July 8, 1941 – May 26, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband, Melvin Wilcox on May 26, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 78 years. Melvin loved his family and loved helping and providing services to others. He faithfully served as an usher at his church. Nobody was a stranger. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife, Celie; Children, Valda (Raymond), Morris (Darlene), Benson (Philomena), Dinna, Linda (Edward), Eddie (Kerry), Bradley; Brother, George (Kelly); Grandchildren, Jacob, April, Kayla, Jamie, Brandon, Philip, Ryan, Samantha; Greatgrandchildren, Dakota, Desiree, Deacon, Elena, Broady, Tayshaun, Brentley, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He is predeceased by Wife, Evelyn; Parents, Solomon and Elsie Wilcox; Sisters, Vernetta; Brother-in-law, Randolph Welcher; and Grandson Dillon. The funeral service took place on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 am from the Aposotlic Faith Church in Roddickton, with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre' Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HUGHES, WINIFRED (WINNIE) ROSE
January 28th 1950- May 25th 2020
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden Passing of our dear & loving mother Winnie at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Children; Perry (Lillian), Lisa(Bob) , Isabella (Chris) & Tiffany (Vern) ; sister Bessie (Stan)& brothers Claude (Donna) & Lou (Emma), sister in law Rachel ; grandchildren: Laura (Corey), Alana, Kyle, Kiana, Dylan, Kaden & Kameron ; great grandson Brody, As well as nieces , nephews, extended family & friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Roland Williams , second husband Maitland Hughes ; parents Richard & Isabella Coates ;brother Curtis. The family extends its deepest gratitude to the residents of Richfell place for being a second family to our mother & for being there for her in the past few months when she needed you all the most.
HILLIER, ISABELLA
On Saturday, May 23, 2020 Isabella Hillier, loving mother and family matriarch, passed away at the age of 92. Isabella was born on May 15, 1928 in Bide Arm, NL to Obediah & Leah (Randell) Canning. Isabella had a passion for helping and providing services for others. Her passions included: knitting, crocheting and crafting of all sorts. She faithfully served her church. She was known for her infectious smile and kind and compassionate spirit toward all. Isabella was predeceased by her father, Obediah, her mother, Leah and brother Hayward; husbands George Adams and Hedley Hillier; son Roy Adams, and grandson Cory Gillard. She is survived by her loving children: Marilyn (Ford), Juanita (Andrew), Leah (Rex), Ruth (Don), Charles (Elizabeth), Sue, Fern (Sterling), Don (Angela), Phyllis (Tim) and Angela (Wade). Also left to mourn are a large circle of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, a very large, loving family. She will also be missed by a large circle of friends. A family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Apostolic Faith Church, Bide Arm, NL. A memorial for family and friends is being planned for a later date, due to current restrictions.
TAYLOR, EDMUND
August 15, 1937 – May 23, 2020
Passed away May 23, 2020 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 82 years. He leaves to mourn, his Wife, Millicent Taylor (Nee Diamond); Sons, Roger Taylor, Jeff Taylor (Shirley); Daughters, Gaie Payne (Ken), Beverly Payne (Wade); Grandchildren, Andrew Taylor (Tara), Cheryl Taylor (Danny), Peter Payne (Ashley). Edmund Taylor (Jessica) Jenny Taylor, Timothy Payne (Vanessa), Jason Taylor (Lisa), Natasha Payne (Colin), Rocky Payne; Greatgrandchildren, Thomas, Alyssa, Chloe, Keyo, Marissa, Summer, Ryder, Parker, Matteo, Harmony, William, Zachary, Damon, Miya, Maverick, Nathan, Dravyn, Memphis; Sisters, Pearl Milley (Carl), Fayne Buggy (Joe), Maude Burry; Brothers, Glenn Taylor (Barbara), Lem Taylor; as well as a circle of extended family and friends. Edmund was predeceased by his Parents, Kenneth and Mae Taylor as well as his Brother in law, Don Burry. Private Visitation and Funeral to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow in the Raleigh United Cemetery.
PARDY, SYBIL HOWELL
February 26, 1929 – May 21, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear and loving mother, Sybil Howell Pardy of St. Anthony NL, age 91 years on May 21st 2020 at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook NL. She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, her children, Yvonne (Art) Siciliano of Santa Barbara, Calif, Alvina (Will) Budgell of Pasadena, NL, her 5 grandchildren Melanie (lan). Alisha (Chris), Jayla (James), Gina (Chad), Joey, and her 5 great grandchildren William, Sam, Nate, Rogan and Berrick, brother Don(Carol) Simms of Camrose AB, step children Sharon (Derrick) Patey and Billy (Kris) Pardy and her sister in laws Hilda Simms and Flora Howell Dean. She will also be dearly missed by her special friend, Stanley Elliott and forever friend Barbara Brown as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Sybil was predeceased by her loving husbands Samuel Howell and William Pardy, her siblings Arthur, Kenneth and Gilbert Simms. Sybil will be remembered by all for her strong faith, her joy of cards, love of dancing and socializing with friends and family. She was unfailingly kind, generous and thoughtful. She was fiercely loved and will be missed. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in Sybil's memory to the St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery fund in St. Anthony NL Due to the current public health advisory a private funeral service will take place on May 23rd 2020 from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony with Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
The most wonderful gift you could ever give Is the special part of you That now lives in each of us And the truth your love has taught us Can only be strengthened By the gift of time For where roots grow deep, Memories grow Forever.
COLES, WADE
January 7, 1953 - May 17, 2020
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving Son, Brother, and Uncle, Wade Coles at his residence in Savage Cove, NL on May 17, 2020, age 67 years. He was the third of eight children born to Randell and Edna Coles on Jan 7th, 1953. Left to mourn, with loving and lasting memories, are mother Edna, bothers and sisters, Bob [Betty], Sheila [Leslie], Trudy [Gilbert], Lloyd [Trudy], Sharon [Tony] and Anne and brother-in-law Jim Furey. He was a very special uncle to Janine (Chris), Rodney (Melanie), Joanne, Paula, Darcy (Deanna), Miranda (Sebastien), Robbie (Deanna), Kaitlin, Kobe, Tony, Chantelle, Tori and Kaydon, and great uncle to Kathleen, Jane, James, Ella, Ashton, Ralph, Parker, Lucien, Ariane, Bobby and Blake. He will also be remembered fondly by aunts Hazel Way, Sarah Way and Sybil Woodward. Wade was pre-deceased by his father Randell and sister Irene. Wade had a very active lifestyle, he loved the outdoors and spent many hours walking and shovelling snow. He also loved riding on his ski-doo and cutting wood, but his greatest love was fishing. He was a very responsible, dedicated and hardworking man. He fished with his cousins Roland and Darryl Way on their draggers for 45 years. We are sure they will miss him very much. The family would like to thank everyone who helped in anyway to make this difficult time a little more bearable. It was really appreciated. We would like to thank the Port Saunders RCMP, Flower’s Cove paramedics and Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home for responding so quickly to our call on that dreadful evening. Your professionalism and know-how in handling this traumatic situation and kindness to us was very comforting and we will be forever grateful. Many thanks for a job well done. A private viewing was held on Friday, May 22, 2020. Cremation followed with the funeral service to be held at the Savage Cove Cemetery at a later date.
HODGE, ETHEL
Ethel Hodge, Born Jan. 17th, 1954, passed away into peace at her home in Sandy Cove on May 16th, 2020 at the age of 66. left to mourn her passing are her Husband Roy, Her Daughters Tracey Tatchell (Nelson), Karen Ann Dempster (Harold), and Rhyon Hodge (Harry), Grand children Ashley Dempster (Dennis), Colton Tatchell (Gina), and Celista Tatchell, Her Great Granddaughter Everly Paige Mitchelmore, as well as her sister Amy Taylor (Clyde), Olive Gaulton (Ike) and her brothers Androcles Hodge (Bonnie) and Wilson Hodge (Lorraine). Ethel was predeceased by her parents Dora and Androcles Hodge, her brothers Howard Gaulton and Nathaniel Gaulton as well as her granddaughter Kyia Vivian Tatchell. Visitation and funeral services will be held at a later date form the Savage Cove Anglican Church, after which burial in the community cemetery, near her parents Dora and Androcles , will take place. Funeral services are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CLARKE, DOROTHY MAY
July 8, 1949 - May 5, 2020
Dorothy May Strugnell was born to Andrew and Ida Strugnell on July 8, 1949. She married Winston Albert Clarke on November 4, 1965 with much love built a home and raised four children in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador. Family was all-important to them, second only to their devotion to their Lord and Master. Their home was always filled with family and friends. The family spent most weekends, holidays and special occasions at the Clarke Cabin, where food, laughter, fishing, hunting, boil-ups and many games of cards took place. Dorothy was very active in many areas of her community and church. Always lending her hand to any cause or need that arose. She was an avid crafter, and was known for her quilts and sewing. She lost her first love on November 30, 2012 after a long battle with sickness that had her by his side in the hospital for months at a time. On February 4, 2015 she was lucky enough to find love for the second time and with much excitement and celebration married George Rowe. They only got to spend five short years together, but they made them wonderful years, spending time at the cabin, fishing, berry picking, family gatherings and visiting family on the island portion of our province. Left with many wonderful memories: Her loving husband, George, Son’s: William (Cory), Irving (Michelle), Winston. Daughter: Thelma (Andrew) . 11 Grandchildren: Terry (Sarah), Brett (Miranda), Innes (Cara), Ronnie (Trisha), Daniel (Nicole), Curtis (Michelle), Clarke (Tana), Cory, Bobbi-Marie (Darren), Nicco (Megan), Eli. 10 Great Grandchildren: Ella, Isaiah, Jayla, Damon, Jennifer, Joey, Daxton, Colten, Anna, Jackson. Step-family: Wanda (Alex) Parr, Doreen (William) Parr, Tony (Effie) Penney, Kevin (Joyce) Penney, Trent( Christine) Parr, Tony (Norma) Parr, Grant (Kyla) Parr, Grace (Dave) Parr & families.
WELLS, MERYLL
March 9, 1965 – May 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Meryll Wells of Pond Cove at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sunday May 3, 2020 at the age of 55. Meryll was such a special person, she touched the hearts of so many in her short 55 years on this earth. She will be forever loved and missed by all who had the pleasure of having her in their lives. Meryll's family would like to say Thank You to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital, the nursing's staff went above & beyond their duties to make Meryll comfortable in her last days. We are truly grateful for your compassion for our daughter/ sister it will never be forgotten. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her parents Morgan & Cecilia Wells; Sister's Evelyn (Jim) Dempster and Gail (Todd) Coombs; Nieces & Nephew Janice (Chad) Hughes, Jimmy (Colleena) Dempster, Morgan & Megan Coombs; Great Niece and Nephew's Julie, Jordan & Ace Dempster; Special Parent's Wavey & Ted Andrews; Special Sister Beverly; Care Workers, Monica and Marlene and a large number of Aunts, Uncles and Cousin The Graveside Service was conducted by Deacon Short. Pond Cove cemetery. Took place on Monday, May 5, 2020 at 2:30 pm with Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
COLES, BRIAN
May 28th, 1966 - April 24th, 2020
Brian was born on May 28th, 1966 to Maxwell and Gladys Coles of Savage Cove. Brian was a little brother to Kevin, Marilyn, Dean and Hen, and a special grandson to ‘Grammy’ who lived with them. Brian grew up amongst his many cousins and friends. He was always a kind-hearted man who enjoyed a laugh, had time to talk with everyone, and could certainly be a ‘hard-ticket’, although his mom would never say so. Brian left school and joined his father and brothers on their dragger. Out in boat and at home, Brian was an excellent cook. Whether Brian was coming from the dragger or from jigging in the small boat, when he landed at the wharf he always made sure to share a meal with those who looked forward to a feed of fish, especially his parents and his in-laws. On October 3rd, 1998, Brian married Heather, and they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Allie and Hilary. Brian was so proud of his girls; he wanted them to do well and he loved them unconditionally. Brian also loved their dog Zoey. Brian always enjoyed a chat, a trip in the woods, driving around, and knowing about his extended family. Brian passed away at the young age of 53 years, at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with his wife, two daughters and brother at his side. He will always be remembered for the wonderful person he was and the memories he shared with those he loved will be forever cherished. God bless Brian.
He leaves to mourn with loving memories wife Heather Coles, daughters Allie Coles (special friend Mitchell White) and Hilary Coles, and his dog Zoey. Brothers: Dean Coles (Patsy) and George Henry Coles (Emma). Father in law Harrison White. Brothers-in-law Maitland Samson, and Wayne White (Karen). Sisters-in laws Cindy White (Glen) and Trudy Coles(Lloyd). Nieces and Nephews Samanda Williams (Gorvin), Dwayne Coles (Salome), Kelly Samson, Sean Samson (Sacha), Gere Coles, Jordan White, Jeffery White, Kaitlin Coles, Chantelle Coles, Haley White. Great Nephews and nieces: Leanne Williams, Trav Williams, Brooke Coles, Madison Coles, Maverick Samson and Easton White. Special Aunt Sarah Way as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Brian is predeceased by parents Maxwell and Gladys Coles, Brother Kevin Coles, Sister Marilyn Samson, and the only grandparent he knew “Grammy Coles”. Mother-in-law Bernadette White, niece Jennifer White, special cousin/friend Randy Coles and a circle of aunts and uncles.
The funeral took place from the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Deacon Vernon Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.