John Weldon Hedderson was born on June 24th, 1928 to Albert and Matilda Hedderson. On February 3rd, 1963, he married the love of his life, Susie Hedderson. Together they were blessed with five children. John was a fisherman all his life and an active member of the fisherman's Union. He also ran the post office in Straitsview. John was a community oriented man who actively volunteered. He did not mind speaking with government officials and worked hard to ensure that the community received adequate funding. He was a fighter who would "go all the way" for what he believed in. He leaves to mourn a large and loving family including his wife Susie; sons Terry (Natalie), and Dwight (Mary); daughters Ella (Wayne), and Elaine; sister Nellie (Walter); grandchildren Terry (Stephanie), Dillon (Elizabeth), Matthew (Robyn), Bryan, Jenna, Noah, and Arren; and great-grandchild Allison. John was predeceased by his parents Albert and Matilda; son Bryan; brothers Issac, Marckus, Samuel, Jim, Noah, Edgar, Heber, and Lenoard; and sister Marjorie. He will be forever loved and remembered fondly. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 13, 2015 with Pastor Baker officiating. Internment followed in the Interfaith Cemetery in Quirpon. Funeral services entrusten to Kerry. M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Lee Nippard funeral director.
ROSE, HOWARD
Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. He was in his 74th year. He leaves to mourn daughters Jackie (Ron) Gallant, Valerie (Richard) Dempster; grandchildren Ashley, Thomas, and Travis; siblings Marion Moores, Rita Davis, Allan (Jesse) Rose, Harvey (June) Rose, Evelyn (Dave) Budgell, Mary Furey, Hazel Simms, Grant (Lena) Rose, Wallace (Vine) Rose, Gloria (Cyril) Kelly, and an extended circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Ashley, parents Jospeh and Evelyn (Decker) Rose, and broher Thomas. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove from where the funeral service was held at 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 with pastor Gaius Goff. Internment followed in the Nameless Cove Gospel Hall Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
PARRILL, NORAH
Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony in her 78th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her beloved husband of 60 years, Andrew Parrill; daughters Yvonne Cull (Kevin), Wanda Beaudoin (Romeo), and Brenda Parrill; sons Boyce Parrill, Ivan Parrill (Elaine); 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren; Sister Marjorie Adams (Jim); Brothers Boyce Ford (Margaret), Roland Ford (Betty), Maurice (Jessie), Allan (Margaret), and Robert Ford along with a large circle of family and friends. Nora was predeceased by her parents Pierce and Lucy Ford, Son Leon Parrill, Brothers Job Ford, George Ford, and Stewart Ford. Visitation was held at K. M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. Funeral services took place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 with Rev. Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. Internment followed in the Anglican Cemetery in St. Anthony. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Lee Nippard funeral director.
MACWHIRTHER, BESSIE
Bessie MacWhirter, (neé Cull); was born at St. Anthony on October 31, 1950. She was daughter to Lester and Maude Cull of Englee. Bess, as she was commonly known, was the second of eight siblings of the Cull family. She completed her schooling at the United Church School in her hometown. She was quite astute and took first place in the last three years of her hometown education. Actually she skipped one of her early grades allowing her to complete her grade 11 at age 15. She then went on to teach school at 16 years of age. Her first teaching post was at St. Anthony Bight. Here she taught students older than herself and as Bess would say ‘’bigger too’’.Her first employment at Englee was playground attendant the first year the playground opened in this town. After her stint as a teacher she went on to St. John’s and studied as a lab technician. She found employment with Grenfell Medical Services at St. Anthony and subsequently did work at North West River and Baie Verte. Later she moved to Corner Brook hospital and then on to Gander where she was head tech and supervisor for the Central general area. Because of her extensive training she was used as a resource person to teach other trainees. Due to her husbands’ work as a long-hall trucker she moved to Leduc, Alberta where she found employment at the Devon Medical Lab. Her total employment counted 28 years of dedicated service. Actually Bess could be counted on to respond to a medical emergency any hour of the 24; come sun, rain, or blizzard. Bess passed away 2:15pm on November 7, 2015 at the Roddickton Health Center. She leaves to mourn, her husband Frank; sons Richard (Tina), Frank Jr. (Lori); daughter Rebecca; grandchildren, Rebecca, Nicholas, and Keesha; Brothers, Freeman (Glenda), Larry (Bessie), Wesley (Myrtle), and Morris (Josephine); sisters, Ada (Donald Weir), Cindy (Hughie Crewe), Winne (David Power); mother Maude; brothers in law, Alfred (Rose), and Patrick (Joanne); Step Brother Stanley Simms (Donna) and best friend of 46 years, Barbara Chaulk, along with many other friends and family. Bessie was predeceased by her father, Lester Cull.Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where funeral services were held at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 12th, 2015. Internment followed at the Apostolic Faith Cemetery in Englee with Pastor George Burton officiating. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
RICE, RAYMOND ADOLPHUS
Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 7th day of November 2015, Mr. Raymond A. Rice of Main Brook was in his 81st year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires his Sons Clifford, Leonard, and Morgan, Daughters Lana, Lisa, Trena, and Phyllis, Brother Gorden, Sister Hazel, Twelve Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Wife Eliza, Parents Adolphus & Celia Rice, Sister Shirley. Visitation was held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in Main Brook after which the funeral service was held on Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 2:00pm with Pastor Reginald Skinner officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
GREEN, MABEL
Mabel Green was born on January 24th, 1937 to George and Nellie(Bessey). She was one of four children. On May 11th, 1953 she married John Green on Raleigh, and together they raised five beautiful children. Mabel leaves to mourn: Sons Wallace(Judy), Alonzo(Michelle). Daughters Edna(Martin), Hazel(Raymond), Vivian(Tony). Grandchildren Jill, Vanessa(Ashley), Krista(Bruce), Terri(Mike), Kellie-Rae(Corey), Shawn(Genina), Aaron, Taylor. Great Grandchildren Brady, Chloe, Tristan, Dylan, Liam Madison. She was Pre-deceased by her Husband of 59 years, John. Parents George and Nellie Bessey. Parents-in-law Elijah and Christina Green. Sisters-in-law Nina Colbourne, Beatrice Green. Brothers-in-law Hubert Colbourne, Henry Green, Amaziah Patey, Leonard Green. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Raleigh from which the funeral service was held at 11:00am on Tuesday November 10 2015 with Rev. Diane Smith 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
CASSELL, OLIVE GEORGINA
Olive was born in Englee on December 22, 1932 to James and Elizabeth Adams. She grew up with her brothers and sisters in Roddickton. She met and married Ralph Cassell on March 27, 1952 and they enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. She was a loving and compassionate person who dedicated her life to her family and helping others. She was generous to anyone who came to her door. She loved her family more than words can say. Her smile, humor and love will remain in our hearts. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her Loving Husband Ralph, her precious Children Lorne(Grace), Gary(Lilllian), Ruth(Wade), and Linda(Bramwell), Grandchildren Chad, Sarah, Darren, Desmond, Laura, Jessica, and Victoria, Great Grandchildren Anthony, Jade, Brianna, and Liam, her Siblings Charlie, Clara, Rowena, Jasper, Leamon, Dorman, Evelyn, Triffie, and Jerry as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Adams, Her Siblings Millie and Jim and Grandson Deon. Visitation was held at the funeral home in Roddickton after which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday November 8 2015 from the Pentecostal church in Roddickton with Lt. Randy Shears officiating. Interment followed in the Salvation Army Cemetery in Roddickton. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
LAMOTHE, NORMAND ERNEST
Passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 29th of October, 2015.Normand was born in Chelmsford, Ontario to Lillian and Leo Lamothe on the 23rd of April, 1947 where he grew up. He graduated high school in Sudbury, Ontario; went to secondary school and became a Glazier and Metal Mechanic. He worked at his trade in Ontario until he retired. His only child, son Kevin, was his pride and joy and foremost in his life. Norm enjoyed music and played in many band for many years. He also like gardening and respected the quiet and friendly hospitality if living in the Flowers Cove area for the past eleven years with his partner Phyllis. He was very proud and cared so much about his appearance. He will be remembered by partner: Phyllis, Son: Kevin, Sister: Claudette, the Lamonthe and Gagnon families, Andy (Kim) and family, Barbara (Randy); Justin (Lynn) and family. Special Aunt: Amelia (late Garfield), Jennette (Shane) and family, Colitta and family, Wilson and Lousie, Clara and Dean, and all other family and friends. Norman was predeceased by: Mother: Lillian, Father: Leo, Sister: Juliette, Brother: Cleo, Ronald, Lionel, Romeo, Raymond, and Claude. Visitation was held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Wednesday the 4th of November, 2015. Internment followed at the Anglican Cemetery with Fr. Omar Reeves officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL, and Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
ADEY, ROGER DAVID
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Roger David Adey announce his sudden passing at his home on the 26th day of October 2015, Mr. Roger David Adey of St. Anthony was in his 54th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of Twenty-six years Jackie Adey, Son Anthony Adey (Michael Crant), Daughter Tara Adey, Brother Sam Adey(Viola), Sister Francis Avery(Herb), Brother Frank Adey(Joanne), He was also close with, and fondly loved his nieces Connie, Colleen, Crystal, and Carolyn, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Mother Ethel Adey, Father George Adey, and Brother Morris Adey. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony from which the family memorial service took place at 2:00pm on Friday October 30th, 2015. Cremation followed after the service. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
TUCKER, MAISIE
Passed peacefully away at the Valley Vista Home in Springdale Newfoundland on October 23rd 2015. She was in her 72nd year. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are 4 children boyd of ship Cove NL, Gerald, Dean (Shannon) of Ontario and Michelle (Daniel) of Fredericton New Brunswick. Three grandchildren Kaelem, Josee and Chloe. Two brothers life (Jane) of Springdale. Keith (Lysann) Toronto Ontario. Four sisters Mary of St John's NL, Bessie (Ray) Shirley (Noah) of Springdale NL. Mabel (Wilfred) of ship Cove NL. Also a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral service took place at the Ship Cove United Church on Tuesday October 27th at 2 p.m. with Rev Gus Pendleton and Rev. Wilson Gonese officiating. Laid to rest at the Ship Cove United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Filtrate Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton. May she rest in peace.