Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center in the presence of her family on June 6th, 2021 Mildred B. McGrath (Nee Woodford) of Conche, Age 98. Mildred loved to spend time in her vegetable garden and to pick berries. she had a great sense of humor which gave many people good laughs. Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are her children Mary (Aiden) Moriarty, Aloysius (Elizabeth), Gerry (Barbara), Zita (Wallace) Budgell, Florence (John) Murphy, Paul (Pauline), Bride (Ralph) Smith, Jackie (Darrell) Comeau. Grandchildren Michael, John Louis, Lisa, Matt, T.J., Candace, Amanda, Ryan, Sean, Sarah, Karl, Brian, Cindy, Marilu, Jonathan, Steve, Angela and Lynnette. 14 great grandchildren, as well as a circle of nieces, nephews and good friends. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Jack, Parents William and Alice Woodford (Nee Joy), Her sisters Mary, Maria, and Eileen, Brothers Mick and Jim.
the family extends a special thank you to the staff at both Shirley’s haven and the John M. Gray Center, Where mom was a resident for 10 years, Memorial donations can be made to the Conche cemetery fund. A Funeral mass will take place at the Sacred Heart Church in Conche at a later date.
LAWLESS, SAMANTHA
July 19, 1982 - May 27, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, Samantha Lawless, on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at the age of 38 years. Samantha was born July 19, 1982 and raised in Flower’s Cove.
Family was very important to Samantha and her family dearly loved her. She had a large number of cousins whom she shared many memories with. She loved telling stories about her loved ones and usually it would end with a laugh. She had an amazing and joyful personality. She also loved her dog Bella whom brought a lot of love and joy to her life.
Samantha had a zest for life and a smile for everyone. She would brighten a room with her smile, her story telling and sometimes being her goofy silly self. In turn everyone had a smile for her. Her passions in life were darts, gardening and spending time with friends. She was a prime example that goodness still exists in the world. Samantha was a beautiful soul and exhibited a spirit of her own.
She graduated from high school in 2000 and her classmates remain a very close group even to this day. The amount of support that was offered to help their classmate during her difficult time was amazing and greatly appreciated by Samantha.
We would also like to add a special mention to her dear friend Patricia Tatchell, or Patsy as Samantha would say. Whether it was a trip to Corner Brook, a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen Patsy was there for her and Samantha adored her. Her cousin Krista Burke was a support during her last few months and through her illness. Patsy and Krista were Samantha’s dynamic duo and tag team who she also loved to tease and have a laugh.
Jack and Lavenia will have many memories and stories to share of Samantha moving forward. As will many others who knew her. She will always be a shining star as bright as her personality. Rest easy our angel.
Leaving to mourn are her parents Jack and Lavinia Lawless, brother Alvin (Debra), Uncles: Ignatius (Shirley), Mark (Betty), Bill (Colleen), Fulton (Peggy), Mike (Gladys), Cletus (Kay), Rudy, and Brent ; Aunts: Mary (Gerald), Beatrice (Jock), Christine (Winston), Audrey (John), Lily (John), Aliza (Frank) and many wonderful cousins and friends. Samantha was predeceased by her Grandparents Annie and James Henry Pittman and Emma and Patrick Lawless. Her Uncles Gary, Patrick, Isadore, Leo, Dave, Temple and Aunts Millicent, Ada, Viola, Chantal and Sheila.
Private Visitation to take place from St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church in Flowers Cove on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Fr. Rossi officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Nameless Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
FOWLER, GLENDA JEANETTE
October 25, 1962- June 01 2021
With heartfelt sadness we the family of Glenda Fowler announce her passing on June 1st 2021. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by her mom, sisters, nephews and niece and all her fur friends. Glenda lived a quiet, simple life and suffered in silence. Glenda appreciated everything big or small someone gave and always kept it in her notes. Glenda loved volunteering at the family resource center and the staff there praised her for her good attendance and her special attention to the kids- especially the preschool, who she would give stickers to for their homework and put it in their folders. Special to Glenda, and something that always brought a smile to her face, was her fur friends—Gracie, Joe, Gord, Shep, Teddy, and Chico.
She leaves to mourn her Mom, Stella Fowler; Son, Andrew Ivany; Sisters, Jessie Gillingham (Maurice), Joan Ivany (Bob), Dorothy Fowler, Colleen Loder (Allan); Nephews, David, Michael, and Maurice; Niece, Cynthia; Great-nieces, Rebel and Emily; Great-nephews, Liam, Jackson and Carson. Special in so many ways were her cousins; Jackie, Ruby, Pearl, Shiela and Judy. Also left to mourn also are many cousins as well as her Aunts, Jessie Elms, Selma Fowler, Cora Fowler, Barbara Fowler, and Uncle Gary Fowler. Glenda is predeceased by her Dad, David Fowler, Grandparents, Isaac and Winifred Fowler, and Benjamin and Joanna Smith.
The family would like to send a thank you to the ER and ICU staff at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony. The ICU staff at the St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s. Thank you to the staff on 7 West St. Clare’s. You are all role models with your professional and loving care.
Private visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Private Funeral Service is to take place on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Majors Henry and Beatrice Bingle officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
COOMBS, JAMES
April 16, 1935 - May 26 2021
It is with great sadness that that the family of the late James Coombs of Plum Point announce his passing at the John M. Gray Center on May 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old. Jim was born April 16th, 1935 in Plum Point and lived there all of his life. In his early years he worked in the woods. When he was 32 years old, he went to school and became an Auto Body Technician. He ran his own business Coombs’ Auto Body Shop until his retirement. After retirement he spent many hours in his garden. He loved socializing with his many friends and family. He also loved being a pop to his three grandchildren, spending time with them and encouraging them in everything they did. His family would like to thank the staff of the John M. Gray Center for their care and compassion. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years Lillian (Gibbons of Current Island), children Eliza (Roy), Ben (Anita), grandsons Sidney (Chelsea) and Alex (Taylor) and granddaughter Sarah; brothers: Gerald (Maisie) and Henry. In laws Edmund (Mary Ann) Gibbons, Edith (Isaac) Dredge, Annie Gibbons, and Gladys Gibbons. As well he leaves behind a wide circle of family and friends and especially Rodney, Evelyn, Minnie, and Heather who were always a big part of his family. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Minnie (Hughes) Coombs, in laws Steven and Myrtle (Chambers) Gibbons, brother Joseph Coombs, in laws Myrtle Coombs, Valma Coombs, Martin Gibbons and James Gibbons. Private Visitation to be followed by the funeral service at Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Plum Point on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. The Service will be streamed via our Facebook page. Please like the page to receive updates and to be notified when the broadcast begins. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
HILLIER, LUCY EVELYN
December 18, 1940 – May 24, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lucy Hillier announce her peaceful passing at the Labrador Grenfell Health Long term Care Center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on May 24, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Lucy spent many hour volunteering at several organizations while living in Pasadena, NL. She enjoyed many road trips with family and she was a long time member of the Tops community were she found her new love of walking. When she started walking you couldn’t stop her, she was always content when walking and greeting people in whatever neighborhood that she found herself in that day. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the staff at the Long Term Care Home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Lucy will be sadly missed by her Sons, Wilson (Christine), Nelson, Glen, Gary; Daughter, Connie (Stephen) as well as 13 Grandchildren, 10 Greatgrandchildren and a circle of extended family and friends. Lucy is predeceased by her Husband, Ernest Hiller, her Daughter, Doris Budden, her Son, Sandy Hillier, Parents, Eli and Agnes Humby, as well as her Brothers and Sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer Society of NL or the Labrador Health Long Term Care Center Helping Hands. Funeral details to be announced as soon as they are available. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
PILGRIM, MELVIN SAMUEL
April 6, 1940 - May 17, 2021
Melvin was born on April 6, 1940 to Fred and Sadie Pilgrim. He grew up in Noddy Bay with a large family of brothers and sisters. On January 29, 1965 he married Beryl Pilgrim and together they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters. Throughout his life, Melvin fished during the summer and worked for the Highway Department in the winter. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride his ATV. Melvin was a well known resident of Noddy Bay and surrounding areas. He will be dearly missed and forever loved by a large circle of a family and friends. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Beryl Pilgrim; Daughters, Gay (Peter), Gwen (Paul); Sons, Guy (Connie), Glenn (Jen), Grant (Carolyn), Gale (Darlene); 12 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; Sisters, Blanche (Max), Donna (Garth), Ivy (Ray), Enid (Brian), Melinda (Larry), Lyla, Darlene (Peter); Brother, Eldon, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He is predeceased by his Parents, Sadie and Fred Pilgrim, Brothers, Eugene, Guy, and Sister, Shirley. Private Visitation to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on May 22, 2021 to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
HEDDERSON, GLADYS JANE
April 26, 1946 - May 18, 2021
Gladys was born in Main Brook on April 26, 1946. She was the 4th child to be born to Fred and Olive Saunders. She was born part of a twin along with her sister Isabel. Gladys put a courageous fight with cancer, having a strong heart made her a fighter to the end. Gladys loved life to the fullest. She loved crafting and going to the trailer. Her love of cooking and baking was the delight of her family. She lived many years in Ontario returning home in 2008 to live in Norris Point with her sister Isabel. They both returned to the home town of St. Lunaire in 2018. Gladys loved having people around, especially kids. She loved a good party- lots of food, music, and laughter. She leaves to mourn her Son, Rick (Melissa); Daughters, Molly (Shawn), Maxine, Glenys (Havner); Siblings, Herb (Evangeline), Rex (Irene), Mary, Isabel, Ez (Viann), Sher (Pat), Alma (Ron), Wade (Coleen); Grandchildren, Michael, Cameron, Dudley, Krystal, Kadie, Travis, Adam, Cheryl, Stacey, Matt; Greatgrandchildren, Jacob, Avery, Ari, Henacy, Kaiden. Gladys is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Olive Saunders. Private Visitation to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on May 21, 2021 to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Cremation to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
PARR, MYRTLE
June 4, 1937 - May 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Myrtle Parr announce her peaceful passing at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on May 17, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Myrtle was a very loyal wife to her husband of 52 years. She was a hardworking woman who dearly loved her family and done all she could to provide for them. Although she was a quiet and soft-spoken woman, she loved for her family to come home and friends to drop in. One of her favourite things was to bake and cook for everyone. She was a faithful member of her church and truly enjoyed WM Ministries. She loved to serve her God throughout her whole life. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and a large circle of friends. The family would like to extend thanks to the nurses of the Port Hope Simpson Clinic as well as the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital. They would also like to thank Pastor Craig, Pastor Sheila, and everyone for their prayers, love, and support. Myrtle will be sadly missed by her Sons, Hayward (Mildred), Donald (Roseann), Edward (Daphne), Kevin (Wavey), Stephen (Sherry); Daughters, Zonya (Graham), Marilyn (Lemuel), Jeanette (Barry), Irene (Peter), as well as 12 Grandchildren, 14 Grandchildren and a circle of extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her Husband of 52 years, Robert Parr, her parents, Maryann and George Rumbolt as well as large number of brothers and sisters. Funeral Service to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in Port Hope Simpson on May 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Craig Giles officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home. St. Anthony and Roddickton.
BUSHEY, ANNIE
January 19, 1953 - May 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Marie Bushey of Green Island Cove, NL passed away at the John M Gray Center on the May 1st , 2021, at the age of 68 years. She will be sadly missed by her brothers Raymond (Cicely) and, Garry (Joanne) Mitchelmore and sister Edna Parrill , her sister in laws Judy, Dorcas and Anne Mitchelmore and brother in laws Larry (Melinda), Glenn (Mary), Rodney (Tina) Bushey and fondly remembered by a large circle of nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Annie “Aunt Annie” was born in Green Island Cove on Jan 19th 1953, the second youngest of 9 children of Theophilus and Augustina Mitchelmore, She became a friend to all of the teenagers in the community as she ran the family Snack Bar for many years. In the early 80’s while on a regular visit to the “Eagle Lounge ”after the snack bar was closed for the night, she met her future husband (Terry Bushey ) whom she was married for 33 years. Although she had no children, she had many nieces and nephews whom she spoiled rotten. She didn’t mind expressing her thoughts but always with a smile. As a mainstay of the family who rarely left home, her and Terry would look after taking care of all the family’s requests such as Family Tree (Christmas), donations to friends and family funerals and other things on behalf of the family. Annie and Terry lived in the family home to help look after “Maw” after “Pap” passed away, either spending time in the cabin or regular trips to St. Anthony to pick up the Grenfell mats. She always loved to have someone in and have a good game of cards and maybe cheat a little bit to have a good laugh. During the last 15 years she has had various sickness but she always kept a positive attitude and was a happy person. She was pre-deceased by husband of 33 years (Terry Bushey), Parents Theophilus and Augustina Mitchelmore and Parents in Law James and Ima Bushey, Sisters Effie Blanche, Lydia Chambers; Brothers Stanley ,Churchill and Willis Mitchelmore; Brother in Laws, Aaron Chambers, Ralph Parrill and Sister in law Margaret Mitchelmore. The funeral will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 15th,2021 at Kerry M Fillatre’s funeral home with Rev. Short officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
WOODWARD, BESSIE MAE
April 17, 1948 - May 10, 2021
Passed away May 10, 2021 from Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 73 years. She is survived by her Husband, Enos Woodward; Daughter, Tonya (Curtis); Son, Paul (Sharon); Grandchildren, Jordan, Jesse, Lukas, Megan; Great-grandchild, Asher; Sisters; Eleanor, Jane (Gordon) Applin, Ethel (Larry) Pilgrim, Gladys (Tony) Woodward; Brother, George (Stella) Woodward; Special Niece, Roxanne Farrell as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, and a large circle of friends. She is predeceased by her Parents, Eldred and Muriel Woodward; Brothers, Nelson, Harrison (Winnie). and Sister, Evangeline and Brother-in-law Clarence Field. The funeral service and visitation will be taking place at 2:00pm Wednesday May 12th 2021 with Rev. N. Larkin officiating the service. burial will occur at a later date. funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.