Passed away March 31st, 2018 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband of 68 years, Stedman; Children, Claude (Daphne), Henry (Marion), Myrtle, Nancy (Pat), Harvey (Livina), Roy (Priscilla), Sted (Karen); Grandchildren, Dwayne (Tina), Tyrone (Joanne), Claude Jr. (Elva), Jillian (Keith), Mitchell (Gina), Maurice (Melissa), Toby (Pam), Jordan (Jessica), Candace (Trisanne), Natasha (Chris), Kristopher (Effie), Tyler (Tara); Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Courtney, Keira, Blade, Victoria, Jaden, Chloe, Ava, Jenna, Jared, Ethan; Sibling, Irene, Vivian (Kirby), Earl (Rose) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Blanche; Sisters Josie, Amelia, Shirley, Jane, Mary-Ann, Hilda; Brother Roland; Son-in-law Don; and Great-grandson Nicholas. Visitation was held from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in anchor Point from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PENNEY, ALMA PEARL (née Bussey)
passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre in St. Johns on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at the age of 77 years, surrounded by loving family. Alma was born on July 31, 1940. She leaves to mourn with tender and loving memories her children, Audrey (Wayne) Hillier, Mary Snelgrove, Albert (Kelly) Penney, Susan Penney, Steven Penney; Grandchildren Jennifer, Justin, David, Alex, Joshua, Zachary, Rachel, Sarah; Great-grandchildren Reid, Cameron, Jesse, Casey; Brothers Max (Jane) Bussey, Ross (Betty) Pilgrim; Sister Susie (Charlie) Reardon; Brother-in-law Roger (Kate) Penney; sister-in-law Dora Penney; as well as her nieces, nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Abraham and Edith Bussey; Husband Guy; Parents in law Harold and Mary Penney; as well was her brother-in-law Gerald Penney.
DECKER, IVY MARIE
It is with great sadness that the family of Ivy Marie Decker announce her passing on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. Born in Cook’s Harbour on July 13th, 1934. She leaves to mourn with precious memories, her loving family: Her sons, Glenn (Glenda) Pittman, Barry (Sharon) Decker, Trevor (Kim) Decker; Daughters Evelyn (Dennis) Keats, Wanda (Brian) Hughes, Dorcas (Doug) Pelton; Her grandchildren Glenn (Arlene), Shelley , Chris (Vina), Barry (Tracey), Tara and Allie; Great grandchildren Cody and Max; Her Sister Gladys Warren; Her brothers Everton Pittman and Aaron (Winnie) Pittman. Ivy also leaves behind a special friend Louise Short and a wide circle of family and friends. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Maxwell Aaron Decker. Visitation begins on Saturday March 24th at St. Matthews Church Cook’s Harbour. Family service to be held on Monday March 26th at 7 pm. A celebration of Ivy’s life will take place at St. Matthew’s Church Cook’s Harbour Tuesday March 27th at 11:00 am. Flowers are welcome, and donations in memory of Ivy can be made to St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Cook’s Harbour.
RANDELL, BRIDGET (née Talbot)
Passed away on March 22, 2018 from the White Bay Central Health Centre in Roddickton at the age of 68 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Husband Wilbourne Randell; Children Jackie McAdams, Judy Randell, Tracey Randell, Francis Randell; Grandchildren Brittany Randell, Alexandra Casey, Andrew McAdams, Cameron Randell, Maddison Randell, Abby McAdams; Great-grandchildren Kayden Randell, Leo Casey as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Stella and Steven Talbot, and brothers Jimmy Talbot and Eugene Talbot. Visitation was held from the Roman Catholic Church in Englee from where the funeral was held on Monday, March 26th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Fr. George officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
COLES, CLAUDE
Passed away March 20th, 2018 from the Health Science Centre in St. Johns at the age of 84 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Wife Lillian; Daughters Wanda and Leah (Curtis); Grandsons Gavin and Brendan; Great-grandsons Jagger and Jaxon; Sisters Lorrie White, Mable Diamond, Irene Sinyard; Brothers/Sisters in law Hazareth Coles, Beatrice, Caroline (Walter), Joan, Isaac (Olive), Sharon, Clayton (Sheila), and Edna. Claude was predeceased by his Mather, Father, Sisters, Brothers, Sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Claire Stewart officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
SULLEY, EMILY JANE
Emily Jane Sulley (née Cull) was born July 1, 1923 with her twin sister Winnifred to parents Reuben and Elizabeth Cull of Great Brehat. It was here she grew up and at an early age went out into service. On January 20, 1943 she married Robert George Sulley of St. Anthony. On March 23, 2018, surrounded by love, she passed away into the arms of God. She is survived by her daughters Leona Elson (Howard), Linda Loder (Donald); Grandchildren Dwain, Sherri, Sonya, Kenneth, Karla; Great-grandchildren Adam, Brayden, Amy, Victoria, Ashton, and Aaron. She will be lovingly remembered and missed. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 1981 as well as her brothers Freemonder, Lester, Thomas, Harris and Wesley; and her sisters Mable, Winnifred, and Ursula. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Sunday, March 26th, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the United Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
GENGE, COSMO CYRIL
Passed away March 18th, 2018 at home in Flowers Cove, NL at the age of 83 years. Cos will be remembered as a loyal and devote husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Cos retired from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in 1989 and enjoyed many happy and healthy years since. His friends will remember his love of a good game of cards. He will be missed by many. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife of 56 years, Marion, and children; Darlene, Maunda (Gerald), Bud (Monica), Brian (Honey), Stella; Grandchildren Scott (Erika), Randy (Lei), Valerie (Bruce), Blayne (Courtney), Toni (Brad), Stacie (Trav), Jarod, Peter; 9 great-grandchildren; Siblings Julia, Ellen (Ross), Henry (Alva), Harris (Barb); Sisters-in-law Aurelia, Juanita, Hazel and Clara, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Cosmo was predeceased by his Parents Henry and Dorcas Genge; sisters Polly, Lillian, Josie, Constantine; Brothers Bill, Garf, Flick; as well as special friend Angus.
WOODWARD, ROBERT
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Woodward announce his passing on March 19th, 2018 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 64 years. He leaves to mourn one daughter, Ananda (Glen) and one granddaughter, Sierra. He also leaves to mourn seven sisters; Clara (Hedley), Rowena, Dulcie (Wayne), Carrie (Thomas), Juanita, Joanne, Jennifer (Rob); 2 brothers, Earl (Gloria), Garfield; one very special cousin, Una Elliott; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Also, a special thank you to Wallace Woodward. Roberts was predeceased by his parents Abe and Blanche Woodward. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church in Boat Harbour from where the funeral was held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Cremation to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CARTER, JESSIE
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.