February 14, 1940 – August 20, 2019
Passed away August 20, 2019 at the age of 79 years. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ada; Children Brian (Peggy), Todd; Grandchildren, Chloe, Jeffrey; Brothers, Calvin (Mabel), Claude (Sylvia), Roland (Kizzie), Weston (Marilyn); Sisters Meg, Eileen (Martin), Stella (George), Amelia (Ronald), Gaye (Bill), & Jill; and many friends. Gerald was predeceased by his Mom and Dad, Stella and Caleb Whalen. Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral took place on August 26th, 2019 with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Inurnment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
ELLSWORTH, CLARISA MAUDE
February 01, 1919 – August 22, 2019
Clarisa Maud Clements Ellsworth was born February 01, 1919 to parents Michael Thomas & Lavinia Clements of Wild Cove, Canada Bay, NL. She lived In that village until she was nine (9) years of age at which time she relocated To Canada Harbour to start a career in house keeping. At twelve (12) years of age she moved to Gray Island to do house keeping for a resident family , in 1933 she relocated to the town of Englee to do housekeeping for the owner of John Reeves Ltd. While at and during her stay in that community she met the love of her life (Patrick Stephen Ellsworth, deceased) and on November 23, 1935 these two were joined together in marriage and moved to Roddickton to take up permanent residence in that community. She was blessed with 9 children, 4 sons, and 5 daughters, she at that time took on and dedicated herself to a full time live in mom. On September of 2015 at the age of 96 yrs she was admitted to the Grenfell Hospital in St. Anthony and on March of 2016 she took up residence at the John Gray long term care center where she remained until she passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord whom she loved and served she will be forever remembered and sadly missed by her family & friends. She leaves to mourn sons: Ronald (Hazel) Reginald, Myer (Denise), Colin (Lorinda), daughters: Josephine, Sadie (Roy), Joan & Sheila, 25 grand children, 47 great grand children, and 12 great great grand children. Visitation was held from the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton. The funeral was held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Angel officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PILGRIM, FRANCES JEAN
August 31, 1953 – August 14, 2019
Passed away August 14, 2019 at the Western Regional Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 65 years. She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, her Brothers; Guy (Bernice), Gerald (Olive), Larry (Ethel); Sisters Marie Wiseman, Kay (John); Judy (Don), Vera (Brian); Nephews and Nieces, Trudy Fitzpatrick (Keith), Christopher Alexander (Karen), Sherry Simms (Tom), John Pilgrim, Molly Pilgrim; Reggie Pilgrim (Jenetta), Mark Pilgrim (Kayla), Martin Pilgrim (Kayla), Perry Wiseman (Rochelle), Susan Wiseman, Jeremy Wiseman (Shannon), Michael Patey, Marilyn Patey, Matthew Pilgrim, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Visitation was held from the United Church in St. Anthony Bight with the funeral taking place on August 18th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Maich officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
TUCKER, SILBY JAMES
Passed away August 13, 2019, at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, Newfoundland. Silby James TUCKER in his 92rd year. He leaves to mourn with fond memories his wife of seventy five years, Delilah, their children: Eliza (Winston), Louise (Lester), Shelia (Roy), and Patricia (Jack), Robert (Jean), Ricky (Rose), Leonard, and Harvey (Dale). Grand Children, Great Grand Children and Great-Great Grand Children. Silby was born and raised in Ship Cove, Newfoundland, where at the age of 12 he joined his dad in the fishing boat, life was not easy in those years, but thru hard work and determination, he provided and saw the family thru the hard times. It was in the early ‘60s that the scourge of TB visited our family and resulted in Sibly being hospitalized for 6 months, followed by 2 years of treatment and recovery. It was not long after, that he was back fishing, hunting, doing the things he loved. Following the decline of the fishery, he found work elsewhere, in the labour fields, wherever he could. As a hunter, and provider, there was none better, we seemed to be never in want of something on the table for Sunday dinners. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Tucker, siblings half-sister Verdie (Tom) and half-brother Roderick, brothers, Wilson (Jessie), Valen (Daisy) and Wilfred (Mabel) sister Mariam (Newton Morgan), and daughter-in-law Mary (Leonard) also children Olive, Gordon, Betty and Baby Boy, Grandchildren; Whyman Colbourne, Robert Colbourne (Diane), Jeremy Patey and Great Grand Child Christopher Simms. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, West St. St. Anthony. The funeral service was held from the Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, West St. St. Anthony on 2:00 pm Friday, Aug 16, 2019. After cremation, interment arrangements are to be held at a later date at United Church Cemetery, Ship Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Home, St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
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PARSONS, VERA MAY
It is with regret and great sadness that the family of Vera Parsons announce her passing at the age of 90 years. Vera was born in Wesleyville and moved to Griquet at the age of 9 years. She met and married Everett Parsons and together they raised seven children. Vera was a very independent woman whose dedicated her life to caring for other people and dearly loved her children. They were her life’s focus. Vera faced many challenges in her life from losing her father at a very young age, and was a caregiver to many, never complaining and took life as it was handed to her. She lived independently on her own for the past 22 years up to a week before her passing. She leaves to mourn her children; Lloyd (Rhoda), Stella (George), Louise, Bill (Yvonne), Donna (John), Kathy and Chad (Lin); grandchildren Berni (Todd), Marion (Nelson), Brad, Perry (Pam), Todd (Sherry), Billy (D.iane), Kristen (Simon), and Stephen (Michelle); great-grandchildren Gabe, Bailey, Blaine, Gabriel, Isaac, Zachary, Dorian, Mela, Brooklyn, Braylon, and Braxton. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Anglican Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet on Saturday, August 10th at 2:00 pm with Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating and interment to follow in the Anglican Church Cemetery. Flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made to the All Saints Anglican Church Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HILLIER, ALLAN HUBERT
September 25th, 1936 – August 1, 2019
Allan Hillier, a kind hearted, gentle, hardworking man was well loved by family and friends. He was born to Hedley and Pearl Hillier. He married Cassie Burden on July 22, 1954 and together they raised eight of their children. At age 10, he worked on Schooner with his father. He became a business man with his first dump truck in 1964. Later in 1972, he started a family business known as Hillier’s Golden Eagle with a garage and oil tanker which became Hillier’s Ultramar in 2008. Everyone was his friend and he was always there to lend a helping hand and provide his expertise. He was a great community supporter. He never truly retired from running errands and getting slabs from Main Brook. His 1985 diesel truck was well known and recognized with slabs piled high, truck dragging the ground and a big smile. He was in his glee. A wonderful, caring, compassionate man who wore many “hats” to all those who called him dad, ole’ man, pop, pop pop, Al and friend. We love you! He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Sons, Bob (Jenny), Lawrence (Audrey), Glen (Shelly), Gary; Daughters, Yvonne (George), Joann (Gene), Present in Our Hearts- Jennifer Hillier-Penney; Daughter in Law, Lesley Hillier; Brother, Graham; Sisters, Louise, Dorothy, Ada, Vida, and Neta. Allan will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren. Great grandchildren, and a large circle of other relatives and close friends. Allan was Pre-deceased by Parents, Hedley and Pearl Hillier; Son, Scott; Brothers, John, Roland and Kaye. Visitation was held from the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL from where the funeral was held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm 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.
BROMLEY, PATRICK (PADDY) IGNATIUS
April 10, 1947 - July 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that we the family of Patrick Bromley announce his passing on July 26, 2019 at Charles S. Curtis memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Paddy was a caring man with so much love for his family. Paddy leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his brothers: Wilbert, Phillip (Phyllis), Fred (Maureen), sisters: Deloras (Peter), Bridget (Donald), Sadie (Gerard) and Irene (Edward) and brother in law Francis. He also leaves a lifetime of memories to his 36 very special nieces and nephews that he thought the world of, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Paddy was predeceased by his parents. Patrick and Bridget, his sister Bernadette and nephews Gordon and Leroy. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home in St.Anthony and at Holy Family Parish in Port au Choix with Funeral to follow at Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with Rev Arockia Raj officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home in St.Anthony. Alicia Patey, Funeral Director
RANDELL, PASTOR FREDERICK THOMAS
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.