BESSEY, EDWARD

April 10, 1929 - May 4, 2024

Edward Bessey passed away May 4, 2024 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 95 years.

He leaves to mourn with many wonderful memories, his wife of 68 years: Martha Jane Bessey; Children: Morris (Joyce), Marilyn (Dave), Marshall (Jackie), Boyd (Sherry), Brian (Tanya), Albert Biles'; Grandchildren: Steven, Shawn. Trent, Tara, Melissa, Michelle, Maggie, Brody; Great-grandchildren: Emma, Jenna, Peter, Landon, Noah, Alex, Andy, Kaylee, Ava, as well as many other extended family and friends.

The family would like to send a thank-you to those who send condolences and supported us at this difficult time. We would also like to send a special thank-you to the staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Shirley’s Haven, Major Stokes and Dart-Stokes and KM Fillatre.

Visitation details to be announced. The funeral service will take place from the Untied Church in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Major Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

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

CANNING, LILLIAN MARY YVONNE

January 9, 1940 - May 3, 2024

It is with broken hearts that the family of Lillian Mary Yvonne Canning announces her passing at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL on May 03, 2024, at the age of 84 years. Lillian passed away peacefully into the loving arms of God, surrounded by her loving family and will forever be remembered for the loving wife, mom and grandmother that she was. On January 22, 1959 she married her soulmate, to that union came seven beautiful children. Lillian gave her heart to the Lord in August 1958 and faithfully served him with all her heart and soul and committed her time as a very active member of the choir for 29 years, head of the Sunday School department for 17 years, president of the ladies group for years and also a Sunday school teacher.

Lillian was the most devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was well-loved by all who had the honour to know her. She worked tirelessly to give her family what they needed. Lillian worked at the local fish plant while raising seven children and taking care of her household. She loved to knit, sew, bake and cook. Her family always looked forward to receiving one of her delicious carrot cake or her homemade pickles.

She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories her husband Wilson Canning. Daughters; Pamela(Perry), Karen, Jean (Scott), Darlene (Morris). Sons; Wayne(Louie), David (Joyce), Morgan (Janice), Travis (Nola) Grandson/son. 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren. Also left to mourn is her darling sister Ruby Sacrey, her brother-in-laws; Martin Canning, Earl (Hazel); Sister-in-laws, Pearl (Calvin), Madonna, Joan(Grant) as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Lillian is predeceased by her parents Theophilus and Milford Hopkins, Sisters Bessie Fillier and brother-in-law Gilbert Fillier, Daisy Hopkins and brother-in-law Gordan Hopkins. Also Sister-in-law Phyllis Cassell, Susie Canning; brother-in-laws, Harrison Canning, Winston Fillier, Wilbourn Fillier and Albert Cassell. And her son-in-law Melvin Pilgrim.

Public visitation to take place from the Englee Apostolic Faith Church on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and Monday, May 6, 2024 from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow.

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

TAYLOR, WILSON

June 2, 1936 - May 2, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of the late Wilson Taylor announces his peaceful passing at the age of 87 at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony.

Wilson was born to William and Lillian Taylor, of Forrester’s Point, on June 2, 1936. It was there that he would spend the majority of his life, until later years moving to the Ivy Durley Place in Flower’s Cove, and most recently moving to the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony. In November 1958, he married Elva Taylor, of Forrester’s Point. In December 1963, they welcomed their one and only daughter, Mary Ann.

Wilson was never the type to sit still. He could usually be found tinkering, building, or fixing something in one of his sheds. He thoroughly enjoyed puttering around and took great pride in fixing or building things for his family. He would also spend lots of time doing things for his family. In the winter, he happily volunteered to drive his grandson to hockey practices during the week. Also, every summer he would tow his camper to Rocky Harbour for two weeks to spend with their grandson while he completed swimming lessons.

Left behind to grieve his passing is daughter, Mary Ann, and son-in-law, Calvin. He will be sadly missed by his grandson, Jeremy, his wife, Hilary, and their sons Grady and Rhett. Wilson will be sadly missed by his brother Jacob (Mary Ann) and sisters Annie, Susan (Steve) and a very long list of extended family members. He was predeceased by his wife Elva, his parents, William and Lillian, brothers Stewart, Gordon, Kirby and Lorenzo and his sisters Mary Jane and Sybil.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the John M. Gray Centre for their compassionate and committed care. They would also like to thank the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital and Ivy Durley Place for their efforts over the years while he lived there. The family would also like to give a heartfelt thanks to his niece Blenda for her compassion, presence and continued support for Wilson when he moved to St. Anthony.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove, NL with Rev. Canon Coates officiating. Interment to follow.

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

“Life is a celebration, embrace it with open arms and a grateful heart”

— Debasish Mrida

TAYLOR, MILLICENT

It is with great sadness the family of Millicent Taylor announced her passing on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at Curtis Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family at the age of 83 years.

Our mom was the heart of our family who always put the needs of her family first. Mom never met a stranger, she loved everyone.  A down to earth, kind, caring and giving person who faced every challenge head on with courage and determination.

She leaves to mourn, with many wonderful memories, her children: Jill Hoyland (John); Jeff Taylor (Shirley); Gaie Payne (Ken); and Beverly Payne (Wade).  Grandchildren: Andrew (Lisa); Cheryl (Aaron); Peter; Edmund (Jessica); Jenny (Joey); Tim (Vanessa); Jason (Lisa); Natasha and Rocky.

Great Grandchildren: Alyssa; Chloe; Keyo; Marissa; Summer; Parker; Ryder; William; Matteo; Zachary; Damon; Miya; Nathan; Dravyn; and Talon.  Brothers and sisters: Eileen Chambers, Calvin Parrill (Diane), Laud Parrill (Irene), Ruby Bessey (Melvin), Marilyn Parrill.  Brothers and Sisters-in-laws: Carl Milley, Fayne Buggy (Joe) and Glenn Taylor (Barb) as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Predeceased by her husband, Edmund Taylor; her son, Roger Taylor; her father and mother- in-law, Kenneth and Mae Taylor; biological parents, Charles Brown and Hazel (nee Manual) Parrill (Roy); adopted parents, James and Janet Diamond; brothers and sisters : Alvin Parrill, Jim Diamond (Deborah), Jessie (Norman), Beatrice (Maxwell), Gladys (Cecil), Carrie (Claude), Montique Diamond (Lena), George Diamond  (Hazel), Whyman Diamond (Olive), Steward Diamond and John Diamond; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Matthew Chambers, Pearl Milley, Maude Burry (Don), and Lem Taylor. 

Mom, we miss you more than words can express.  You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.  We love you so much!!

We would also like to thank the staff at Shirley’s Haven and Curtis Memorial Hospital, as well as Dr. Sarjora for all the care provided to our mom and family.

Visitation to take place from the Untied Church in Raleigh beginning the evening of Saturday, April 27, 2024 and will continue on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The funeral will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.

ROPSON, HUBERT

September 3, 1935—April 10, 2024

Passed peacefully away at he Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital St. Anthony surrounded by family at he age of 88 years old from Harbour Deep NL and moved to Roddickton N.L. in 1991.

Predeceased by his parents Lot and Julie Ropson Brothers Frank (Emily) Ropson, Chesley (Pearl) Ropson. Sisters Blanche Ropson/Pittman (Edward/Ned) Winnifred (Stanley) Randell, Alima Ropson/Randell (Peter) Mildred Ropson.

Leaving to morn with broken hearts his long life partner of 35 years Shirley Compton, Daughters Crystal (Kevin)
Wilcox and Rebecca (Nathen) Malleck, Grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Sarah, Rachel, Jake, Logan and a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL beginning the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2024. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Roddickton United Cemetery.

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

PATEY, PEARL HAZEL

September 28, 1931 - March 30, 2024

With sadness the family of the late Pearl Hazel Patey announce her passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 92.

Pearl was born September 28, 1931 to Albert and Julia Elms in Griquet, NL. She married James W. Patey on December 8, 1956. She was a religious person who loved her family. She enjoyed picking berries, growing vegetables next to her house, having home cooked meals, and liked keeping the wood furnace going when needed.

She knew all her family’s birthdays, kept up on politics and was interested in the Royal Family. She liked NTV News and VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daley.

Pearl leaves to mourn her Sons: Kevin, Kenneth, Martin (Joan), Barry (Angie); Daughter: Sheila Willcott (Craig); Grandchildren: Amy, Abigail, Braden, Kayla (Justin); Sister-in-law: Ivy Lewis; Nephews, Nieces, and their families.

She is predeceased by her Husband: James Patey; Sisters: Olive Feaster, Jessie Rideout; Brothers: Gus and Ralph Elms; and Parents: Albert and Julia Elms.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital ICU and ward staff.

Public Visitation will take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 1:30-3:00 pm. A private memorial service will follow from 3-4 pm with Carol Roberts and Minnie Morris officiating.

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

GENGE, CLYDE HENRY

April 26th, 1940 - March 30, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Clyde Genge announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 30th at the age of 83 years.

Clyde was born on April 26th, 1940 to Jacob and Agnes Genge. He spent most of his life fishing and working where he made many friends along the way. He married the love of his life, Myrtle Pittman on January 5th,1966. Together they lived a full life of love and devotion to their nieces and nephews and the family that surrounded them.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his wife: Myrtle, sister-in-law: Gertie, brother-in-law: Wilfred Sr, nieces: Effie (Ernest), Trudy (Michael), Connie (Shawn), Lindsey (Dwight), Jelisa (Corey), Kendall (Brady) and Laci and their kids that brought so much joy to his life, Landon, Avery, Avril, Amber, Jacob, Lakelee, Ellie, Madison and Heidi.

Also left to mourn is a large circle of friends and family.

He was predeceased by his loving Parents: Jacob and Agnes, and Parents in law: Alfred and Susan Pittman, Brother: Jacob Jr., Sister: Olive, Sister-in-Law: Janie Pittman and nephew: Wilfred Jr.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Strait of Belle Isle Health Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care.

Visitation to take place from St. Matthews Anglican Church in Anchor Point beginning the evening of Monday, April 1, 2024. The family service will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.

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

BYRNE, MARIE ALICE

July 7, 1955 - March 27, 2024

Marie Alice Byrne was born July 7, 1955 to Hedley and Mary Powell of Goose Cove, NL. On August 22, 1975 she married the love of her life, Wilfred Joseph Byrne of Conche, NL. Together they had 2 children, Shelley and Christopher. She had 4 Grandchildren. Marie loved spending time with her family, in her greenhouse, and planting flowers. She will be greatly missed by all.

She leaves to mourn her Daughter: Shelley (Melissa); Daughter-in-law: Danielle; Grandchildren: Tyler, Caleb, Calleigh, Emilia; Siblings: Norm, Phyllis, Judy (Clyde), Patricia (John), Olive (Chris), Marina (Mike), Roxanne (Darrell), Derrick (Bonnie); In-laws: Angela (Ron), Loretta (Boyd), Ron (Sheila), Shirley (Jerome), Gerard (Debbie), Linda (Dan), Cyril (Beth), Imelda, Ambrose, Regina (Shawn), as well as a long list of Nieces, Nephews, family, and friends.

Marie is predeceased by her Husband: Wilf Byrne; Son: Christopher Byrne; Parents: Hedley & Mary Powell; and Parents-in-law: Rita & Ambrose Byrne.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove with Fr. Joseph officiating. Inurnment to follow.

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

MACEY, ROLAND

November 14, 1938- March 28, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Roland Macey announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 28th at the age of 85 years.

Roland was born on November 14th, 1938 to George Henry and Alice (Coates) Macey. He spent most of his life fishing and working where he made many friends along the way. He married the love of his life, Currie Noseworthy on November 25,1959. Together they raised three children, who they loved dearly.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his children Roger (Loretta), Mary Alice (Dean) and Joanne (Boyd). Three grandchildren; Darren, Leon (Robyn), and Andrea (Andrew), as well three great-grandchildren, Lucas, Cohen and Charles.

His brother William (Christine). Brother In-laws Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Selby (Lorraine), Wade, and Peter. Sister in-laws Emily, Jean, Priscella and Velma he also leaves to mourn a large circle of friends and family; including his special homecare worker “his girl” Tonya; who the family is forever thankful for her kindness, compassion, and companionship.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Currie. Parents George Henry and Alice Macey, and Parents in law Selby and Mary Noseworthy.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church beginning on Sunday, March 31 2024 at 8:00 pm with the family service taking place at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:30 am with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery.

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

DUNPHY, AMELIA MAY

December 14, 1928 - March 18, 2024

Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family at the Partridge Berry Path (John M Gray) in St. Anthony on March 18, 2024 at the age of 95.

Amelia was born in St. Anthony to Edith & William Patey. She moved to St. Johns in 1949 and met her future husband, Thomas Lawrence Dunphy. They moved to Corner Brook where 4 of her children were born and then back to St. Anthony in May 1958 where her remaining 2 children were born. Unfortunately, her husband passed away in 1966 at the age of 48 years. She then, got her driver's license and took over the operation of Dunphy Sales and Service as well as the huge responsibility of raising 6 children alone.

She led a very busy life, from working full time, playing broomball, badminton and softball, her weekly card group, 50+ Club and her walking group. Later she worked at Riffs and then worked as a Switchboard Operator at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1991.

Amelia will be remembered as a pillar of strength, a keeper of the peace and a very pleasant soul. She welcomed anyone and everyone into her home and was always eager to help. Nothing was ever too much for her to embrace, she would always find a way to get things done. In her words "It'll all workout cause it always does"

She leaves to mourn with so many fond memories, her children Joan (Chris), Carol (Alvin), Paul (Donna), Bruce (Yvonne), Brenda (Nelson) and daughter in law, Audrey; 14 Grandchildren, Kim, Gillian, Michael, Christopher, Terrilynn, Carrolann, Lisa, Carla, Jonathan, Kim, Thomas, Angela, Mark & Steven and 26 Great Grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband Thomas, Son John, Sisters; Marie & Frances Brothers; Reuben & Ralph Brother in Laws; Jack & Albert Sister in Laws; Mary & Lucy and special friend, Alfred Slade.

Special thank you to the staff of Shirley's Haven, Curtis Memorial Hospital and the Partridge Berry Path (John M Grey).

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2-4 pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow in the Fishing Point United Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted, however donations to the St. Anthony United Church in her memory would be preferred.

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