March 21, 1946 - January 5, 2021
Whitfield Pilgrim was born on March 21, 1946 to Cecil and Eliza (Hedderson) Pilgrim in Noddy Bay. As a young boy he moved with his family to Main Brook. It was here that he spent his life. In 1968 he married Julia Noseworthy and together they raised five children. He worked with Bowaters until it ceased operation in Main Brook. He then went fishing. Whit was man who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed working in the woods, being out in boat, sealing and fishing. On Tuesday night he passed peacefully away at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Julia, his children Craig (Linda), Kent (Laura), Blaine, Darrell (Selina) and Melanie (Trevor), as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Pearce and Eddie, and his sister Myra and sister-in-law Shirley. He was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Eliza and his brother Garry. He will be sadly missed. The private funeral service was held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm from the Main Brook United Church 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.
COLES, EDMUND
December 18, 1940 - January 6, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very special man, Edmund Coles. Edmund was born in Sandy Cove on December 18, 1940 to Ralph and Stella (White) Coles. He lived most of his life in Sandy Cove until he moved to Goose Bay for the last 3 years. He was the second of Twelve children and is predeceased by his brothers Howard and Albert, and his parents Ralph and Stella Coles. Edmund was a very well-known man who always thought of others before himself. He fished most of his life with his brothers and was Captain of the Viking Trail fishing boat. 10 years prior to his retirement he worked in PEI with his son-in-law Gary Larter in the construction business. Edmund loved the outdoors working in the woods, hunting and fishing.
Edmund is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eliza Coles; his daughters: Zena (Tony) Curlew, Roxanne (Gary) Larter, his sons: Jeff (Dr. Joyce) Coles, Johnny (Gaye) Coles; 8 grandchildren: Johnathon Larter, Amy Curlew, Aleyah Coles, Ella Coles, Allissa Coles, Scarlett Coles, Jake Coles, and Jayme Coles; siblings Vivian Coles, Eldred (Evelyn) Coles, Eileen (Clyde) White, Lucy (George) White, Margaret Coles, Ralph Coles, Daisy Coles, Whyman (Marilyn) Coles, and Joy (Roland) White; special friend Gaye Rogers; and a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the dialysis staff at both the St. Anthony and Goose Bay Hospitals for their exemplary care over the last 14 years. Also wanted to thank Dr. Paul and his staff at the Health Science Center, in St. John's for never giving up on Edmund – very much appreciated.
Cremation has taken place with burial and family ceremony to be announced at a later date
MITCHELMORE, RHODA SUSAN
Is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Rhoda Susan Mitchelmore on December 28th, 2020. She passes at home with her husband by her side. . Born July 23rd 1936 to Amy and Jim McLean. She was the eldest of 7 kids. She is predeceased by her son Dean and mom and Dad Amy and Jim, sisters Millicent and Maisie. Mother and father in law Tom and Mamie Ellen. Brother in laws. Mainland and Harvey. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Graydon Mitchelmore. Son Jasper, daughters Jill and May. Grandchildren Graydon (Tammy), Deanie, Michael, Tammy. Great grandchildren Darrius and Marcus. Sister. Mamie Ellen, brothers John Thomas (Winnie), Vincent (Jessie) and Marcel (Eura). Sister in laws Bertha, Velma (Wally), Myrtle (Ren). She will be missed by many of her furry grandkids, Posie will especially miss his Nans’s cuddles. Rhoda Susan was devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was a kind hearted person who had many friends and loved by all who knew her. She was an amazing cook and baker. She loved sharing what she made with family and friends or just people she met. You would never go to her home and leave hungry. She enjoyed a good game of cards and knitting, she knit socks for many family and friends as well as the homeless and kids at Janeway. If there was anyone in need she was there to help.
HEDDERSON, SARAH ELIZABETH
Sarah E. Hedderson, Born Feb. 22nd, 1925, passed into peace on the Dec. 26th of 2020 at her private residence in Straitsview NL. Sarah married Samuel Hedderson on April 5th, 1945. at Spillards Cove NL (Straitsview). Together they raised six children; Erdie, Bernard, Maysie, Carrie, Phillip, Shawn and Erdiel. Sarah worked as a house keeper in the early years and retired from fishing around age 61. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent a lot of time in the woods, gardening and Berry Picking. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and mat hooking. Sarah was a loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren. She also had a large number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Sarah will be lovingly missed by her family and a large circle of friends and relatives. She leaves to mourn Erdie Stroud, Bernard Hedderson, Maysie (Alvohn) Pilgrim, Carrie Beaufield, Phillip (Linda) Hedderson, Shawn Hedderson, and Erdie (Edward) Hynes. Sarah is also survived by her two sisters Florence Hedderson and Jessie Tucker. Sarah was predeceased by her husband Samuel, her parents Charles and Rebecca Decker, her daughter Edna, Her brothers Samuel, Avalock, Henry, Charles and Wilbert, her sisters Beulah and Bertha. The visitation and memorial service for Sarah was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony at 10am on the 30th of December, 2020 with Rev. Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating, Burial followed in the Community Cemetery in Quirpon. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral director.
CULL, RONALD WILLIAM
March 13, 1939 - December 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very special man, Ronald (Ron) William Cull. Ron was born in St. Anthony on March 13, 1939 to Uriah and Lavinia (Pilgrim) Cull. Ron lived all of his life in Great Brehat until he moved into the John M. Gray Centre approximately 3 years ago. He was the second of eight children. Ron is predeceased by his daughter Kathleen Cull, his parents Uriah and Lavinia Cull, his brother Wallace Cull and his two sisters Beatrice Cull and Ethel Ward. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Cull; his sons: Scott (Veronica) Cull, Morgan Cull (Joanna), and Frank Cull (Darlene); 6 grandchildren: Luke Cull (Shawna), Trevor Elliott (Tara), Robert Cull (Samantha), Rodney Elliott (Katie), Kathy Cull (Marcus), and Jenny Brown; 7 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Pearl Patey, Pearce Cull, Norman (Margaret) Cull, and Carl (Lillian) Cull; and a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Ron was a Jack of all trades, from the fishing boat to labor work and everything in between. He was a security guard at the Viking Mall in St. Anthony for 19 years and was a dedicated member of the LOL Lodge in St. Anthony for 50+ years. Ron was a devoted accordion player who truly loved to entertain and play music for any audience. Ron along with his two brothers Norman and Pearce and very close friends Jerry Kean, Will Whyatt, and Will Joe Simmonds were members of a local band called The Pumper Boys. The band entertained many people all over the Northern Peninsula and across Southern Labrador for many years. Ron was an avid volunteer who spent countless hours volunteering for many organizations and seniors homes. Ron contributed greatly to his family, friends, and community. He was a very well known man who always thought of others before himself.
The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the nursing staff at the John. M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony where Ron resided for almost 3 years. Their professionalism and empathy during Ron’s stay, day in and day out, did not go unnoticed.
Private visitation and memorial service to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
CASSELL, EMMA HARRIETT
January 14, 1950 - December 16, 2020
Passed away at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony on December 16, 2020 at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband, Harvey; Children, Marlene Tucker, Wilfred Cassell, Frank Cassell, Lisa Cassell (Keith), Robert Cassell, Luann Ropson (Roddy), Charity Cassell (Mike), Kristen Cassell (Andy); as well as 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The private Funeral Service is to take place on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm from the Calvary Pentecostal Church with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow in the Pentecostal Faith Cemetery in Roddickton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WILLIAMS, MARY
April 4, 1941 - December 10, 2020
Passed away on December 10, 2020 from the John M. Gray in St. Anthony at the age of 79 years, Mary Williams of Forrester’s Point. She shared her loving memories with her Husband, George T. Williams; Children, Darlene (Craig), Winsor (Sandra), Frances (Michael), Irene, George; Grandchildren, Martina (Logan), Santana (Damien), Farrah (John), Crystal, Keegan, Jaxon; Great-Grandchildren, Whitney, Mya, Kane, Nash, Kate, Lily; Siblings, Sheila (Gideon), Bill (Gwen), Donald (Dulcie), Stewart (Rowena); Sister-in-law, Rita, as well as a large circle of family and friends. She is predeceased by her Son, Curlene; Daughter, Dulcie; Parents, Soloman and Phoebe Bailey; Mother and Father In-law, Gertrude and Clement Williams; Brothers, Gideon, Archiable; Sister-in-law Mary Jane; Sister, Irene; Brother-in-law Wiliga and special friend, Sarah Gibbons. The funeral service will take place on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
The family would like to thank the staff of the John M. Gray Long Term Care Center in St. Anthony for all their wonderful work in caring for Mrs. Williams as well as all those who have helped her along the way.
PILGRIM, GUY VALENCE
May 10, 1943 - December 8, 2020
In the early morning of December 8, 2020, at Curtis Memorial Hospital with his family at his side, Guy at the age of 77, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior who he loved and served faithfully from a young age. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts. Guy grew up in Little Brehat and from a young age had the responsibility of the household after his mom passed away when he was only 12. From that, grew a love of cooking. After he grew up and left home, he went to college to complete a cooking trade. Guy worked in a variety of places with his trade, from the Newfoundland Railway to Grenfell Regional Health Services until his retirement in 2006, then went back to work at sea which he dearly loved. Guy met and married the love of his life, Joyce in 1969 and raised 2 boys in a loving home. He is forever remembered and loved by, devoted wife, Joyce; sons: Darin (Kristen) and Devin (Andrea); grandchildren: Zachary, Simon, Erica and Kate; brother, Melvin; sister, Jessie (Leonard) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Guy is predeceased by parents, Ethel and Hedley Pilgrim. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Guy’s memory to First Step Charity through their website at www.firststepcharity.com. Private visitation and Funeral Service to take place from Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.
REARDON, MARY ANDREA
December 17th, 1945 - December 5th 2020
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Andrea Reardon (nee Rice). Mary passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Curtis Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Left with a lifetime of fond memories, her Husband, Herb; Children, Connie (Jerome), Tanya (Junior), Melissa (Ross), Patrick (Caroline), Darren (Connie), and Chad; Grandchildren, Shae, Felicia, Samantha, Sarah, Sharron, Cole, Taylor Rae, Ty, Zachary, Kenny, Jesse, Jessica and Jordan; Great-grandchildren Allie and Jaxon; Sister, Ruth; Sisters-in-law, Ida (John), Mae (Wayne); Brothers-in-law, Be (Imelda), Louis (Norma), Eric (Eileen), Reuben Elliott as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents Hazel and William Rice; Brother, Eli; Sisters, Millie and Gladys; Son-in-law Louis; Her in-laws, Patrick and Agnes Reardon; Sister-in-law Mildred Sexton. Mary loved cooking Sunday dinners and regardless of whoever showed up at her house- there was always enough cooked for everyone. Mary also loved talking on the phone to her many friends. We are sure they miss her calls every day - and sometimes two or three times a day. Cremation has taken place with burial to be announced at a later date.
ELLIOTT, GEORGE EDWARD
George Edward Elliott
January 12, 1926 – November 24, 2020
George Met Mary Dyke When she travelled to Locke’s Cove as a schoolteacher, they married on June 26, 1946. Together they raised a family of eight children, 2 boys and six girls. George worked as a fisherman for most of his life. He always enjoyed telling stories and sharing memories of life in out-port Locke’s Cove. He was well known for his boat building and making snowshoes. Left to mourn Georges passing are his wife of 74 years Mary, Son Guy, Daughters Daphne Elliott, Melinda Mitchelmore, Marilyn Parrill, Wavey Strangemore, Juanita Elliott and Sharon Elliott, As well as 16 grandchildren, 22 Great grandchildren and 1 Great great grandchild. George was predeceased by his parents Lot and Rachael Elliott, Brothers Fred and Ernest Elliott, Sisters Grace Patey, Violet Loder and Gladys Elliott and his son Lloyd Elliott. The funeral Service took place on the 27th of November, 2020 at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Main Brook at 2:30pm. Funeral Service was officiated by Rev. Gosse, burial in the Anglican community cemetery followed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.