EDDISON, ARTHUR

July 12, 1960 - May 27, 2022

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arthur Eddison announce his passing. Art passed away peacefully at the Health Science Center in St. Johns surrounded by his beloved wife and three children at the age of 61.

Arthur Eddison was born on July 12, 1960 to Plemen and Marion Eddison of Noddy Bay. He was one of eight children who settled and built a house in his hometown. He married Janet Hillier on May 22, 1981 and had three beautiful children. Later in life Art gained four grandchildren which he absolutely adored!

Art was a long time employee for 30 plus years with Parks Canada in L’anse Aux Meadows. He was very dedicated to his job but looked forward to his retirement where he could enjoy all the outdoor activities that he loved.

Predeceased by his father Pleman and brother Truman. Art leaves to mourn his wife, Janet; son, Greg (Sherry); Daughters Sheena (Ryan) and Nikki (Adam); Grandchildren, Paityn, Ben, Jack and Conrad. Mother, Marion, two brothers and four sisters along with a large circle of extended family and friends.

Visitation to take place from the Central United Church, Quirpon Branch Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning with the funeral service taking place at 2:00 on Wednesday, June 1 2022 with Rev Art Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow in the Quirpon Community Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

ROBERTS, HAYWARD

January 1, 1941 - May 29, 2022

Hayward passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on May 29, 2022. Hayward was born in Quirpon on January 1, 1941, the 4th of 14 children to Levi and Rhoda (Bartlett) Roberts. At the age of 18 he met the love of his life, Millie Pilgrim. They married in 1967 and together had two boys, Wade and Tony. Later they were blessed with two beautiful granddaughters Leanne and Emily.

He started fishing with his father at the age of 12. In 1972 he left the fishery and moved to St. Anthony to work at Pateyville Stores alongside Millie. Between 1975 and 1981 he had several jobs from working with Lundrigan's building roads, helping to build the Viking Mall and upgrading the waterline at St. Anthony Long Pond. He returned to the fishery for a brief time fishing with Gord Diamond where they fished from Belle Isle and later with Clem Patey fishing out of Pateyville. In 1981 he started working with the Town of St. Anthony in the Public Works Department. He retired in 2004 at the age of 64. Although 'retired' he continued to work doing odd jobs around St. Anthony. Hayward was a quiet man and lived life simply. He was an avid seal hunter, loved anything to do with the saltwater like turr, duck hunting and cod fishing. He loved the sport of salmon fishing and would often get up at 3 am to be on the rivers. He also enjoyed spending his days out on fishing point, appreciating the view and chatting with his buddies.

Leaving to mourn his wife of 55 years, Millie, Sons Wade and Tony (Jackie) and his two granddaughters Leanne and Emily who were his pride and joy. Also left to mourn are his brothers Elmo (Madonna), Ralph, Nelson (Sharon), Danny (Brenda), and Randy (Karen); his sisters Blanche Johnson, Louise (Izzy) Lafrense, Joyce (Pearce) Tucker, Ruby (Bill) Carpenter, Irene (Roy) Simms, Rachel (Roy) Parrill, and Daphne (Bob) Richards. Brothers and Sisters-in-law Harvey (Donna) Pilgrim, Lucy Pelley, Charles (Joyce) Pilgrim, Bruce (Gertie) Pilgrim and Harriet (Ron) Pilgrim and a large number of nieces, nephews and friends, including Ed Greenham, Fred Greenham and Scott Richards.

He is predeceased by his parents Levi and Rhoda Roberts, brother Murray, Father and Mother-in-Law Gideon and Violet Pilgrim, Brothers-in-law Bill Johnson and Fred Pelley.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Nursing staff of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Med/Surg Unit for their exceptional care over the past three weeks and to Bonnie and Helen in the Cancer Unit for their care.

Visitation to take place on Tuesday, May 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Salvation Army Church, St. Anthony. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:30 am with Majors Henry and Beatrice Bingle officiating.

Funeral Arrangements by Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

CANNING, NINA MARGARET

Nina Margaret Canning was born at Hooping Harbour on December 10th, 1938. She was the daughter of Christopher and Jenneth Randell. There were 6 other children born into this family. Edgar, Julian (deceased) Joyce, Manuel (deceased), Wanda & Sidney. In the 1950’s at Hooping Harbour, she met and married Hayward Canning of Roddickton.

6 children were born into this union. Sadie, Hector, Marlene, Howard, Rodrick & Travis. They lived in Roddickton for approximately 3 years then moved to Hooping Harbour and built their first home and continued to raise their family there until resettlement to Bide Arm in 1969.

In 1955 at the age of 16, 67 years ago, Nina gave her heart to the Lord. She made and gave a life-time commitment to her church in Hooping Harbour, Bide Arm and Kitchener. She faithfully supported her church in service and financially. She faithfully attended every service, choir practice, round table discussion, Sunday school, and ladies’ charity group. Her faith and trust in God got her through many rough times and until the day she died she had never waivered on this commitment.

On January 17th, 1977, her husband Hayward Canning met with a tragic accident on a logging operation site in Cole Pond area. Having no source of income and never having worked outside the home, she continued to raise her family along with her special grandson Jarvis Canning who was 4 months old at the time. In the years that followed she went to work on the Bide Arm fish plant for a period of time. She was also employed at Cassell’s general store working side by side with Aunt Winnie Cassell, she loved this job. (I wonder why!)

In 2000 Nina moved to Kitchener Ontario to care for her grandchildren while her daughter, Sadie, worked. She lived there until the summer of 2017. When she returned to Bide Arm for a visit, it was then that the family made the tough decision to admit her to personal care at Roddickton House. In November 2021 she was admitted to Curtis Memorial Hospital due to progression of Dementia until she could be placed in protective care at the John M Gray Centre on December 16, 2021.

Approximately two months ago she fell and broke her arm. Her health continued to deteriorate since the fall. On Sunday May 22, 2022, at 2:00AM the call came informing the family that her condition has worsened. She was placed in palliative care later that day. Family was with her everyday until she passed peacefully away at approximately 6:00 pm on Wednesday May 25, 2022.

She leaves to mourn her 6 children, Sadie Canning, Hector Canning, Marlene (Eddie) Randell, Howard (Sharron) Canning, Rodrick (Sharon) Canning, Travis (Kara) Canning; 2 Brothers, Edgar (Susie) Randell, Sidney Randell; 2 Sisters, Joyce Cantwell, Wanda (Garland) Ellsworth; 16 Grandchildren; 21 Great-grandchildren; 2 Great-great grandchildren; Also, many extended family members and friends.

Visitation to be held from the Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm beginning the evening of Friday, May 27, 2022 and will continue until the funeral on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Hewlett officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

WALKER, EVELYN EDITH (nee Slade)

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts, that our family announces the passing of Evelyn Walker on May 26, 2022, at the age of 93. At her passing she was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Evelyn was born in St. Anthony, NL in 1928, where she met and married Joe and lived most of her life. She worked tirelessly to obtain her medical librarian certificate and through her many years at the Grenfell Hospital she rose to be the medical records librarian, retiring in 1989.

At her passing Mom had many roles, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Friend. She was at her happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. When we would get together mom loved baking breads and pies, cooking all of our childhood favorites and playing a raucous game of “Bang”. Mom enjoyed knitting and many of us were fortunate enough to enjoy the warmth of her gunner mitts, wool socks, toques, chair booties and afghans.

Evelyn is survived by daughters Jean (Jim), Joan (Bill), Dona (Wilson), Linda (Bill), her daughter in law Marilyn, her sister Millicent and her very dear friend Rachel and her family. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and recently, her first great great grandchild, all of whom she loved and adored.

She was predeceased by her husband Joe, son Tony and 3 grandchildren, Andrea, Adam and David

Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held at a to be determined date in at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony NL as per her request where she will be laid to rest with those that passed before her.

In lieu of flowers etransfer donations can be made to the Grenfell Foundation at foundation.south@lghealth.ca. The money received will be used to purchase much needed equipment for the hospital.

TAYLOR, ISAAC

July 21, 1941 - May 18, 2022
Isaac Taylor, was born on July 21st, 1941, to Isaiah & Emily Taylor. He had a wonderful family of 10 siblings. Most of his brothers and sisters settled in Forresters Point. There they raised families of their own. He was a fisherman for 30 years. During his fishing career, he met the love of his life, Olive Offrey. When they met, dad was 27 years old, and mom was 17 years old. They have enjoyed 53 years together. They tied the knot on August 23rd, 1973, giving them 48 years of marriage together. They had three beautiful children, and he adored them.

Dad taught us to show respect, be kind to others, and always be there to take care of our family. He taught Darren the life skills to continue fishing, and the three of us learned to work hard, as he did!

There are so many things about him that we will miss, so it is hard for us to say them all. We loved him very much, and we are very thankful for everything. Our parents always did all they could to give us things we wanted and needed. He loved his family very much!

Isaac leaves to mourn his Wife, Olive; Son, Darren (Deborah); Daughters, Sheri-lynn (Alex), Valine (Jamie); Grandchildren, Nicholas, Delaney, Lacy, Lexi; and Brother, Sisters, and Sisters-in-law, Caroline (Walter), Clayton (Sheila), Lillian, Edna, and Sharon as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, Isiah and Emily; Father and Mother-in-law, Eymard and Mary; Brothers, Harold (Jessie) Walter, Stephen, Claude (brother-in-law); Sisters, Beatrice (Samuel), Jonie (Stephen), Kitty.

Visitation was held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

ROBERTS, RITA MAISIE

November 2, 1945 - May 17, 2022

The family of Rita Maisie Roberts of St. Anthony is saddened to announce that following a lengthy battle of Alzheimer’s disease, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the age of 76 years.

Rita was a stay at home Mom until she raised her children into adulthood. She then moved to St. John’s where she courageously started a career at the Fairmont Hotel, a job she took so much pride in doing. Her work ethic, charisma, and compassion exceeded expectations of employer and guests alike. This unique ability to connect with others awarded her numerous employee of the month awards and she entered retirement being prestigiously awarded employee of the year.

Rita stood out. Her spirit was as vivacious as it was kind. Her smile was infectious – everyone was her friend. She brought us so much joy. She made us laugh. She made everyone she met feel special and loved and precious. Music was ingrained in her very being. Rita had a remarkable ability to play the accordion, harmonica and organ. She was the first to step on the dancefloor and the last to leave. She was beautiful. She was ours.

In her last days, she was surrounded by her family who embraced her with so much love and care.

Left to mourn are her beloved children Kerry (Scott), Jenny, Susan (Timmy), and Gerry (Amy); her precious grandchildren Karli, Aaron, Michael, Jane, Heidi, Reece, and Ryder; the father of her children Gerald Chaytor, sisters Marina Sparkes (Ephraim) and Melva Whitten (David deceased); brother Donald Roberts; special nieces and nephews, cousins and so many close friends.

Rita is predeceased by her parents Edna and Fred Roberts, brothers Guy (Bud), Mount, Roland and George; Sisters Jesse, Eliza, and Minnie.

Thank you to the staff of John M Gray Centre and Shirley’s Haven for the care, compassion and professionalism given to Rita during her time with them. Appreciation extended to Lee, Alicia, and Sandra at Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home for their patience, guidance and comfort.

Flowers or donations in lieu of flowers graciously accepted.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony.

WHITEWAY, LOTTIE LOUISE

May 19, 1957 - May 8, 2022

Lottie Louise Whiteway was the first of five children born to Herbert and Emily Patey of Main Brook on May 19, 1957. Lottie met the love of her life when she met Edward Whiteway and they married on June 10, 1978. Together they raised three children, Janice, Trinna and Corey. She was a good mom, but anyone who knew Lottie knew that her six grandchildren meant more than anything else in this world to her. They were dear to her heart and she made sure that every single one of us knew how much she loved us.

On Sunday May 8, 2022 Lottie went home to be with the Lord She will be greatly missed by her Family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

With sad broken hearts and fond memories Lottie Leaves to mourn her Husband, Edward; Daughters, Janice (Kirby Russell) Trent and Lindsay, Trinna (Brian Decker) Kaden and Bree; Son, Corey (Heather) Alisha and Austin; Mom, Emily; Brothers, Tobias (Mona), Amos (Theresa); Sisters, Olive, Vinna (Eddie Boutillier), as well as a large group of Nieces and Nephews, family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Dad, Herbert Patey.

Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook from where the funeral was held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

RANDELL, WOODLEY MARK

Woodley Mark Randell was born in Hooping Harbour. He was one of six children born to Charlie & Beatrice Randell. He grew up like many of his time, playing in the beaches, and on the wharves, but also having to help his family, down in the stage and out in the fishing boat.

In 1961, Woodley married Janet Cassell and in 1969 resettled to Bide Arm with a growing family of his own.

Woodley came to be very well known in the Bide Arm area, as he operated the local Garage Business, but he was a man of many talents; he was a mechanic, heavy equipment operator, hunter, fisherman, carpenter, welder, a so-called “Jack of All Trades”. He enjoyed cod fishing, moose & turr hunting, rabbit catching, ski-doo riding, and especially ice fishing. He will be remembered as a humble, honest, hard-working man who loved his family.  He was a father, a grandfather, a brother, a cousin, a friend and most certainly, he was a faithful & devoted servant of God.

Woodley Mark Randell passed into the presence of the Lord on May 6th, 2022 at John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. 

He will be forever missed by his 6  loving children, Pansy Randell, Hubert (Michelle), Dennis (Paula), Rick (Gail), Randy (Phyllis), Paula (Corwin).  19 Grandchildren:  Dana (Kaleigh), Jeffery (Crystal), Jeremy, Joanne, Jessica, Selena, Owen, Ryder, Chase, Joey, Dustin, Nathan, Natalia, Nadia, Blake, Dominic, Brook, Mila & Melina. 9 Great Grandchildren. Jordyn, Beck, Summer, Chance, Kinsley, Cooper, Clara, Asia, & Bella. His Sisters: Della Cassell (Rene), Betty Denney (Ben). Sister-in-law: Winnie Randell.  As well as a large circle of close friends & relatives.

Woodley is predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Janet (nee: Cassell), his parents, his brother Winston Randell and Sisters Audrey Pollard & Alma Patey.

 Funeral services were held at Apostolic Faith Church in Bide Arm on Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Interment followed in the Apostolic Faith Cemetery in Bide Arm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.

GENGE, ROLAND

September 23rd, 1933 - May 4th, 2022

Passed away May 4th, 2022 at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Center at the age of 88 years.
Roland is forever loved and remembered by his Loving Wife of 65 years, Jessie; Daughter, Wanda (Truman); Sons, Gary (Patsy), Roland (Edna), and Cyril (Maxine); Grandchildren, Mick (Nadia), Kaye (Jamie), Boyd (Nancy), Cagney (Mark), Trista (Late Wilfred Genge Jr), Jessica (Corey), Christopher (Glenda), and Travis (Stacie); Great-Grandchildren, Andrew, Ryder, Brooklyn, Landon, Adam, Averie, Cruz (Late Ryan Gary), Natalie, Rylan, Luke, Daniel, Caylee and Cole; Sister, Dulcie; Brother, Isaac; Special Niece, Pam, as well as large circle of Nieces, Nephews, extended family and friends.
He is predeceased by his Parents, Alice and Abraham, In-laws, Cyril and Joyce; Sister, Tena; Brothers, Noah, Kirby, and Stedman.
Visitation was held from St. Matthews Anglican Church in Anchor Point from where the funeral was held on Sunday May 8, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Short officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

NOSEWORTHY, LAMBERT

June 23 1945- May 3 2022

From Green Island Brook, passed away peacefully surrounded by his Family at Curtis Memorial Hospital on May 3rd, 2022.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are Children, Nadine, Blake (Janelle), Crystal (Rick), Tracy (Ash); Special Companion, Grace; Grandchildren, Justin, Malcolm, Tayler, Brady, Chloe, Ricki, Toni, Ty; Great-granddaughter, Ashtyn; Siblings, John (Elaine), Effie & Aubrey; In-laws Wilfred Chambers, Anna (Don) Jackman, John(Bonnie) Watters, Carol (Charlie) Ratford, Louise Watters. Also a large number of special Nephews, Nieces and Friends.

Predeceased by his loving Wife Dianne; Parents, Henry & Ellen Noseworthy; Granddaughter, Jessica; Siblings, Jessie, Clifford, Iris & Maggie; In-laws Douglas & Ursula Watters, David Watters & Wesley Hillyard.

Visitation to take place from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lower Cove beginning the evening of Wednesday, May 4 2022 and will continue until the funeral on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow. The funeral will be streamed from our Facebook page.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.