CHAMBERS, LESLIE

Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 17th day of January, Mr. Leslie Chambers of Bear Cove in his 85th year. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 55 years Hilda Chambers, Two Sons and Four daughters Terrence (Lucy), Regina (Larry), Jane (Louis), Trudy (Lynden), Anne (Garfield), Troy (Trudy), Grand children Neil, Jody, Mark, Chad, Ryan, Jilda (Abbie), Gina (Jeremy), Zane, Hope, Daniel and Tristan.  Great grand children Mila, Logan, Georgia and Joelle, brother Henry (Barbara) sisters Jessie, Mary Ann and Christina. he was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Jane Chambers. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Bear Cove, from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 19th of January with Rev. Letto Officiating. Burial followed the service at the church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.  

ANDERSON, GOWER

Passed Away Peacefully at the Shirley's Haven Personal Care Home in St. Anthony on the 16th of January, 2015, Mr. Gower Anderson of L'Anse Aux Meadows in his 85th year. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Dorothy (Nee Decker) of 58 years, his daughters Bernice (George), Bonnie, Colleen (Eric), sons Gerald, Kevin (Donna), Kirby (Lisa), Grandchildren Kristopher (Amanda), Tara-Lynn, Kathryn (Eric), Elizabeth, Kyle and Meghan, Brothers Alfred (Pearl), Maxwell (Gladys), Dorman (Rose), Brother in law Douglas (Frances), sister in laws Deborah, Ivy Decker, Helen Anderson, Juanita Decker and Bessie Campbell (Seymour) and Myrtle Elliott. Gower was Predeceased by his parents Charles and Delena Anderson, Brother Job, Parents in law Garland and Dorcas Decker, Brothers in law Reginald, Maxwell, Harold Decker and Ross Elliott.  Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony, After which the funeral service took place at the St. Mary's Anglican Church at 2:00pm on Monday January 19th with Rev. Fr. Paul C. Findlay officiating. burial followed the cemetery  in the L'Anse Aux Meadows Community Cemetery, In Lieu if Flowers donations were accepted to the L' Anse Aux Meadows Cemetery Fund (contact the funeral home for details). The funeral arrangements where entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.  

GIBBONS, CAROLINE SR.

Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 10th of January 2015 Mrs. Caroline Gibbons Sr.  of Pond cove in her 90th year. Caroline was born in pond cove, NL on November 14th, 1924 to Walter and Amelia Coombs of Current Island, NL. She Married Guy Gibbons  on May !5th of 1946. together they had 4 Children. Caroline was a loving, Caring and Kind hearted Woman who loved her family dearly. She loved to knit, Cook and Feed everyone who visited her home. Always room for more in her home she loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren with all her hear and treated them like gold.  Left to mourn are her sons Walter (Caroline), and John (Nancy Ann), Daughter Ruby Sr. (Philemon), Grand children Amelia (Scott), Virginia (Paul), Ruby (Darrol), Guy (Kylie), Great grandchildren Hope, Belle, Jacey as well as a large Circle of other Family and Friends. She was predeceased by her husband guy, Daughter Virginia, Great grandson PG, Mother Amelia, and Father Walter. Visitation was held at The St. Mary's Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove. from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on The 14th of January, 2015 with Rev. Marlene Harvey Officiating. Burial will take place at the Anglican Cemetery on Current Island. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. 

LARKIN, ULET

Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 10th day of January, 2015, Mr. Ulet Larkin of Cooks Harbour in his  81st year. Left to mourn with lots of wonderful, Fun filled memories are his one sister Christena (Melvin), Decker, Three Brothers Alf (Maude), Tom (Myrtle) and Fred. Plus a large circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Ulet was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Jenetta Larkin, brothers Erastus, Archibald, Alex and Angus. Sisters Lillian, Jane and Emily. The visitation was held at the Funeral home in St. Anthony, After which the funeral service was held at the St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on the 13th of January, Followed by burial in  the Cooks Harbour Anglican Cemetery.  Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, CHESLEY CLIFFORD

Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at the Charles S. Curtis memorial Hospital on the 5th day of January 2015. Mr. Chesley Clifford Pilgrim of St. Anthony was in his 82nd year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 57 years Vera, his four children Mona(Bill), Linda(Scott), Nelson(Brenda), and Cheryl(Wayne), Nine Grandchildren Shelly, Victoria, Kerry, Brandon, Nikiata, Mark, Lori, Steven, and Mackenzie, Nine Great Grandchildren, Sister Mae(Ed), Sisters-in-Law Lillian, Mabel (George),  and Betty(Calvin), many nieces, nephews, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edna and Cecil Pilgrim and his Brother Douglas. Visitation was held at the funeral home followed by the funeral service which took place at 2:00pm on Friday the 9th day of January 2015 from the United Church in St. Anthony with Reverend Dinesh Gomes officiating. Cremation will be taking place after the service, Interment to take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

JOHNSON, JOSEPHINE

Passed away at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony on the 4th of January, 2015, Mrs. Josephine Johnson of St. Anthony in her 80th year. Left to mourn her passing are her Sister Phoebe (Ralph), Delena, Victoria (Tex), Brother John (Jean), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. she was predeceased by her husband Harvey, Parents Walter and Delena Hedderson and Brothers Jerry and Vernon. Visitation took place at the funeral home in st. Anthony, From which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on January 8th, 2015 with Rev'd. Fr. Paul C. Findlay Officiating. Burial followed the service at the Anglican Cemetery, St. Anthony. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

SIMMS, JOAN BERTHA CAROLINE

Joan was born in St. Anthony on Jan. 29, 1935 to Stella and Sidney Pilgrim of St. Anthony Bight. She married Reginald Simms on May 11, 1955. Together they had two sons, David and Maurice. She retired in December 1996 after working with the International Grenfell Association and Grenfell Regional Health Services for 23 years. Joan was a generous and kind-hearted woman who loved her family. She loved to knit, crochet, pick berries, bake and cook. There was always room for one more at the dinner table. She passed away into peace on the third of January 2015. Left To Mourn: Sons David (Cynthia) and Maurice (Beverly); grandchildren Jason (Catherine), Heather, Shayna, Paul and Ryan; great-grandchildren Joshua, Zachary, Maxx, Charlie (Jason – Charlie’s dad), Dylan, Lucas and Thomas; sisters Jean and Cavell; brother Wayne (Bernette), as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her father Sidney (1988), her mother Stella (1995) and her husband of 59 years, Reg (2014). Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Chruch in St. Anthony with Rev. Fr. Paul C. Findlay officiating. Burial followed the service in the St. Anthony Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director. 

INGS, AUBREY

Passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony on Jan. 2, 2015 in his 76th year, Mr. Aubrey Garfield Ings. Left to mourn his loss are daughters, Bonnie Pelley (Rick), and Harriet Ings; his sons Grant Saunders (Denise), Trent Ings (Lisa), and Aubrey Ings (Angela); 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and two sisters, Daisy Burden and Josie Rodgers. Visitation took place at the Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony. The funeral service was held at Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jeffery Bessey officiating. Burial followed the service at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director. 

REID, MATTHEW LEVI

Matthew was born in St. Anthony on Jan. 15, 1987. He moved away with his mom to Gander at the age of two years. He made many moves with his military family throughout his childhood years. In December, 2010, Matthew decided to move back home to St. Anthony. In 2011, Matthew met his wife Penney and his stepson Reid Taylor. They began their lives together and were happily married on Nov. 9, 2013. Matthew dearly loved his family and cherished every moment he spent with them. Despite a very difficult year, Matthew and Penney shared a miracle when their beautiful daughter, Isabella, was born. Anyone who knew Matthew knew that he was so proud to be a father. He loved his children, wife and family and his extra special friends unconditionally without question. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Penney; son Reid, daughter Isabella; son Emmanuel (adopted); parents Dawn and Mike Walsh; brother Leo; grandparents Jean and Levi Reid; grandmother Isabella Walsh; grandfather Mike Walsh (Barb), numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, extra special friends Brenda Best and Brad Shattler, the Nicholas family, and a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by a number of grandparents and aunts and uncles on both sides of the family, and especially his great uncle Levi Reid, who Matthew held very dear to his heart. Visitation took place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral service was held At 2:00pm on Saturday, Jan. 3 with Rev. Paul Findlay officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Trust Fund (see Below). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, funeral director.
One of Matt’s greatest concerns was that his children’s future and education would be taken care of.
To support Matt’s wishes contributions to the Children of Matthew Reid Walsh fund would be greatly appreciated and can be made in the following manner.
1.         On line interact transfer direct to the trust, to email address mattskids@outlook.com please keep any security questions easy, I.E. Q-what is matts name A-matt.
2.         Direct deposit in person at the Eagle River Credit Union, 1 West Street PO Box 695 St. Anthony, NL A0K-4S0, Account 54489007, managed by Penny Reid and Owen Crabbe.
3.         By check to the Eagle River Credit Union, 1 West Street PO Box 695 St. Anthony, NL A0K-4S0, Account 54489007, managed by Penny Reid and Owen Crabbe

SIMMS, FLORENCE

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 28th day of December 2014. Mrs. Florence Simms of St. Anthony was in her 84th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children Iris(Mike) Ryan, Darlene(David) Williams, Bella(Guy) Krepps, Josalyn Simms-Elliott, Leroy(Laurie) Simms, Melvin Simms, David Simms, Paul (Sherry) Simms, Paula (Rex) Simms, Carolann(Paul) DraJem, Donna(Lynn) Simms St. Onge, Nineteen Grandchildren, Six Great Grandchildren, Brother Stewart (Flora) Letto, Sister Myrtle Jones as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her Husband Arthur Simms, Father Peter Letto, Mother Martha Letto, Brothers Hedley, Ellis, Manuel, Letto, and Sister Dorothy Letto. Visitation was held at the funeral home is St. Anthony from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Friday the 2nd day of January 2015 with Rev’d. Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. Interment followed in the St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director