Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 15th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Fred Budgell lived and worked in St. Anthony all his life. Along with his wife Dora, he raised 10 children and still found time to be deeply involved in his community and church. He was fully devoted to The Salvation Army and served as Corps Sergeant Major for 28 years. His faith and love for God was an integral part of his life and very evident in his daily living and in how he raised his family. His convictions ran deep and the Bible, as well as the life and teaching of Jesus as revealed in scripture was his measurement for judging right from wrong. This left little room for grey areas in his thinking and approach to life. Fred was anything but a passive citizen, engaging through the years in the life of his community by serving in a number of capacities, including Chairman of the First Co-operative Credit Society (Co-op) of St. Anthony, formed the first Fisherman’s Union in St. Anthony and served as Secretary-treasurer, St. Anthony Interfaith Home Board, Town Council and School Board. A strong work ethic and unwavering spirit are hallmarks of his character. His full dedication to duty and determination to provide for his family was apparent in his working life as a fisherman, carpenter, boat builder, and chef. Fred, a true servant of God and soldier of The Salvation Army, was Promoted to Glory on Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day, an appropriate exclamation mark at the conclusion of a life lived well to the glory of God. Left with warm and loving memories are his children, Roland (Marion), Velma (David), John (Judith), Priscilla (Godfrey), Deborah (Wilhelmus), Lester (Donna), Raymond (Deborah), Leonard (Joyce), Ernest (Valma), Wade (Linda), 28 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the Funeral at 2:00 pm at the Salvation Army with Captain Brown officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
COLBOURNE, WILLIS
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Willis (Bill) Colbourne at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on April 14, 2017 in his 83rd year. Willis was born to Frederick and Jane Colbourne in St. Anthony on August 11, 1933. He left school at age 14 to go fishing, which he continued for most of his life until the moratorium in 1992. He married the love of his life, Reta Rose in 1959 and they had one daughter, Veronica. Willis enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing a hunting to the fullest. He leaves to mourn his wife of 58 years, Reta; Daughter Veronica (Rick) McQuinn; Grandsons Darren and Devon McQuinn; Brothers Bruce, Allan, Morgan (Linda); Brother-in-laws Baxter (Sybil) Rose, Thomas (Sylvia) Rose; Sister-in-laws Phoebe and Pearl Hoffman, Pearl Rose, Katherine (Whyman), Phyllis (Clyde) Elliott, Margaret Rose; lots of nieces and nephews as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Jane Colbourne; Sisters Florence, Irene, Marjorie, Beryl; Brother Edward and his favourite Uncle, Jack Colbourne. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Monday, April 17th 2017 at 2:00 pm which took place from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
TAYLOR, JESSIE ELLEN
Passed peacefully away at the Straits of Belle Isle Health Center on the 1st day of April 2017. Mrs. Jessie Ellen Taylor of Forrester’s Point was in her 77th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories Sons Sam Taylor(Daisy), Jacob(Mary), Daughters Jenita Taylor(Edward), Jonie Gibbons(Ivan), Grandchildren Corey, Terri(Edward), Cody, Drew, Renita, Great Grandchildren Marty and Natalie. She was predeceased by her husband Harold, Granddaughter Renita Shermin, and Parents Samuel and Elizabeth Bailey. Visitation was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck cove from which the funeral service was held on Wednesday April 5th, 2017 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed into the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WHITE, FREEMAN
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Freeman White announce his sudden passing on April 2nd, 2017 at the Flowers Cove Health Center at the age of 87 years. He leaves with a lifetime of fond memories his wife of 65 years, Lorrie; Daughters Linda (Derek), Gladys (Kevin); Sons Amos, Ossie (Jackie), Terry (Pat); his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; Sisters Louisa (John), Gladys, Sarah; Brother-in-laws Archibald (Hazareth), Claude (Lillian); Sister-in-laws Mabel, Irene, Selena; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and very special extended family and friends. Visitation was held at St. Thomas’ Church, Sandy Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on the 5th day of April with Rev Omar Reyes officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
PENNEY, GLADYS EMILY
Passed away on March 29th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 71 years. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Port Hope Simpson from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at 2:00pm with Rev. Perez officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
SIMMS, OLIVE
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on March 25th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Olive Simms was born on April 25, 1921 in Great Brehat to Thomas and Jane Cull. She was one of ten children. On December 18, 1940, she married Jacob Simms of St. Anthony Bight. It was here that they lived and raised their two children, Celeste and Wes, and where Olive would live for the next nearly 77 years. In 1971 Jacob died, and Olive continued on. Olive was friendly out going person who had a lovely smile and a wonderful laugh. She was a faithful member of the St. Anthony Bight United Church, as well as a loyal member of the United Church Women and a faithful contributor to the Canadian Bible Society. On Saturday, March 25th, Olive passed peacefully away in the presence of her family. She is survived by her children Celeste (John) and Wes, as well as her grandchildren Wade (Sheila) and Brenda (Eric), great grandchildren Shawna (Ryan), Erika, Tony and Jodi and great-great grandchild Eva. She is also survived by her brother Walter and sister Florrie. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob, her parents, her son-in-law Tony Cooper as well as three brothers and four sisters. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on March 29th, 2017 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the St. Anthony Bight United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
BURDEN, EUGENE
Passed away into peace at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony NL, on the 23rd of March, 2017, Mr. Eugene Burden of Mary's Harbour Labrador in his 83rd year. Left to mourn with loving memories; Sisters Alma (Ron) Poole, Ida (Dennis) Dyke, Grandchildren Ryan, Darius and Reanna, Great Grandson Deklan and large circle of nieces, Nephews, family and friends. Eugene lived to mourn the passing of his parents Harriett and Tom Burden, his beloved daughter Tina, His sisters Elsie Poole and Selina Brown. Visitation was Held at the funeral home in St. Anthony form 10:30 am to 12, and 7pm to 9pm on the 25th of march, after which it was continued at the St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in Mary's Harbour from which the Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, The 28th of March 2017, with Rev. Pervez Bag Officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Mary's Harbour Anglican Cemetery. Funeral services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral director.
DEMPSTER, EVELYN
Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on March 18. 2017 at the age of 68 years. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall Church in Nameless Cove, on March 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WYATT, EFFIE JOY
Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on March 14th, 2017, Effie Wyatt (Patey) of St. Anthony at age 74 years. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are her husband of 49 years, Joseph and her loving boys, Jeffrey (Deann), Gregory (Mario), grandson Scott (Brooke) and her precious great granddaughter Jade, born on March 4th, 2017. She looked so forward to her arrival and lived long enough to see pictures of her. Also leaving with fond memories are her six brothers, Wilbur (Loretta), Eric (Marjorie), Jerry (Doris), Dennis (Goldie), Alvin (Valerie), Larry (Robin) her only living Aunt Blanche Biles and her brother in law Charles (Joanne), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Edith Patey, mother and father in law, John and Emma Wyatt and her precious nephew Joshua Patey and niece Amanda Swinimer (Patey). Effie’s life revolved around her family, whom she loved and cherished with all of her heart. Her nightly phone calls to her boys and brothers, where she always wanted to know in detail how everyone was doing will surely be missed. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral service took place on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed.
ELLSWORTH, AUDREY ALICE
Passed away at her private residence in Englee on March 13th, 2017 at the age of 76 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her brothers Roland, Ralph (Shirley), and Ronald (Wavey); Sisters Lillian Pilgrim and Drucella Parsons as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by parents Thomas and Jessie Ellsworth. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held Friday, March 17th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor George Burton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.