May 15, 1946 - April 25, 2019
Garfield Newman was born in Great Harbour Deep on May 15, 1946 to Catherine and George Newman. He lived there until they resettled to Englee where he went to school and then on to University where he became a teacher. On November 14, 1975 he married Frances Compton and they settled in Englee where Garfield continued to teach and they raised their family. In March of 1997 he retired from teaching after a 30 year career. Garf enjoyed his retirement working in his garden taking drives and meeting with his friends. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and they enjoyed him. Garf became sick this past Fall and entered hospital three weeks ago. He passed peacefully away on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Frances, children Lois (Sheldon), Danielle (Barry), Kelly (Steven) and Tyrone (Mandy) as well as his grandchildren Kyle, Dillon, Christopher, Deacon and Katie. He is also survived by his sister Verna (Wayne) as well as his nieces, nephews, sister in law Bernetta Newman, and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Catherine Newman as well as his brother Robert. He will be sadly missed. Visitation will be held from The United Church in Englee on Saturday, April 27, 2019 and Sunday, April 28, 2019 with the funeral taking place on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John McGonigle. Interment to follow.
GENGE, HAZEL
December 5, 1941 – April 22, 2019
Passed away April 22, 2019 at the Health Science Center in St. Johns at the age of 77 years. She is remembered with love by her family and leaves to mourn with loving memories her Husband of 58 years, Isaac; Children, Juanita (Everett), Eleazor, Gerald (Maunda), Janette (Scott), Ike (Tammy); Grandchildren, Sonya (Donnie), Holly (Pelle), Dylan (Megan), Blayne (Courtney), Stacie (Trav), Richinez, Jolease, Keisha, Logan (Kaitlvn); Great Grandchildren, Annika, Mila, Ashton, Finnley, Caylee, Denver; Sisters and Brothers, Lavenia, Wilfred, Vivian, Winston (Berniece), Gloria (Robin), Stella (Clayton), Rowena (ken), Jim (Betty), Helena (Melvin) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Hazel was pre-deceased by her Parents William and Kathleen, Sisters Annastasha & Juanita, Mother and Father-in-law, Abraham & Alice and Godchild Patrina. Visitation was held from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point on April 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
COOMBS, JOSEPH
May 21, 1933 - April 19, 2019
Passed away April 19th, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Joe Coombs will always be remembered by Brothers, Jim (Lillian), Gerald (Masie), Henry; Sister in Law, Valma; Nieces & Nephews, Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), Bradley (Lorraine), Blaine (Kristen), Rodney (Rachel), Evelyn & Minnie (Marcel); Great Nieces & Nephews, Sidney, Sarah, Alex, Angela (Chris), Geoff, Nathaniel, Shelley, Ryan, Joe & Bradly as well as a circle of friends. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Coombs & Minnie (Hughes) as well as Sister in Law, Myrtle Coombs. Visitation was held from the Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
LAMBERT, JOHN GUY
March 2, 1944 - April 18, 2019
Born to John and Florence Lambert, St Anthony Bight. On May 1st, 1970 he married the love of his life, Annie Pynn. Together they had 4 Children. Guy loved his family and in 1981 he had an encounter with the Lord at Silver Birches camp and fell in love with him. He leaves to mourn his wife of 48 years, Annie; Son Bradley (Peggy); Daughters, Stacey (Tom), Petrina (Colin); 5 grandchildren, Anika, Dylan, Isaac, Colby, Avery; Sister, Audrey (Melvin); Mother in Law, Effie Pynn; Sister in law, Eliza (Bob), as well as extended family and a large circle of friends.Guy is predeceased by daughter Tammy; Granddaughter Danielle; Parents John and Florence Lambert; Sister Lucy Pilgrim; Brother Wellington Lambert; Half- Brother Ralph Lambert; Half-Sister Annie Pilgrim; Brother in law George Pynn; Father in law Albert Pynn, and Mary Rice (like a mother to him). Visitation was held from the Salvation Army Church from where the funeral was held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Captains David and Melanie Rideout officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
WALSH, LAWRENCE
January 19, 1966 – April 13, 2019
Lawrence Walsh was born on January 19th 1966, in Flower's Cove to Pearl and Michael Walsh. Lawrence lived in Nameless Cove all his life. On October 15th 1988, Lawrence was overjoyed with the birth of his son Cory. Then on April 19th 1998, he welcomed 2 precious baby girls, Megan & Morgan. He loved fishing in the summer and ski-dooing in the winter. He especially loved going to his cabin with his partner Beverly, whom he loved very much. Lawrence had many joys in his life, but his proudest joy was probably the birth of his grandson Brody Whom he dearly loved to boast about. Lawrence passed away on April 13, 2019 at the age of 53 years. He will be forever missed and remembered by his family and friends. He shared his loving memories with his Children, Corey (Laura), Morgan (Andrew), Megan (Ben); Grandson, Brody; Partner, Beverly; Parents, Mike & Pearl; Brothers & Sisters, Katrina (Fenton), Jarvis (Lisa), Velda (Kirby); Niece & Nephews, Terri, Christopher, Colton, Cole, Nicholas, Jeff; Great Nephew, Noah Michael; as well as being remembered by Aunts, Uncles, Family & Friends. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony and then from the Lower Cove Anglican Church. The funeral took place on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Inurnment followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nameless Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
GENGE, HAZEROTH
January 12, 1925 – April 16, 2019
The family of the late Hazeroth Genge sadly announces her passing at John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony on April 16, 2019 at the age of 94. Hazeroth was born to Isaac John and Margaret Genge on January 12, 1925, the first of five children. She left home at the age of 17, and work took her to many places including Curling, Toronto, Detroit and Fort Lauderdale. Retirement brought her back home to Flowers Cove, where she enjoyed many years of healthy, independent living before she became ill about six years ago. Hazeroth was pre-deceased by her parents and her three brothers Asaph, Henry and Montrose and her brother-in-law Clarence King. Hazeroth will be sadly missed by her dear sister Cicely, and her dear sister-in-law Bertha, nieces Sandra (Tony) and Vina (Tony), nephews Randy (Debbie), Lewis (Beverly), Scott (Linda), Isaac (Valerie), and Bruce (Patty), as well as a circle of grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the many staff who cared for Hazeroth at Ivy Durley Place, Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital and John M Gray Centre. The funeral service was held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Saturday, April 20 at 11 am with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
HEDDERSON, RITA
November 2nd, 1945- April 14, 2019
Rita was born in Griquet to Sarah & William Bridger on November 2nd, 1945. She met the love of her life Ray Hedderson of Hay Cove and married on January 23, 1964. Together they had five children, two of which died as infants. Rita had many jobs but ended her career as a seamstress with Grenfell Handicrafts. She took great pride in sewing and spent most of her spare time doing the same. Her pride and joy were her six grandchildren. Rita’s house was always open and food was always prepared for her many invited guests. Rita was an active member of her church until no longer able to physically attend. But she continued her walk with God and ministered to others along the way. Her trust in God never changed throughout her lengthy illness. Rita passed peacefully on April 14, 2019 at the John M. Gray Center surrounded by her family. Rita leaves to mourn Husband, Ray; Daughters Angela (Byron) and Allison (Duane); Son-in-law Barry; Grandchildren Kelsey, Mark, Paul, Kristan, Dante, Tanisha and a large circle of friends and extended family. She was predeceased by two infant children, Allister and Arlene and daughter, Amelia. Visitation was held from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18. 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliot officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
BUSHEY, TERRY JAMES
January 13, 1956 – April 7, 2019
Terry James Bushey of Green Island Cove , NL passed away unexpectedly on the April 7th , 2019, at the age of 63 years. Terry leaves to mourn with fond memories his wife of 33 years, Annie Marie (nee Mitchelmore) Bushey ; His Brothers, Larry (Melinda), Glenn (Mary), Rodney (Tina); His Brother in Laws Stanley (Judy) Mitchelmore, Raymond (Cicely) Mitchelmore, Garry (Joanne) Mitchelmore: Sister in laws Edna (Ralph) Parrill, Anne Cotton, Dorcas Mitchelmore and large circle of nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his Parents James and Ima: and Father and Mother in law Theophilus and Augustina Mitchelmore: Brother in Laws Churchill and Willis Mitchelmore ,Aaron Chambers and Sister in laws Lydia Chambers and Margaret Mitchelmore .The funeral took place at 3:00pm on Friday, April 12, 2019 at John M Gray Center with Rev. Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
WHALEN, HENRY ROSS
October 30, 1934 - April 7, 2019
Passed peacefully away at Corner Brook Western Memorial Hospital in his 84th year, Ross Whalen of Flower's Cove on April 7, 2019. Born in Flower's Cove on October 30, 1934 to Henry and Chatfield Whalen. He married the love of his life, Ellen (Genge) and they were wed on November 27, 1958 and shared 60 wonderful years together. Ross and Ellen were blessed with three children, daughter: Judy Sheppard (Ed); Sons: Lorne Whalen (Wanda), Melvin Whalen (Judy); Grandchildren: Chuck Sheppard (Michelle), Chad Sheppard (Emiley), Corey Whalen (Shawna), Chelsie Astles (Andrew), Ross Whalen; Great-grandchildren: Jenna Sheppard, Kayla Sheppard, Logan Sheppard, River Sheppard, Gracie Whalen, Haley Whalen, Claire Astles; Sister: Hazel Archel. Family was the highlight of Ross's life but he also enjoyed berry picking, fishing, cutting wood and playing cards. He had several working skills, he worked with NL Hydro as a Meter Reader and a Groundsman; he also worked with Lundrigans building the roads in the St. Anthony area; he was part owner of a scallop dragger. He was a jack of all trades who instilled values of hard work and independence of his family. He was and is deeply loved and fondly mourned. Pre-deceased by his parents: Henry and Chatfield Whalen; Sisters: Hilda Way, Jessie Coombs, Beatrice Shepherd, Blanch Pitcher, Sue Gould; Brothers: Orick, Ralph; Visitation to take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower's Cove; Family Service is Thursday, April 11th, 8:00 pm and Funeral Service is Friday, April 12th, 2:00 pm. Interment to follow.
ALYWARD, GORDON GERARD
April 22, 1962 - April 1, 2019
Gordon was born to Francis and Bernadette Alyward on April 22, 1962 in Main Brook. The family moved to Goose Cove from Fishot Island in 1970. Gordon was a very quiet man, who enjoyed the simple things in life, like having get-togethers with family and friends. He loved his family dearly. He was very proud of his daughter, Pamela and two grand kids, Matthew and Aiden and spoke of them so often. He would light up when talking about all his brothers and sisters and mom and dad. He faced many challenges but always had a smile. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his Father Francis; Sisters, Eileen, Denise (Wes); Brothers, Fred (Maureen), Steven (Sharon), Leonard (Mary), Wayne (Dianne), Clem, Edward (Charmaine), as well as his extra-special Aunt Jose and Uncle Dorm who held a special place in his heart. Also left with fond and loving memories are a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. He will be missed as well by his special friend Gloria and the caring staff for the John M. Gray. Your care and compassion will never be forgotten. Gordon is predeceased by his loving Mother, Bernadette, and brother-in-law John McCarthy. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Friday, April 5, 2019 which took place from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goose Cove at 11:00 am with Fr. Jason officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.