April 16, 1934 – March 1, 2020
Passed away March 1, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 85 years. Ralph, better known as ‘Pap’ was born and raised in Griquet to Stanley & Laura Hillier. On December 30, 1954 he married Nellie Adams and together they raised seven children. Pap was a fisherman, blaster – a jack of all trades but will be fondly remembered for his love of darts and storytelling. Pap was also known for his love of children. Each child was made to feel special in their time spent with him and returned their love for him. He will always be remembered and live in our hearts forever. Ralph Leaves to Mourn with a lifetime of memories, his Sons, Charles (Carol Anne), Carl (Shirley); Daughters, Ina (Wilbourne), Eileen (Eric), Glowena (Morris), Gaye (Harold), Teena (Morgan); Brothers, Gerald (Linda), Lewis (Joyce), Wilfred (Marilyn), Clayton (Susan), Garland (Joan); Sisters, Minnie (Roland) Tucker, Elizabeth (Hedley) Pilgrim. Ralph will also be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and close friends. Ralph was Pre-deceased by his Wife, Nellie; Parents, Stanley & Laura; Brothers, Hayward, Thomas, David; Sisters, Mable Humby & Miriam Hillier. Visitation was held from the St. Lunaire-Griquet Pentecostal Tabernacle from where the funeral service was held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
TAYLOR, LEAH BEATRICE
May 21st, 1936 – February 29th, 2020
Passed February 29th, 2020 at the age of 83 years. Leah will always be lovingly remembered by her Children, Isaiah (Myrtle) Taylor, Jim (Joyce) Taylor, Baxter (Sharon) Taylor, Emily-Jane (Danny) Taylor, Joanne (Todd) McLean; 14 Grandchildren, 9 Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of family and friends. Leah was predeceased by her Husband, Samuel Taylor; Daughter, Ethel Taylor; Parents, Isiah and Emily Taylor; Brother, Harold Taylor, Stephen Taylor, Walter Taylor; Sisters Joanie Pittman, Kitty Taylor; Mother-in-law, Jane Taylor. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on March 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Deacon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
DOYLE, YVONNE PAULINE (nee Baines)
June 17, 1956 – February 14, 2020
Yvonne (Vonnie) Doyle nee Baines, born June 17th 1956 peacefully passed away on February 14th 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Vonnie has a genuine heart, she enjoyed socializing, playing darts with her amazing friends and spending time with her family she loved dearly especially her three grandsons. Vonnie leaves to mourn her devoted husband, Doff; Mother, Dorcas Baines; Children, Noah (Chatal), Vicki (Michael); Grandsons, Alex, Nicholas and Kyle; Siblings, John, Hubert (Lucy), George (Darlene), Joy (Steve), Cyril (Theresa), Effie (Bax), Bob, Leah (Jeff); Sister-in-laws, Brother-in-laws, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and friends. She is predeceased by her father Noah Baines, twin sister Jill, and brothers Ivan, Noah, and Pierce. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Noreen Fardy and all doctors, nurses and staff of Labrador Grenfell Health. Visitation to begin at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Reefs Harbour, the afternoon of February 20, 2020 with the family service taking place at 7:00 pm that evening. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
HEATH, MARVEN JAMES
November 6, 1957 – February 9, 2020
Passed away at the Health Science Center in St. Johns on February 9, 2020 at the age of 62. Marven loved the ocean, he spent his career there. Starting on a freighter ship as a teenager he saw the world. Settling in Lunenburg, N.S., he became a Marine Diesel Engineer and worked in the N.S. fishery for 16 years and raised a family. Finally he retired in his hometown of St. Anthony, NL due to illness. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, His Sons, Murray (Bridgewater, N.S.), Clark (St. Anthony, N.L.); Brothers, Maurice, Murray, Paul, Trevor and their families as well as a circle of extended family and friends. Marven was predeceased by his Parents, William George Heath and Jessie Irene Heath. Private visitation took place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony from where a private celebration of life will take place on Monday with Pastor Jeff Elliott offficiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard. Funeral Director.
STRUGNELL, KIRBY PETER
October 16 1963- February 10,2020
Kirby Strugnell of Port Hope Simpson, NL passed at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 56 years. Kirby like Spending time on the lake at his cabin, singing playing guitar, loved launching his boat on a sunny day to go fishing. As well he worked with Johnson construction for 11 years. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and coworkers. He leaves to mourn his Wife, Donna Strugnell; Daughters Annette and Yvette Strugnell; Granddaughters, Athena, Mya, and Marlene Strugnell; Parents, Violet and Simon Strugnell; Sisters and Brothers, Sherry Penney, Shelia King, Karen Chubbs, and Jason Strugnell as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Kirby was predeceased by Brother, Shawn Strugnell. Visitation to take place from the Pentecostal Church in Port Hope Simpson beginning on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 and will continue on Thursday, February 13th, 2020. The funeral will take place on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at 2:00 pm from the Pentecostal Church. Interment to follow, Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
FILIER, NORMAN “Brud” GARFIELD
April 14, 1946 – February 8, 2020 Passed away February 8, 2020 at the White Bay Health Center in Roddickton, NL at the age of 73 years. Norman was born on April 14, 1946 to Silas and Alma Fillier of Roddickton. On February 8, 2020 he went home to be with the Lord whom he loved and served. Brud, as we know him, was a very loveable person and was well loved by all who knew him. He was kind and caring, always with a smile. He was also a very hard worker- as some would say “strong as an ox.” He loved the Lord and served him faithfully. He will surely be missed by his Family, Church family, and the town of Main Brook. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook from where the funeral was held on Friday, February 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
BROWN, BARBARA
Barbara Brown (nee Samson), Brig Bay, NL, October 14th, 1941 – February 3rd, 2020 Passed peacefully away in the arms of the Lord on February 3rd, 2020, at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre at the age of 78. She leaves with fond memories her daughter, Diane, son in-law Douglas, granddaughter Brittany (Dale Herter), step-daughter Christine (Wilson Pickett), sister Elsie, sister in laws Eileen (Cecil Dominaux), Jessie, Bernice, aunt Ursula, and special nieces, Marilyn and Linda. She is predeceased by her husband Wilson, parents Peter and Bessie, sister Marina and brothers: Thomas, Hiram, Conrad, and Kevin, brother in-law Grant, sister-in laws Emma and Effie. Barbara dearly loved her family, from Sundays spent at her parents’ house with her siblings, to extended vacations with her daughter and granddaughter in Ontario. As a true Newfoundlander, she loved a good game of cards and cooking her Sunday’s dinner. She will always be remembered for her caring heart and sense of humour. She is now resting peacefully and will forever be in our hearts. Barbara’s family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders for their care. “Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 Visitation Was held At the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on Friday February 7th, with the family service held that night, the funeral service was held on Saturday Febuary 8th at 2:00pm with Rev. Deacon Vernon Short officiating, burial followed the service at the Brig Bay Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
BESSEY, ROLAND HARVEY
August 4, 1944 - January 23, 2020
Roland passed away January 23, 2020 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 75 years. Roland Leaves to mourn his Brother, Ernest Bessey; Sisters, Joyce Smith, Hazel (Garland) Andrews, Elaine (Gary) Hollohan, as well, he will be missed greatly by other relatives and friends. Roland was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Greta Bessey. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Church in Ship Cove from where the funeral was held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CARROLL, CHRISTINE EMILY
July 5, 1942 - January 22, 2020
Passed away January 22, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 77 years. Christine was born on July 5, 1942 in Cooks Harbour, NL. She met the love of her life, George Carroll in Cooks Harbour, in 1961 they married and moved to Locks Cove. In 1966 George and Christine moved to St. Anthony where they raised their three children. Christine had many jobs through her life including working at St. Anthony Motel, Flavour Crisp Chicken, and Fishery Products where she worked until her retirement in 1992. Throughout her years, Christine was a happy and enthusiastic person, enjoying a good game of darts, bingo and cards. George and Christine will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She leaves to mourn her husband, George; Children, Larry (Mona), Leona (Vincent), Todd (Cathy); Grandchildren, Jonathan (Mandy), Andrew (Lindsey), Janessa, Chad (Dana), Emma; Great-Grandchildren, Isaac, Grayson, Clark, Gracie; Very Special Friends Ruby and Laverne; as well as a large circle of family and relatives. Visitation was held from Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
BURKE, ONTWIN
September 15, 1936 - January 18, 2020
Ontwin (On) Burke was born on September 15th, 1936 in Flowers Cove to Jim and Fanny (Brown) Burke. In October 1971, he married Alice Lavallee from Blanc Sablon. They raised 4 children; Shirley, Lorna, Alex, and Donna. On passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age. He will always be remembered by his Wife, Alice; Son, Alex (Sherri-Lynn); Daughters, Shirley (Brian), Lorna (Sterling), Donna (Dean); Grandchildren, Jordan, Jessica (Jeffrey), Kele, Darien, Nicholas, Delaney, Madeleine; Sister, Millie; Brother, Bryant (Doreen) as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation was held from the Our Lady Of The Snow Roman Catholic Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Raj Siluvaiappa officiating. Interment followed in the Nameless Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.