GENGE, WILLIAM EDWARD

Passed peacefully away at the age of 86 years at the Charles
S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by
wife Hazel and all his family, William Edward Genge (March
23, 1928-June 21, 2014) of Flowers Cove. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories
his wife Hazel; children Patsy (Roland), Ivy (Roland), Harvey (Lisa), Elaine (John), Marjorie (Wycliffe), Dorcas (Nelson), Pamela (Peter), and Maxine (Cyril); 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Robert, parents Henry and Dorcas Genge, sisters Lillian Genge, Johanna Mitchelmore, Constance Way and Polly Whalen, brothers Garfield Genge and Isreal Genge. Visitation was held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the family service took place at 7 p.m. on the Tuesday, June 24. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 with Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.
 

RICHARDS, FREDERICK

Frederick Richards (Sr.) was born on July 4th, 1917 in St. Carol’s to Abraham and Maryann (Colbourne). He was one of six children. On February 24th, 1942 he married Keziah Saunders and together they raised five children and one grandchild. He spent most of his life fishing in and around St. Carol’s. He loved tending to his garden, picking berries and other outdoor activities but his greatest love was his family. Frederick leaves to mourn sons: Roy (Christine), Gordon (Margaret); daughters: Shirley (Willis), Faye (Hedley), Judy (Harrison); 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister in law Elizabeth Dorcas; many other friends and family. He was pre-deceased by Wife Keziah; parents Abraham and Maryann; Twin brother James; brother Harry (Jessie); sisters Grace (Lewis), Martha (Thomas) and Emma (Walter).  Visitation was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church in St. Carols, from which the funeral service  took place at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 21st, with Rev. Mark Wilkoff officiating. burial followed the service in the community cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

HILLIER, MINNIE ERMA


Minnie Erma Hillier was born Nov. 24, 1916 to Thomas and Sarah Ann(Pynn) Pilgrim. Minnie shared her younger years with five other siblings Ralph, Leonard, Ambrose, James, Gladys, and Winnie. Minnie married her first love William Quinton and together they had five children Scott, Hope Wilson, Joy and Bill. After Williams passing, Minnie soon found the second love of her life Llewellyn Hillier. Minnie and Llewellyn married Oct. 10, 1947 and together were blessed with eight children, Lindy, Wavey, Glenda, Wally, Don, Ernest, Elvis, and Pam. They enjoyed their life together and surrounded by all there children. The joy of Minnie’s life was being able to watch her children grow into wonderful adults. Minnie lost Llewellyn the love she shared for forty-five years on December 26th, 1992. Minnie was a hard worker and although it was difficult at times raising thirteen children she made the most of it all, but she also found time to give to her community in many ways. She had talents and with raising thirteen children she learned how to become a wonderful seamstress and cook. Among many other things she was a business lady and was self employed for years. Minnie was a big supporter of her church and carried her banner with honour. She filled the rolls of acting sergeant major, solist and Sunday school teacher and also the Y.P.S.M. She was the very first one to be dedicated in the Griquet Corps , Minnie was always a dedicated church member and will be missed and remembered by her family, relatives and friends. Minnie peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 13th of June 2014 at the age of 97 years. Minnie Erma Hillier of Griquet leaves to mourn her loving children Hope(Keith), Scott(Nellie), Wilson(Evelyn), Joy(Marvin), Bill, Wavey(Ronald), Glenda(Norman), Wally(Herman), Don(Evelyn), Ernest(Kenny), Elvis(Ellen), and Pam(Asner), a large circle of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren, as well  as a large circle of friends. She was predeceased by her first husband William Quinton and second husband Llewellyn Hillier, Son Lindy HIlier, Grandson Jim Hillier, Granddaughter Melanie Fields. Visitation was at the funeral home on June 14th 2014 and continued on at the Anglican church in Dark Tickle on June 15th 2014 from which the funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on the 16th day of June 2014 with Major Dinzel Baggs and Rev. Mark Wilkoff officiating. Burial will follow in the Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director

COLBOURNE, SHERLOCK SPURGEON

The second of six children born to Mary and Hayward Colbourne, Sherlock was born on May 16, 1949.  He wore many hats in his lifetime, working at the lighthouse at Belle Island, attending university to qualify as a teacher and later in life he ran a small computer company.  Sherlock was a man of varied interests, he enjoyed reading, loved the outdoors, liked to travel and was very close to his family.  Sherlock was an avid historian, particularly family history and was very well informed about his family.  While he did not have children of his own, he spent many hours entertaining his many nieces and nephews. Sherlock Passed away suddenly at his home in St. Anthony on the 9th of June 2014.   Sherlock leaves to mourn his sisters, Lavinia Byrne, Pearl Colbourne, Joan (Donald) Powell, Ann (William) Barry, and Trudy (Gary) Baikie as well as his half-brother Heber (Loretta) Hussey.  He also leaves to mourn 9 nieces, 5 nephews, 9 great nephews, 4 great nieces, special friends at Harbour View Apartments and a large circle of other family and friends. Sherlock was predeceased by his parents Hayward and Mary Colbourne. He will be fondly remembered by them all.  Rest in peace dear brother, uncle and friend. Visitation was held at the Funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the St. Anthony United Church at 11:00am on Monday June 16th 2014 with Rev. John McGonigle Officiating. Burial followed the service in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral Arangments where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.

ELLIOTT, ERNEST GORDON

Ernest Gordon Elliott was born in Raleigh on Nov.  21st 1940, he was the youngest of 7 children born to William and Maud Elliott. in 1966 he met and married Vida and During that time they raised 3 Children, family was the most important thing to Ern and he also got the pleasure of enjoying 3 wonderful grand children and  1 great grandchild. Ern worked very hard throughout his life at many jobs including fishing with his brother Chesley and Wilbert to driving his own dump truck and running the family general store. he was a very talented accordion player and had a passion for playing music with is brother Wilbert. Ern Passed away on the 10th of June, 2014, at the Health Science Center in St. Johns, He leaves to mourn his wife Vida, Daughter Paula (Jerome) Parrill, Sons Paul (Cindy) and Kerry (Marcie), Grand children Brandon (Marissa), Morrgan and Ryder. Great Grandson Abel, sister Hazel Butt and Brother Wilbert (Juanita), sister in law myrtle Elliott and Rita Elliott, his love and his music will be surely missed.  Ern lived to see the passing of his father William Elliott, mother Maud Elliott, brothers Chesley, Kenneth and Ross, Sister Phyllis Thistle, Sister in law Olive Elliott. Visitation was held at the United Church in Raleigh, From which the Funeral service took place at 2:00pm on the 15th of June with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. burial followed in the Church Cemetery.  funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. 

EARLE, RONALD

Ronald was born on September 18, 1937 to Thomas and Stella Earle in St. Lunaire-Griquet. He married Elizabeth Hillier in 1968 and as a result of their reunion; they were blessed by 8 beautiful children (5 sons and 3 daughters), 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ronald worked as a fisherman, a talented carpenter and engineer.  He was amazingly good with numbers as many of us could tell stories of him completing their tax returns.  As we sat by him, his sense of humour was sure to make us laugh! He was a man who loved his family.  He treasured his moments with his children, grandchildren and friends.  Because of his kind, loving personality he will always be remembered and live in our hearts forever! Mr. Ronald Earle astg the age of 76 passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 6th day of June 2014. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years Elizabeth M. Earle, Sons Morgan(Christina), Rodger(Eva), Ricky, Barry(Dana), Keith(Deanne), Daughters Cathy(Darrell) and Angela(Reza), thirteen Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, His Mother Stella Earle, Three Brothers and Four Sisters as well as a large circle of family and friends. HE was predeceased by his Daughter Cynthia Earle Pilgrim, Father Thomas Earle, Brothers Allan, Dale, Roger, Perry, Sisters Elva, Dulcie, Beatrice, and Jessie. Visitation as held at the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 8th day of June2014 with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Internment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

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PATEY, FLORENCE (FLO) PEARL

Florence (Flo) Pearl Humby was born in St. Lunaire, on June 26th of 1943 to Joseph and Jessie Humby. on Oct. 19th, 1960 she married the love of her life Allan Patey; they had many great years together and raised 8 children who were the apple of her eye. she was dedicated and loving wife, Mother, grandmother and Great-Grandmother. she was a hard worker; she worked in the fish plant up until the moratorium and embroidered for Grenfell Handicrafts to help provide for her family, she always wanted the best for them. Flo enjoyed knitting. embroidering. Crocheting. Berry picking. house cleaning. evening rides looking for moose and caribou and cherished spending time with her family. Especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. she was a woman who was of little words but always there to lend a hand to anyone in need.  Flo passed peacefully into the presence of her loving heavenly father on June 3rd at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony where she was reunited with her loving parents and other family members. left with many great and loving memories are her husband of 53 years Allan, Children Wanda (Jim), Samuel (audrey), William (Mary), Carolynn (Tommy), Peggy-Ann (Morris), Larraine (Tenna), Corey (Crystal), and Valda (Glenn). Grand children Allan (Jocelyn), Evelyn (Brad), Shawn (Sarah), Jeremy (Vanessa T), Justin (Allison), Jonathan Vanessa D), Brittany, Nicholas and Kian. Great Grandchildren Alexa, Braydon, Jaxon, Sacha, Griffin and Joey and 1sister and 6 brothers and in-laws as well as a large of nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. she was pre deceased by her loving parents Joseph and Jessie Humby, brothers William, Wilbert, Alvohn, Truman, mother and father in law Beulah and Samuel Patey, 2 sister in laws and 2 brother in laws. Visitation was held at the Calvary Pentecostal church in St. Lunaire-Griquet followed by the funeral service which was held at 2:00pm on Friday June 6, with pastor Wayne Baker Officiating. Internment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

SEXTON, GEORGE JEROME

George J. Sexton was born Feb. 5, 1953 in Goose Cove to Wilfred and Lavenia Sexton. On Sept. 21st of 1973 he married Angela Patey and together they raised three Children who gave them the Joy of many grand children and step grand children, all of whom he adored with his whole heart. George was kind, humble, generous and caring. he was an excellent father and grandfather. he had a great love for fishing, hunting and anything to do with the great outdoors. he was a man who was always there to lend a helping hand. Left with a life time of loving memories are his Wife : Angela, Sons Dion (Lorna), Herbert (Jennifer), George (Jennifer), Grandchildren Hailey, Shannon, Marcus, Step Grandchildren Brandon, and Brady. Mother Lavnia, Brothers and sisters Max (Corinne) Tony (Helen), Elsie (Karen), Edward (Lillian), Mary (Renee), Reginald (Phylis), Ethel, Calvin (Agatha), Louis (Brenda), John, Winston (Donna), Evelyn (Bill), Lloyd (Rochelle), and Lavenia (Richard). George lived to see the loss of his father Wilfred sexton, grandparents George and Maryann Powell, Mike Sexton and Fannie Sexton. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service took place at 11:00am form the Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove on the 3rd of June 2014 with Father Anthony Officiating. burial followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Goose Cove. Funeral Arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. 

SIMMS, REGINALD NOEL


January 15, 1928 – May 31, 2014
St. Anthony, NL

On Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the age of 86, Reginald peacefully left this world. Reg will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years, Joan; children: David
(Cynthia) & Maurice (Beverly); grandchildren: Heather (Jason), Jason
(Catherine), Shayna, Paul and Ryan; great grandsons, Joshua, Zachary,
Maxx, Charlie, Thomas, Dylan & Lucas; sister: Dorothy; brother,
Norman; sister-in-law Jean, brother-in-law Wayne (Bernette). He will
also be missed by a large circle of family and friends. Reginald was
predeceased by his parents John & Bertha Simms; brothers Robert,
Raymond, Frank & George, & sisters; Jean, Jesse & Catherine. the visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the Funeral Service was held at the St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. Anthony, at 2:00pm on Tuesday June 3rd, with Rev. Fr. Paul C. Findlay Officiating. burial followed the service in the Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. 

SIMMS, EMMA BERYL

Emma Beryl Colbourne was born in St. Anthony, on March 29, 1931. She worked as a nurse's aide at IGA prior to becoming a wife and mother. Beryl enjoyed many outdoor activities with her husband and children and in later years cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She loved bingo games with her friends, cooking for everyone, and tending to her flower garden. She remained witty throughout her long life. Beryl Passed into peace on May 26, 2014  at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony in her 83rd year, she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her children, Barb (Sam), Beattie (Cathy), Bradley (Jennifer). Grandchildren: Tara, Michael, Amanda, Samantha, Alana, Alexander and Nikita. Great grandchildren: Eli, Simon, Cynthia, Maddison, McKenna, Taylor, Alexa. Siblings: Sister Marjorie, Brothers Bill, Bruce, Allan, and Morgan. Also a large circle of extended family and friends.  She was predeceased by her husband Alex, parents, Frederick and Jane Colbourne,  daughter Pamela (Bob), sisters Florence, Irene, and brother Edward. visitation took place at the funeral home, followed the funeral service at 2:00pm on May 29th, 2014 at the st. Anthony united Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. burial followed the service at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to  Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton,  Lee Nippard Funeral Director.