December 28, 1952 – November 22, 2019
Passed away November 22, 2019 from the Health Science Centre in St. Johns at the age of 66. Cal was born in St. Anthony, NL situated at the tip of the Great Norther Peninsula to Robert and Evangeline Best on December 28, 1952. He spent years exploring the breathtaking landscape that is so familiar to him… walking the shorelines, tramping through bogs and climbing over cliffs. It is this and the culture and heritage of the province that was a source of his inspiration. His carvings were glimpses of what he saw in the past and what he saw around him at that moment. The fact that he had years seeing animals and birds in their natural environment allowed him not only to show their form, but to capture movement as well. Cal’s exquisitely carved images done primarily in moose and caribou antler capture the rich heritage, unique culture, and natural beauty of the region. Cal will be forever loved and remembered by his Wife, Family, and Friends.
DECKER, VIOLET GENEVIEVE (nee Patey)
December 31, 1920 - November 24, 2019
Violet Genevieve (Patey) Decker was born in St. Anthony on December 31, 1920. She was an adventurous, fun loving person who always enjoyed a good laugh. Violet graduated from the Grenfell Amalgamated School and went on to get her teaching license at Memorial University College. She began her teaching career in 1942 in St. Anthony Bight, from there she taught in Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay, the Grenfell School in St. Anthony and in Ship Cove where she met her husband and married in 1950. When they moved back to St. Anthony she had several jobs and finished her working career as a switchboard operator at Curtis Memorial Hospital. She loved to travel and often spoke of her trips to Florida, Europe and within Canada. She especially reminisced about her train trip across Canada and also loved practicing her French in St. Pierre. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and knitting beautiful afghan blankets. In later years, when she wasn’t at her cabin in Ship Cove, she could be seen walking from her house to her parents’ for a visit with them and her sister Mary. Violet loved being a part of the 50+ Club and continued to enjoy the social scene at Shirley’s Haven especially the card games and the musical entertainment. She kept up to date on current news and world events and would discuss it with anyone who was interested. She leaves to mourn her brother Dennis (Dorothy) Patey; her nieces Sharon Spurrell, Kathy (Colin) Morris, Janice (Paul) Kattenbusch; nephews Glenn Patey, Dion (Darlene) Patey, Danny (Stacey) Patey, Darren (Tina) Patey; great nieces Danielle, Shawna, Lauren, Brooke and Natasha; great nephews Christopher, Nicholas, Jordan, Cayden and Logan; one Great-great nephew Patrick. Violet is predeceased by her husband, Gilbert Decker; her parents Leslie and Amelia (Ash) Patey; her sister Mary Belle Patey; her sister and brother in law Rosalie & Eric Spurrell; her brother and sister in law Edmund (Ted) & Gladys Patey. Visitation to take place from Kerry M. FIllatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Tuesday 26, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place on November 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
LANE, RANDOLPH
April 2, 1930 - November 21, 2019
Passed away November 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of memories, his Wife of 69 years, Diana Stella; His Daughters, Joyce (George) Ellsworth, Glenys (Eddie) Cassell; Sister, Josie (Wilfred) Gillard; Grandchildren, Craig Cassell, Beverly Lane, Tracy Cassell, Andre Cassell, Denika Ellsworth (deceased), Philip Ellsworth; Great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Nolan, Logan, Kyle, Jayden, Sarah, Jaron, and Lily as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Visitation to be held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The funeral will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Canning officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
MAJOR, WINNIFRED MANETTE (nee Noseworthy)
February 20, 1950 – November 4, 2019
Passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Winnie will always be remembered by her daughters, Dorothy (Ross), Farrah (Steve); Grandchildren, Matthew, Bonnie, Patrick, Mark (Kelsey), Benjamin; Brothers, Lawrence (Jean), Eric, Norman (Helen), Gorvin (Sarah), Garland (Pris), Selby (Lorraine), Wade; Sisters, Sadie, Emily (Gideon); In-laws, Peter and Velma; Sister in Law, Emily Blanchard; Brother in law, Jim Major, as well as her extended family and a circle of friends. She was predeceased by her Husband, Robert; Daughter, Cynthia; Parents, Selby and Mary Noseworthy; Parents in law, Eric and Ellen Major; Sisters, Rosie, Cassie, Currie; Brother, Osbourne; In laws, Henry, Whyman, Mae, Roland, Fred, and Shirley. Visitation to be held from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove beginning the afternoon for Friday, November 8, 2019 and will continue on Saturday and Sunday with the family service taking place Sunday evening. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment to follow in the Green Island Brook Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
ROBERTS, ENA MAE
September 9th, 1950 - November 6th 2019
Ena was born on September 9th, 1950 to Harvey & Blanche Simms. She was born in St. Anthony at Curtis Memorial Hospital. She was the 5th in the line of 11 children; 5 sisters and s brothers. Ena met her one true love, Calvin, when she was 18 and they were married 2 years later. She worked at the local fish plant until the children came along and then she quit and decided to pursue her passion; Children! She started babysitting and there were times when she cared for up to 9 children plus her own kids. She had 4 children, Glenda Glen Ivan & Andrew. She finished babysitting shortly after Calvin passed away and then done a few different things such as sewing with Grenfell, homecare and finished off working at the school's cafeteria. Everywhere she went, she was loved by everyone and met new friends. She loved sewing, knitting and making homemade quilts for all her children. She spent many late nights with Glenda and Shirley putting puzzles together and playing cards. She spent as much time as she could with her 5 grandchildren as they were her pride and joy; Laura, Abby, Logan, Lacee & Colt. Her wish was that Calvin had been alive to enjoy them as well. Her belief in God was how she lived her life. She was a Christian her entire life and lived according to God's law. On Wednesday, November 6th she went praising and rejoicing as the Angels welcomed her home. Ena Leaves to Mourn her Daughter, Glenda (Trevor and Abby); Sons, Glen (Vanessa, Laura & Logan), Ivan (Nicole), Andrew (Samantha, Lacee & Colt); Brothers, Ephraim (Karen), Gordon (Daphne), Wade (Chris) Ivan (Phyllis), Dale (Rose); Sisters, Shirley, Phyllis (Eric), Triffena (Albert); Brother-in-Law, Rod Stone. Ena will also be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives, close friends and church family. Ena was Predeceased by her Husband of 49 years, Calvin; Parents, Harvey & Blanche Simms; Sisters, Nellie Simms, and Grace Stone. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre's funeral he on St. Anthony and then continued from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony. The funeral was held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
PARSONS, RHODA HAZEL (nee Cull)
March 1, 1935 - October 21, 2019
Rhoda Hazel Parsons was born March 1, 1935. To everyone who knew her she was Hazel, to those who held her closest to their hearts she was simply "Mom". Mom's hands were always busy. A lifetime of love and labour were etched into every sinew. They nurtured a family of four and diligently cared for a husband. Mom worked like a Trojan every day, cooked, cleaned, scrubbed, shined and fed whosoever will at her small kitchen table. A creative women by nature, she spent many hours sewing and knitting. She was famous for her quilts, including "the" Christmas Quilt, for which she created her own patterns. Her passion for knitting ensured that many in St. Anthony and beyond had toasty warm hands and feet. Mom was a women with a strong faith, firmly believing the Lord would provide her every need in His time and purpose. Disease may have weakened Mom's physical body but her mind and spirit remained strong and solid. She kept her faith in the One that would see her to her journey's end. On October 21, 2019 at approximately 9:45 am her busy hands became still. Her earthly toil complete "Mom" had entered her eternal rest. Mom will be forever cherished by her children, Phyllis (Ivan), Gail (Mit), Wallace (Maxine), and Penny. Her grandchildren, Sandra, Danielle, Cody, and Jonathan, as well as very special friend Ena Roberts. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Freeman Parsons. Her parents Hayward and Leah Cull. Her brother Augustus and sister Marie. Her in-laws Robert and Beulah, Jehu, Dulcie, and Alfred. Her niece Donna. The funeral service will be held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony, at 2 pm on Saturday October 26, 2019 with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Visitation will on Thursday October 24th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Friday October 25th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Flowers are greatly appreciated, for those wishing to make a donation in Mom's memory, please do so to the Palliative Care Unit Western Memorial Hospital Corner Brook.
WHITE, LAURA LOUISA
June 04, 1931 – October 22, 2019
Passed away October 22, 2019 from the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Daughters, Linda (Derek), Gladys (Kevin); Sons, Amos, Ossie (Jackie), Terry (Pat); her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Mabel and Irene; Sister-in-law, Hazareth, Lillian, Sarah; Brother-in-law, John as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Laura was predeceased by her Husband, Freeman; Granddaughter, Peggy; Parents, George and Beatrice Coles; Parents-in-law, Stephen and Clara White; Sisters and Brothers; as well as Sister-in-laws and Brothers-in-law. Visitation to be held from the Anglican Church in Sandy Cove from where the funeral will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Katie Taylor-Flynn officiating. Inurnment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
RANDELL, ELLWOOD RALPH
September 16, 1943 – October 13, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that the Randell family announce the peaceful passing of beloved husband and father Ellwood Randell on October 13, 2019 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 76. He is remembered with great love by his family, including his wife, Juanita (nee: Newman) of 53 years; children Judy (Brad), Janice (Marshall), Vaden (Cynthia), Tony (Cheryl); Grandchildren Brianna (Paul), Brandon (Kayla), Brady (Marissa), Cameron and Nicholas; Great Grandchildren Blair, Evan, Kyle; Predeceased by parents Jesse and Rowena and his sister, Olive; Brothers, Ross (Marion), Paul (Christine), Jesse (Ruth), Austin (Jean), Lloyd (Tamer) and a large circle of relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will take place at the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Wednesday, October 16th, from 2-4 pm, as well as 7-9 pm. A celebration of Ellwood’s life and faith will take place from there on Thursday, October 17th at 2 pm with Pastor Howard Canning officiating, joined by Pastor Rene Cassell sharing the Word. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Faith Cemetery in Bide Arm. In Ellwood’s memory, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
LODER, ARTHUR WILLIS
December 30, 1931 - October 13, 2019
Arthur Loder was born on December 30, 1931 to Allen & Dulcie Loder of Griquet. He married Violet Earle on November 20, 1962 and they had 4 children together. He worked most of his life as an inshore fisherman, which he loved to do. Although he was not known as a man of great means, he provided for his family and was certainly rich in the things that mattered most. He spent well his time with his family and ensured that each of them grew up knowing they were loved deeply. Arthur was known for his incredible patience, kindness and gentleness toward others. His manner of life was such that all who knew him could see clearly that his ambition was to be a good husband, father and friend. Quite simple, people liked him. He seemed to possess the kind of qualities we all wish we had more of. On December 20, 1997, Arthur accepted the Lord Jesus as his Saviour and was committed to his faith for the remainder of his life. Arthur passed peacefully away surrounded by his family on Sunday October 13, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Violet, who stayed by his side to the very end, his son Allan (Joy), daughters Wanda (John), Denise (Kenny), Colleen (Andreas), as well as 6 grandchildren (Jennifer, Chelsea, Kayla, Nikki, Jonathan and Zin) and 5 great-grandchildren (Tobias, Noah, Evelyn, Brady and Avery). He will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 2-4 pm with the family service taking place at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow
RANDELL, DORA THELMA SHIRLEY FILLIER GILLARD
Dora Thelma Shirley Fillier Gillard Randell
October 26, 1934 — October 14, 2019
passed peacefully away on October 14, 2019 at the age of 84 in St. Patrick’s Mercy Home
predeceased by parents Jonathan and Sylvia Gillard, Siblings Georgia (Richard), Stennie (Shirley), Marjorie (Vic), Mary (Joe), Raymond (Bessie), and Frank (Annie Mae), Brother in law Darius Randell (Effie). As well as her Three sons Graham, Bedford and Roger. Leaving to mourn are her Husband Norman Randell, Daughters Glenna (Dawn (Corey) and Jocelyne), Charia, Lucy (Roger) (Jason (Nicole) and Jordan), Mark (Marie) (Charlene (Jamie), Peter and Roger), and Marcel (Kaleigh), Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and great great granddaughters. Brothers John, Lloyd (Joan), Leander (Loretta), sisters Myrtle and Etta Mae (Eugene), Brother in law Alfred Tucker (Pearl); Step grandchildren, Jackie, Narina, Ian, Clarissa, as well as a large number of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation was Held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton NL, From Which the Funeral Service Took place at 11am on Friday October 18th, 2019, with Rev. Christopher Hewlett Officiating, interment followed in the community cemetery.