ROWBOTTOM, MARY JANE

August 15th, 1935 – June 6th, 2018

Mary was born on August 15th, 1935 at Cook’s Harbour. The daughter of Ernest and Rita Hill. On August 28th, 1951 she married George Rowbottom from Quirpon. Together they raised 11 children. She passed away on June 6th, 2018. She will be greatly missed by all. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Sons Ernest (Kathy), Eli 9Mary), Gary (Hazel), Lorne, George (Marlene), Dwayne (Donald), Ashley (Tina), Nathan (Rhonda); Daughters Dale, Terry (George), Cindy (Merrill); Sister Margaret; Companion Everton, Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Special Nephew, George (Naomi) as well as a large circle of relatives, friends, and special friends. Mary Jane was predeceased by her Husband George, Father Ernest, Mother Rita, Grandson Riley, Sister Elizabeth, Brothers Albert, Joseph, Thomas and Harvey. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral was held on June 8th, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Salvation Army Church with Captains David and Melanie Rideout officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

GIBBONS, JAMES

November 3, 1947 – May 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Gibbons announces his passing. James was born on November 3, 1947 on Current Island. In 1969 he married Gladys Bonnell, together they had two children; Jimmy and Winnie. He had five grandchildren that he adored. He had two sisters; Edith (Isaac) and Lillian (Jim) and bothers Martin (Annie) and Edmund (Paula). He was a fisherman for 30+ years and was an active member of his local fisherman’s committee. Jim was also a proud member of Loyal Orange Lodge and enjoyed Saturday night with his member friends. He will be forever missed. He leaves to mourn his wife Gladys; Children Jimmy (Carol) and Winnie (Darcy); Grandchildren Luke, William, Ben, Makenna, and Micah as well as a large circle of family and friends. James was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Myrtle; Brother Martin; and Niece Eileen. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral service was held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home. St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, GORDON SAMUEL

Gordon Samuel Pilgrim was born February 17th, 1931 to Charles and Sarah Jane Pilgrim in St. Anthony Bight. He died in St. Anthony Bight early in the morning of May 26th, 2018, his sister Mabel present with him. Gordon was a fisherman and a bachelor. He lived all his life in St. Anthony Bight. Gordon was not a traveler, but enjoyed a trip to the United States in 2004 and a trip to Belle Island despite this. For a short time, he and a cousin ran a restaurant in the Night, the “Wagon Wheel”. Gord had the reputation of being “easy going”, until this winter he loved playing darts and of course there was moose hunting, which he particularly enjoyed. Gord loved life and lived it well. Gordon leaves to mourn his sister Mabel Strain; niece Sarah Strain (Wayne); nephews David and Leland Strain (Cindy); grand-nephew Noah Strain as well as a long list of extended family and friends. Gordon is predeceased by his parents Charles and Sarah Jane Pilgrim; Brother-in-law Roy Strain; as well as two small sisters who died as infant babies. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home and From the United Church in St. Anthony Bight. The funeral was held from the United Church in St. Anthony Bight on May 29th, 2018 at 200 pm with Rev. Gary Jones officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, WAYNE

Wayne Pilgrim
August 9, 1950 – December 30, 2017
Age 67 Years

 Wayne Pilgrim was born in St. Anthony on August 9, 1950 and passed on December 30, 2017. He was married to Bernette Campbell on December 5, 1969. They had one son Brian who is married to Yvonne. Wayne and Bernette had five grandchildren: Travis, Ty­son, Danielle, Chantelle and Janelle. They had three great-grandchildren Bentley, Callie and Aubree. They had a special niece Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim. Wayne had two sisters Jean Canning and Cavell Kippen. As well, he had two sisters-in-law Pat (Clyde) Patey and Belinda (Ray) Richards. Wayne and Bernette were raised in the United Church in St. Anthony and remember most fond­ly the laughter and the singing. He leaves to mourn his wife Bernette (Campbell) Pilgrim; Son Brian (Yvonne); Grandchildren Travis, Tyson, Danielle, Chantelle, Janelle; Great-grandchildren Bentley, Callie, Aubree; Special Niece  Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim; Sisters Jean Canning and Cavell Kippen; Sisters-in-law Pat (Clyde) Patey, Belinda (Ray) Richards; as well as his Nephews, Nieces, extended family, and friends. Wayne was predeceased by his Parents Sidney and Stella Pilgrim; Sister Joan Simms; Brothers in law Job Canning, Reg Simms; Father and Mother-in-law Alex and Viola Campbell. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral in St. Anthony on Sunday, May27th, 2018. The Funeral took place on Monday, May 28th 2018 from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gary Jones 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.

NOSEWORTHY, DENNIS KEVIN

Passed away May 6th, 2018 in Manitoba at the age of 50 years. Dennis will be remembered with love by his Wife, Ivy; Parents, Bolden and Susan Noseworthy; Mother-in-law, Susie Gaulton; Sisters, Cynthia Gaulton (Terry), Corrine Noseworthy; Brother, Daran Noseworthy; Nieces, Stephanie, Samantha; Nephews, Nicholas, Brady, Landon, Brodie, Rain, Teagan; Grand Niece and Nephew, Kerstian, Aksel; Special Friends, Mike Gould, Cyril Genge, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Dennis was predeceased by his Grandparents, Josiah and Nora Noseworthy. John and Blanch Quinlan; Father-in-law Samuel Gaulton; Aunts, Gertie, Diane, Eliza, Betty; Uncles, Will, Arthur. Visitation was held from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Savage Cove from where the funeral was held on Friday, May 18th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

DIAMOND, NORA FRANCIS AMELIA

Passed away May 3rd, 2018 at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children, Dale White (Barry), Harvey Diamond (Paul); Grandchildren, Chris Diamond (Katie), Chasity Gould (Gavin), Kelly Gaulton (Christopher), Crystal Cater (Steve); Great-grandchildren, Dustin, Daly, Bethany, Peyton, Anna, Jacob, Olivia; Special Sister in Law Hazel Dempster; Sister Kitty Parrill; Brothers Clyde (June), Donald (Cicely), Claude (Mary), and Harold Sr. Amelia was predeceased by her husband Clarence; Parents, John and Amy; Brother, Anthony and Gordon; Sisters-in-law, Sara May, Evelyn; Brother-in-law Ethelbert. Visitation was held from St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed in the Nameless Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ROPSON, PEARL ANITA

Passed away May 4th, 2018 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Daughters Wanda and Melina; Sons, Wayne (Geraldine), Rick (Gaye), Austin (Ginette), Lot (Christine), David (Joanne); Sisters and Brothers, Hazel, Pearce, and Clarence (Amelia); Grandchildren, Bobby Trudy, Travis, Candida, Hiram, Mary Louise, Madelyn, Jordan, Jack, Emily, and Leanna as well as a large circle of family and friends. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. Anthony on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

DECKER, NEVA IVY

was born in Miles Cove, NL to Stephen and Rhoda (Short) Normore on September 28, 1941. She had one sister and four brothers. She met Samuel Decker while he was teaching in the area and they were married on September 29th, 1960. Neva was the proud mother of three sons: Moody, George, and Stephen. Neva and Samuel were also blessed with four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; whom they loved dearly. Neva followed her husband, Samuel, to his hometown of L’Anse aux Meadows; but they spent many years living in Ontario and Corner Brook before returning to L’Anse aux Meadows. They later moved to St. Lunaire-Griquet where they lived out the remainder of their lives together. Neva was a homemaker at heart but spent most of her working life at the Fisheries Products Plant in St. Anthony. She had a love of quilting and gifted her family with her homemade expressions of love. Neve was predeceased by her husband, Samuel, on October 20, 2017. They were committed to the faith, loved God, and regularly attended the Pentecostal Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet. She leaves to mourn her Sons, Moody (Sue-Ann), George (Yvonne), Stephen (Wanda); Grandchildren, Bobby, April, Stephanie, Vanessa; Great-grandchildren, Lucas, Leah, Skylar; Brothers, Cyril (Avis), Lloyd (Flora); Sister, Joy (Cecil), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends. Neva was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Wilfred Decker; Father, Stephen Normore; Mother, Rhoda (Short) Normore; Brothers, Eric, and Lesie. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Faith Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 at 2:00 with Pastor Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

WILCOX, RAYMOND

Passed away on April 26th, 2018 from St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital in St. Johns at the age of 67 years. He leaves to cherish memories, his Mother, Viola Wilcox; Common Law Spouse, Diane Jenkins; Sons, Roddick (Jennifer) Wilcox, Roger Wilcox (Samantha Canning), Tadd Jenkins (Felicia Cull); Daughters, Trena Jenkins (Alvin Bennett), Tina Jenkins, Lisa Wilcox, Connie Wilcox, Karen Brenton; Brothers, Winston (Judy( Wilcox, Leander Wilcox; Sisters, Priscilla (Michael) Magee, Ruby (Darby) Parsons, Belinda (Kirby) Newman; Angela (Hank) Dean; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Raymond was predeceased by his son, Rene Jenkins, and father, Harvey John Wilcox. Visitation was held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton, from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ALYWARD, BERNADETTE MADELINE

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Bernadette on April 28th, 2018 after a very brief illness at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Bernadette was a beautiful, kind, and devoted wife to her husband, Francis, of nearly 57 years. She was also a devoted mother to her children, 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, her husband, Francis; Sons, Fred (Maureen), Gordon, Steve (Sharon), Leonard (May), Wayne (Diane), Clem, Edward (Charmaine); Daughters Eileen, and Denise (Wes). She also leaves to mourn, her siblings; Wilbert (Josie), Patrick, Delores (Peter), Bridget (Donald), Irene (Edward), Philip (Phyllis), Sadie (Gerald), and a large circle of extended family and friends. Bernadette was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Bromley. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The Funeral was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Immaculate Conception Church, Goose Cove, attended by a large circle of family and friends. Father George officiating. Cremation followed with inurnment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.