Passed away peacefully February 24th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 93 years. She leaves to mourn her children Gilbert (Mary), Wilfred (Georgina), Albert (Ellen), Emma (Byron), Arthur (Belinda); brothers Wilfred (Emma), Charles (Bertha), as well as a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, family, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Arthur, son Clement, and granddaughter Lois. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church on February 27, 2017 at 2:00 p, with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed in the new Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WAY, DONALD
Passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on February 22, 2017 at the age of 69 years. He leaves with a lifetime of memories his wife of 48 years- Linda; children Kim (Darryl), Lon (Yvette), Rodney (April); Grandchildren Ian, Owen, Boyd, Kyle, Chloe, and Sophie; Mother-in-law Dulcie Genge; Brothers, Sisters, and in-laws, Gorvin and family, Shirley (Frank) and family, Clyde and family, George (Chris) and family, Sadie and family, Greg (Dawn) and family, Mary Ann, Carole, Bertha (Doug) and family, Hilda (Eddie) and family; nephews Peter, Philip (and families); niece Diane as well as a large circle of Aunts, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Hazel Way; Father-in law Ronald Genge; Sisters Eileen Churchill and Olive way; and Brother-in-laws Art Churchill and Tony Genge. Visitation took place from St. Mark's Anglican Church in Savage Cove beginning on Thursday March 9th 2017 continuing until the funeral at 2:00 pm on March 10, 2017 with Rev. Omar officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CARPENTER, STELLA MAE
Went to be with the Lord after a brief illness at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on February 10, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Stella was one of 11 children born to Charles and Miriam Simms. She is survived by her daughters Ella (Pearce), Edith (Calvin) Coles, Melva Simms (Alonzo Drover), her son Tobe Carpenter (Juliette Pottinger); Grandchildren Maurice Pilgrim (and family), Mario Pilgrim (and daughter), Kim Byrne (and family), Clay Simms (and family), Brad Coles (and family), Krista Simms (and family), Ronnie Carpenter, and Penney Reid (and family). She was predeceased by her husband Tobias Carpenter 38 years ago as well by her special friend, Raymond Budgell, 20 years ago. Stella was a lifelong resident of St. Anthony and a long-time member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church. She will be greatly missed but leaves us all with a lifetime of treasured memories. Visitation was held at Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home and the Bethel Pentecostal Church (St. Anthony) from where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastor Bessey officiating. Interment followed in the Old Anglican Cemetery in St. Anthony. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PITTMAN, ABRAHAM CHARLES
Passed away at the John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony on January 8, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Marion (Tom), Randy (Daisy), Dan (Patsy), Guy (Julie), and Gaye, his grandchildren, greatgrandchildren as well as a circle of friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Colbourne), Parents Lenora and Ambrose, as well as his sister Bertha. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home until the funeral on January 11, 2017 at 11:00 from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, Funeral Director.
CURLEW, CALVIN EDWARD
Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on the 3rd day of January. Mr. Calvin Edward Curlew of Englee was in his 81st year. He leaves to mourn with many great and fond memories his wife of 55 years Mae, his sons Dean(Mae), Glenn(Alice), Derek (Anselma) and Sheldon, Grandchildren Gregory(Tracie), Liska (Joey), Shawn(Jessica), and Baby J.J.(deceased), Brother Cecil, Sisters Ethel and Blanch as well as a large circle of family and friends. Visitation was held at the Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle on Friday January 6th followed through to the funeral service on Monday January 9th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Simms Officiating, Interment followed in the Pentecostal Cemetery in Englee. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
BURT, ROY JAMES
Passed away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on January 4, 2016 at the age of 56 years. Roy James Burt was born in St. Anthony on May 22nd, 1960 to the proud parents of Cecil and Dora Burt and graduated Harriott Curtis Collegiate in 1978. On June 17th, 1989 Roy married the love of his life, Joyce Seaward and on June 5th, 1998 they were blessed with the birth of their beautiful daughter Leanne Jessica and in 2009 Roy’s devoted four legged puppy Elbee joined their family. Roy was a devoted husband, amazing father, loving son, brother and a true friend to all who knew him. Roy worked for a number of years with Fishery Products and in 2010 he completed a Heavy Equipment Operator course and was employed as a Distributor with Professional Business Solutions/ Browning Harvey. Roy enjoyed the great outdoors and would always participate in such things as snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. Roy’s greatest love was hockey and he became a valuable player while attending school and later joined a senior league. Roy is predeceased by his parents Dora and Cecil Burt. He will be sadly missed by his family, wife Joyce, daughter Leanne, loyal companion Elbee, Mother in Law Nita, Brothers-Albert (Jo), Gary (Irene), Gus (Cora), Ern, Benson (Daphne) Sister Dorothy (Dennis), Brothers in law-Selwyn (Ivy) Charles (Gaye), Carl (Selma), Guy ( Karen), Sisters in law Marilyn, Eva (Riley) 22 nieces and nephews, Aunt Linda Tucker(Roy) Uncle Henry Kelloway (Gladys) cousins and a large circle of friends. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral took place on January 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Captain Brown officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
JOHANNESSEN, JANE
Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at the John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 72 years. Jane was born in Ballerup, Denmark on the 21st of November 1944 to parents Svend Aage Johannessen and Lillian Johannessen (Rasmussen). She leaves to mourn her son Bradley, Sister Lisbeth, Niece Carina as well as many coworkers, friends, and extended family. She was predeceased by her parents. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
WOODFORD, KATHLEEN
Passed away on January 3, 2017 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. Kathleen was born in Grandois on February 6 1933. The first born of Edward & Alice Alyward, she grew up on Fishot Island with her four sisters Teresa, Josephine, Marie and Gertie and with three brothers Francis, Edward and John. Kathleen met the love of her life while teaching a Conche. James Woodford and Kathleen were married on July 19 1953. Tragically, James died at an early age while relocating the family to Goose Cove, leaving Kathleen to raise 13 children. Kathleen was always very devoted to her faith and family. She was at her happiest when the family were around her, especially on a Sunday, when everyone gathered at Mom’s for dinner. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her chiildren Leone, Josephine (Dan), Mary (John), Beth (Cyril), Alice (Wade), Bertha (Gregory), Matilda (Mark), Terry, Edward (Wendy Dale), Darren (Debbie), Wanda (David), James (Coleen), Keith (Gaye); 27 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great- Great Grandchild; siblings John (Pauline), Francis (Bernadette), Josephine (Dorm), Gertie (Ambrose), Marie (Bill); Sister-in-law Mildred McGrath as well as a large circle of nieces & nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband James, son Edward, her parents Edward & Alice, Brother Edward, Sisters Loretta and Theresa and son-in-law Dennis Troy. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on January 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Fr. Lourdhu officiating. Cremation followed with burial taking place at another date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
REID, ERIC JAMES
Passed away on January 2nd, 2017 at the John M. Gray Centre at the age of 56 years. Eric was born to Bartholomew and Velma Reid on October 14, 1960 in Englee, NL. He married Sharon Pittman on Sept 26, 1992 and they had three daughters; Lorna, Sandi, and Sarah. Eric started finishing with his father at the age of 16 and continued to do so until his surgery in September 2013. He also had a great passion for woodcutting and hunting. Many of his friends could tell endless stories of their adventures together with him. Eric had many friends and was well liked by everyone who knew him. He leaves to mourn his wife Sharon; Mother Velma; Daughters Lorna (Dion) Sexton, Sandi (Pete) Budgell, Sarah (Robert) Chaisson; Granddaughters Kylee and Koriana; Sisters Patricia (Dorman), Rowena (Nigel), Dora; Brothers Guy (Rowena), Raymond (Loretta), Alyvone (Mary), Willis, Don (Wanda) as well as a large circle of Family and Friends. He was predeceased by his father Bartholomew on November 5th, 2014. Eric slipped peacefully away into the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2017 at the John M. Grey Centre. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held on January 6, 2017 with Pastor Simms officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
BUTT, WILLIAM
Passed away at the John M Grey Centre in St. Anthony on December 30th, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in Port Hope Simpson from where the funeral service was held on January 3rd, 2017. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.