Manuel), Jessie, Elva, Dulcie; Daughter-in-law Diane Hedderson; Son-in-law Allan Manuel; Granddaughters Betty Quinlan, Cynthia Pilgrim; Brothers William Earle, Hubert Earle; Sisters Beatrice Coles, Elsie Bussey, Mary Eddison, and Phyllis Humby. Visitation was held from the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet until the funeral on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Joh Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
RANDELL, EDITH
Edith Randell was born in Hooping Harbour on November 30, 1929 to Alfred and Bessie Pollard. As the eldest of the family she grew up quickly helping to care for her sisters and brothers. On October 19, 1944 Edith married Chesley Randell of Williamsport. They made their home in Williamsport until in 1965 when they resettled to Englee. Edith was a hard working woman, who wanted a good job done in whatever she worked at. She worked for a number of years for John Reeves Ltd. in both Williamsport and Englee. In the 1976 she began to work as the Town Clerk in Englee, a position she held until she retired. On Wednesday February 21, Edith passed peacefully away. Edith was a faithful member of this congregation. She was a life member of the UCW, a member of the Board of Management as well as the Official Board of the Pastoral Charge. She was the church organist for more than 40 years and a member of the choir. As we remember Edith, we realize how much she enriched our lives and how much she will be missed. Edith is survived by a special niece Lynette Simms (Doug),special niece and care giver Bernice (Neil), her brothers Hayward (Joan), Alwin (Faye), Rick (Drucella), sisters Myrtle (Jerry, deceased), Fanny (Ivan), Evelyn (Elias), Irene, Yvonne (Fred), and Joan. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Chesley, her parents, her sister Sadie and brother Wilmore. Visitation was held from the United Church in Englee from where the funeral took place on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
ROBERTS, WILLIAM ERNEST
Passed away on February 22nd, 2018 from the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 82 years. Willie was born in Ship Cove on August 10, 1935, to Fred and Pearl Roberts. He loved where he was to, and he lived a life here, marrying Effie and raising five children. Will loved to spend time fishing and cutting wood. But he loved even more passing time with family and friends. His pictures will make your hearts glad, and his memories will always brighten your days. He leaves to Mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife, Effie; Children, Darren (Kim), Jeff (Jessica), Jamie (Samantha), Tammy (Duane), Chad (Ange); Grandchildren, Ellie, Julian, Nicholas, Mya, Jessica, Abbie, Nicholas, Jayden, Danielle and Keagan; Sisters, Ella, Nellie (Les), Rita (Ford), Debbie (Ray); and Brother, Melvin (Irene). William E. Roberts was predeceased by his Parents, Fred & Pearl Roberts; Sister Ruby; and Brother Melvin. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on February 26th, 2018 at 11:00 am from the United Church in Ship Cove with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HUGHES, EFFIE BLANCHE
Passed away February 18th, 2018 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 82 years. She leaves to mourn with tender and loving memories her Sons Edmund (Maggie), Lester (Daphne), Winsor (Patsy), Garold, and Boyce (Joyce) Hughes; Daughters Marie (Uriah) Hughes, Carol (Dan) Coombs, Doreen (Mait) Noseworthy, Melina (Colin) Macdonald; Step Daughters Vivian (Max) Snow, Maisie (Lloyd) Hughes, Step daughter-in-law Daisy Hughes; Sister Christina Woodward; 29 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Effie was predeceased by her Husband Lawrence; Son Melvin; Daughter in Law Burnett Noseworthy; Stepdaughter Hazarett Hughes; Stepson Enos Hughes; and Grandsons Baby Boy of Carol and Dan Coombs, and Tyke Hughes. Visitation was held from St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower cove from where the funeral was held on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed in the Green Island Brook Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
HILLIER, MOREY GLEN
Passed away on February 15th, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Morey was born March 30, 1961 in Griquet to Roland and Annie Hillier. He moved to St. Anthony when he was nine. Morey was a lover of sports, especially ice hockey and soft ball. He loved children and noticed each one he seen. He was an avid lover of anything outdoors: hunting, cutting wood, fishing, and snowmobiling. He spent his time working as an autobody mechanic and was known by everyone for his work ethic. He was known for his two wonderful daughters: Emily and Hannah. Morey was a storyteller and could light up a room with his stories of good times. His stories and memory will be remembered by everyone he knew. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Emily and Hannah; Mother Annie Hillier; Sisters Gloria (Clem), Winnie (Rick), Vivian (Victor); Brothers Fred (Reeta), Tony (Margaret), Robbie (Karen); Nan Sadie, Joan, and Karla as well as a large circle of family and friends. Morey is predeceased by his Father Roland Hillier; Jehu Parsons, and Donna Parsons. Visitation was held from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral was held on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bessey officiating. Interment followed in the Pentecostal cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HILLYARD, NORMAN WILLIAM
Passed away on Feb 11th, 2018 at Western Memorial hospital at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn wife Julia daughters Judy, Michelle (Bruce) granddaughter Tianna Avery-Hillyard; Sisters Irene, Elizabeth (Curtis), Mary (Clarence), Rebecca (Mathew), Maisie; Brother Eric; Half sister Cora; Brother in law Stephen (Blenda), Samuel (Eileen), Harvey (Barbara), Stan (Ethel), Bill; Sisters in law Gertie, Glenda, Blanche, Pearl, Evelyn, Annie. Norman is predeceased by his parents William and Dorothy; brothers Mike, Bill, Harold, Ted; Sister Rachel; and Parents in Law Aaron and Leah Applin. Cremation took place. Visitation is being held from St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Shoal Cove West on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 9:00 am with Rev. Jennifer officiating. Inurnment followed.
TAYLOR, DULCIE
Passed away February 16th 2018 from the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. Dulcie will always be remembered by her Sons Edward (Jennifer), Carter (Honora); Grandchildren Kylie (Brian), Effie (Kris); Great-grandchildren Kobe, Keegan, Jayden, and Ava. Dulcie was predeceased by her Husband Kirby; Partner John; Son Baxter; Parents Clement and Gertrude Williams; Sisters Mary Jane, Eliza; Brother Roland was well as a circle of extended family and friends. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where visitation was held until the funeral on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Claire Stewart officiating. Interment followed in the Anglican Cemetery in Black Duck Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
POLLARD, MARTHA
Passed away on February 14th, 2018 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 98 years. She leaves to mourn many special friends including Emma and John Reardon, Tracey (Darren), Jamie (Tina), Elvis and Tara Clements; the Canning Family and the Pollard Family. Mrs. Pollard was predeceased by her husband’s George Tucker and Isaac Pollard; Parents John and Mary Clarke; Brother Joe Clarke; and Sisters Mary Parsons and Beatrice Pilgrim. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in Roddickton from where the funeral took place on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 with Rev. Chris Hewlett Officiating. Interment followed in the Apostolic Faith Cemetery in Roddickton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
FILLIER, REGINALD HARVEY
Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Centre on the 12th day of February 2018. Mr. Reginald H. Fillier of Englee was in his 88th year. He leaves to mourn with cherished and loving memories; Sons David (Mary); Jim (Monica); Garry (Karen); Daughters Shirley (Bill) Humby; Hilda (Shane) Pilgrim; Evelyn (Della Demoss); Thirteen Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren; Brother Alvin (Shirley) Fillier - as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased his Wife Lucy; parents Aubrey and Patience Fillier; sisters Ida (Bill) Ivany, Gladys (Joe) Pollicara, Daisy (John) Newman; Brothers Sandy (Alexander) Fillier (Dulcie), Clancy Fillier (Ethel). Visitation took place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee on the 14th day of February followed through until the funeral service which took place at 2:00 pm on the 16th day of February 2018. Interment followed at the New Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.