May 13, 1927 – January 8, 2019
passed away January 8, 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 91 years. Left to mourn with cherished memories are Daughters, Elvida (Garland), Violet, Eliza (Randolph); Sister-in-law, Jean Canning; Grandchildren, Max, Steve (Kathy), Gordie, Andy (Teri), Michael (Stephanie), Teri-Lynn (T), Ryan (Sandi), and Lisa; 7 great grandchildren as well as her special friends Hazel Parsons and Eleanor Badcock. Janie was predeceased by her parents Prissy Jacques, William and Matilda Mitchell; Husband Gilbert; Sons, Gordon and Jobie; Son-in-law, Ralph; Brother-in-laws, Charles, Job, and Andrew Canning; Sister-in-law, Violet (Max) Bishop; Grandsons, Dana and Daryl; Great grandson, Dakota. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place on Monday, January 14th, 2019 from St. Mary’s Anglican Church at 11:00 am with Rev. Katie Taylor-Flynn officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
CHAMBERS, JAMES
Passed away peacefully at the John Grey center four days short of his 92nd birthday on January 7th, 2019. He will always be remembered by Sons Elgin (Ida), Ivan (Peggy), His grandson Borje (Sherilee) and his two great grandsons Michael James & Jonathan Roland. James will also be remembered by a large circle of other relatives, friends and his extended family at the John Grey home. James was predeceased by his wife Maude (January 10, 2017) Mother and father Algeron & Lily Chambers, Mother and Father in law John & Mary Pittman, Sisters Myrtle (Stephan) Gibbons, Susan(Alfred) Pittman. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point from where the funeral service was held on January 11, 2019 with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
GIBBONS, WINSTON CHURCHILL
July 4, 1940 – January 4, 2019
Passed away on January 4th from the Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 78 years. Winston will always be remembered by Wife, Minnie; Children, Marvin, Roger, Michelle, Marilyn; Grandchildren George, Peter, Amy, Alex, Matthew, Ryder, Sam, Ashley, Andy, Jamie; Great-Grandchildren, Hailey, Avery, and Kruz. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point from where the funeral was held on January 10th, 2019 with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed.
HOPKINS, MELINDA CATHY
August 22, 1968 - January 1, 2019
Heaven gained a precious angel when Melinda Cathy Hopkins (nee Randell) of Englee passed away in the comfort of her home in January 1, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Melinda was very well known in the community and surrounding are having her own hair salon for over 20 years. Her family was her whole world and she put them above all else. She met the love of her life Kevin in June 1987 only to marry him a short time later on May 21, 1988, together they built a loving home and family with whom she deeply cherished. Left here to mourn is husband of 30 years Kevin; daughter Aimee; son Aaron; Parents Norman and Mae Randell; sister Juanita(Roy); brothers Ricky (Havaliene) and David(Daphne); Parents-in-law Scott and Shirley Hopkins; sisters-in-law Bonnie (Derrick) and Kathy (Perry), as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Special thanks to Bonnie Decker and Rhonda Hicks at the Chemo unit in St. Anthony for all their care and support over the last 4 years. Visitation will be held from Salvation Army Church in Englee beginning the evening of Thursday, January 3, 2018 and will continue until the funeral on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Major Simms officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CLARKE, BERNARD WILLIAM
October 11, 1938 - January 2, 2019
With admiration but with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Clarke family announce the passing of Bernard (Bern) William Clarke of Croque, NL on January 2nd 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 80 years. Bernard was loved by anyone who knew and touched by many in his 80 years!. He leaves behind to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 57 years Nellie; Sons: Tony (wife Julia), Brenden (wife Loretta), Kenneth (wife Hilda), Melvin (wife Tracy); Daughters: Geraldine, Marcella, Kimberley, Grandchildren: Gene (Wife Tiffany), Colette, Chelsea, Sheena, Jonah, Robbie, Cheyanne, Corina, Brooke; Great Grandchildren: Calvin, Kinley, Hailey, Christopher, Emily, Miguel, Riley, Nicolas, Natalie; Brothers: Frank, Leonard, Terry, Kevin; Sisters: Maude, Millicent, Bernadette, Maureen, Brenda as well as many more nieces, nephews, Cousins and Many Friends. The Clarke family would like to send a special thank you to staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital who showed so much care for him. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Croque, NL. with Fr. George officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
POWER, PHILIP JAMES (PHIL)
April 2, 1952 – December 27, 2018
Passed away suddenly in his home in Conche at the age of 66 years. Phil was a young boy when he began fishing on his father's boat in Conche along with his brothers. With a heavy heart, he left the island briefly in the 1970s and again in the 1980s and worked tirelessly for decades at Chantler Packaging Inc. in Ontario. Upon his retirement he finally returned to where his heart and soul belonged by the Atlantic Ocean. He spent his retirement doing what he loved most -- on a longliner fishing with his dear friends. He is survived by brothers and sisters - Angela (Jerry), Madonna, Maurice, Evangeline, Frank (Dianne), Albert (Debbie) Wayne, Fabian (Gina), and Linda as well as his adored nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and countless friends. Phil was predeceased by his loving parents Rita and Cornelius, Sister Joan and Brother Anthony. Visitation was held from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic with the funeral mass taking place on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 11:00 am with Father George officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Dirctor.
“I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray;
When in the Lord’s great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep”
CHAMBERS, HENRY SR.
July 17, 1935 – December 22, 2018
Passed away December 22, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Henry Chambers Sr. is remembered with love by his family; Barbara Chambers, wife of 57 years; Children, Gorvin (Debbie), Pam (Barry), Judy (Monty), Darlene (Earl) and Henry (Tanya); Grandchildren, Ryan and Mitch, Cameron, Chanelle, Megan, Abby, Noelle, Ryder and Linden; Great grand children, Ethan, Kashton and Taylor. Henry is predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Jane Chambers as well as his Brothers and Sisters. Visitation was held from St. Boniface’s Anglican Church in Bear Cove from where the funeral was held on December 27, 2018 with Rev. Omar officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WAY, LOUISA
May 10, 1927 – December 16, 2018
Passed away on December 16th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She leaves to mourn her Husband, John; Daughters, Winnie (Stan), Daisy (Tom); Son, Elijah (Cicely); Grandchildren, Jeff, Sheldon, Chad, Denise, Damian, Robin, Cleon, and Families; Sisters, Gladys and Sarah; Sisters-in-law, Winnie (Ken), Jane, Lourie as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Louisa was predeceased by her Parents, Clara and Stephen White; Parents-in-law, Kizzie and Elijah Way; Brothers, Raymond (Clarissa), Theophilus (Millie), Algerion (Mary), Porter, Isaac, Harrison (Selina), Stephen (Mary Jane), and Freeman’ Sisters, Irene, Maria Jane (Steward); In-laws, Llewellyn (Dulcie), Earl (Mary Ellen), and Rachel (Charlie). Visitation took place from St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage cove from where the funeral was held on December 19th, 2018 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.
RANDELL, FREDERICK CHARLES
February 24, 1922 – December 15, 2018
Frederick Charles Randell was born on February 24th, 1922 to Eli and Tryphena in Williamsport. He, along with this brother and three sisters were raised in Williamsport. On October 19th, 1944, Fred married Violet Randell, also of Williamsport, and together they raised three sons. They remained in Williamsport until they resettled to Englee in 1969. Fred and Violet were business people who ran their own business. Fred was also a boat builder and mail carrier. In 1999 Violet passed away and Fred continued on his own, until he took up residence in the John M. Gray Centre. On December 15th, Fred passed peacefully away. He is survived by his sons, Jesse (Gladys), Hedley (Shirley), and Ted (Emma). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from the Englee United Church from where the funeral took place on December 18th with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
ELLIOTT, AMELIA ELIZABETH
August 27, 1943 – December 14, 2018
Passed away December 14, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Thankful for a lifetime of memories are Husband Reuben; Sisters Ruth and Mary (Herbert); Nephew Erastus (Sharon); Brother in Law William (Elizabeth); Sisters in Law Pheobie, Bessie, Alice, Naomi; Special Nephew Justin (Shauna); Special Niece Charmaine (Chris); Special Grand Nephew Brody; Special Grand Nieces Elena, Isla, and Ava as well a large circle friends, nieces & nephews, and extended family members. Amelia is predeceased by her Mother and Father, Hazel and William Rice, Brother Elihu, and Sister Gladys. Visitation was held from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Cooks harbour from where the funeral was held on December 17, 2018 with Catechist Art Kinsella officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.