Manuel Thomas Randell was the son of Christopher and Jenneth Randell. He was born at Hooping Harbour on December 1st, 1952. the family resettled to Bide Arm in 1969. After resettlement during his young years, Manuel Moved to St. John’s where he worked at a metal fabrication shop. in 1974 Manuel became a dad for the first time when his daughter Beverley Lane was born Beverley lives in fort MacMurray and could not be here today due to Covid-19 Restrictions. in 1978 Manuel moved back to Bide Arm, sometime after he went fishing on the Ronald and Doreen, with well known local fisherman Mr. Herbert Pittman, it was around this time that Manuel Started dating Gloria Randell of Englee. During their 39 years together, Manuel and Gloria Raised a family of one daughter Robyn Randell and one son Lucas Randell. when his employment with Mr. Pittman ended, Manuel partnered with Eddie and Terry Randell to build their own boat. they fished together for some time and Manuel left the fishing industry with the start of the Cod moratorium in 1992.
in 2000 he began working as a welder at Marine Service Center in Englee, he continued in the employment of Mr. Hubert Randell until he became ill in June of 2019 while working at the Wabash airport.
Manuel’s health continued to deteriorate and on July 3rd of 2020 he was admitted to Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital at St. Anthony. he passed peacefully away at 12:30 am on Saturday July 11th, 2020 surrounded by his family.
the visitation and funeral service for Manuel was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on July 13th, 2020 with pastor Howard Canning officiating, burial followed in the community cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony And Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.