ELLIOTT, ROY MAXWELL

July 25, 1928 - July 17, 2021

Roy Maxwell Elliott, of Raleigh NL, passed peacefully away in St. John’s NL, in his 93rd year.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories his son Ross (Thelma); sister-in-law Lillian Whitt; in-laws Scott Rowsell, Fred Budgell, and Mabel Taylor; Ruby, Robert, and Tony (Belinda) Best; niece Janet (Joe) Pitaro, nephews Bill (Louisa) and Rod (Tiffany) Budgell, Wade (Kelly) and Brad (Shiella) Whitt, and Tony Taylor, and families; Gerry (Trina), Bobbie-Lynn (Jamie Reardon), Michael (Colleen), and Courtney Best, and families; many caring and loved cousins; and a large number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by wife Grace (née Taylor); Evangeline Best; son David; parents Gershom and Ida (Richards) Elliott; brother Ross; sister, Jean; parents-in-law Arch and Jane (Wright) Taylor; sisters-in-law Hazel Rowsell and Marion Budgell; brothers-in-law Gordon (Phyllis), Bill, and Cyril Taylor; and Calvert Best.

 Thank you to the entire staff of Pleasant View Towers, 4NE and 3NE, for your kindness, humour, and outstanding care.

Visitation will take place at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Thursday July 22, 2021 from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. Visitation will also take place at the United Church, Raleigh on Sunday July 25, 2021 from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral service will follow on Monday July 26, 2021 at 2:00pm with Rev. Georgina Parsons officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

RUSSELL, JOHN CHARLES

August 3, 1924 - July 21, 2021

John (Uncle Jack) was born on August 3, 1924 to his parents, Charles and Rhoda Russell in Georges Cove, Labrador. As a young man, he moved to Main Brook where he made a living with Bowaters and fell in love with Kathleen Saunders. The two married in 1934 and went on to welcome seven children into the world. Uncle Jack’s work ethic and desire to provide for his family led him to pursue a lifelong career in the fishery. He returned to Labrador every summer with his family for the fishing season until the moratorium in 1992. A devoted father and grandfather, Uncle Jack enjoyed being surrounded by his grandchildren, especially those who grew up alongside of him. Uncle Jack was a very faithful man of God, he lived his faith and was very active in church until he could no longer attend. He passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved on July 21, 2021 at the age of 96 years.

He leaves to mourn his Sons, Gary (Elsie), Robert (Tanya), Bradley (Erin); Daughters, Jillian (Rex), Andrea (Perry), Maxine (William); Grandchildren, Darryl, Chris, Craig, Maria, Christa, Aaron, Amy, Justin, Erica, Johnathan, Jordan, Joshua, Jacob, Katelynn, Jackson; Brother-in-law, William Saunders, as well as a large number of greatgrandchildren, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his Wife, Kathleen; Son, Eric Russell; Grandson, Ryan Russell; and his parents, Charles and Rhoda Russell.

Visitation will be held this evening at the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook with the funeral service being held at 2:00pm on Friday July 23, 2021 with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

COLBOURNE, BRUCE

June 1, 1938 - May 17, 2021

Passed away May 17, 2021 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 82 years. Bruce was a good friend to everyone he met. Bruce is the son of the late Frederick and Jane Colbourne. Bruce and his twin brother, Allan Colbourne were born June 1st, 1938 in St. Anthony. They were the youngest of the family of 8 children. He leaves to mourn, one Brother, Allan Colbourne; Two sister-in-laws, Reta and Linda Colbourne as well as a number of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Friends and his close friend, Lyndon Hodge. Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Jane Colbourne; Sisters, Florence (George) Burdette, Irene (Bill) Cook, Marjorie (Everton) Strangemore, Byrle (Alec) Simms; Brothers, Wilis (Bill) Colbourne; Morgan Colbourne, Edward Colbourne, as well as a special Uncle, John Colbourne. The funeral and burial service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Georgina Parsons officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

PARRILL, VIRTUE

it is with deepest sadness that the family of the late Virtue Parrill of Pines Cove announce her passing on July 18th, 2021 at the strait of Belle Isle Health Center in Flowers Cove, NL at the age of 78 years. She will be sadly missed by her children Clayton and Cedric (Cara); Grandchildren Cody, Dallas (Haley), Christian (Jessica), Cadie; Great Grandchildren Jake and Tommy; Siblings Nicholas, Olive, Chris (Shirley), Thamsie (Wallace), Hughie (Marie), Fred (Melvina), Maggie (Edmund), Patsy (Windsor), Barry (Ruby) and Susie (Scott), as well as her nieces, Nephews, extended family, Friends and her “Special Mothers” at the Ivy Durley place. Virtue was predeceased by her husband George Parrill, her parents Uriah and Mary Elizabeth Hughes, her sisters; Nancy, Velma, Dorothy and Olga, brother in law David Noseworthy and Sister in law Marjorie Hughes.

The family would like to send special thanks to the staff at the Ivy Durley Place and to her sisters Maggie Hughes, Patsy Hughes and Susie Macey for their tremendous kindness and exceptional care of mom when we couldn’t be home.

Visitation will be held at the St. Andrews Parish in Lover Cove on Tuesday July 20th between 8 and 10pm and Wednesday, July 21st between 10am and 12 noon followed by her celebration of life at 2pm with Revered Deacon Vernon Short Officiating. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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TOOPE, VIRGINIA

December 23rd, 1931 - July 15th, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Virginia Toope of Pond Cove announce her passing on July 15th, 2021 at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders, NL at the age of 89 years. She will be sadly missed by her children: Kitty Allingham (Terry), Sheila Waddleton (Ken), Daulton Toope (Bonita), and Marie Kennedy (Lyman); her grandchildren: Michelle Allingham (Maxwell), Sonya Payne (Lenny), Sheila Gould (Donnie), Melissa Chambers (Maurice), Paul Kennedy (Brianna), Bianca Gould (Mike), Ryan Waddleton (Emilie), and Kendra Waddleton (Jonathan); her great-grandchildren: Tyra Payne, Jaron Lavers, Ethan Gould, Brett Payne, Blair Kennedy, Evan Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, and Capri Gould, as well as a large circle of family and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband Leonard Toope Sr., parents James and Christinia Chambers, sisters Evelyn Toope, Una Way, and brothers Clyde, Garfield, and Stanley Chambers. The family would like to thank the staff at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre for all of their tremendous kindness and care during the last 10 months of Virginia’s life. Visitation will be held at the Anglican Parish of Plum Point on Sunday, July 18th between 2-4 and 7-9 PM, with her celebration of life to follow on Monday, July 19th at 2 PM with Reverend Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes of St. Anthony, NL.

Due to Covid restrictions, attendance is by invitation only.

PITTMAN, ANNIE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Pittman. She passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2021 within the presence of her family at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. Left to mourn is Children Gwen (Guy), Lydia, Wavie, Derrick (Beverly), Darlene (Pleman). Grandchildren Shand, Gina, Gavin, Kayla, Cory, Megan, Kelly, Neil, Latisha and Great Grand Children Alexis, Izaiah, Madison, Danika, Riley, Jarrett, Piper, Everett, Felicity, Halia. She is predeceased by her Mother Lucinda and Father Rueben Hedderson along with all her brothers and sisters. Public visitation will be held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 2-4 pm and Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 10 am-12 pm. The funeral will be held Sunday, July 18th at 4 pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow in the New Anglican cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

NOEL, FRANCIS NORMAN

December 18, 1943 - July 14, 2021
Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 77 years. He was born in Goose Cove to Mae (Reid) and Herbert Noel. He leaves to mourn his Brothers, Clayton (Marilyn), Lee (Marjorie); Sister, Patsy (David); Sister-in-law Helen; Special Friend, Ray Elliott, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and a circle of friends. He is predeceased by his Parents, Mae (Reid) and Herbert as well as Brothers, Raymond and Cyril. Francis spent the last three and a half years at the John M. Gray Center, he could always be found in the TV room or out on the balcony overlooking St. Anthony. Private Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the St. Anthony United Church with Pastor Georgina Parsons officiating. Interment to follow in the United Cemetery, Goose Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

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OLLERHED, PHOEBE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phoebe Ollerhead at the age of 92 at Curtis Memorial Hospital St. Anthony, on July 15th. Predeceased by her husband Dudley, sisters Ella Slade and Jessie Seymour. Leaving to mourn are Children Shirley (Truman) Coates, Derek (Sandy) Olllerhead. Grandchildren, Sherry (Bob) Simms, Karen Dunphy, Kristopher (Sarah) Ollerhead, great grandchildren, Mitchell and Aaron Simms, Kaedon Ollerhead, Emily and Mackenzie Dunphy and brothers Reuben and Bill Elliott, sisters Alice Penney, Bessie Cole, Naomi Colbourne, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation to be held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 2-4 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow in the new Anglican cemetery.

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SIMMS, LOTTIE

March 14, 1927- July 10, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Lottie Simms announce her passing at the Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Lottie is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Richard; daughter, Sharon (Boland); mother, Effie Elliott (Decker) and father, Thomas Elliott; Brothers, Garland, Jack, Walter, Raymond and Jim; sisters-in-law, Elsie, Minnie and Irene.

She leaves to mourn, her son, Neil and daughter-in-law, Joy; son-in-law, Roger Boland; grandchildren: Chad (Betty), Trent (Treena), Nicholas, Lindsay; great grandchildren: Dilan, Alisha, and Patrick; brothers, Leonard, and Hayward (Lillian); special friends, Alice, Phyllis, Jeanette; as well as many nieces and nephews and large group of friends.

Lottie was born in Billy’s Harbour, the only sister to seven brothers. Her fierce commitment to caring for family was firmly planted at an early age. She met the love of her life, Richard, while working for the Mission with Dr. Curtis and married in 1949 and started a new chapter of her life in St. Anthony. Her family grew to include her beloved children, Neil and Sharon, and grew to include many nieces and nephews ,grandchildren, great grandchildren, and more friends than we could count. She was deeply committed to her faith and others during her almost 50 years membership to the UCW. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by all and she will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony on Monday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, at 2:00 PM at St. Anthony United Church, with Reverend Parsons officiating to a maximum of approximately 60 people. Face Masks and social distancing required. Interment to follow at Fishing Point Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.

The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Francis and the Medicine/Palliative Care staff for their care and compassion.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth,

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering,

He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you did not go alone…

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

Author: D. W. MCCONWAY

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CASSELL, ROLAND GRAHAM

it is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Roland Cassell announce his passing on Friday, July 2nd 2021 at his residence in Englee at the age of 66 years. Roland was born to Flossie and Chesley Cassell at Roddickton on the 4th of November 1954. Roland spent most of his adult life working at the fish plant in Englee, then went on to fish with locals for a few years. Roland was a quick witted man who had something funny to say to anyone he met, but also a very caring and lovable person, especially with his animals. Left to mourn his passing are his two sister Melita Fillier of Englee and Rose (Daryl) Maloney of Corner Brook, one brother Morgan Cassell of Medicine Hat Alberta, 9 Nieces, 6 Nephews and a large circle of Relatives and friends. Roland lived to see the passing of his parents Chesley and Flossie, his sister Melvina Fillier Hopkins and brothers David and Harrison Cassell, one sister in law Darlene Cassell and 2 brothers in law Stanley Fillier and Roy Hopkins. The Memorial service was held at 2:00pm on the 8th of July, 2021 at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating, Burial will follow the service at the Englee Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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