COMPTON, CLUNEY DALTON

January 10, 1932 - March 7, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Cluney Dalton Compton announce his passing on March 7, 2022 at Charles S. Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, NL. At the age of 90 years old, Cluney was a man of God and faithful to the end.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: wife Emma of 67 years; Children: Garry (Delores), Ross (Marilyn), Patsy, Rick (Debbie), Boyd, Elaine (Ron), Deanna (Dale), Danny (Angie); Siblings: Joy Billard and Miriam Fillier; Grandchildren: Candace, Nolan, Joey, Russell, Travis, Aaron, Trevor, Terri, Jaylin, Jonathan, Donna, Danielle and Dylan; Great-grandchildren: Liam and Brady; Special friends Anne Randell and Mae Curlew.

Cluney spent most of his adult life as a refrigeration engineer at the fish plant in Englee, NL. He was a man of many skills which included carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanics. There was not a tool he did not have and spent hours doing volunteer work for his family, friends and neighbours. He had unwavered dedication to his wife and family. He was committed to providing for them until the very end. His kindness, patience and quiet disposition will be remembered by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank everyone who has helped celebrate and remember Cluney’s life. A special thanks to the hospital staff who took care of Cluney in his last days who he spoke so highly of.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Janeway in Cluney’s memory.

Visitation by the public will be held Wednesday March 9, 2922 at the Faith Pentecostal Church in Englee from 6:30-8:30pm. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday March 10, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Faith Pentecostal Church in Englee, NL with Pastor Paddock officiating. The service will be available by live feed for those unable to attend. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

CAMPBELL, BESSIE CAROLINE (nee Decker)

April 11, 1940 - March 5, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bessie Campbell (nee: Decker) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Bessie was born in Cook’s Harbour, NL on April 11th, 1940 to proud parents Garland and Dorcas (nee: Downer) Decker where she was lovingly raised with her siblings. On February 3rd, 1959, she married the love of her life, Seymour Campbell and together they raised 7 children.

Bessie will be remembered fondly as a hardworking devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always welcomed family and friends into her home with open arms whether for a cup of tea, a meal, a chat, a friendly game of cards, a song or a dance. Her beautiful smile will live on in the hearts of many.

Left to mourn with cherished memories are her husband - Seymour, daughters - Elaine (Rick), Karen (Johnny), Bernette (Kayward), Maxine (Dave), Betty (Ken), Deanne (Jeremy), son - Jamie and ex son-in-law Brian. Grandchildren: Justin, Craig, Ashley, Tiffany, Marty, Nadina, Kaylauna, Melissa, Kelly, Mark, Kane, Paige, Tessa, Damien, and Olivia. Great Grandchildren: Siera, Braden, Breah, Kylen, Kira, and Karley as well as a large circle of extended family and close friends.

Greeting her at the gates of heaven are her parents: Garland and Dorcas; siblings Reginald Decker, Maxwell Decker, Margaret Pynn, Myrtle Elliott, Dorothy Anderson, Douglas Decker, Harold Decker, baby Lloyd, Maxine Sandell and Gary Decker and her son-in-laws: Roy Kelloway and Martin Larkin.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to everyone who has reached out in any and all ways. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation to take place from the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2-9 pm with the funeral service taking place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL.

COLES, WINSTON

February 11, 1944 - February 25, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Winston Coles announce his passing at the John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony, NL on the morning of February 25, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Winston was a kind and proud family man, a loving and devoted husband, an absolutely amazing father and grandfather. He was most happiest when he was surrounded by his family, friends, children and four legged friends and if it was Christmas time all the more better.

Leaving to mourn with cherished memories as his wife Eileen; Daughter Rhonda; Son, Kirby Jr. (Julie); Granddaughter, Jessica (Sandi); Grandson, Luke; Sister, Vernita (Coy), and a huge circle of family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Leslie Sr. and Edna Coles; Twin Sister, Clementina; Sisters, Thamsie, Millie and Judy; Brothers, Stedman Sr., Gerald Sr and Kirby Sr.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to his special Home Care Providers, the staff of John M Gray Centre, everyone who has reached out in any and all ways. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Visitation and Funeral Services to be announced. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.

BAINES, MARY EVELYN (Nee Coombs)

March 27, 1933 - February 10, 2022

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at John M Gray Centre, St. Anthony on February 10th, 2022. Mrs. Mary Evelyn Baines of Shoal Cove West at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Roland and son Hank, parents John and Elizabeth (Genge), brothers Lambert, Israel and Leslie and sister Nellie White. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories, her daughters, Beulah Gibbons (Dwight) and Holly Baines (Derrick); son Michael; granddaughters, SheriLee Chambers (Borje) and Jean McGrath (Scott); great grandchildren Michael Chambers, Jonathan Chambers, Cora McGrath and Abraham McGrath; great nephew Lorne Coombs; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and Interment will take place at a later date. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton. Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

HANCOCK, MARIE BETTY

June 22, 1934 - February 16, 2022

Betty, Marie Hancock was born on June 22nd, 1934 to Thomas and Elsie Decker of Roddickton, NL. Also born into that family were her five sisters: Shirley, Maunda, Sybil, Joyce, and Beverly also three brothers Gordon, Donald and Ricky.

Marie started teaching at the age of eighteen years. She then met and married the love of her life, Fred Hancock on June 22, 1953. She taught school until she started her family and then took on her most important role, being a mother to her six children: Sandra, Debbie, Mark, Greg, David & Gayle.

In addition to raising a family she operated a small grocery store. Upon retiring from her store, she went to work with her good friend Grace Brophy at her store.

Her Church family was very important to her. She gave her heart to the Lord in 1958. From then on she devoted her life to the Lord and her church family. She was faithful to attend Church, Sunday school, Youth meetings, Ladies group and any other Church functions.

On February 16, 2022, she was called away to receive her Heavenly reward.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her Husband, Fred Clyde Hancock; Sons, Mark (Valerie) Hancock, Greg (Theresa) Hancock; David (Valerie) Hancock; Daughters, Sandra (Ray) Newman, Debbie (Ron) McCully; Gayle (Danny) Randell; Brothers, Rick (Ena) Decker; Sisters, Shirley (Fred) Saunders, Maunda (Cyril) Jones, Sybil (Vincent) Hurwitz, Koyce Harvie, Beverly (John) McGreevy; Sister-in-Law, Violet Decker as well as 10 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Marie was pre-deceased by her parents -Thomas and Elsie Decker and two brothers Gordon and Donald.

Visitation to take place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.

HUMBY, ELI GEORGE

December 2, 1931 - February 13, 2022

Eli George Humby, known as George Humby, was born on December 2nd, 1931, in St. Lunaire - Griquet, to Edward and Jessie Humby. They moved to Roddickton in the early 1950’s, so his father could work in the woods for a lumber company. At a young age he started working in the woods for Bowater Pulp and Paper as a wood cutter. After working in the woods for about 10 years he started a small general store for the area. He then ventured to Goose Bay with his good friend Earl Pilgrim to work on the military base driving forklift. His desire was to move back to Roddickton so after a few years they moved back, and he started Imperial oil which he operated for 34 years.

While still running the oil business he started his own lumber business “Northern Lumber Company” where he employed 419 men from the area. In 1985 he started a general store in town known as E.G Humby and Sons. This store sadly burned after only 5 years in business, but they relocated to a new location which they ran until 1997. He was always concerned about local jobs and went to great lengths to create jobs in the local area. In retirement he was always around to help his three sons out in any way he could. He enjoyed spending time with his family and good chats with his friends at the coffee shop. In 1960 he married Alma Lillian Harris and they had three sons, Paul, Peter & Perrin. They were also blessed with eight (8) grandchildren and six (6) great-grandchildren. George’s greatest pleasure was to give to others as God blessed him. George blessed many people that only God knew about.

He leaves to mourn, his Wife, Alma Lillian (Harris); Children, Paul (Elaine), Peter (Irena), Perrin (Renee); Grandchildren, Kenneth (Shea), Kandace (Jason Schroeder), Daniel, Maria, George, David, Cody and Connor; Great Grandchildren, Jackson, Lincoln, Katie, Lillie, Mia, Ivey; Siblings, Emma (Cluney), Alfred Leonard (Hazel). George also leaves to mourn a large circle of family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Parents; Edward (Sr) & Jessie (Adams) Humby; Brothers, Edward (Jr), Herbert, Maxwell; Sisters, Susie (Hancock), Ella (Gill), Olive (Rose), Bernetta (Canning).

Public visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton form 6-9 pm on Wednesday, February 16th, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm on February 17th 2022 with Pastor Paddock officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, AMBROSE MELVIN

August 5, 1950 - February 13, 2022

Ambrose was born August 5, 1950 to Ralph and Beatrice Pilgrim of Griquet; he was one of 15 children. He was a loving spouse to Cathy McDonald for over 30 years, a loving father to his Sons, Shayne and Aaron as well as a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Am left home at the age of 18 and headed to Toronto to go to work. He worked there for many years at numerous positions and ended his career with his retirement from General Motors in 2007. After he retired, he returned home and took on the task of restoring the family home where he lived with Cathy until his passing on February 13, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Am loved to cook, fish, hunt, build boats, and most of all play guitar and sing (especially John Prine). He will be greatly missed and forever loved by his friends, family, and his dog Smoke. Until we meet again.

He leaves to mourn his Spouse, Cathy McDonald; Sons, Shayne (Lori), Aaron (Mandy); Grandchildren, Melissa (Jamal), Jacob, Levi, Miles; Great-granddaughter, Georgina; Brothers, Joe (Jessie), Allan (Blanche), Raymond (Patsy), Malcolm (Colette), Shannon (Helen), Sheldon (Roxanne); Sisters, Josie (Daniel), Beverly (Donald), Hope (Wayne), Gay (Perry), Terry (Perry) as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Ambrose was predeceased by his Parents, Ralph and Beatrice Pilgrim; Sisters, Ida Pilgrim, Joan Strickland, and Ina Hedderson.

Funeral and visitation details to be announced.

EDISON, LOIS EMMA PAULINE

March 6, 1957- February 12, 2022

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family announce the sudden passing of their sister, Lois Edison of Roddickton, NL at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a brief illness.

Lois was born to the late William and Mary Edison of Roddickton, NL on March 6, 1957. She grew up in Roddickton. When she finished High School, she went to St. John's, NL and studied to be a Lab/X-Ray Technician. After graduating, she moved back to her home town of Roddickton and worked with Grenfell Health for 35 plus years.

After retirement, she enjoyed going on trips and cruises with her sisters, gardening and the outdoor life. She gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and faithfully served Him, until He called her home.

Left to mourn with many fond and loving memories are: Brothers: Cecil (Betty), Roy (Verna), Wilson (Bernice), Fred (Dora); Sisters: Maisie (Donald), Dorothy (Kildare), Elsie, Pearl, Joyce (Christoher), Faye (David), Wavey (Wade) and a number of Nephews and Nieces.

Predeceased by her parents, William and Mary; brother Douglas and Sister-in-Law Daphne; Great-Nephews Dustin and Nicholas; Great - Niece Hannah; Brother-in-Law Beatie Hancock, Grandparents and many Aunts and Uncles.

Family visitation took place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL. The funeral took place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2021 with Pastor Robert Paddock officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

ROSE, CARLA ELLEN

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science center in St. Johns NL, surrounded by her loving family, Carla Ellen Rose of Flowers Cove NL in her 38th year. Left to mourn her passing with hearts full of loving and beautiful memories are her Husband- Danny Rose, Daughter- Bella Rose, Parents- Bill and Caroline Lawless, Sisters - Courtney (Darryl) Wells, Cindy (Thomas) Lawless-Coffin, Mother and father in law-  Linda and Elwin Rose, Brother in law - Darryl (Valerie) Rose,Grandparents- Lucy and Paul Lavallee
Nieces and Nephews - April , Alexis , Porsha,  Jayden ,  Dalton, Cayden and Charlotte, Godchildren- Dalton Rose, James Genge and Cayden Lawless-Coffin, her Special -Aunt Gloria (Keith Billard) Lawless. Godparents -Aunt Marina Caines and Uncle Michael Lavallee. Though young herself, she lived to mourn the passing of her grandparents Dorothy and Patrick Mahar, Great grandmother Juanita Walsh
Aunt Anne Way and Uncle Gerald Mahar.  Also left to morn a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers.  Family would like to send thanks to the staff at Labrador Grenfell Health , and the staff at the ICU and CCU units at the Health Science Center, St John's for their kindness  and compassion for Carla and our family . Family would like to also say thank you to Rev McGonigle as well as everyone who sent messages and kind words, prayers, food, flowers and who fundraised, donated or helped out in anyway. Your kindness will never be forgotten by the Rose and Lawless families. A Memorial Service was held at the Funeral home in St. Anthony on Saturday Feb. 13th at 3pm with Rev. John McGonigle presiding, other service arrangements will be held at a later date. Funeral Arangments were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funearl home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

ELLSWORTH, WAVEY ISABELLA

Wavey Isabella (Stevens) Ellsworth
November 13th, 1950 - February 6th, 2022
Wavey Isabella Ellsworth was born on November 13th, 1950 to Kenneth and Eva Stevens. Wavey grew up in Main Brook and later found employment in Pasadena, Port au Choix, Corner Brook and Yellowknife. She met and married her husband Ron Ellsworth on April 16th, 1968. They had a beautiful daughter named Diane. She was the joy of their lives. They moved to Englee following their retirement. Wavey was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Eva Stevens, daughter Diane and brother Clyde. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are:
Husband Ron Ellsworth Granddaughter Bianka (Jeremy) Great Grandsons Remy and Gio. Brothers: Jim (Sis) Stevens, Stanley (Sadie) Stevens, Tom (Gail) Stevens, Walter (Barbara) Stevens, Kenneth jr. (Christine) Stevens and Edward (Sherry) Stevens. Sisters Ann Stevens, Elaine (Ward) Sampson and Lavenia (Rhuben) Elliott A number of nieces and nephews and a large number of relatives and friends. The Memorial service was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee with Major Lillian Pelley Officiating, Burial took place after the service at the Englee Salvation army Community Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements Were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral director.