COOMBS, CHESLEY WALLACE

Chesley Wallace Coombs was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Lived alongside his parents, siblings and friends for many years. At a young age, Chesley moved away form home to work in Alberta, where he enjoyed a life long career as a renowned welder and brother with the boiler makers union for over 15 years.

Chesley Passed away into peace on the 31st day of July, 2022 at the age of 64 years after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. he was surrounded by loved ones whom will strive to honour his memory and life.

Chesley will always be lovingly remembered by; the mother of his children Margaret Lavery, Sons Bradley and David, Daughters Sandra and Lisa, brothers Percy Coombs, William Coombs and Clifford (Leona), sisters Vermeta J. Coombs (Winston), Matilda J. Coombs( Hiram), Nancy Ann Diamond (Ralph), Elizabeth House (Dean), Nephews and Nieces ; Medina Genge (Toma), Daris Coombs, Gavin Coombs, Edna Diamond, Curtis Diamond and Benjamin Coombs.

Chesley was Predeceased by his mother Elva Joyce Coombs and Father George William Coombs.

Visitation and a family service will be held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on the evening of the 11th of August, 2022, From which the funeral service will be held at 1pm on the 12th of August, 2022 with the Rev. Terry Coates officiating, Burial will follow in the Anglican Community Cemetery at Pond Cove Branch.

WARREN, GLADYS MAHALLA

Gladys Mahalla, daughter of John and Eliza Pittman was born may 8th 1937. She was raised the first 2 years by “ auntie “ her mom was admitted to the TB sanatorium. November 15th 1954 she married Clayton Warren, together they raised 6 children. Glady was a true community volunteer, an avid member of the Anglican Church Women’s group. Where she still held the treasure position when she got ill mid March of this year. Gladys could match any chef with her cooking. As the children grew, they brought home friends and finally their families. The table set 3 or 4 times as we all got fed. She ate after everyone else was served. Nans Sunday dinners will be forever missed. Glady loved fun, she loved her Saturday night darts, her Tuesday night bingos, and she was ready for a game of crib anytime. The stories she told of her growing up, the mischievous fun ways she carried all her life, attracted all people young and old. Glady and Clayton loved fun, music, dancing, their highlight of the year was their fall moose hunting trips that took them all around the province camping. Gladys was a kind, gentle soul who loved life dearly. Anyone who knew her, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren will always remember her kind generous nature, her warm and nurturing love she gave us all will be forever cherished.

Forever loved and remembered by her 3 sons: Leonard ( Bertha) Kayward ( Bernette) Jeffrey 3 daughters: Juanita , Daphne ( Lester) Donna ( Allan ) 11 grandchildren: Jamie,(Dena) Jonathon,(Amanda ), Warren ( Karen ) , Randy (Jennifer), Ryan ( Chantel ), Lynn ( Merlin ) Natasha (Johnny ) , Kaylauna ( Melissa) Brooke ( Leah), Nadine Warren (Robin) and Samuel Clayton. 12 great grandchildren Sierra, Morgan, Tim, John, Kaiden, Kyle, James, Luke, Claire Gladys, Anna, Zayden, Adalynn Brother Aaron Pittman( Winnie) Sister in laws Ada Warren, Laurie Pittman and brother in law Leonard Elliott. Predeceased by husband Clayton, son in law Owen, Brothers : Everton, Ronald, Sisters : Isabella , Stella, Debbie, Ivy

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cook’s Harbour beginning 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 7th, 2022 followed by the family service at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 8th, 2022 with Rev. Nat Larkin officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ELLIOTT, ELIZABETH VINA

Jan 23, 1940 - August 3, 2022

Elizabeth loved her life in Cook’s Harbour. Born in Wild Bight, she moved to Cook’s Harbour in 1957 where she lived with her loving husband, Bill, for 64 years.

She was well known in the community. She was an avid member of the Anglican Church Women’s Association and regularly attended fundraising bingos where she was happy regardless of who won, she simply enjoyed being around her friends and family.

Elizabeth and Bill spent many summers growing vegetables in their garden down over the road and berry picking on the barrens. She loved playing darts, sometimes for competition, but mostly for fun with her family in the shed.

Elizabeth adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When they were young, on many summer days you could find her walking with them on George Coat’s Point to pick a few blackberries. After supper, everyone sat around the kitchen table and played cards.

Elizabeth loved her clean and tidy house, but her door was always open to her friends and family. Every holiday the kitchen table included 10 or more people for her delicious hot dinner. Everyone who walked through the door was welcomed with a warm smile, a big hug, and invited to come in and sit down for a cup-a-tea and homemade cookies. She was gentle, quiet, and loved long chats with her family.

Forever loved and remembered by her three sons: Erastus (Sharon), Wilson, and Anthony, and her daughter Alice. Four grandchildren: Charmaine (Chris), Justin (Shauna), Melissa (Tom), and Ryan (Katrine). And her seven great-grandchildren: Elena, Caitlin, Isla, Brody, Ava, Leo, and Sophie. Three brothers: Stephen, Jim (Girty) and Howard (Gladys), Sister: Levenia (Vince).

Predeceased: Husband: William (Bill) Elliott. Parents: Erastus and Edith (nee Decker) Larkin. Sister: Winnie (Harrison). Brother: Martin.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning the evening of Friday, August 5, 2022. The funeral service will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2022 with Rev. Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

BROMLEY, ANNE FRANCES

August 16, 1935 - August 1, 2022

Anne was born in Conche to Peter and Adell Casey on August 16, 1935. Anne went to Fishot Island in 1955 where she met and married the love of her life, Ed Bromley on Nov 12, 1957. In 1970 they moved to Goose Cove where they raised their children.

She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband of 65 years (Edward Bromley); her daughters Adell (Lorne Carter), Michelle (John Williams), Mary (Leonard Alyward); her sons, Eugene, Sean (Regina Byrne), and Cory (Susan McDonald); her sisters, Mary (Ed Blanchard) as well as a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews that she dearly loved.

Anne was predeceased by her loving parents Adell and Peter Casey; Brothers, Steven, Tom and Jim; Daughters, Clara and Bernadine; Great-granddaughter Emily.

The family would like to send a thank you those who helped in any way.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 2-4 pm with a private visitation to follow in the evening from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 am from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove with Fr. Rossi officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

GIBBONS, RICK

In remembering Rick Gibbons, we say our goodbyes with great sadness. Rick Gibbons, 53, of Plum Point passed away peacefully in St. Clare‘s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s on Thursday July 28, 2022. He was surrounded by many of his loving family and friends. Rick was born on April 30th, 1969 in Flowers Cove, he was the son of Noel Gibbons and Jane Pittman. Rick spent his life running the family business with his brother, Gary Gibbons. He began working at Young’s Home Hardware and later took over as co-manager. Rick worked andran the store for his whole life, with his highschool sweetheart, Roxanne, by his side through it all. Rick had a passion for music and cooking and was known for his love of animals, especially his pet dogs. Left to mourn peacefully by his loving wife Roxanne Gibbons of 21 years, his two daughters, Hailey Gibbons and Vanessa Gibbons, his brother Gary Gibbons (Rupa), his mother, Jane Pittman, his father Noel Gibbons (Sophia), his step-sisters, Betty Genge (Todd), Allison Chambers, his step-brother, Michael Pittman (Tina), his in-laws, Joanne Sinnicks (Arthur), Lorna Sinnicks (Paul), Jake Sinnicks (Linda), his nieces, Alexis Genge, Emily Pittman, Kaitlyn Genge, Hope Gibbons and Jacey, nephews, Dylan Sinnicks, Brandon Sinnicks, Dillon Gibbons, Ryan Sinnicks, Matthew Gould, Evan Pittman and Nicholas Gould, as well as his many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather Gibbons (Norman and MaryJane), and grandmother and grandfather Young (Wallace and Elizabeth) and his stepfather Jim Pittman. The family service will be held at the Plum Point Church on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday August 4, 2022 at 11:00am. The Gibbons family will be there to welcome all friends and relatives.

HUSSEY, MARGARET ANN

Ann was Promoted to Glory at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on Saturday, July 30, 2022. 

She was born on February 1, 1965 to Sidney and Rita (Earle) Hussey of St. Lunaire–Griquet, NL. 

Ann was a social, loving and kind person who loved life. Whether she was at church worship or lying in her bed at the John Gray Centre, she was always contented with her lot in life.  Ann became a born-again believer on January 20th, 1991.  Ann persevered with a positive attitude despite her deteriorating health. 

Ann is predeceased by her Father, Sidney Hussey; brothers Antoine and David. 

Left with fond and loving memories are, the love of her life, Terry Noble; Mother, Rita (Eric Saunders); Sisters, Pansy Diamond (Clyde), Verna Hussey (Rod Stone), Blanche Pilgrim (Allan), Joy Biles (Albert), Lillian Randell (Austin), Wanda Lynn Pilgrim (Winston), Ruby Hilliard, Michelle Hussey (Brad Murley), Tanya Tucker (Danny); Brothers Roy (Lucy) and Bruce; best friend, Lisa Boyd, 11 nieces and 12 nephews and 32 great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her church family.

Visitation to be held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony NL, from where the funeral service is to take place at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2nd with Majors Austin and Lillian Randell officiating. Burial will follow the service at the United Cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

GENGE, STEWARD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steward Genge who passed away July 30,2022 at his family residence in Anchor Point surrounded by his loving and devoted family at the age of 76 years.
Steward leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories, his wife of 55 years Dorcas, his daughter Easta (Dan), his son Rick (Crystal) his pride and joy his grandchildren,
Malcolm (Caylee), Ricki and Lauren as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.
He was predecessed by his parents Emanuel and Dora Genge, brothers Montrose and Emanuel Jr, special friend Steve
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillaters Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral director.

WHITEWAY, EDWARD

July 23 1951 – July 28 2022 

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Whiteway Sr. of St. Julien’s/Main Brook announce his passing at the age of 71 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his loving partner Bonnie Burton, Stepdaughter Ashley (Sarah), Siblings Lillian (Ed), Anne (Wayne), Gordon (Laverne), Rose (Kevin), Ken (Regina), Daphne (Dwayne), Sharon (Roy), Cora (Jeff), Jason (Krista), sister-in law Jackie as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

He was predeceased by his parents Maude and John, brother Kevin and sisters Phyllis and Joan. 

Big Ed, as he was mainly known, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed visits from Ashley and Sarah. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off his back. His great sense of humor drew people to him. He loved to make people laugh and could cook up a delicious hot Sunday dinner.  

The funeral service will be held on August 1st at 11:00 am in St. Julien’s at the St. William’s Church with Fr George officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home St Anthony, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.  

EDDISON, MABEL

March 26th, 1935 - July 25th, 2022

Peacefully passed away July 25th, 2022 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years. Mabel leaves to mourn with cherished memories her daughters Marie (David) Stephens, Shirley (Darryl) Osmond, Glenice (Fred) Carter, Pansy Roberts; sons Harvey (Evelyn), Boyce (Alice), Colin (Brenda) and daughter in law Pauline Eddison as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by husband, Carmen; son Hedley; parents Jack and Daphne Andrews; sisters Nina and Dulcie; grandsons Lindsay and Melvin and son-in-law Loren Roberts.

Family and friends are welcome to visit the Central United Church on July 26, 2022 at 3:00pm and 7:00 pm to pay respect. A funeral and celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating, followed with burial at the Central United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to KM Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

SLADE, ALFRED FRANK

May 13, 1930 - July 17, 2022

Frank was born on May 13, 1930 at Lushes Bight, Notre Dame Bay to John and Laura Slade. At the age of 4 Frank moved with his family to St. Anthony where he grew up. At an early age Frank started working on the Grenfell Mission and then later fishing on several different boats. He also had several jobs in his younger years at Goose Bay, Toronto and North Carolina.

While in North Carolina he almost got drafted into the US Army to fight in the Korean War. He had to decide between going in the US Army or returning to Canada, which he decided to return to Canada. On returning to Canada he met up with his buddy Don Penney in Toronto who was in the Canadian Army and he enlisted in the Canadian Army for the Korean War. Frank was a sergeant and paratrooper in the War. After the War Frank stayed in the military for a short time before being honourably discharged.

He worked for a short time in Toronto as a police officer before returning to Newfoundland and Labrador. Frank married Clara Patey on October 3, 1961 at Happy Valley/Goose Bay. He worked as an heavy equipment operator in Schefferville and Sagelak before returning to St. Anthony where he worked with Lundrigan’s on the roads being built on the Northern Peninsula. He then worked as the wharfinger at the government wharf in St. Anthony for many years before working as a commissioner at the airport until he retired.

In his younger years Frank loved hunting, fishing and out in boat. He was Lieutenant of the Canadian Rangers in St. Anthony for many years. He also loved animals especially his cats. Frank was a dedicated military man and this was evident to all who had a chance to talk to him.

Frank passed away on July 17, 2022 at the John M Gray Center at the age of 92 years.

He is survived by his Brother, Norman (Dorothy); Sisters, Maude (Jim) Delaney, Jessie (Bruce) Rye, Joyce Cull; Brothers in Law, Louden (Druscilla) Patey, Hedley (Marina) Patey, Ron (Pam) Patey, Ralph (Sally) Patey; Sisters in Law, Mary Slade, Kitty Slade, Victoria Marshall; Nephew, Jeffrey (Janette) Slade; Niece, Phyllis (Neil) Ireland; Close Friends Mary and William Patey as well as many other family members and friends.

He is predeceased by his Wife, Clara; Parents, John and Laura Slade; Brothers, Cyril Slade, Raymond Slade, Eric Slade; Sister, Marg Rickett; Brother in Law, Ron Cull, Robert Rickett; Sister in Law, Ellen Slade.

The family would like to thank the staffs of Shirley’s Haven Personal Care Home, Charles Curtis Hospital and John M Gray Centre for providing care and comfort over the past 4 years.

Public visitation to be held at Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 and from 2-4 pm and 7-8 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022. A private family visitation will take place on Thursday at 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 22, 2022. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.