Deborah Gwendola Pittman Decker
born to John and Eliza (Elliott) Pittman in Cooks Harbour on March 24th 1932. When “Deb” was in her teen she set out to work, which led her to different places in the province. She returned in 1955, very soon after she started dating Harold, they got married, had 3 children Howard, Barbara and Clyde. She raised her Family and helped Harold run a Family Business. Debbie enjoyed her game of darts and a scattered Game of bingo. She never failed to help out or donate to anyone in need. Deborah passed away suddenly on the 10th of Oct. 2016. She leaves to mourn her Children (Howard (Trudy), Barbara (Bill) Hedderson and Clyde (Linda), 4 Grand Children Bradley, Kaylie, Jack, and one great grandchild Riley. Her sisters Gladys Warren, Ivy Decker, Brothers Everton, Aaron (Winnie), her inlaws Bessie (Seymour), Myrtle, Dot, Juanita, Frances, Lo, Annie, lots of Nieces and Nephews a large circle of relatives and friends and special friend Alison. Visitation was held at the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour, from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, Oct. 14th with Rev. Diane Smith and Lay readers Alf and Maude Larkin officiating. Burial will be held at the Anglican Cemetery in Cooks Harbour on Saturday Oct. 17th, 2015. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PITTMAN, JOHN RICHARD
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 8th of October 2015, Mr. John Richard Pittman of Blue Cove, in his 86th year. left to mourn his passing are his special friend Annie, Mary Ann Dredge (Bob and Family), Mary Jane Taylor (Sister), Maude (James) Chambers (Sister), George (Ruth) Pittman (Brother), Elizabeth Myrtle (John ) Crane (Sister), Gladys Gibbons (Sister in law), as well as a large circle of family and friends. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann, his father John Pittman, Mother Mary Margaret Pittman, sister Deborah (Oliver) Toope and his brother in law Gordon Taylor. The funeral service was held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point at 2:00pm with Rev. Harold Harvey officiating. Burial followed at the Anglican Cemetery on Darby's Island. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, LENORA PEARL GAYE
Lenora Pearl Gaye (Colbourne) Diamond was born to Ferdinand and Stella (Budden) Colbourne of Little Brehat on July 15, 1945. When she was 10 years old she and her family moved to St. Anthony where she continued her schooling. Gaye took up employment at the Bank of Nova Scotia for a few years and she met and married the love of her life Calvin Diamond in 1967. They had four children together. After the kids were all in school, Gaye went to work for Canada Post where she proudly worked for 19 years retiring in 2005. She enjoyed a wonderful life with Calvin raising their family. Gaye enjoyed to the fullest being at the cabin, cooking for family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren, and in her spare time she would love to play bingo, knit, read and play cards or scrabble. Left with a life time of loving memories are her Husband Calvin, her children Darren (Shawna), Duane (Allison), Dean (Krista) and Lynn (Travis), nine grandchildren: Cara, Michelle (Darren), Mark, Paul (Duane), Danielle, Jenna, Sarah (Dean), Grant and Hannah (Lynn), sister Lois (Roger), niece Krysta (Travis), sister-in-law Dot, nephews Steve (Brenda) and Tom (Glenda), Brother-in-law Marvin (Edna), nephews Michael and Brent. She also leaves a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Calvin’s parents, and her brother Wayne. Visitation was held at The Funeral Home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at the united church in St. Anthony at 2:00pm on Friday, October 9th 2015 with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Burial followed the service at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Anthony Fire Dept. Contact (454-6904)
HOPKINS, RANDOLPH GRENFELL NOAH
1931 ~ 2015 Randolph Hopkins, surrounded by his family, was” Promoted to Glory” on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 84 years. He was a kind and gentle man with a big heart. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Anne of nearly 60 years; sons; Lorne (Donna),Garry (Sheila), Kirke (Kim), Harry (Mary)& Glen; Daughters; Debbie (Todd) Chaulk & Dolly (Roger)Ellsworth; Grandchidren; Bradley, Andy, April (Billy), Bonnie (Robert), Cody, Stephen (Megan), Jeremy (Joanna), Trevor, Cassidi, Tammy (Cory), Timmy (Samantha), Troy, Tony, Andre (Tara), Ryan (Jo-Ellen), Stephanie (Steven), Kathryn, Jada & Carter; Great grandchildren; Brayden, Chase, Dylan, Ava, Matthew, Faith, Isaac, Tanner, CJ, Jayden, Jaxon, Logan, Lily, Kaley, Kate & Hailie; Brothers; Percy (Rowena), Esau (Josephine), Bert (Joan) andWilfred (Regina); Sisters; Marguerite (Leslie) Canning, Olive (Allen) Compton, Emma (Harvey) Compton, Tina (Terry) Peddle, & Betty (Gordon) Rice, brother in laws Calvin (Mildred), jasper (brenda), & David Blanchard, sister in laws Patsy (Melvin) Anstey , Marjorie canning and melvina Hopkins, many nieces, nephews and an extensive circle of friends. He is predeceased by parents Jonas and Tamer Hopkins, Father and Mother in-law Thomas and Mary Blanchard; sisters; Louise, Effie and Kate and brother Roy. Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Englee on Tuesday, October 6th from 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 -9 p.m., Wednesday, October 7th from 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 -8:30 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place at the same location on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Lieutenants Randy and Cathy Shears officiating. Interment will follow at new Salvation Army Cemetery. As per Randolph’s request, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Salvation Army Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Directer.
“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”
LAWLESS, SHEILA
Passed away peacefully October 1. 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Sheila Lawless of Flowers Cove was in her 63rd year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband: Ignatius Lawless. Daughters: Geraldine (Blake) Wells and family, Mary (Steven) Lawless. Sisters: Bridgett Tucker, Vina (Donald) Acreman and family. Brothers: George (Dulcie) Tucker and family, Angus (Anette) Tucker and family. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Chris) Myers and Jessica Wells. One Great-Grandchild: Gannon Myers. Special Aunt: Mable Diamond (mom.) Sheila was pre-deceased by parents Philip and Minnie Tucker. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Sunday October 4, 2015 with Father Bosco officiating. Burial followed in the Nameless Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
WHALEN, OLGA
Passed away peacefully Sept 29, 2015 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Mrs. Olga Whalen of Flowers Cove was in her 64th year. She was a kind person with a big heart. Olga enjoyed to the fullest cooking for her family and spending time with her Grandchildren, she will be deeply missed by her Family and Friends . She leaves to mourn her husband Roland, children Roland Jr. and Brenda, Sister Rachel Applin, brother Stanley Coats, sisters-in-law Amy and Marina Coates, grandchildren Cameron, Colby, John Ryan, Jenna Rae, son-in-law Ward Genge, daughter-in-law Melanie Whalen, family friend Emily Whalen and a large circle of family and friends. Olga was predeceased by her mother Emily Coates, her father John Thomas Coates, and her brothers Stedman, John, and Curtis Coates. Visitation was held at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on October 2, 2015 with Father Omar Reeves officiating. Burial followed in the Flowers Cove Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
Parsons, Alwood
Alwood Andrew (George) Parsons was born at St. Anthony to Jessie and Annie Parsons Jonuary 21st, 1950. Also born to that family were Rueben, deceased, Marthda, deceased, Ross, deceased, Robert, Gladys, and Albert. Albert is twin brother to Alwood.
Alwood grew up in Roddickton, where he graduated high school/ He was joined in marriage to Celie Randell on July 24th, 1973. To this union was born two children, Deanne and Shane. Alwood was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Alwood took on many different types of employment. He worked as a lumber grader with Canada Bay Lumber Co., as a forestry worker and a teacher. He fished with this brothers, Robert and Albert for approximately 35 years. He was also a fireman for 25 years.
He was a boat builder, carpenter, sports fan, Red Wings fan, dart player, and a cook extraordinaire! Alwood was take from this life tragically on the 21st of September, 2015 in his 65th year. he will be greatly missed by his wife Celie Parsons, Children Deanne (Shane), Shane (Nathalie), Mother-in-law Lily, Brothers Robert (Harriet), Albert (Lavinia), Sister Gladys (Eric), Granddaughters Alexis, Shelby; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral services were held at 2:00pm on Sunday September 27th, 2015 with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Burial followed in the New Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
Campbell, Mary
Passed away September 17, 2015 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, Mrs. Mary Campbell of Plum Point was in her 69th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Children Louise, Bob, Peter, and Shianne; Grandchildren Courtney, Charlie, Roman, Drew, Tapanga, Shauna, Josh, Andrew, Christie, and Hunter; Great-grandchildren Jaden, Brooklyn, Deacon, and Isabella; Sisters Mable, Rosie, Daphene; Brothers Gorvin, Garf, Jock, John, and their families as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Isaac and Beatrice Stevens; her Sister Sarah Fanny; and Brother Arch. Cremation has taken place, visitation was held at the Saint Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove from which the funeral service was held at 11am on Monday, September 21, 2015 with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Inurnment followed in the Anglican Cemetery in Savage Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
ELLIOTT, SAMUEL
Samuel Elliott Sr. was born July 9th, 1934 to Gordon and Mae (Bessey) Elliott
of Raleigh, NL. He grew up in Raleigh with his sister and 7 brothers until he
came to Port Au Choix looking for the woman of his dreams. He found her and they got married November 30th,1963. They made a home and raised their 2 sons and 2 daughters in Port au Choix. He worked at FPI for 36 years, most of them as a watchman where he fed many of his co workers from the electric frying pan. He was a dedicated family man who provided for his family with kindness and patience and was well respected by many as
they considered him “ the gentle giant”. He deeply loved a game of cards; especially if he was winning! Through all his sickness he always kept a positive attitude but despite his 4 year fight against the dreadful disease he passed away on Sunday, September 13th,2015. He is survived by his wife Christine of nearly 52 years, his sons Sam(jr), Kevin (Sherry-Lynn), his daughters Melita (Bob), Mae (Vince), his 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Allyson, Wyatt, Kaitlin, Skyler and Chayce, his sister Vida( Ross), brothers Reginald (Irene), Weldon (Alma), Garland (Pansy), Max (Judy),Winston (Cindy) and Alvin (Yvonne). Pre- deceased by his father Gordon, mother Mae, sister Selma and brother Wayne. Visitation Was held at the Roman Catholic Church in Port Aux Choix, from which the Funeral Mass was held at 1030am on the 17th of September with Fr. Raj Officiating. Burial followed the Service in the Sandy Cove Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
LAWLESS, MICHAEL JOHN
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 14th Day of September 2015, Mr. Michael John Lawless of Flower’s Cove was in his 75th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Rosie Lawless, Children Kevin (Michelle), Robert Jock(Myrtle), Michael Jr. (Karen), Perry(Sandee), Patty(John), Kelly, Grandchildren Scott, Randy, Robyn, Alyx, Mackenzie, Tori, Trisha, Evan, Ava and Piper, Great Grandchildren Rebecca, Logan, and Sophia and Sister Christine Richards(Roy)as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Mother Harriet Carnell (nee Lawless), and his Step-Father Roy Carnell. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of the Snow Roman Catholic church in Flower’s Cove from which the funeral mass was held at 2:00pm on Thursday the 17th day of September 2015 with Fr. Bosco officiating. Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nameless Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director