WHELAN, LABOURA

June 8, 1939 – January 18, 2019

Passed away at John Grey Centre on January 18, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Laboura was born in Conche on June 8, 1939 to William and Mary (Frizzel) Carroll. She married William (Billy) Whelan on November 17, 1960 and together they raised eight children. She leaves to mourn her children; Debbie (Ted Companion), Ethel (Gerard Byrne), Bonita (Sean Temple), Kenneth (Angela), Randy (Carol), Claude (Stephanie), Velma (Jamie Haas), Willis (Sue); Grandchildren Elizabeth, Geoffrey, Lyndon, Kirk, Kristen, Andrew, Madison, Morgan, Mia, T.J, Keisha, Cole, Bailey, Cassy, Mack; Great-Grandchildren Austin, and Lois; Siblings Mercedes Jackman, Adian (Linda), Hilda (Michael Symmonds), Mariella (Frank Kearney) and Regina; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Billy, her parents her brother's Wilbert Ralph and Clyde, as well as brother/sister in-laws Tom Jackman, Tom and Bride Connolly. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Conche from where the funeral service was held on Monday, January 21 at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

WOODWARD, LEONARD

The family of Leonard Woodward with heavy hearts are saddened to announce his passing on January 14th, 2019 at the age of 62. He leaves to mourn, partner Cynthia Randell; Son Jason and Grand kids, Tiffany, Trevor & Hunter; Son Andy (Tracy) Grand Kids Meaghan and Ryan; Daughter Jodi; Siblings, Annie(Seymore), Helen(Bruce), Tony, Susan(Aaron), Garf, Loretta(Bruce), Glen(Carla) as well as  numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a large circle of friends. Leonard was predeceased by his parents Garfield and Vera as well as his Grandson Parker. Visitation was held from St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Boat Harbour from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 18th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Catechist Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment followed in the Boat Harbour Anglican Cemetery.

MOORES, MARY THERESA JOHANNA

March 11, 1937 - January 13, 2019
The family of the late Theresa Moores regretfully announce her passing on January 13th, 2019 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 81 years. Theresa was born on March 11, 1937 in Flowers Cove to Joseph and Elsie Walsh. Theresa started working as a nurse’s aide at the hospital in Flowers Cove when she was just 15 years old. Two years later, at 17, she married the love of her life, Abraham Moores, on August 20, 1954. Together they have shared over 64 years of happiness. Theresa loved knitting, scrapbooking, journaling, crosswords, and playing games like patience and flinch. She will always be remembered for her warm demeanor and her hospitality as over the years she housed many people who passed through Flowers Cove, especially those who were working at the hospital. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires, her husband, Abraham; Son, Dudley (Phyllis); Granddaughters, Natasha (Chad), Dede (Ern); Greatgrandchildren, Colby, Tori, Jada, Jaxon; Brothers, Tommy, (Currie), Jody; Sisters, Anne (Richard), Margaret (Mac), Susie, Evelyn (Reg); Sister-in-law, Margaret, Marion, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Theresa was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elsie; parents-in-law Stephen and Selina Moores; Daughter, Baby Gladys; Brothers and Sisters in law, Linda, Eli, William, George, Rose, Sarah Fanny. Visitation was held from the United Church in Flowers from where the funeral was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm 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.

RUMBOLT, CARLTON STERLING

May 12, 1965 - January 7, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the Rumbolt family announce the passing of beloved husband and father Carl Rumbolt. Carl was a friend to all, and their love and support meant the world to him and his family, especially during his health struggles this past year. His strength, unwavering courage, and magnetic personality will forever resonate with us. He will be dearly missed. Carl leaves to mourn his wife of thirty years, Jill; sons, Jeremy, Daniel, and James (Alex); siblings, Gloria (Cortland Best), Judy (Lillian Paton), Stafford (Madeleine), Pamela (Kevin Pilgrim), Watson (Drewcela), Triffinia, and Todd (Denise); father and mother-in-law, David and Patricia Carmichael, sisters-in-law Judy (Michael Callahan), Janet (Gene Cason), and Joy (Kevin MacDonald). Also left to mourn are his son, Damico Cabot (Carrie), and granddaughters, Allie and Taylor, and a large extended family. As well, he leaves to mourn a circle of dear friends, whom he considered his family. Carl was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Alice Rumbolt, and Brother Eric (Mary). Visitation took place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home with the funeral taking place from the St. Anthony United Church on Wednesday, January, 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Inurnment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Children brought great joy to Carl’s life, therefore in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Anthony and Area Boys & Girls Club in his memory. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

CANNING, HANNAH JANE (JANIE)

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
— Fisherman's Prayer; Author Unknown