October 28, 1948 – July 19, 2019
Pastor Fred Randell was born to the late Manuel and Lily Randell on October 28, 1948. He had two sisters, his twin Alfreda and his younger sister Celie. Fred married Melina Wilcox on December 29, 1967. To this union was born three children. Robert, Bruce and Barry. Fred was a wonderful husband, father and Grandfather and was loved by all who knew him. As a young lad, Fred was employed at the local Fish Processing Plant at Englee. A carpenter with the School Board and for 19 years he was an Employee with A.A. Decker Ltd. At a young age, Fred gave his life to God and from that time on he was a faithful servant of the Gospel. He entered the ministry and served faithfully as a Pastor for 25 years, after which, he retired and moved back to his hometown of Englee. Fred was well known to all and continued to help in the ministry whenever he could, until his struggle with cancer prohibited him from doing so. On July 19, 2019 Pastor Fred passed peacefully away and took his heavenly flight to the rewards that awaited him. He leaves behind his loving wife Melina, three Sons, Robert (Lisa), Bruce (Ruby) and Barry (Danielle) Sisters Alfreda (Ivan Cassell) Celie (Alwood Parsons Deceased.) Six Grandchildren, four Great Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Fred will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and his kind words to all who knew him. Visitation will be at the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee on Sunday from 2-5 P.M and from 7 to 9. P.M. The Funeral services will be held at the Apostolic Faith Church, Englee at 2:00 P.M. On Monday, July 22, 2019. Interment to follow at the Apostolic Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the immediate family.
BUSSEY, IRENE MAE
July 17, 1945 - July 17, 2019
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Irene Mae Bussey, at the age of 74. She leaves to mourn; son Lorne (Terrylee); daughter Lorna (Todd Hedderson); her pride and joy grandchildren Vicki, Nolan and Ryan; great grandchild Eric; sisters Jean (Hector Earle), Faye Hill, Maisie (Don Patey), Glenys (Ren Simms), Ruby (Everett Smith); brothers Ray Compton (Polly), Lorne Compton (Cathy) as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. She will be missed. Visitation to be held from Central United Church, Quirpon Branch beginning the afternoon of Thursday, July 18, 2019 and will continue on Friday, July 19, 2019. The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Lunaire-Griquet United Cemetery.
CARNELL, JAMES “JIM” CAMPBELL
October 27, 1964 - July 13, 2019
James Campbell Carnell “Jim” was born on October 27, 1964 in Flower’s Cove to Sidney and Millie Carnell. In 1999, he married the love of his life, Ena Etheridge from Bradore Bay, along with their beautiful daughter Andrea. Later, they were blessed with an adorable son Jamie. Jim passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 54. Jim will always be remembered by his wife, Ena; Daughter, Andrea (Scott), Granddaughters, Reese and Grace; Son, Jamie; Mom, Millie; Sister, Maggie (Harold); Sisters-in-law, Latrice, Charlotte (Ross), Dorothy; Brother-in-law, Elliott, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Jim was predeceased by his father, Sidney; Brother, Charlie; In-laws, Pernell and Therese; Great Nephews, Blake and Miles. Visitation was held from the Flowers Cove United Church from where the funeral was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
OLLERHEAD, ROY
November 30, 1944 – July 3, 2019
Passed away July 3, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Roy leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his daughter, Elizabeth (Derrick); Granddaughter, Shawna; Grandson, Matthew; Sisters, Olive (Francis), Isabella (Leander), Irene (Fred); Brother, Raymond (Marlene), as well as a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation was held from the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly in Main Brook from where the funeral was held on Sunday, July 7, 2019 with Pastor Reginald Skinner officiating. Interment followed in the Pentecostal Cemetery in Main Brook. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
EARLE, EVERETT RONALD
February 17th, 1930 – July 1st, 2019
Everett married Lucy Compton on January 3, 1952, together they raised 6 children. Everett began working for Ford Elms at the young age of 16. He continued to work with Stephen and Gwen Knudsen after Ford retired. He did maintenance and repairs around the store and other properties, along with loading and unloading fish, truck driving, picking up building supplies in Corner Brook, delivering seal pelts to Dildo. Even driving the snowmobile in the winter taking Police, nurses and doctors to the surrounding communities. He continued to work there until his stroke in 1987. He worked hard to provide for his family. He also liked to build things, from houses to furniture and even a few boats. Even though he worked a lot, he found time for his family, taking the kids ice fishing, trout fishing, boil ups and cooking fishermen's brews over the open fire and even Sunday afternoon drives. Sunday mornings he would go to church, taking the kids with him, while Lucy would stay home and cook dinner. He would take the kids back for Sunday School and when picking them up after, all the kids that could would get in the back of the truck for a ride home, (he had one of the first trucks in the community). After his stroke, with the love and encouragement of his wife, Lucy, he continued to build things, toys, furniture and models for his grandchildren and do some maintenance around the house. He also loved his puzzles, putting together more than a hundred over the last few years. He also like to ride his stationary bike, wearing out two. He was a quiet and patient man who never complained. He will be remembered in love, and missed by his family. Everett leaves to mourn his Wife, Lucy Earle; Sons, Boyce (Judy), Wayne (Marilyn). Todd (Sandra); Daughters, Jean (Renato), Joyce (Len), Coleen (Wade); Brother, Hector (Jean); Brother-in-laws, Harvey (Lizzie), Ralph (Evelyn); Sister-in-laws, Velma Earle, Beatrice Compton; as well as 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and close friends. Everett was predeceased by his parents, Heman and Edith Earle; Brothers, Thomas, George, Douglas, Cecil; Sisters, Lucy, Annie, Stella. Visitation was held from the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on July 4th, 2019 with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
BLAKE, WILSON
July 21, 1935 to June 29, 2019
Wilson Blake, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Spillars Cove to James and Martha Jane Blake. He was the youngest of 10 children and predeceased by all. Wilson fished for the majority of his life until he retired at the age of 65 where he then spent his time making wooden crafts and enjoying time with his family. Wilson left an unforgettable impression on anyone who met him, an everlasting sense of humor and an immeasurable amount of kindness. He instilled the importance of family in those he left behind. Leaving to mourn; Son, Dave Stuckless (Deanne). Family, Faye Blake (Curt), Glenn Blake (Denise), Joy Hedderson (Carl), Winnie Pynn (Lance), Pearl Blake, Wyman Blake (Millie), Grenfell (Juanita). Special Nephew, Brent Hedderson (Christa). Special Niece, Carla Hedderson. Sisters in law, Jessie and Marie Blake and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation to take place from Central United Church at Quirpon Branch on Monday, July 1, 2019 from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow.
BURDEN, VALMA MYRA
June 11, 1934 – June 28, 2019
Valma Myra Burden was born in St. Lunaire to Jacob and Blanche Bussey on June 11, 1934. She married Graham Burden and together they raised nine children. They were also blessed with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One of Valma's favourite places in St. Lunaire, was in her kitchen preparing meals for the people she loved the most, her family, who were known to eat there daily. She was an early riser who often had her homemade bread baked by breakfast. She loved going for rides with her prince in his chariot and let’s just say that Mary Browns has lost one of its biggest supporters. Her smile had the ability to light up a room and to fill a gathering with warmth. She never sought praise but we could never praise her enough. She will forever be loved, remembered and cherished. If love could have saved her, she never would have died. Valma Leaves to Mourn her Husband, Graham Burden; Daughters, Ann (Garry), Karen (Verick), Kathy (Roger); Sons, Keith (Dianne), George, Neil (Lois), Kirby (Vanessa), Kent (Corry), Kerry (Wendy); Sisters, Yvonne (Mervyn), Joan (Bruce); Brother, Guy (Jean) as well as 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of other relatives and close friends. Valma was predeceased by her Parents, Jacob & Blanche Bussey; Brothers, George & Hayward; Sisters, Netta & Ruby; Daughter-in-law, Nellie and Special Cousin, Edna. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral was held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
BUSSEY, ROY LLOYD
November 16, 1944 – June 20, 2019
Passed away June 20, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Roy was born in St. Anthony on November 16, 1944 to Garland and Sadie Bussey of St. Lunaire. He was the youngest of four children. On December 17, 1964, he married the love of his life, Mar Compton. Together they raised two children. As a young man, Roy fished alongside his father his Uncle Jake and Cousin Guy. He fished for most of his life. In later years, he worked as a weigh master with Burden’s. In leisure time, he loved attending to his garden, in which he took great pride. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife, Mae; Son, Lorne (Terry Lee); Daughter, Lorna (Todd Hedderson); Grandchildren, Vicki, Nolan, Ryan; Great Grandchild, Eric; Brother, Hector (Ann); Sisters, Vera Budgell, Violet Rowsell, Mamie Taylor; Nephew, Glenn (Debbie); Special nieces, Barbie, Christy, Sarah (The “girls”) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Garland and Sadie Bussey as well as special friends; Walters Hedderson, and Frank Reardon. Visitation was held from the Central United Church, Quirpon Branch from where the funeral was held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendelton officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CRANE, JOHN ALBERT
May 12, 1937 – June 15, 2019
Passed away Saturday, June 15th, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82 years. Leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories; his wife, Elizabeth Myrtle Crane (Pittman); Children, John (Patty), Mary Jane (Gorvin), Marilyn (Ron), George (Brada); Grandchildren, Salome (Dwayne), Scott (Erika), Randy (Lei), Tyler (Danika), Robyn, Melanie, Riley; Great grandchildren, Rebecca, Brooke, Madison, Logan, Sophia, Alyssa, Chloe, Tanner, Maximus; Siblings, Ralph (Hannah), Rendell (Predeceased - Una), Garfield (Hazel), Maxwell (Juanita), Josephine (Predeceased - Aaron), Myrtle (Isaiah), Joyce (James), as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. John was predeceased by his parents, George Henry Crane and Elizabeth Jane Crane; Earl Crane (brother), Betty (sister-in-law), Nelson Crane (brother), Roland Crane (brother), Annie Marie (sister), Lennora (sister), Dorothy (sister), Augustine (sister), and Evelyn (sister). Visitation was held from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower cove from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment to follow in the Pines Cove Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
ROPSON, LEBERT
August 14, 1941 - June 14, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lebert Ropson on June 14, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Lebert grew up in his beloved hometown of Great Harbour Deep, White Bay, attended Fishers Trade College in St. John’s and then settled in St. Anthony. He worked as a carpenter with Grenfell Regional Health Services until his retirement in 2005. Leaving to mourn their loss, while treasuring their memories; devoted wife, Golda; daughters: Tracy Osmond (Byron) and Kristen Pilgrim (Darin); step-daughters: Kim Fillier and Hayley Fillier-Klepp (Daniel); grandchildren: Julianne, Erica and Kate; siblings: Edna, Eugene, Evelyn, Tryphenia, Patricia; Father-in-law: Kenneth Fillier as well as large circle of family and friends, and special friend, Wilfred Rumbolt. Lebert is predeceased by his parents, William and Lucy Ropson; niece, Kerry-Lynn Johnson and Mother-in-law Melina Fillier. Visitation to be held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Saturday, June 15th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Sunday, June 16th from 3-4 pm and 7-8 pm. The family service will be tentatively held Sunday Evening at 8:30 pm. The funeral will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11 am with Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lebert’s memory to St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony or the Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.