Hedley was born on March 14, 1953. He was the second of seven children born to Carmen and Mabel Eddison of Hay Cove. On August 3, 1970 he married Pauline (Halleran) from St. Vincent’s. They started their life together in Trepassey and later move back to Hay Cove and together they raised 3 children and were blessed with eight grand-children. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his Wife of 45 years – Pauline, Sons – Kenneth (Tammy), Darrell (Jaime) and Daughter – Darlene (George), Grand children: David, Erika, Joshua, Shantia, Shayden, Nick, Shannon, Nash, Mother: Mabel Eddison, Brothers : Harvey (Evelyn), Boyce (Alice), Colin (Brenda) ,Sisters: Marie (Dave) Stevens, Shirley (Darryl) Osmond, Glenice (Fred) Carter, Pansy (Loren) Roberts, Sister in laws: Marie Gibbons and Kathleen Dunphy, Special Friends: Christine and Winston Eddison, And a large circle of family and friends, Predeceased: Father – Carmen Eddison, Nephews: Melvin and Lindsay, Grand Parents: Jack and Daphne Andrews, John and Mary Eddison, Parent in-laws: Charles and Mary Halleran,Brother in Law: Gus Halleran and William Gibbons. Visitation was held at the Central United Church at Quirpon Branch, from which the funeral service took place at 2:00pm on Sunday the 25th of October with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiate. burial followed the service in the Central United Cemetery.
JOHNSON, JOYCE VERNETHA
Passed away gracefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial in St. Anthony on the 22nd of October, 2015, Mrs. Joyce Johnson of St Anthony, in her 78 year. Joyce Johnson (Decker) was born June 10th, 1937 to Adelaide (Bessey) and Henry Decker. She grew up in Wild Bight and at the age of 14 years, she moved with her family to St. Anthony. She met and married the love of her life, her friend and companion, Mark Johnson on December 11, 1957. Together they had four children: Wavie, Sharon, Rick, and Paul. Her family was her most valued treasure.
Joyce’s life was filled with creativity, she loved to sing and gave her family the gifts of music, love, and laughter. She spent her time knitting, rug hooking, and crocheting for example, and by far, her gardens brought her the greatest of joy.
She leaves to mourn and will be sadly missed by her children Wavie (Paula), Sharon (Edward), Rick (Jennifer), and Paul (Lisa), her grandchildren Stephanie, Shaun, Daniel, David, Donovan, Hannah, and Julia, her loving sister Nina (James) and nieces Sheila, Shauna, Shirley, Elizabeth, Lavenia, and Shirley, nephews Steven, Howard, James, David, and Nathanial along with many loving family and friends.
Joyce was a gracious, generous, loving woman and she will be greatly missed by her close friends Josie Powell, Barbara Brown, Phoebe Ollerhead, Flo Keats, Jack Alcock and her community.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband Mark, her parents Henry and Adelaide Decker, brothers Nathaniel (Emily), James (Ada) and her sister Edith (Erastus), her nieces Winnifred and Vivian, and nephew Martin.
Visitation was held at the St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. Anthony, from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 25th with Fr. Rev. Paul Findlay officiating. Burial followed at the Compton's Steady Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
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PITTMAN, HERBERT ELIAS
Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 18th day of October 2015, Mr. Herbert Pittman of Englee was in his 84th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Son Ronald (Elaine) Pittman, Englee, NL; Daughters Jean (Austin) Randell, Bide Arm, NL; Shirley (Wayne) Canning, Surrey, BC; Joyce (Toomas) Soots, Estonia Sharron (Eric) Reid, Englee, NL; Doreen Pittman, Fort McMurray, AB; Fourteen grandchildren, Twelve great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie, His Parents Noah and Nellie Pittman, his Brothers and Sisters. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 22nd day of October 2015 with Pastor George Burton Officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director
PITTMAN, JOHN RICHARD
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 8th of October 2015, Mr. John Richard Pittman of Blue Cove, in his 86th year. left to mourn his passing are his special friend Annie, Mary Ann Dredge (Bob and Family), Mary Jane Taylor (Sister), Maude (James) Chambers (Sister), George (Ruth) Pittman (Brother), Elizabeth Myrtle (John ) Crane (Sister), Gladys Gibbons (Sister in law), as well as a large circle of family and friends. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann, his father John Pittman, Mother Mary Margaret Pittman, sister Deborah (Oliver) Toope and his brother in law Gordon Taylor. The funeral service was held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point at 2:00pm with Rev. Harold Harvey officiating. Burial followed at the Anglican Cemetery on Darby's Island. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, LENORA PEARL GAYE
Lenora Pearl Gaye (Colbourne) Diamond was born to Ferdinand and Stella (Budden) Colbourne of Little Brehat on July 15, 1945. When she was 10 years old she and her family moved to St. Anthony where she continued her schooling. Gaye took up employment at the Bank of Nova Scotia for a few years and she met and married the love of her life Calvin Diamond in 1967. They had four children together. After the kids were all in school, Gaye went to work for Canada Post where she proudly worked for 19 years retiring in 2005. She enjoyed a wonderful life with Calvin raising their family. Gaye enjoyed to the fullest being at the cabin, cooking for family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren, and in her spare time she would love to play bingo, knit, read and play cards or scrabble. Left with a life time of loving memories are her Husband Calvin, her children Darren (Shawna), Duane (Allison), Dean (Krista) and Lynn (Travis), nine grandchildren: Cara, Michelle (Darren), Mark, Paul (Duane), Danielle, Jenna, Sarah (Dean), Grant and Hannah (Lynn), sister Lois (Roger), niece Krysta (Travis), sister-in-law Dot, nephews Steve (Brenda) and Tom (Glenda), Brother-in-law Marvin (Edna), nephews Michael and Brent. She also leaves a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Calvin’s parents, and her brother Wayne. Visitation was held at The Funeral Home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the united church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on Friday, October 9th 2015 with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Burial followed the service at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Anthony Fire Dept. Contact (454-6904)
HOPKINS, RANDOLPH GRENFELL NOAH
1931 ~ 2015 Randolph Hopkins, surrounded by his family, was” Promoted to Glory” on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 84 years. He was a kind and gentle man with a big heart. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Anne of nearly 60 years; sons; Lorne (Donna),Garry (Sheila), Kirke (Kim), Harry (Mary)& Glen; Daughters; Debbie (Todd) Chaulk & Dolly (Roger)Ellsworth; Grandchidren; Bradley, Andy, April (Billy), Bonnie (Robert), Cody, Stephen (Megan), Jeremy (Joanna), Trevor, Cassidi, Tammy (Cory), Timmy (Samantha), Troy, Tony, Andre (Tara), Ryan (Jo-Ellen), Stephanie (Steven), Kathryn, Jada & Carter; Great grandchildren; Brayden, Chase, Dylan, Ava, Matthew, Faith, Isaac, Tanner, CJ, Jayden, Jaxon, Logan, Lily, Kaley, Kate & Hailie; Brothers; Percy (Rowena), Esau (Josephine), Bert (Joan) andWilfred (Regina); Sisters; Marguerite (Leslie) Canning, Olive (Allen) Compton, Emma (Harvey) Compton, Tina (Terry) Peddle, & Betty (Gordon) Rice, brother in laws Calvin (Mildred), jasper (brenda), & David Blanchard, sister in laws Patsy (Melvin) Anstey , Marjorie canning and melvina Hopkins, many nieces, nephews and an extensive circle of friends. He is predeceased by parents Jonas and Tamer Hopkins, Father and Mother in-law Thomas and Mary Blanchard; sisters; Louise, Effie and Kate and brother Roy. Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Englee on Tuesday, October 6th from 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 -9 p.m., Wednesday, October 7th from 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 -8:30 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place at the same location on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Lieutenants Randy and Cathy Shears officiating. Interment will follow at new Salvation Army Cemetery. As per Randolph’s request, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Salvation Army Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Directer.
“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”
LAWLESS, SHEILA
Passed away peacefully October 1. 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Sheila Lawless of Flowers Cove was in her 63rd year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband: Ignatius Lawless. Daughters: Geraldine (Blake) Wells and family, Mary (Steven) Lawless. Sisters: Bridgett Tucker, Vina (Donald) Acreman and family. Brothers: George (Dulcie) Tucker and family, Angus (Anette) Tucker and family. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Chris) Myers and Jessica Wells. One Great-Grandchild: Gannon Myers. Special Aunt: Mable Diamond (mom.) Sheila was pre-deceased by parents Philip and Minnie Tucker. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday October 4, 2015 with Father Bosco officiating. Burial followed in the Nameless Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
WHALEN, OLGA
Passed away peacefully Sept 29, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Mrs. Olga Whalen of Flowers Cove was in her 64th year. She was a kind person with a big heart. Olga enjoyed to the fullest cooking for her family and spending time with her Grandchildren, she will be deeply missed by her Family and Friends . She leaves to mourn her husband Roland, children Roland Jr. and Brenda, Sister Rachel Applin, brother Stanley Coats, sisters-in-law Amy and Marina Coates, grandchildren Cameron, Colby, John Ryan, Jenna Rae, son-in-law Ward Genge, daughter-in-law Melanie Whalen, family friend Emily Whalen and a large circle of family and friends. Olga was predeceased by her mother Emily Coates, her father John Thomas Coates, and her brothers Stedman, John, and Curtis Coates. Visitation was held at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on October 2, 2015 with Father Omar Reeves officiating. Burial followed in the Flowers Cove Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
Parsons, Alwood
Alwood Andrew (George) Parsons was born at St. Anthony to Jessie and Annie Parsons Jonuary 21st, 1950. Also born to that family were Rueben, deceased, Marthda, deceased, Ross, deceased, Robert, Gladys, and Albert. Albert is twin brother to Alwood.
Alwood grew up in Roddickton, where he graduated high school/ He was joined in marriage to Celie Randell on July 24th, 1973. To this union was born two children, Deanne and Shane. Alwood was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Alwood took on many different types of employment. He worked as a lumber grader with Canada Bay Lumber Co., as a forestry worker and a teacher. He fished with this brothers, Robert and Albert for approximately 35 years. He was also a fireman for 25 years.
He was a boat builder, carpenter, sports fan, Red Wings fan, dart player, and a cook extraordinaire! Alwood was take from this life tragically on the 21st of September, 2015 in his 65th year. he will be greatly missed by his wife Celie Parsons, Children Deanne (Shane), Shane (Nathalie), Mother-in-law Lily, Brothers Robert (Harriet), Albert (Lavinia), Sister Gladys (Eric), Granddaughters Alexis, Shelby; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral services were held at 2:00pm on Sunday September 27th, 2015 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Burial followed in the New Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
Campbell, Mary
Passed away September 17, 2015 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Mary Campbell of Plum Point was in her 69th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Children Louise, Bob, Peter, and Shianne; Grandchildren Courtney, Charlie, Roman, Drew, Tapanga, Shauna, Josh, Andrew, Christie, and Hunter; Great-grandchildren Jaden, Brooklyn, Deacon, and Isabella; Sisters Mable, Rosie, Daphene; Brothers Gorvin, Garf, Jock, John, and their families as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Isaac and Beatrice Stevens; her Sister Sarah Fanny; and Brother Arch. Cremation has taken place, visitation was held at the Saint Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove from which the funeral service was held at 11am on Monday, September 21, 2015 with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Inurnment followed in the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.