May 21, 1949 - July 17, 2020
It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Ricky Rumbolt announce his passing on July 17th, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. Ricky lived for his family, and spoiling his grand kids. He loved the sea, he fished on Camp Islands until the cod moratorium and with the Labrador Shrimp Co. on the shrimp draggers. He sailed his last trip on the M.V. Northern Osprey III before retiring in August 2019. He also loved combing the hills of Camp Islands in search of bakeapples and always found his share. Ricky leaves to mourn; Jean, his wife of 47 years; his daughters Sheena (Leon) and Marilyn (Wade); his grandchildren, Jaime (John), Christian, Shae (Alexa), Owen and Starla (Andrew); His Great Grandchildren, Kasey and Bridget. Also mourning his loss is his siblings, Lorraine, Rosalind (Freeman), Roddy (Patsy), Shirley (Ross), Pauline (Aubrey), and Glenda (George), their families, many friends and his fellow crew members. Ricky was predeceased by his parents Clarence & Mabel Rumbolt, his grandson and best buddy Chesley Rumbolt, and his brother - laws John Stone, and Gerald Martin. " Love is stronger than death" At this time we would also like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Dr. Conners , Dr. Parfrey , the CCU nurses at the Health Sciences Center, Dr. Maynard, Dr. Alshami, ICU nurses and ward nurses at Charles S. Curtis Memorial, Fillatres Services, Uncle Roddy, Dave Leyden, Pam Yetman, Pat Martin, Joan Rumbolt as well as all those who are supporting us through this difficult time in any way. We sincerely appreciate all of your love and kindness. The funeral service will take place from Mary’s Harbour Anglican Church on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 2:00 p,m. with Rev. Gail Thoms Williams officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton.