Passed away on June 13, 2016 in Fort McMurray Alberta at the age of 30 years. Michael Eric Hillier or “Mike” as he was known by to most, was born in St. Anthony on April 23rd, 1986 to Barry and Angela Hillier of Goose Cove. Michael had a twin brother Matthew. They were inseparable from birth and this bond continued throughout their entire lives. Michael spent the first thirteen years of his life in Goose Cove tormenting so many people but he definitely left his love and wittiness in the hearts of all his childhood friends. Michael moved to CBS in 1998 with his family here he made another multitude of life-long friends. He was like a magnet, everyone he come into contact with just clung to him. In 2001 Michael moved to Roddickton with his family where he lived for four years. It was there that he met Melissa for the first time as a high school friend. In 2005 Michael moved to Fort McMurray where his brother Matthew was living, they were only apart for a year. He lived with Matthew and Tara (Matt’s wife) where he drove her completely crazy all the time. She often quoted “that she felt like she was married to both of them at times.” Michael couldn’t have asked for a better sister-in-law. Michael worked with various contractors and started his electrical apprenticeship in 2008. He received his journeyman’s in 2012 and started working for Syncrude in 2013. In 2014, Michael and Melissa met again which was the beginning of his new family and on March 25, 2016 they welcomed their pride and Joy, baby Cali Angeline; she was his shining star. He was always a happy guy but the last couple of years he had a twinkle in his eye and a permanent smile on his face. His dream of having his own family had been fulfilled. Michael Loved spending time with all his friends and family- and hunting and fishing with his Dad, Matthew, and Jake, He especially loved tormenting and joking with his only sister Mandy and brother-in-law Marcel. He was the best “unky” in the world to his three little nephews; Hayes, Landon, and Ryan. Michael leaves to mourn his partner Melissa Randell; Daughter Cali Hillier; Parents Barry and Angela Hillier; Brothers Matthew (Tara) and Jake Hillier; Sister Mandy Daigle (Marcel); Nephews Hayes, Landon, and Ryan Hillier; as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Grandparents Eric & Marie Hillier and Maurice & Theresa Bromley; Uncle Anthony Bromley; Aunts Linda and Bessie Bromley. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony with the funeral taking place at the Goose Cove Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with Fr. Vitus Echedo officiating and interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
SIMMS, WINSTON ELIAS (DICK)
Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on June 16, 2016 at the age of 71 years. Winston Elias Simms was born on March 23, 1945 to Raymond and Gertrude Simms. He was one of six children, one of whom was his twin sister Selma. He lived his entire life in St. Anthony Bight, never feeling the draw to move away from his home. Dick is survived by his brother Alwyn (Elsie), sisters Ivy, Phyllis, Joy, Beverly, nieces Melissa, Cavell, Jennifer and nephews Bob, Byron, Raymond, Corey, Brian, Brad, Don, and Neil as well as many great nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by parents Raymond and Gertrude Simms, sister Selma Decker and nieces Roxanne Pilgrim and Trena Decker, brother-in-law’s Gerald Spingle and Gordon Thorne. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral service took place on Monday, June 20th, 2016 at 2:00 with Major Dinzel Baggs officiating. Interment followed in the New Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
ROBERTS, JEAN MARIAH
Passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony at the age of 92 years. She leaves to mourn her daughters Frances (Israel), Grace; sons Hubert (Doris), Edward (Lavenia), Eli (Marlene), Albert (Triffena), Boyce (Michele), Alec (Lorri), Loren (Pansy); sisters Hazel, Violet, Shirley, Sanda; daughter-in-law Ena and 25 Grandchildren, 31 Great-grandchildren, and 1 Great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew, parents Herbert and Charlotte Rowbottom, Brothers James, Alec, Albert, and sons Calvin and Pierce. Visitation as held at the Central United Church, Quirpon branch from where the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
GOULD, JESSIE
Passed peacefully away on the 1st day of June 2016 at her home in Bear Cove surrounded by family and friends. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Daughters Marilyn, Marjorie(Dave), and Mabel(Brian), Grandchildren Susan(David), Sheldon(Chelsey), Sean, Michael, and Sarah, Her Sisters MaryAnn Dredge and Christina Chambers, Brother Henry Chambers(Barbara), Brother-in-Law Cyril Gould, Sister-in-Laws Bridget Gould, Maria Gould, Hazel Genge, Irene Chambers and Hilda Chambers, Niece Laverne and all other Nieces and Nephews and a large circle of friends. He was predeceased by her Husband Freeman, Parents Stephen and Jane Chambers, Mother and Father-in-Law John and Sarah Gould, Sisters Effie, Georgina, Evelyn, Minnie, Viola, Brothers Edward, Abraham, William and Leslie. Visitation was held at the St. Boniface Anglican Church in Bear Cove from which the funeral service was held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00am with Rev. Omar Reyes 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
BUDGELL, CHARLES NORMAN
Passed away peacefully at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the age of 91 years. He was born to Noah and Priscilla Budgell of St. Anthony on May 24th, 1925. He married the love of his life, Bessie Dawe of Ireland Bight on August 11, 1948. Together they raised a wonderful family of six children, three Boys and three Girls. Following his marriage he moved with his wife to Buchans where he worked in the Buchans Mines. He returned to St. Anthony in 1950 and began his career life working in various positions within the town. Despite his full time employment he found time to be involved in community growth as a volunteer having served on early Recreation Committees, School Boards, and as a Town Counselor. He was the towns first Fire Chief. During his retirement, he filled his time with woodworking, gardening, berry picking, fishing, hunting, and spending countless hours with his family. You will be forever missed and always in our hearts. Leaves to mourn with a lifetime of loving memories his wife Bessie, Children Barry(Muriel), Barbara Tuttle(Wayne), Linda Coffin(Roy), Wallace(Zita), Ada Simms(John), Jeffrey(Sheila), Grandchildren Andrea, Jennifer, Mark, Aaron, Brian, Karl, Matthew, and Ashley, Great Grandchildren Zachary, Simon, Benjamin, Hannah, Kaylee, Noah, and Lana, Brother Frederick, Sisters-in-Law Dulcie, Hilda, and Ethel and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Noah and Priscilla, Brothers Henry and Bill, and Sisters Debbie and Violet. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony after which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Saturday May 27, 2016 at the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony with Major Dinzel Baggs officiating. Cremation followed after the funeral service. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department via the town office. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
RANDELL, CHARLENE NATASHA
Passed away into peace at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at 32 years of age. Charlene Natasha Randell, beloved daughter of Cindy and Kirby Randell and loving sister to her two siblings, Mason and Bailey. Charlene was born in St. Anthony in 1984 and raised in Roddickton. She started school in 1989 and graduated high school in 2003. Charlene cherished her day in school and made many memories that remained with her for the rest of her days. Charlene was a bright spirit and a beautiful soul. Her all-time favourite thing on this earth was to laugh and it was contagious. She was a blessing to her family who will miss her dearly. She brought so much to the people who loved her and took a small part of them when she left she loved butterflies and now she has her own wings to spread and fly. She leaves to mourn her parents Cindy and Kirby Randell, siblings Mason and Bailey Randell, and grandparents Ruby Randell and Louisea Wilcox. She was predeceased Grandfathers Freeman Randell and Walter Canning. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Brown officiating. Interment followed in the New Pentecostal Cemetery in Roddickton. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
MITCHELMORE, MAISIE MARGARET
Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92 years. She leave to mourn her sons Tom (Peggy), Ross (Linda), George (Kim); daughters Brenda (Frank), Shelia; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters Melinda Coates, Mattie McGregor, MargueriteWalker; brother-in-law Warren Fifield; sister-in-law Loretta Hodge and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Guy Mitchelmore; parents George and Emily Hodge; great-grandson Baby Drew; Brothers Maxwell, Malcom, Mark, Montriee; Sisters Marie Fifield and Marcia Coles. Visitation took place at the Anglican Church in Main Brook from where the funeral took place on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment followed in the Main Brook Anglican cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
WAY, CLARENCE
Passed away on April 30th, 2016 at the age of 56 years. Clarence was born to henry and Sadie Way of Flower’s Cove on December 21, 1959. He was a lifelong resident of Flower’s Cove and on April 20th, 1985 he married Nancy Mitchelmore and they had two children. Clarence worked for NL Hydro for thirty-six and a half years, retiring in December 2014. Clarence was an outgoing man who loved the outdoors and everything that went with it, hunting, fishing, skidoos and his bike. He was a well-respected man and a hard worker. On Saturday, April 30th he passed away at home. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Trent (Bonnie), daughter Tisa (Kenneth), and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Keegan. He is also survived by his mother Sadie, brothers Mel (Sonya), Loomis (Brenda), Keif (Karen), Eric (Marlene), Bryce (Anne), his sisters Bertha (George), and Brada (George). Also left to mourn are his parents-n-law, Stewart and Pearl Mitchelmore, brothers-in-law, Dennis (Kay), Ford and Boris and sister-in-law Seletta (Hubert). Clarence is also survived by his nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends and family. He was predeceased by his father Henry Way. He will be sadly missed. Visitation was held at the Flowers Cove United Church from where the funeral service was held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Rev. McGonigle officiating and interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
TAYLOR, ROSS
Passed away at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on Monday, May 2, 2016 in his 79th year. Ross was born to Edgar and Sybil of Raleigh on January 25, 1937. He was raised with his 2 brothers and 1 sister. He met Vida and married on December 6, 1956 and made a home in Raleigh where they raised 7 children. He worked in the Fishery for a short time and then went on to road construction for 13 years. He started and operated a business together with his wife until retiring in 2000. He leaves to mourn his wife of 59 years, Vida; his daughters Wavey (Allan), Judy, Bernett (Noah T), Gail (Derrick), Marina (Ted); Sons Todd (Geraldine), Dean (Crystal); Grandchildren Michael (Janet), Angie (Carey), Terry (Pam), Mark, Sane (Heather), Zonya (IVAN), Kylie (Brian), Jason (Ashley), Brent (Candace), Dana (Andrea), Zachary (Tracy), Simon, Matt, Toni, Emily, Lily; Great Grandchildren Olivia, Reese, Magnus, Brandon, Jack, Zander, Allen, Zara, Autumn, Dylan, Riley, Cali; Brother Roger (Ena); sister Hilda (Thomas); Brothers-in-law Reginald (Irene), Weldon (Alma), Garland (Pansy), Maxwell (Judy), Winston (Cindy), Alvin (Yvonne); sisters-in-law Christina, Lucy, Marilyn and a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edgar and Sybil, brother Reuben, parents-in-law Gordon and Mae, and brother-in-law Sam Wayne. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre's funeral home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place from the United Church in Raleigh at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the New Raleigh Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, CALVIN
Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at the John M. Gray Centre at 71 years of age. Calvin Diamond was born to Val and Irene (Warren) Diamond in Cook’s Harbour on January 22, 1945. Calvin began work at the Department of Highways, where he met and worked with some life-long friends. After a couple of years he began work at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro where he worked and enjoyed his job until he retired at the age of 55. He met the love of his life Gaye (Colbourne) and married not long after in 1967. They had four children together and over the years, their family grew as their children married and began their own families. Calvin had a very fulfilling life with his family and a large circle of close friends. He enjoyed moose hunting, playing cards, going out in boat and put several miles on the truck driving around town. Cal and Gaye spent a lot of their retired years at their cabin in Northwest Arm and loved to see company coming any time of day. He leaves to mourn his sons Darren (Shawna), Duane (Allison), and Dean (Krista), his daughter Lynn (Travis), his nine grandchildren: Cara, Michelle (Darren), Mark, Paul (Duane), Danielle, Jenna, Sarah (Dean), Grant, Hannah (Lynn); brother Marvin (Edna), sister-in-law’s Dot Colbourne and Lois (Roger) Boyd, and a large circle of friends and extended family. Cal was predeceased by his wife Gaye, his parents Val and Irene, and his brother-in-law Wayne. Vitiation took place at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home in St. Anthony. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 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 Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director