Cyril Martin Canning was born in Williamsport, NL on October 20, 1954 to Harvey and Melah Canning. He moved to Englee when he was two years old till his early teens. From there he moved to Goose Bay for a number of years, then to Dryen, Ontario then to Digby, Nova Scotia and then to Fort McMurray Alberta where he resided until his death. He was blessed to have two wonderful sons born from a previous marriage. He met his present wife Maxine in August 1997 at the Come Home Year Reunion at Roddickton. (Surprisingly, they grew up as next door neighbours during their childhood). Then they got married on July 16th, 1999, when he then welcomed a step-daughter into his life. They settled in Digby, Nova Scotia until April 2007 and then on to Fort McMurray, Alberta until his passing on April 20th, 2016. Cyril was a very proud poppy to his nine wonderful Grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He will be sadly missed by his wife, family, and friends, Gone but not forgotten. Pieces of our hearts are missing now that you are gone. Mr. Cyril Martin Canning leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving Wife Maxine, his Children Bradley (Stephanie) Canning- Leduc, AB; Brent (Rebecca) Canning- Fort McMurray, AB; Stepdaughter Jasmine(Daniel) McAllister- Calgary, AB; his Grandchildren Alyssa, Dylan, Eli, Noah, Ian, Aimee, Abigail, Kaidan, and Aaron, his Sisters Betsy(Frank) Jenkins- Roddickton, Nl; Joyce(Wilson) Gill- Springdale, NL; Blanche(Ray) Adams – Roddickton, NL; Alma (Kevin) Gill – Happy Valley Goose Bay, NL; and Pearl(Paul) Williams – Brigus, NL; His Inlaws Mother and Father-in-Law Jane and Douglas Ellsworth – Englee, NL; Kay (David) Giancola – Brantford, ON; Kevin (Melita) Ellsworth – Fort McMurray, AB; Keith (Dianna) Ellsworth – Emburn, ON; Roger (Dolly) Ellsworth – Englee, NL; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Melah Canning, Brothers Maxwell and Joshua. Visitation was held at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Thursday the 28th day of April 2016 with Pastor Benjamin Brown officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director. In memory of Cyril Canning donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ROSE, HENRY ERIC
It is with tremendous sadness that we, the family of Henry Eric Rose, announce his sudden and tragic passing on April 13th, 2016. Henry was born to Norman and Elizabeth (Betty) Rose on November 20th, 1958. He married Belinda (Genge) and they had two children together, Monica (Tony) and Owen (Trudy). He also leaves to mourn his three grandchildren, Ty, Macon, and Sophie; 4 brothers, 4 sisters and their spouses; Nieces; Nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends. “Hen” was pre-deceased by parents Norman and Betty Rose. Visitation took place at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on April 15th, 2016. The funeral took place on Monday, April 18th, 2016 from the Flower Cove United Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the United Church Cemetery in Flowers Cove. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton
SEXTON, LAVINIA SYBIL
Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2016 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony, surrounded by family and friends at age 87. Lavinia Sybil Sexton was born August 11, 1928 in Goose Cove to George and Maryann Powell. On March 3, 1948 Lavinia married the love of her life, Wilfred Sexton and together they raised 15 children. She devoted her life to her family and was very proud of each of her children and grandchildren. Lavinia was a sweet, kind, loving, and gentle mother who loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed family gatherings and loved to listen to her boys play and sing. She enjoyed knitting and baking. Her door was always open to family and friends with her welcoming smile and bright face. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. She leaves to mourn, Sons: Maxwell (Corinne), Anthony (Ellen), Edward (Lillian), Reginald (Phyllis), Calvin (Agatha), Louis (Brenda), John, Winston (Donna) and Lloyd (Rochelle); Daughters Elsie (Karen), Mary (Rennie), Ethel, Evelyn (Bill), and Lavinia (Richard), daughter-in-law Angela, 36 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a very large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred, Son George, and parents George and Maryann Powell. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from the Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove with Fr. Echedo officiating. Interment followed in the Goose Cove Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CULL, VICTORIA MARY
Victoria Mary Cull was born to David and Naomi Hodge of Main Brook. She married Frederick Cull or Great Brehat on June 18th, 1960 and had four children; Nancy Hickey (Todd), Elijah Cull (Lucinda), David Cull (Isabella) and Jackie Pilgrim (Lloyd). She leaves to mourn brother; Don Hodge (Irene), 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family. Pre-deceased by husband Frederick Cull, Brother Gordon Hodge and parents David and Naomi Hodge. Visitation took place at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 10th day of April 2016 with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the United Cemetery in Great Brehat. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger
PYNN, JOSEPH
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Pynn at the Health Science Center on April 6th, 2016. Leaving to mourn his nephew Ian (Christina), niece Susan (Bill), a number of great nieces and nephews and a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Abil and sister in law Amelia, Sisters Jane and Lavinia, brother Theophilus and nephew John (Audrey). Visitation was held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church In Raleigh from Friday April 8th through to Saturday April 9th from where the funeral service was held at 2:00pm with Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery in Raleigh. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Fuenral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, THOMAS LEANDER
Our Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle: Thomas Diamond was born July 3, 1929. He married Madeline Stevens on December 9, 1953. Together, they had 3 children and raised them in St. Anthony. Anyone who knew him, knows that he was fun-loving, a joker, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. This past week we have learned some stories of the things he had done. We never knew the names of the people he worked with because called them such things as “Old Cow”, “Grassy”, “Pussy Cat”, and another- “Nose.” There are many stories but we don’t have time to recollect them all. Thomas retired in 1991, where he spent his retirement in St. Anthony and made occasional trips to Alberta to visit family. His wife Madeline passed away in November for 2010 and many, many, times he would talk about her. Now they are together again forever. Rest in Peace, Love you. You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. Mr. Thomas Diamond of St. Anthony passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 1st day if April 2016, in his 86th year. He leaves to mourn his Daughters Ivy (Willie) Whalen and Renee (Chris) Thompson, and Son Truman Diamond, Grandchildren Kerilynn (Tim) Truong, and Misty (Vadim) Zisin, grandchildren Oliver and Soleil as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Madeline, Grandson Shane, and his parents Whitfield and Susie. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home in St. Anthony after which the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm at the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger.
GIBBONS, MERONA MARGARET
Passed away on April 3, 2016 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at 75 years of age. Born April 15, 1940 to Leander and Minnie Mitchelmore of Green Island Cove. In 1946 her family moved to Main Brook. In 1959 she moved to St. John’s to work in the hospital. There she met her husband, David Gibbons. They married on May 15, 1961. In 1962 she moved back to Main Brook to start her family. She had three daughters and two sons. In 1970 she started her own business, “Gibbon’s & Sons.” In 2000 she retired. She leaves to mourn her Sons David (Gloria) Gibbons, James Gibbons; Daughters Donna Gibbons (Faron Caines), Shirley (Graham) Powell; Grandchildren Shawna Colbourne, Mark Powell, Darren Patey, and Derek Patey; Great-Grandchildren Jenna Coulbourne, Monica Kelloway-Gibbons, Jackson Powell; Brothers Primus Mitchelmore, Baxter (Melinda) Mitchelmore, Harvey (Marilyn) Mitchelmore; Sisters Shirley Simms, Sybil (Lloyd) Piercey, and Inga (Leslie) Coombs. She is predeceased by her Husband David Gibbons Sr.; Daughter Roberta Mitchelmore; Grandson Scott Gibbons; Parents Leander and Minnie Mitchelmore; Brothers Howard Mitchelmore, Trueman Mitchelmore; Brother-in-law Sterling Simms; and Sister-in-law Mae Mitchelmore. Visitation was held at St. Marks Anglican Church from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Interment followed at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Main Brook. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.
FILLIER, WILBURN EDWARD
Passed away at White Bay Regional Health Centre on March 29, 2016. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Joan; Son Dexter; Brothers Rifford (Gaye) Fillier, Edwin (Minnie) Fillier (Twin), and Eric (Jessie) Fillier; and Sister Mae (Thomas) Waskiewicz. The funeral took place on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton with Rev. Christopher Hewlett officiating. Interment followed in the Roddickton Apostolic Faith Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WOODWARD, MARGARET MARY
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Woodward at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on March 26, 2016 at the age of 73 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband William Woodward, parents- Clara and Noah Woodward, sisters - Elizabeth, Vina, Nellie, and Rosmond, brothers - Theophilus and Noah. Leaving to mourn with loving memories is her son Rod (Charlotte), daughters - Cindy (Graham), Sandra (Steve) and Jennie (Dean). Grandchildren - Chelsea, Nicholas, William, Heidi, Dillon and Hailey. Very special companion George Smith. Sisters- Hope (Lorne) and Elvia (David). Brother - John and nephew - Trevor (Louise). Also leaving to mourn a big circle of family and friends. Visitation was held at the Funeral Home in St. Anthony after which the funeral service was held at 11:00am on Wednesday the 30th day of March 2016 with Rev’d Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. Interment followed in the Anglican Cemetery in Boat Harbour. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Funeral Director Siobhan Mauger. A big thank you to anyone who brought food, cards and flowers, also those who sent messages and made phone calls. Visits during Mom's stay in the hospital and after was greatly appreciated. Thanks to the ACW of St. Anthony for the trays of food, Rev'd Paul Findlay and Vira Warren. Thanks for the places we stayed while we were home. Thank you Dr. Saukila, Dr. O'Keefe, Nurses and staff. The funeral service was held in North Boat Harbour on March 30, 2016 with Rev'd Findlay officiating. Pallbearers - Roderick Woodward, William Noseworthy, Nicholas White, Graham White, Trevor Woodward and Maitland Smith. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL. Our mother, grandmother, companion, aunt, sister and friend was very special and hardworking. She always had a way of putting everyone first. She lived life letting everyone know how much they meant to her. Rest in peace our sweet angel.
