SIMMS, JOY VIOLA VIVIAN (Nee Cull)

September 9, 1943 - March 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Joy Simms (nee Cull) announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend at the age of 78 years. She passed peacefully away at St. Claire’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She will be sadly missed, fondly remembered and forever cherished by her husband of nearly 50 years Neil; children: Trent (Treena), Chad (Betty); grandchildren: Dilan, Alisha and Patrick; siblings: May; Doris (Tom); Gaye (Charles); Millicent (Ernest); Wavey (Eli); Wayne(Sharon); Gerald (Nina); Val (Jane); Kevin (Yvonne); Brother-in-law: Roger; As well as many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

She was predeceased by her father: Joshua Cull; mother: Gertrude Cull; father-in-law: Richard Simms; mother-in-law: Lottie Simms; sister-in-law: Sharon Boland; brothers-in-law, Sam Kinsella and Dennis Patey.

Joy was known for her unconditional love of her family, quiet demeanour, fierce independence, sheer determination, and love of any activity that involved the outdoors. Sitting outside with her cup of tea on beautiful sunny days surrounded by her flowers was one of her favourite things to do.

For Joy, family was everything. Growing up in Brehat with her parents and 9 siblings, she learned very early in life that unconditional love was the foundation of a great family. When she met and married the love of her life, Neil, she carried on that legacy by creating a loving home with her husband and her two boys and then later with the addition of daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Watching her family grow gave Joy the desire to embrace life. She always set a new milestone she wanted to reach, something else to experience with her family.

Some of the best times of her life were shared with her family and friends, especially when her grandchildren were involved. Her heart would overflow with awe and pride when she would watch Dilan and Alisha sing and play their guitars so beautifully. She also loved that you could count on Patrick to lighten up a family gathering with one of his jokes. The hot sun and laughter on her down south trips with her sisters were always good for her soul and the decades of the Saturday night get togethers with Neil, Terry and Pauline for a game of cards were also cherished times.

She lived fully and contributed in some way to almost every event our community had to offer whether that was a winter carnival, a come home year celebration, a prize bingo for someone going through a rough time or her contributions to the UCW. She did not want to miss anything.

Joy devoted her life to making others feel good about themselves. There are precious few people who can make people feel as good as a great hair stylist can. Her love for her craft and her commitment to her customers kept her making that daily trek back and forth across Simms Lane to the Beauty Shop for more than 50 years. Her unwavering commitment to others showed us that she was just as beautiful on the inside and she was on the outside.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the numerous healthcare professionals at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital and St. Claire’s Hospital; their expertise, compassion and patience will never be forgotten; and to the friends, and family who have helped in so many ways, sent words of encouragement and supported the entire family over these past few months, thank you!

Visitation to take place from Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 2-4 pm (public) and 7-9 pm (private). The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

“A loved one never leaves you,
They are never far away.
They watch you from a distance
And guide you every day.

They do become your angel
And look down from above.
A loved one never leaves you
Because you always have their love.”
— Author Unknown

SCANLON, JOHN

John Scanlon of Bartlett’s Harbour was born May 31, 1938. He died on March 21, 2022, at the age of 83.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife Effie Scanlon; daughters Honora (Carter) Taylor, Brenda (Harrison) Plowman, Elsie (Dino) Dredge, Mary Ann (Dennis) Applin, Edna (Daniel) Caines, Rita (Terry) Scanlon, Jackie (Brad) Hughes; Grandchildren Kylie (Brian) Taylor, Johnny (Sherry) Scanlon, Shannon (Angela) Applin, Terra Lynn (Marvin) Tatchell, Effie (Kris) Genge, Danielle (Tommy) Myers, Abby (Aaron) White, Harrison (Christina) Plowman, Kerry (Lisa) Applin, Chelsea (Trevor) Tatchell, Andrea (Sam) Scanlon, Brady (Crystal) Hughes; Great-grandchildren Kobe Taylor, Colby Baines, Lucas Caines, Keegan Taylor, Carly Tatchell, Jayden Genge, Ella Applin, Kayden Tatchell, Jordyn Plowman, Evan Applin, Tommy Myers, Connor Plowman, Jaxon Tatchell, Ava Genge, Luke White, and London Lam-Scanlon; Brother Joseph Scanlon and Sisters Susanne Thynne and Rita Offrey; Brother-in-law Martin (Evelyn) Gould and Sister-in-laws Emma (Lige) Way, Marina (Adrian) Myers, Lorraine (Roland) Dredge.

Predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary Ann Scanlon; Parents in-law Pius and Rita Gould; Brothers Jerry and Elias and Sisters Honora (John) Newcombe and Florence (Richard) Johnson. Brother in-law Robert Thynne, Peter Offrey, Romeo Gould and Sisters-In-Law Marion Scanlon, Linda Samson, and Anne (Jim) Randell.

‘If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever’

Visitation to take place from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Bartlett’s Harbour beginning the evening of Wednesday, March 23, 2022 and continuing until the funeral on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

WHITE, MARIA (Nee Ryland)

January 16th, 1942 - March 22nd, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Maria White announce her passing Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at St. Clare’s Hospital, St. John’s, NL at the age of 80 years.

Leaving to mourn with loving and fond memories, Children: Gary (Linda), Vicky (Aaron), Dale (Morris), and Jody (Frank); Grandchildren: Joey (Josie), Brittany, Gillian, Zackary, and Mia; Great-grandchildren: Parker and Ryland, as well as her Brothers (Clifford, Garfield, Hedley) and Sisters (Ella, Georgina, Ruby, Emily), and many other family and friends.

She is predeceased by her husband Gideon White, Father (Augustus Ryland), Mother (Victoria Ryland), Sister (Greta Barney), and Grandson (Morris Jr. Scanlon).

 The funeral service will take place at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sandy Cove at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 25th, 2022 with Rev. Short officiating. Internment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

STEVENS, GARFIELD

March 16, 1941 - March 10, 2022

Passed away at the Ivy Durley Place in Flowers Cove on March 10, 2022 at the age of 80 years.

He leaves to mourn, his Children; Monty (Wanda), Michelle (Dione), Marvin (Nancy), Mondale (Clifford), Mia (Ricky); Grandchildren, Shenay, Lanni, DJ, Garfie, Kyle, Jordy, Kol, Bailey, Carter; Greatgrandson Kade; Siblings, Mabel (Michale), Rose (Seward), Jock (Beatrice), Gorvin (Sandra), Daphne (Ernest). He is predeceased by his Wife, Irene Stevens; Parents, Beatrice and Isaac Stevens; Sisters, Mary Campbel, Sarah Fanny Way, Ivy Stevens; Brothers, Arch Stevens, John Stevens, Earl Stevens; and Granddaighter, Miranda Stevens.

A joint funeral will be held for Garfield and his Wife, Irene on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the Savage Cove Anglican Church with Rev. Short officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

STEVENS, IRENE VIVAN

March 24, 1945 - March 8, 2022
Passed away at the Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony ant the age of 76. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Garfield Stevens; Children, Monty (Wanda), Michelle (Dione), Marvin (Nancy), Mondale (Clifford), Mia (Ricky); Grandchildren, Shenay, Lanni, DJ, Garfie, Kyle, Jordy, Kol, Bailey, Carter; Greatgrandson Kade; Brothers, Bolden and Lewelyn; Sisters, Eliza, Ruth, Ada as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Father, Josiah; Mother, Nora; Sisters, Gertrude and Diane; Granddaughter, Miranda; Father-in-law, Isaac and Mother-in-law Beatrice.

A joint funeral will be held for her and her husband, Garfield on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the Savage Cove Anglican Church with Rev. Short officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

HISCOCK, JASON MARUCE

December 14, 1977 - March 6, 2022

Passed away March 6, 2022 at the age of 44 years.
Jason was born December 14, 1977 to Gordon and Lucy Hiscock in St. Anthony, NL. Jason worked with the Canadian Coast Guard. Some of his favourite pastimes were ice fishing, campfires, ski-dooing, and being with family and friends.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Mother, Lucy; Sons, Hunter and Ryder; Brother, Kevin; Sisters, Maxine and Nadine as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.
Jason is predeceased by his father, Gordon Hiscock.
Visitation took place from the Apostolic Faith Church from where the funeral service took place on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 2:00pm with Pastor Michael Ivany officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

POOLE, THOMAS JAMES

Thomas J. Poole was born on September 15th, 1930 to Fredrick and Emma Poole.

He Leaves to mourn his children Cora (Gordon), Bernice (Frank), Victor (Christine), Bessie (Chad), Shawn (Wendy), and Ethel (Pleman). His grandchildren Effie, Dean, Vince, Pauline, Kent, Stacey, Laura, Natalie, Krista, Karla, Ashley, Danny, Nicole, Michelle, Lisa and Cole. His great-grandchildren Danielle, Courtney, Kyle, Shayla, Megan, Alysha, Alana, Taylor, Hannah, Cali, Nathan, Leah, Benjamin, Jack, Ryder, Maddison, Georgia, Bentley and Elsie-Mae. His great-great-grandchildren Logan and Dayna. His sister Ethel (Wilfred), many nieces, nephews and friends.

Tom is predeceased by his wife Elsie, 2 sons Carl and Wallace. 6 brothers Nelson, Earl, Norm, Paul, William and Llewllyn. Two sisters Florence and Shirley. Parents Fredrick and Emma. 

Tom met and married the love of his life Elsie Burden on December 27th, 1956. Together they raised eight children. Tom was a hard worker who did the best to provide for his family. Tom had his trials in life when he lost his 23 year old son to a motorcycle accident  in 1984. In 1992 he lost a second son, age 30, in a drowning accident, along with his brother, age 59. Then in September 1999 he lost his wife, age 60. All the tragedies made him stronger, he never gave up and stayed strong to the end.

Rest in peace. 

Visitation began on March 14th, 2022 and will continue till the service at a local meeting place (time of which will be announced) With Rev. Jennifer Rumbolt Officiating. Funeral Arrangements were Entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director

DEMPSTER, CURTIS CLAUDE

May 19, 1944 - March 6, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Claude Dempster announce his passing on March 6th, 2022 at the Health Sciences Center in St. Johns.

Claude was born on May 19, 1944 to John and Amy Dempster in Flower’s Cove. He married his love, Mary White on April 18th, 1968 and together they raised 3 wonderful sons and were blessed with 4 grandchildren. During the course of his life Claude had many careers in many locations with his most recent being on the water hauling lobsters in his fishing boat. His favorite places to be were on the water, in the woods and with his family. Claude was a hard working, busy man and could most often be found working on his wharf, in his sheds or on various carpentry projects in his home, cabin or sons homes in Alberta. Claude loved to laugh, joke, enjoy life and was known to tell a tale or two when presented with the opportunity. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He made a lasting impression, was loved and put a smile on the faces of all who knew him. He leaves to mourn and will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, sons Claude (Lisa), Toby and Raymond (Melissa); grandchildren Nicholas, Jordan, Trinity and Kiana.

He is survived by his brothers Clyde (June), Don (Cicely) and Harold and sister Katherine; Sister in laws Hazel, Beulah and Yvonne; Brother in law John and special niece DeeDee (Steve, Kaiden, Konnor and Kenzie) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents John and Amy; brothers Anthony (Sara May) and Gord; sister Millie (Clarence); brother in law Ethel Bert; brother in laws Ralph, Sterling, Stedman, Ross and Stewart; sister in laws Sybil, Clara and Vina and parent in laws Raymond and Clarissa White

Visitation to take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove, the funeral will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

COMPTON, CLUNEY DALTON

January 10, 1932 - March 7, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Cluney Dalton Compton announce his passing on March 7, 2022 at Charles S. Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL. At the age of 90 years old, Cluney was a man of God and faithful to the end.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: wife Emma of 67 years; Children: Garry (Delores), Ross (Marilyn), Patsy, Rick (Debbie), Boyd, Elaine (Ron), Deanna (Dale), Danny (Angie); Siblings: Joy Billard and Miriam Fillier; Grandchildren: Candace, Nolan, Joey, Russell, Travis, Aaron, Trevor, Terri, Jaylin, Jonathan, Donna, Danielle and Dylan; Great-grandchildren: Liam and Brady; Special friends Anne Randell and Mae Curlew.

Cluney spent most of his adult life as a refrigeration engineer at the fish plant in Englee, NL. He was a man of many skills which included carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanics. There was not a tool he did not have and spent hours doing volunteer work for his family, friends and neighbours. He had unwavered dedication to his wife and family. He was committed to providing for them until the very end. His kindness, patience and quiet disposition will be remembered by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank everyone who has helped celebrate and remember Cluney’s life. A special thanks to the hospital staff who took care of Cluney in his last days who he spoke so highly of.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Janeway in Cluney’s memory.

Visitation by the public will be held Wednesday March 9, 2922 at the Faith Pentecostal Church in Englee from 6:30-8:30pm. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday March 10, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Faith Pentecostal Church in Englee, NL with Pastor Paddock officiating. The service will be available by live feed for those unable to attend. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

CAMPBELL, BESSIE CAROLINE (nee Decker)

April 11, 1940 - March 5, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bessie Campbell (nee: Decker) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Bessie was born in Cook’s Harbour, NL on April 11th, 1940 to proud parents Garland and Dorcas (nee: Downer) Decker where she was lovingly raised with her siblings. On February 3rd, 1959, she married the love of her life, Seymour Campbell and together they raised 7 children.

Bessie will be remembered fondly as a hardworking devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always welcomed family and friends into her home with open arms whether for a cup of tea, a meal, a chat, a friendly game of cards, a song or a dance. Her beautiful smile will live on in the hearts of many.

Left to mourn with cherished memories are her husband - Seymour, daughters - Elaine (Rick), Karen (Johnny), Bernette (Kayward), Maxine (Dave), Betty (Ken), Deanne (Jeremy), son - Jamie and ex son-in-law Brian. Grandchildren: Justin, Craig, Ashley, Tiffany, Marty, Nadina, Kaylauna, Melissa, Kelly, Mark, Kane, Paige, Tessa, Damien, and Olivia. Great Grandchildren: Siera, Braden, Breah, Kylen, Kira, and Karley as well as a large circle of extended family and close friends.

Greeting her at the gates of heaven are her parents: Garland and Dorcas; siblings Reginald Decker, Maxwell Decker, Margaret Pynn, Myrtle Elliott, Dorothy Anderson, Douglas Decker, Harold Decker, baby Lloyd, Maxine Sandell and Gary Decker and her son-in-laws: Roy Kelloway and Martin Larkin.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to everyone who has reached out in any and all ways. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2-9 pm with the funeral service taking place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL.