Passed peacefully away at Roddickton hospital on June 21st 2021 at the age of 87. Ida was born on Dec 23rd 1933 to William and Annie Randell in Williamsport NL. Her Mom passed away when Ida was an infant and she then went and lived and was raised by Esau and Ester Randell as their own child along with Wesley and Dan Randell. She married Cecil Randell on Nov. 10th 1952 and they had five children; Barbara, Garry, Wayne, Jerry and Barry. Keith was born to Barbara and Cecil and Ida raised them as their own. Cecil and Ida resettled their family form Williamsport in 1969 to Bide Arm for two years and then to Englee in 1971 where they built their home and raised their family. Ida was the prayer warrior of their family and was a devoted Christian all her life. she work on a whale plant in Williamsport and the Fish Pant after Moving to Englee. She was a Wonderful quilt maker and put her hands to almost anything. she was an active member of the Pentecostal Church in Englee till sickness kept her form attending. Left to mourn her passing are her children Barbara Randell, Garry Randell (Brenda), Wayne Randell (Martene), Jerry Randell, Barry Randell (Kathy), Keith Randell (Nadine), Grandchildren Todd (Connie), Terry (Lindsey), Toby (Tylee), Melissa, Nicholas, Tiffany, Colby, Charlee; Great-grandchildren, Ava, Keegan, Tianna, TJ, Cali, Leah, as well as her sister, Elvie (Nelson) Fillier and Brothers, Dan and Naaman (Eileen). She is predeceased by her husband, Cecil Randell. Visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Englee on the 25th of June 2021, with the service being held at 2:00pm the same day, officiated by Pastor Strickland. Burial will follow the service at the Pentecostal Church Community Cemetery in Englee. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
TAYLOR, LEMUEL H.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lemuel Taylor announce his passing on Saturday June 19, 2021 at The Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 75 years. Leaving to Mourne his passing are his sisters Pearl (Carl) Milley, Fayne (Joe) Buggy and Maude Burry. brother Glenn (Barba) Taylor, Sister In Law Millicent Taylor. although he had no children of his own he had a large circle of Nieces and Nephews - Lynette (Derek) Saunders, Don (Leona) Milly, Greg (Judy) Milley, Roger taylor, Jeff (Shirley) Taylor, Gaie (Ken) Payne, Beberly (Wade) Payne, Sean (Emily) Buggy, Mark Buggy, Kim (Dave) Cabers, Craig (Gaitaine) Burry, Brian (Tracy) Taylor, Toma (Valerie) Taylor, Joe (Leslie) Taylor, A very large of great and great great Nieces and Nephews that he considered his own with endless amounts of love and compassion. Lemuel was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Mae Taylor, Brother Edmund Taylor and Brother in Law Don Burry and Great Nephew Austin Taylor. Funeral service and visitation was held at the United Church in Raleigh at 2:00pm on the 22nd of June, 2021 with Reg. Georgina Parsons officiating. Funeral service were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillaters Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
McGRATH, MILDRED BRIDGET
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.