WELLS, MORGAN KENNETH

January 7, 1937 - May 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Morgan Kenneth Wells announce his passing at his home in Pond Cove at the age of 86 years. Morgan leaves to mourn his loving wife, Cecilia (Sissy), of 59 years; daughters, Evelyn (Jim), Gail (Todd). Morgan was born in Brig Bay on January 7th, 1937 to Kenneth and Hannah Wells of Brig Bay where he was raised with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters. On August 15th, 1963 he married the love of his life Cecilia (Toope) of Pond Cove. They started their married life in Brig Bay and shortly after they moved their house to Pond Cove where they raised their 3 daughters. On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Morgan passed away at his home at the age of 86 years.

Morgan was a very hard worker all his life. He knew what it was like when times were rough. He spent many years as a fisherman in the summer and a woodsman in the winter. Morgan enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, going in over the hills to visit ‘Marg’s Lookout’, using his ride on lawn mower, riding his skidoo and quad, he loved music and enjoyed playing the mouth organ. He spent many hours watching tv; westerns, heavy equipment on discovery and anything else he desired. More than anything he loved having a yarn and having lots of visitors. This of course would be a good reason for Sissy to fix a lunch and have her famous pies and homemade bread on hand.

He always said “there is no such thing as strangers, cause when you meet someone you got another friend.”

Always loved and sadly missed by wife Cecilia (Sissy), daughter Eve Dempster (Jim), Gail Coombs (Todd), Grandchildren: Janice Hughes (Chad), Jimmy Dempster (Colleena), Morgan Coombs, Megan Coombs; Great Grandchildren: Julie Dempster (Dylan), Jordan Dempster (Madison), Ace Dempster; Sisters: Mildred Biggin, Ida Genge (Elgin); Brother: Sterling Wells (Eileen); In Laws: Ronald Toope (Phyllis), Stanley Toope (Kay), Ren Toope (Peggy), Virginia Chambers (Baxter), Gary Toope (Linda), Ivy Toope, Alfred Toope (Linda), Clyde Toope (Elizabeth), Helen Wells, Darlene Wells; Special Nephew: Riley Genge; Special Niece: Natalie Hughes; and a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Morgan is predeceased by his Daughter: Meryll Wells; Grandson: Anthony Morgan Dempster; Parents: Kenneth and Hannah Wells; Parents in Law: Bill and Evelyn Toope; Brothers: Bill Wells (Lydia), Isaac Wells (Marion), Howard Wells, Tom Wells (Doris), and Claude Wells, Frank Bennett (Agnes); In Laws: Graydon Toope, Tom Genge, and Walter Biggin.

The family would like to send a special thanks over the past year for the support from the staff of Strait of Belle Isle Health Center and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

The family service will take place at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point on Thursday on May 4th at 8pm and the funeral will be held on Friday, May 5th at 2:00pm with Rev. Coates officiating. Interment to follow at Pond Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

SLADE, CHESTER ROY

November 12, 1944 - May 1, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Chester Roy Slade on May 1, 2023 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Chester was born in St. Anthony on November 12, 1944, where he grew up. Chester was a nature lover and enjoyed the outdoors, picking berries, fishing, hiking, biking and skiing. He also enjoyed woodworking and carpentry work.

Leaving to mourn: his wife, Elsie, of 23 years: Son, Joshua, Step daughters: Tiffany McLean (Danny) and Deirdre Chambers (Elliot Ferguson). Siblings: Marjorie Patey (Eric), Keith, Christina Pynn (lan) and Juanita Beaufield (Guy), In-Laws; Ollie Coates, Lelvie Parrill (Joe), Dian Prowse, (Terenee), Fanny Hoddinott (Derek), Seymour Coates (Cora), Elizabeth Toope (Clyde), June Coates, Ernest Cull (Millicent) and Oswald Dyson (Joyce); Grandchildren: Samuel, Lucas. Kate and Grace; many loving Nieces & Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends, especially Pearce Patey and Tom Hancock, who have always been there for him.

Chester is pre-deceased by his parents: Joseph and Rita Slade, brother, Ronald, and sisters, Greta Cull and Rosie Dyson; Mother & Father in Law, Lawrence & Martha Elizabeth Coates, and brother in law, Gideon Coates.

Many thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial Hospital & the Health Science Center, who went above and beyond to make sure his stay was as comfortable as possible and were a huge support to the family.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Thursday, April 4, 2023 from 11 am-12 pm, 2-4 pm and 7-8 pm with the family service taking place from 8-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from the United Church in St. Anthony on May 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Minnie Morris and Carol Roberts officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

CAINES, PETER JOSEPH

In loving memory of Peter Joseph Caines.

Peter Joseph Caines

March 9th, 1939 – April 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Joseph Caines announce his passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, St. Anthony at the age of 84 years. Peter leaves to mourn his loving wife, Semonne, of 66 years; 6 sons, Angus (Lily), Jim (Lily), Romie (Agnes), Percy (Monica), Levi (Priscilla), and Blaise (Kim); 3 daughters, Rita (Woody), Annette (Prim), and Helena (Craig). His brothers Austin, Pat (Melena), Romeo (Whilomena), Don (Maxine), his sister Josephine (Martin), and his sister-in-law Stella Caines (Ray). He will be sadly missed by his 17 grandchildren, Miranda (Toma), Murray, Enis (Andrea), Jamie (Kim), Andy, Kimberly (Shannon), Joanne (Kyle), Jason (Alex), Jeremy (Amanda), Deanna (Gary), Shauna (Cody), Gina, Mark (Shantel), Felicia (Dylan), Selena (Darren), Mia (Colton), and Magen (Luca) and 14 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ethan, Ella, Michael, Milan, Jada, Jorja, Hailey, Ava, Taylor, Kai, Kiyomi, Harper, and Levi Jr., as well as a large circle of family and friends.

Peter is pre-deceased by his parents (Raymond and Rita), brother Ray (Stella), sister-in-law Alics (Austin), and great-grandchild Baby Jay (Felicia and Dylan).

The family would like to express our sincere thanks for the loving care given by his home care workers and health care staff at the palliative care unit in St. Anthony as well as the health care staff at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre in Flower’s Cove.

Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Grace church in Bird Cover. Family service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1st, 2023

SNOW, DAVID

August 10, 1939 - April 25, 2023

Born in Hay Cove, NL to Jane Hedderson and Stephen Snow. He met Bertha Decker, the love of his life 37 years ago, and married on May 12, 2017.  

He leaves to mourn with warm and fond memoires, his children; Kaye (Cletus); Linda (Dale), Pre Deceased; Sandra (Sean); Alma (Rodney); Gloria (Clarence); Cora (Seymour); David (Lanna); and 15 Grand Children and 19 Great-Grandchildren; his Sister, Betty (Job); Brothers, Robert (Eliza), Gordon (Virginia); Brother-in-law, Eli; as well as many caring and loving nieces, nephews, and great friends.

 Dave is predeceased by his Parents, Jane and Stephen; Sisters, Rose, Mary; Brother, Walter (Lavinia); Hector (Madeline)

Private family visitation will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 28th from the Pentecostal Church at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

Gerald William Norman Fitzgerald, CM, MD, FRCSC

G. William N. Fitzgerald (Bill), CM, MD, FRCSC

St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton

Died peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Nova Scotia, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Trudy (O'Keefe) and father of Charlene (John), Gretchen (Mark), Catherine (Rick) and Will (Laura). Grandfather of Daniel, David, Sophia, Abush, Caroline, Alex, Nolan, Lucy, and Julia.

Born in Toronto on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Cooper) and Gerry Fitzgerald. Brother of Geralyn, Tim and the late Greg.

Bill spent his professional life as a rural general surgeon in St Anthony, NL. In the past he was President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2008. Recently he was Chairman of B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS. He loved his family, his work as a rural general surgeon in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, and sailing on his Concordia Yawl, Tosca.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service for Bill will be held in St. Anthony, NL, at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 29, at St Mary's Anglican Church. Reception at B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral service conducted by Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Officating clergy; Rev. Arthur Kinsella

The Service will Be Broadcast via our FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/kerrymfillatresfuneralhome

MAY, RICHARD SIDNEY MORGAN

December 11, 1967 - April 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Sidney Morgan May announce his passing at his home in Bird Cove on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 55 years. Richard was born in Roddickton, NL on December 11, 1967. 

He graduated from Evely Collegiate High, after a short stint in the Canadian Arm Forces (ROTP) he went on to Memorial University where he graduated with a B. Commerce (Accounting) Degree. He worked with Doane Raymond, Maurice Simmonds Services, Doyle Fisheries and lastly and for most of his career, Nortip Development Corporation. For a period of time he served as mayor of Bird Cove and was involved in various committees and ventures that promoted the economy and culture of the Great Northern Peninsula, which he dearly loved. 

Richard loved spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. They will always remember him saying “tickle, tickle” as he tickled them. Richard enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, boating and was a loyal Montreal Canadians hockey fan, because it was his father’s team. He was a kind, devoted and loving son, brother, uncle and friend. His generosity had no limit. He gave above and beyond what would be expected by any one person.  

Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his loving mother, Ursula, siblings Pauline Bartlett (Maurice) St. Anthony, NL; Paul May (Betty) Humber Valley Resort, NL;  Lynn Hunt (Randy) Port au Port, NL;  Eugene May (Madonna) Pasadena, NL; and Todd May (Cindy) St. Thomas, ON. Nieces and nephews Tennelle (Noland); Michael (Alishia); Charmayne (David); Laura (Andrew); Beverley (Joshua); Jennifer (Darren); Randall (Keshia); Andrew (Kayci) Hannah; also Jessica; Matt (Melissa) and Erin (Brandon). Grandnieces and grandnephews; Ross James, Emma, Claire, Roman, Audrey, Eli, Ivy, Ezra; Caleb, Averie, Xavier, Xomara, & Ben.

He was predeceased by his father Carl May; grandparents, Morgan and Lucy May and George and Ena Hopkins; grandnephew Ryan Blake and by other extended family members. Also loved by Beverley Ereaut and many other family and friends.

A private visitation will be held at the Apostolic faith church in roddickton Saturday morning followed by the public funeral at 2pm.

BUCHANAN, CATHERINE (KATIE) FRANCES

September 22, 1995 - April 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Catherine (Katie) Frances Buchanan announce her passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 20, 2023. She was in her 27th year.

Katie was born to Louise Reid and Andrew Patey on September 22, 1995. She came into this world early weighing only 4lb 7oz but she was a fighter from the beginning. Her brother often remarked that her red hair was her warning label and that anyone who got in her way should have known better.

Sometimes you know you’ve met someone special and that’s how most people felt when meeting our Katie. She was non-verbal but somehow you knew she had an awesome sense of humor and had the greatest laugh ever.

Katie loved music and dancing; she adored beef jerky and swimming. She loved to people-watch but hated it when people would touch her hair. She was curious by nature and loved to go for drives to see the sites.

In later years, she had been living independently with a wonderful team of homecare workers that took care of her.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories: Mother Louise; Stepfather Rick; Father Andrew Patey (Heidi); Siblings: Liam (Emma Reardon); Olivia; Nikki; Danielle (Liam Bradley) and Holden (Dharma Wilkinson); Nephews: Owen Bradley and Gerald Reid; Grandparents William (Buck) Buchanan; Frances Patey; Jean and Levi Reid; Uncles Steve Patey (Lyn), Tracy Reid (Cathy); Aunts Martha Newell (Paul Larkham), Rhoda Rose (Paul), Iris White (Sam), Paula Krawiec (Andy), Dawn Walsh (Mike) and Tammy Patey (Chris); Godmother Nadine Ward; Special Aunt and Uncle: Debbie and Chris Humby; and Caregivers Tracey Burden; Bernice Byrne and Chrissy Whalen.

She was pre-deceased by her grandmother and namesake Catherine (Kit) Buchanan; Grandfather Bruce Patey;  Uncles Barry Newell and Bruce Norman; and cousin Matthew Reid.

Visitation will take place from St. Anthony United Church on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday April 23 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will take place on Monday April 24th at 2:00 PM from St. Anthony United Church, Rev Nath Larkin officiating.

Flowers graciously accepted or you may make a donation to the Phalen-McDermid Foundation or the local Joy Fellowship or Community living groups.

Fly with the angels my Birdie. I can’t wait to hear you sing.  

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

POWELL, DONALD

February 14th, 1941 - April 20th, 2023 

It is with great sadness that the family of  Donald Powell announce his passing on April 20th, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland.

Donald was born February 14th 1941 to Albert and Sarah Powell. At a young age, he moved to St. Anthony to further his education. He began his career working with Labrador-Grenfell Health for 33 years. On May 7th, 1977 he married Emma Joan Colbourne of St. Anthony where they settled down to raise their family. 

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years, Joan, 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily), 7 grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron, Sarah, Matthew and Ryan, and Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grandchild,  Madison. 

He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Sadie, Lydia and Gertie. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sarah, his siblings, Alfred, Hedley, Melvin, Gordon and Beulah, and special niece, Donna. 

His family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home. Interment to follow.

HUMBY, NELLIE

February 5, 1923 - April 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Humby announce her passing on April 18, 2023, at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 100 years. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and went to meet her heavenly father, whom she loved and served her whole life.

Nellie was born in Hooping Harbour on February 5, 1923 to parents Mark and Lucretia Randell. She moved to Roddickton in 1942, where she met and married Herbert Humby. Together they raised nine children.

She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved cooking (and nobody made better bread, rice soup, carrot cake, or turkey dinner than our mom). She also enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, fishing, going to the cabin and search-a-word puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed her daily bible reading. In addition to being a homemaker, she operated a small retail business out of her home for many years.

To celebrate her memory, she leaves behind her children: Eugene (Isa), Calvin, Harvey (Barbara), Shirley, Lawrence (Violet), Marina (Rick), Flora (Will), Yvonne (Eugene), Derrick (Tanya); plus 17 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, a growing number of great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Nellie is predeceased by her husband Herbert, parents Mark and Lucretia Randell, grandson Ian and all nine of her siblings.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We will be reunited again one day!

Public visitations will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Her home going service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL. Officiated by Pastor Mark Locke. Interment to follow.

PATEY, ARCHIBALD CLAYTON

August 13, 1932 – April 13, 2023

Archibald Patey of Quirpon passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the John M. Gray Centre on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Arch was born in Quirpon on August 13, 1932 to Moses and Clara Patey. On May 8, 1953, he married Maisie Randell of Hooping Harbour, where he was teaching at the time. A year later, they moved to Quirpon, where they raised their family. He will be dearly missed.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children, Janet, Linda Simms (Bruce), Scott (Gwen), David (Laurie), Ivan (Maxine), Nancy Elliott (Martin), Tony (Kathie), Shirley (Kingsley), and Darrell, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his sister Blanche Strickland (Ronald) and his in-laws, Edna Randell, Frank Randell, Ivy Cassell and Arthur Noseworthy, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Maisie, his son, Teddy, his parents, Moses and Clara, his siblings, Louisa Noseworthy, Gideon, Jacob, Una Roberts, Greta, Clarence and Lloyd, and his son-in-law, Paul Patey.

His family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the John M. Gray Centre for his care over the past couple of years.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:00 with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the Community Cemetery in Quirpon.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.