GENGE, JOCK

April 6, 1956 - November 2, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Jock Genge announce his passing on November 2, 2024, at the age of 68 years.

Jock passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony, NL with his beloved wife of 40 years, Dale, at his side.

Jock grew up in Deadman's Cove but moved to Labrador City at the age of 18 where he began building his life. He worked for 30 years as an electrician with the Iron Ore Company of Canada and spent many years as an active Canadian Ranger.

Jock spent his time in Labrador City raising his family. A lover of all things outdoors, he enjoyed boating, skidooing, hunting and scuba diving, but his favourite was a night at the cabin with good company and a game of cards.

Leaving to mourn are his wife Dale (nee Gould), his daughter Danielle (Jesse), son Christopher (Kerri-Lynn), grandchildren Karlee, Hannah, Isaac & Alyssa, sisters Joy (Mike) & Una, mother-in-law Bridget Gould, brothers-in-law Oz (Mary Alice) & Dean, sisters-in-law Sandra (Bruce), Ivy & Mona (Gerald), nieces & nephews, and a large group of extended family & friends.

Predeceased by his parents Rendell & Mabel (nee Chambers), brother Floyd, father-in- law Isaac, brothers-in-law Harvey, Maxwell, Ike (Poi), & Melvin Coates.

Jock will forever be remembered as a man with a big heart, contagious laughter and a smile that could brighten any room.

A celebration of life will take place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.

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

PATEY, ELSIE ELLA

November 24, 1942 – October 28, 2024

Passed peacefully away surrounded by her family at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 81 years. Elsie was born in St. Anthony and raised by her mother Marion and Hedley Bartlett in L’anse aux Meadows. At the age of 15 when her mother passed away, she took on the role of parenting her 2-year-old brother Garry. In 1958 she met the love of her life Lester, who came to L’anse aux Meadows to teach school. They married on June 29, 1960, and moved to St Anthony where they settled and raised their 5 girls. In 1995, they moved to Corner Brook to be closer to family after a short 5-year term in Hant’s Harbour, Trinity Bay.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her 5 daughters Marion (Wayne), Norma (Glenn), Jackie, Nancy (Dennis) and Lori, Grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley, Adam and Amanda, Kayla and Karla, Charlotte and Matthew, Great grandchildren Brackley, Lincoln, Carter, Asher, Avery, Arick, Hunter and Grant, brother Garry and very special aunt Blanche, In-laws Glenn (Bonnie), Patricia, Shirley (Ed), Belle, and Mildred. As well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Lester and infant baby, parents Hedley and Marion, In-laws William, Chatfield and Elizabeth, son-in-law Perry, brothers-in-law Roy and Terry and special Uncle Luke.

Elsie enjoyed life to the fullest, a very active member of the Corner Brook Senior’s Club where she made many friends over the years. Even though they retired and settled in Corner Brook she always referred to St. Anthony as home and made as many trips back as she could and where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

The family would like to thank her cancer care team at the Dr H. Bliss Murphy Cancer center, and the staff of the Cancer Care and 5B units at Western Memorial Regional Hospital for the care and comfort they provided. A special thanks to Dr. Katy Smallwood and Dr. Aiden Brazil for making themselves so readily available when needed most.

There will be a private visitation for family and friends held on Friday Nov 1st 7:00 – 9:00 pm followed by a private funeral service at 2:00 pm Saturday Nov 2nd at K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St Anthony. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, St. Anthony.

Flowers graciously accepted or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society accepted.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to K.M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony and Country Haven Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

WAY, JANE

November 30, 1954 - October 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Jane Way, who passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on October 29th, 2024 at the age of 69.

Survived by and left to mourn with fond memories, are her sons: Trent (Kate) and Trevor (Candice); her grandchildren: Shayden (Jenna), Chloe and Caylee. Her loving brothers: Lige (Emma) Way, Melvin (Emily) Way, Glenn (Vira) Way, George (Elaine) Pilgrim, Watson Way and John Way; sisters: Lucy Myers, Wavey (Earl) Way, Donna (Sam) Applin; brothers-in-law: Roland (Joyce) Way, and George Rose; sisters-in-law: Dorcas Guinchard, Nancy(Ivan) Chambers; her special friend Kenneth Way, nephews, nieces, other relatives and large circle of friends.

Jane is predeceased by parents Elijah and Dora Way; her loving husband Bruce; brothers-in-law Clarence Myers, Henry (Mary) Way, Lawerence Guinchard, and Howard (Susanne) Pilgrim; sister-in-law Effie Rose.

A Special thank you to the all of the amazing nurses and staff in the chemo department, and the first and second floor nursing stations at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony for the wonderful care; the nurses and staff at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Center in Flower’s Cove; Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home; Rev. Short; Loomis Way and to anyone else that has contributed in any form.

The family service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove at 9 pm; where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

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

PYE, ROY MAXWELL

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Roy Maxwell Pye announce his passing on October 27th, 2024 at Curtis Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Roy was a very special devoted spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Roy is predeceased by his parents Frank and Violet Pye, Son L.S. Travis Pye, brother Ward, and special friend William Strugnell.

Left to mourn with a broken heart is his loving partner of 25 years Nancy, Daughter Vanessa (Dennis), Son’s Matthew (Corinne), Marcus (Christina), Nancy’s children Cecil and Charmaine (Matt). Grandchildren Isiah, Emma, Maria, Connor, Dawson, Callie and Nancy’s Granddaughter Jillian.

Roy leaves to Mourn his siblings Clara Rumbolt (Raymond deceased) Stewart Pye (Laura), Guy Pye (Nora), Lloyd Pye (Ena), Alvin Pye, and Valerie Russell (Reginald deceased) and his sister in law Verna Pye. As well many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Especially Nancy’s special sister Pansy and family.

Roy was a long time employee with the Canadian Coast Guard. He had a 37 year career starting from a Weather Observer to a Supervisor of the Loran C. Roy loved to watch a good game of curling and a good ol Toronto Maple Leaf payoff game. He loved to have a good game of cards with his family; a game of darts and a cold one with his friends. He was also very talented in playing the accordion and he loved spending time with his family every chance he got.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the nurses in St. Lewis, Sherri-Lee and Cynthia who worked to get him out of St. Lewis. The fabulous team in Curtis Memorial Hospital ICU, who worked tirelessly to ensure he received the best possible care. All off the Doctors, ICU team and RT, Mike who made sure Roy was cared for right up to his last fighting breath. We would like to express special thanks to Rev. Vernon Short (Uncle) and his wife Aunt Maisie for travelling from Flowers Cove to pray with Roy and his family. We would like to thank the MHA, Minister of Health and MP who tried to facilitate the best possible care. We will be forever grateful for the support and love shown by our amazing family, and wonderful friends, caring for everything from our children and helping with the funeral service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Fillatre Funeral Home, L’Anse-au-Loup.

Resting at St. John the Baptist Church in Lodge Bay, NL.

Visitations to be determined weather pending.

Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 1pm. Committal to follow.

For those unable attend and wish to send a special message can contact Christina Pye through email christinahynes24@gmail.com

All expressions of sympathy, flowers are greatfully accepted or donation in Roy’s memory can be made to Harbour view manor, Mary’s Harbour, NL.

STRANGEMORE, CHARLES

Charles Strangemore

April 11th 1948 – October 24th 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Charles Strangemore announce his passing on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 76 years.

Charl leaves to mourn with the fondest and most precious memories, his Wife Gaye (Cull), his Children Nicole (Eddy), Tammy (Rick), and his Grandchildren Amy (Jamison), Jonah (Leigha) and Andrew (Nicole).

His Siblings Selwyn (Ivy), Guy, Marilyn, Eva (Riley), & Joyce, and his Sister-in-law Selma.

His Brother and Sister-in-laws, Mae, Doris (Tom), Gerald (Nina), Wayne (Sharon), Millicent (Ern), Val (Jane), Wavey (Eli), Kevin (Yvonne) and Brother-in-Law Neil

A huge circle of Nieces, Nephews and other family members that will always remember him with a smile.

Charl is also leaving behind two very important families that he was so proud to be a part of. The House Family, Baxter, Don and Sheila, and his Transport Canada Family at the St. Anthony Airport.

Charl is predeceased by his Parents Hayward and Naomie, Sister Nita, Brother Carl, Brother-in-laws Tony Walker and Roy Burt, his Parents-in-Law Joshua and Gertie Cull, and Siblings in Law Sam Kinsella, Dennis Patey and Joy Simms.
The funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday October 29th, 2024, cremation will follow with burial at a later date.

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“Always remember the happy times, the laughing times and the bright and sunny days, for I am only just gone away.”

WILCOX, VIOLA

Mrs. Viola Flossie Wilcox of Roddickton, NL. She was born in Hampton, NL on August 3, 1931 to Walter and Matilda Fillier. She has three brothers: Ralph (deceased), Kenneth (deceased) and Jerry (Ontario); four sisters: Bessie (deceased), Elma (deceased), Sylvia (deceased), and Ella (La Scie, NL).

It was on August 26, 1950, she married the love of her life Harvey John Wilcox at Wild Cove, Canada Bay, NL. Shortly after, they moved to Roddickton where she raised her family of three sons: Raymond (deceased), Winston, and Leander; four daughters: Priscilla, Ruby (deceased), Belinda, and Angela.

She was a very family person who loved to bake, knit, especially knitting quilts. In her earlier years, she did work at the Englee fish plant. She learned how to make bread when she was ten years old. She became a Christian in 1958 and faithfully served the Lord thereafter.

It was on October 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM she passed from this life to reap her heavenly reward. Left to share and cherish her memories are her

Two sons: Winston (Judy) – Roddickton

Leander - Roddickton

Three daughters: Priscilla McGee - Florida, USA,

Belinda (Kirby) Newman – Englee

Angela (Hank) Dean – Roddickton

Brother: Jerry Fillier (Ontario)

Sister: Ella (Lewis) Andrews (La Scie, NL)

19 Grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service to be held at the Apostolic Faith Church, Roddickton on October 30th at 11 am

Officiating – Rev. Rene S. Cassell

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CARROLL, ELIZABETH MARY

Elizabeth Mary Carroll (Hancock) passed peacefully away at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Oct 24/24 at the age of 82. She was a loving mom to her 6 children, a heart of gold. Left to mourn her children Anita, Joe(Terry Lyn), Agnes(Austin), Calvin(Frances), Todd(Rhonda), Beverly. 11 grandchildren Denata(Shaun), Victoria(Nicholas), Gregory(Nicole), Alexander(Megan), Jesse, Shawn(Elizabeth), Olivia(Ravii), Jonathon(Hannah) Brandon, Shannon. 5 great grand children, sister Theresa Reardon, brother Phillip ( Gail), brother in law Guy Howell, special friend Frances Lewis. Predeceased by her mom and dad Agnes and Joseph Hancock, brother John and sister Margaret Howell, brother in law Ed Reardon.

Thank you to the staff Charles Curtis Hospital for the wonderful care and love ye gave our mom this pass 5 months, ye are angels, also staff of Shirley’s Haven for the last 15 years there, she dearly loved it there, and the staff.

Viewing Oct 26 2-4 & 7-9

Oct 27 2-4, family service 7 pm

Funeral Monday Oct 28/24 11:00 am Immaculate Conception Church in Goose Cove NL, burial will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Goose Cove.

PARRILL, ELIZA

March 17, 1942 - October 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Mom/Nan at the Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, on Sunday October 20th at the age of 82.

She will be missed by her Children: Shirley (Barry), Ward (Celia), Ruby (Ed), Jarvis; Grandchildren: Sabrina, Pamela (Cory), Pierrette (Murray), Tamara (Steve), Nathan (Penney), Kendra (Greg), Belle (Nathan); Great grandchildren: Keegan (Theresa), Kylan (Kanisha), Kaine, Kaci Rae, Kai, Reid, Bella and Orion.

She is also survived by her 2 sisters: Nellie Parrill and Emily Patey; Sisters-in-law: Esther Elliott and Naomi Mitchelmore.

Eliza is predeceased by her husband: John; Daughter: Rhonda; Son: Elvis; Her parents: Austin and Evangeline Mitchelmore; Sister: Cora; Brothers: Reginald (Mary), Curtis Mitchelmore; Brother-in-laws: Ethelbert (Kitty), Ivany (Rita), Doug (Virtue), Norman Parrill and Herb Patey; and Sister in law: Frances (John).

The family would like to thank the staff at Ivy Durley Place, Flowers Cove Health Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our Mom/Nan over the past few months. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation will take place at St. Andrew's Church, Lower Cove beginning the evening of Tuesday October 22, 2024. The family service will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

FLYNN, MARIE MARY

November 25, 1940 - October 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mother at Curtis Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 83.

She will be greatly missed by her children: Marina (Ron), Margaret (Dave), Josephine (Len), Stephen Jr. (Eileen), Cynthia (Paul), Alicia (Babatope), Phyllis (Tino), Clyde (Stephanie), and Danny (Deanna).

She is survived by her loving brothers and sisters: Steve (Judy), Josephine (Herb), Gerald (Doris), Frank (Evelyn), Imelda (Don), Pat (Clara), Anne (Steve), Christine (Jerome), Clara (Randy), Dan (Sheila), as well as a very large number of Grandchildren, Greatgrandchildren, who will forever miss her kisses, and many friends.

Marie is predeceased by Parents; Daniel and Margaret Carroll, her loving Husband: Stephen Flynn; Son: Clyde Daniel Flynn; Daughter: Juanita Flynn; brother: Lawrence Carroll; Companion: Leamond Fillier; and Grandsons: Andy Whiteway, Coady Dempsey, and Shane Flynn.

The family would like to send a special thanks to Marg, Cynthia, and Jose for providing care and love to our mom in her last years. As well, a special thanks to the kind and caring staff of the Curtis Memorial Hospital for the awesome care and compassion shown to our mom and us.

Donations of flowers are graciously accepted as she loved them.

Cremation to take place with visitation and funeral details to be announced.

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

COMPTON, MARY HELLEN

Mary Hellen Compton (nee Colbourne) of Roddickton passed away October 7, 2024, age 74, at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by family.

Mary was a lifelong member of the John Wesley United Church of Roddickton.  She was an avid reader and loved to knit, quilt and cross stitch.  She took great pride in her work as Conche Post Mistress and always had a pot of soup and fresh bread baking when one of her boys came home.  Her happiest times were spent visiting and laughing with her sisters and friends.

Mary will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Garfield Compton; sons Tom (Stephanie), Peter (Elizabeth), and Perry (Rebecca); sister Mabel (Norman); sisters-in-law Betty Colbourne and Patricia Colbourne; brothers in law Leighton Patey and Norman Tiller; grandchildren Joshua, Reagan, Sable and Anson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Castalena Colbourne; brothers Ernest and Willie; sisters Edna and Bernice and parents in law Albert and Velma Compton.

Friends may come to celebrate Mary’s life October 26, 2024 at 2pm from the John Wesley United Church Roddickton.