Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on December 4, 2019 at the age of 79 years.Patsy was born and raised in Quirpon. She married the love of her life, Ross and together they made a life in Quirpon with their eight children. Patsy was an incredibly strong and determined woman. She was widowed at a young age but that did not hinder her from focusing her efforts on raising her children. After retiring from the fish plant in St. Anthony, in recent years Patsy spent much of her time with her family in Alberta. She loved being able to spend time with her family and joining in on their many adventures. She had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest, even during her time of illness. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her dearly. Patsy leaves to mourn with fond memories, daughters - Maxine (Ivan), Brenda (Lloyd), Bernice (Cory), Violet (Jason), Emma (Stan), Sheila (Jason), Sons - Claude and Shawn (Fawn). Sisters- Bernice (Stafford), Marcie, Mary, Peggy (Ambrose), Pamela (Gerald), Brothers - Vernon (Marie) and Christopher (Terry), Sisters-in-Law - Marcie and Yvonne, 12 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren, special friend - Sharon and many extended family members and friends. Patsy was predeceased by Husband - Ross, Parents - Florence and Eli Kean, Brother - William and Brothers-in-Law- Lendo and Wilson. Patsy will rest at Central United Church, Quirpon. Visitation to take place Friday, December 6, 2019 from 7-9 pm, continuing on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 2-8 pm. Her funeral will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2 pm with internment to follow at Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to K M Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director
CULL, GILBERT
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gilbert Cull announces his passing on November 30, 2019 at Roddickton, at the age of 78.
Gilbert was born in Roddickton to Agustus and Janette Cull on October 3rd, 1941. He was a Lumberjack of the best kind, cutting more wood than the Timber Jack could haul from him. He worked for several companies, including Bowaters, Canada Bay Lumber, Chester Dawe, and finally ending up with the Weir Brothers, where in September of 1986 he was critically injured when a tree fell on him. A very quiet and gentle man, he was dearly loved and respected by his family and community. Well known for his faithfulness and Christian values, he was an anchor to his family that could easily secure the biggest ship in the strongest gale.
He will be sadly missed by wife Victoria Cull (Weir); daughters Dorothy, Ivy (Tony), Inga (Travis), Thirza (Robert); Sons Fletcher and Tobias (Brenda); Brothers Calvin (Betty), Fremonder (Lucy), Valance (Betty) and Boyd (Elsie); Sisters Audry (Richard) and Lillian (Harold); 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by daughter Ilene, parents Agustus and Janette Cull, brother Alexander, sister Rita, daughter-in-law Roxie and son-in-law Roger.
Visitation will be held at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Sunday, Dec 1st from 7 to 9 PM and Monday, Dec 2nd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec 3rd at 2:00 P.M, with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Burial will follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
ROBERTS, LORETTA DOROTHY
April 23, 1955 – November 27, 2019
At age 64, Lorrie Roberts passed peacefully away November 27th, 2019 at Curtis Memorial hospital. In her final moments she was surrounded by her nearest and dearest family members. Strength, determination, heart of gold and nerves of steel. There will never be enough words to describe Lorrie’s disposition and outlook on life. She was completely selfless putting the lives of everyone else before her own. At age 18, Lorrie was given the task of raising her 6 younger siblings. Ensuring they had a motherly figure to depend on, she stepped seamlessly into the role. As the children gradually grew up and moved on, Lorrie started working at the local fish plant in St. Anthony where she worked until the collapse of the fishery. During that time she was married and raised two children of her own. It was then she began to devote her time to her true passion of cooking and baking. She worked in various restaurants throughout the years, ending her career at the Lighthouse Keepers Cafe. No matter how many hours she spent on her feet she always found time for her favorite leisure activities including sewing, trouting, card games and darts, just to name a few. She was the epitome of a social butterfly and loved every minute of it. She has touched countless lives throughout the years and will undoubtedly be missed. She leaves to mourn; Husband - Alec, daughters - Tisha (Rick) and Tina, her pride and joy, granddaughter - Tamara; Sisters - Linda (Phillip), Rose (Tony), Marcella (Paul); Brothers - Charlie (Suzy), Eugene (Rita), Joe (Brenda), Austin (Agnes); Sisters in law Paula and Eleanor: as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Lorrie was pre-deceased by Mother and Father Flossie and Clifford Reardon, Mother in Law Jean Roberts {Mam}; Brothers - Wilfred and Brian; Sister Isabella; Brothers in law Loren and Calvin Roberts and Israel Hughes and Sister in Law Ena Roberts. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the Central United Church at Quirpon branch on November 29th, 2019 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held November 30th, 2019 at 2pm. In her memory, donations can be made to the Central United Church Memorial Fund or St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
BEST, CALVERT WILLIE
December 28, 1952 – November 22, 2019
Passed away November 22, 2019 from the Health Science Centre in St. Johns at the age of 66. Cal was born in St. Anthony, NL situated at the tip of the Great Norther Peninsula to Robert and Evangeline Best on December 28, 1952. He spent years exploring the breathtaking landscape that is so familiar to him… walking the shorelines, tramping through bogs and climbing over cliffs. It is this and the culture and heritage of the province that was a source of his inspiration. His carvings were glimpses of what he saw in the past and what he saw around him at that moment. The fact that he had years seeing animals and birds in their natural environment allowed him not only to show their form, but to capture movement as well. Cal’s exquisitely carved images done primarily in moose and caribou antler capture the rich heritage, unique culture, and natural beauty of the region. Cal will be forever loved and remembered by his Wife, Family, and Friends.
DECKER, VIOLET GENEVIEVE (nee Patey)
December 31, 1920 - November 24, 2019
Violet Genevieve (Patey) Decker was born in St. Anthony on December 31, 1920. She was an adventurous, fun loving person who always enjoyed a good laugh. Violet graduated from the Grenfell Amalgamated School and went on to get her teaching license at Memorial University College. She began her teaching career in 1942 in St. Anthony Bight, from there she taught in Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay, the Grenfell School in St. Anthony and in Ship Cove where she met her husband and married in 1950. When they moved back to St. Anthony she had several jobs and finished her working career as a switchboard operator at Curtis Memorial Hospital. She loved to travel and often spoke of her trips to Florida, Europe and within Canada. She especially reminisced about her train trip across Canada and also loved practicing her French in St. Pierre. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and knitting beautiful afghan blankets. In later years, when she wasn’t at her cabin in Ship Cove, she could be seen walking from her house to her parents’ for a visit with them and her sister Mary. Violet loved being a part of the 50+ Club and continued to enjoy the social scene at Shirley’s Haven especially the card games and the musical entertainment. She kept up to date on current news and world events and would discuss it with anyone who was interested. She leaves to mourn her brother Dennis (Dorothy) Patey; her nieces Sharon Spurrell, Kathy (Colin) Morris, Janice (Paul) Kattenbusch; nephews Glenn Patey, Dion (Darlene) Patey, Danny (Stacey) Patey, Darren (Tina) Patey; great nieces Danielle, Shawna, Lauren, Brooke and Natasha; great nephews Christopher, Nicholas, Jordan, Cayden and Logan; one Great-great nephew Patrick. Violet is predeceased by her husband, Gilbert Decker; her parents Leslie and Amelia (Ash) Patey; her sister Mary Belle Patey; her sister and brother in law Rosalie & Eric Spurrell; her brother and sister in law Edmund (Ted) & Gladys Patey. Visitation to take place from Kerry M. FIllatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Tuesday 26, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place on November 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
LANE, RANDOLPH
April 2, 1930 - November 21, 2019
Passed away November 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, his Wife of 69 years, Diana Stella; His Daughters, Joyce (George) Ellsworth, Glenys (Eddie) Cassell; Sister, Josie (Wilfred) Gillard; Grandchildren, Craig Cassell, Beverly Lane, Tracy Cassell, Andre Cassell, Denika Ellsworth (deceased), Philip Ellsworth; Great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Nolan, Logan, Kyle, Jayden, Sarah, Jaron, and Lily as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Visitation to be held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The funeral will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Canning officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
MAJOR, WINNIFRED MANETTE (nee Noseworthy)
February 20, 1950 – November 4, 2019
Passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Winnie will always be remembered by her daughters, Dorothy (Ross), Farrah (Steve); Grandchildren, Matthew, Bonnie, Patrick, Mark (Kelsey), Benjamin; Brothers, Lawrence (Jean), Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Garland (Pris), Selby (Lorraine), Wade; Sisters, Sadie, Emily (Gideon); In-laws, Peter and Velma; Sister in Law, Emily Blanchard; Brother in law, Jim Major, as well as her extended family and a circle of friends. She was predeceased by her Husband, Robert; Daughter, Cynthia; Parents, Selby and Mary Noseworthy; Parents in law, Eric and Ellen Major; Sisters, Rosie, Cassie, Currie; Brother, Osbourne; In laws, Henry, Whyman, Mae, Roland, Fred, and Shirley. Visitation to be held from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove beginning the afternoon for Friday, November 8, 2019 and will continue on Saturday and Sunday with the family service taking place Sunday evening. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
ROBERTS, ENA MAE
September 9th, 1950 - November 6th 2019
Ena was born on September 9th, 1950 to Harvey & Blanche Simms. She was born in St. Anthony at Curtis Memorial Hospital. She was the 5th in the line of 11 children; 5 sisters and s brothers. Ena met her one true love, Calvin, when she was 18 and they were married 2 years later. She worked at the local fish plant until the children came along and then she quit and decided to pursue her passion; Children! She started babysitting and there were times when she cared for up to 9 children plus her own kids. She had 4 children, Glenda Glen Ivan & Andrew. She finished babysitting shortly after Calvin passed away and then done a few different things such as sewing with Grenfell, homecare and finished off working at the school's cafeteria. Everywhere she went, she was loved by everyone and met new friends. She loved sewing, knitting and making homemade quilts for all her children. She spent many late nights with Glenda and Shirley putting puzzles together and playing cards. She spent as much time as she could with her 5 grandchildren as they were her pride and joy; Laura, Abby, Logan, Lacee & Colt. Her wish was that Calvin had been alive to enjoy them as well. Her belief in God was how she lived her life. She was a Christian her entire life and lived according to God's law. On Wednesday, November 6th she went praising and rejoicing as the Angels welcomed her home. Ena Leaves to Mourn her Daughter, Glenda (Trevor and Abby); Sons, Glen (Vanessa, Laura & Logan), Ivan (Nicole), Andrew (Samantha, Lacee & Colt); Brothers, Ephraim (Karen), Gordon (Daphne), Wade (Chris) Ivan (Phyllis), Dale (Rose); Sisters, Shirley, Phyllis (Eric), Triffena (Albert); Brother-in-Law, Rod Stone. Ena will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives, close friends and church family. Ena was Predeceased by her Husband of 49 years, Calvin; Parents, Harvey & Blanche Simms; Sisters, Nellie Simms, and Grace Stone. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre's funeral he on St. Anthony and then continued from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony. The funeral was held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
PARSONS, RHODA HAZEL (nee Cull)
March 1, 1935 - October 21, 2019
Rhoda Hazel Parsons was born March 1, 1935. To everyone who knew her she was Hazel, to those who held her closest to their hearts she was simply "Mom". Mom's hands were always busy. A lifetime of love and labour were etched into every sinew. They nurtured a family of four and diligently cared for a husband. Mom worked like a Trojan every day, cooked, cleaned, scrubbed, shined and fed whosoever will at her small kitchen table. A creative women by nature, she spent many hours sewing and knitting. She was famous for her quilts, including "the" Christmas Quilt, for which she created her own patterns. Her passion for knitting ensured that many in St. Anthony and beyond had toasty warm hands and feet. Mom was a women with a strong faith, firmly believing the Lord would provide her every need in His time and purpose. Disease may have weakened Mom's physical body but her mind and spirit remained strong and solid. She kept her faith in the One that would see her to her journey's end. On October 21, 2019 at approximately 9:45 am her busy hands became still. Her earthly toil complete "Mom" had entered her eternal rest. Mom will be forever cherished by her children, Phyllis (Ivan), Gail (Mit), Wallace (Maxine), and Penny. Her grandchildren, Sandra, Danielle, Cody, and Jonathan, as well as very special friend Ena Roberts. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Freeman Parsons. Her parents Hayward and Leah Cull. Her brother Augustus and sister Marie. Her in-laws Robert and Beulah, Jehu, Dulcie, and Alfred. Her niece Donna. The funeral service will be held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony, at 2 pm on Saturday October 26, 2019 with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Visitation will on Thursday October 24th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Friday October 25th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Flowers are greatly appreciated, for those wishing to make a donation in Mom's memory, please do so to the Palliative Care Unit Western Memorial Hospital Corner Brook.
WHITE, LAURA LOUISA
June 04, 1931 – October 22, 2019
Passed away October 22, 2019 from the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Daughters, Linda (Derek), Gladys (Kevin); Sons, Amos, Ossie (Jackie), Terry (Pat); her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Mabel and Irene; Sister-in-law, Hazareth, Lillian, Sarah; Brother-in-law, John as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Laura was predeceased by her Husband, Freeman; Granddaughter, Peggy; Parents, George and Beatrice Coles; Parents-in-law, Stephen and Clara White; Sisters and Brothers; as well as Sister-in-laws and Brothers-in-law. Visitation to be held from the Anglican Church in Sandy Cove from where the funeral will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Katie Taylor-Flynn officiating. Inurnment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton.