TOOPE, NORMAN

Norman and his sister, Margaret

February 4, 1966 - December 5, 2022

Born February 4, 1966, Norman grew up in St. Barbe. He .loved sports, especially hockey. He tried playing himself when he was younger but figured it was not for him. He loved his music, his favourite song was “Tiny Red Light”. He enjoyed visitors, going camping, and anything outdoors. Norman enjoyed life to the fullest.

He leaves to mourn his Mother, Eileen; Sister: Edith Jane (Wade); Nieces, Jadean (Dane), Edith (Bon), Jolene (Jordan); Great-nephews: Ashton, Ryan, Eric, Zander, Luke; Great-nieces: Kyla and Emma, as well as a large circle of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends,

He is predeceased by his father, Abraham; as well as a large circle of relatives.

A funeral service took place from the Black Duck Cove Anglican Church with Rev. Coates officiating followed by burial.

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

TOOPE, MARGARET

Margaret and her brother, Norman

January 8 1966 - January 28, 2023

Born January 8, 1966, Margaret was raised in St. Barbe and attended St. Genevieve Elementary. She participated in many activities and Girl Guides. She loved getting ger hair done, having her makeup done and having her fingernails painted. She was quite the pro at dancing. her favourite moves were shaking and twisting. Her passion was children, especially her nieces and nephews. Margie could be really witty on times, and loved everyone. Her love was unconditional. She lived life to the fullest.

She leaves to mourn his Mother, Eileen; Sister: Edith Jane (Wade); Nieces, Jadean (Dane), Edith (Bon), Jolene (Jordan); Great-nephews: Ashton, Ryan, Eric, Zander, Luke; Great-nieces: Kyla and Emma, as well as a large circle of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends,

She is predeceased by his father, Abraham; Brother, Norman, as well as a large circle of relatives.

Visitation to take place from the Black Duck Cove Anglican Church beginning Monday, February 6, 2023 and will continue on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. Coates officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Black Duck Cove Anglican Cemetery.

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

HANCOCK, MAUREEN MARY

February 14, 1930 - January 26, 2023

Maureen Hancock passed January 26, 2023 at the age of 92 years.

Maureen leaves to cherish memories; her Sons: Gordon (Marion) Hancock, Lee (Dianne) Hancock, Kevin Hancock, Shawn (Jennifer) Hancock; Daughters: Bessie (Ed) Pilgrim, Shirley Pilgrim, Darlene Hancock (Rob), Hilda Hancock (Danny), Donna (Craig) Canning, Michelle (Ross) Randell; Sister-in-law: Pearl (Hancock) Taylor, 14 grandchildren, 2 foster grandkids, 21 great grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Visitation took place from the Apostolic Faith Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held on Monday, January 30 2023 with Rev. Rene Cassell officiating. Interment followed.

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

MORRIS, JESSIE LOUISA (nee Reeves)

July 20, 1943 - January 22, 2023

Jessie Morris was born in Cape North on July 20th, 1943, to Barton and Edith Reeves, she was raised in Goose Cove. She married Clarence Morris in 1963 and moved to Cartwright where they began their family, Jessie with her children later moved to Goose Bay.

Some years later Jessie moved back to Cartwright where she spent the rest of her years. She did not have an easy life, but she worked hard and raised her children, who were her pride and joy. Jessie’s every thought was for her children and grandchildren, longing for them to know the God that she served. Jessie placed her hope in Jesus, she remained that way until her passing in St. Anthony on January 22nd, 2023.

Jessie was a devout Christian who loved to worship her Lord and Savior, she found great peace in this and would do so at every opportunity. Jessie is now kneeling at her Savior’s feet.

Jessie leaves to remember with love, her Daughters: Nellie (Ronald) Pardy, Darlene (Jason) Taylor; Sons: Clarence (Bernice) Morris, Leroy (Sharon) Morris; 5 Grandchildren; 7 Great-grandchildren; Brother: Benjamin (Francis) Reeves; Sisters: Karen (Bob) Lunnen, Charlotte Coombs, as well as many other extended family and friends

She is predeceased by her husband: Clarence Morris; Son: Clifford Morris; Parents; Barton & Edith Reeves; Brother-in-law: Pete Coombs.

The family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all whom contributed through the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during their hour of bereavement and sadness. May God Bless You!

The homegoing service is tentatively scheduled to take place on January 26, 2023 from the Evangel Pentecostal Temple in Cartwright with Pastor Rochelle Andrews officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

HOUSE, JOSEPHINE DOROTHY

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Josephine House announce her passing on January 23rd, 2023 at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in her 86th year.

Josephine Dorothy House was born August 29th in Englee, NL. She was the first-born child of Patrick and Clarissa Ellsworth. When she was 2 years of age her parents moved to Roddickton. Josephine had 4 children whom she dearly loved and cherished.

Josephine was a businesswoman who ran a small retail store for over 20 years. She loved to read and spent most of her time reading her most cherished book, the Bible.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her 3 children Norma (Oliver), Ina and Debbie. Grandchildren: Kelly, Teri, Corey, Karla, Justin, Jenny, Joshua, Niki, Matthew and Megan; Brothers and sisters: Ronald (Hazel), Reginald, Sadie (Roy), Joan, Myer (Denise), Shelia, Colin (Lorinda); as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Josephine is predeceased by her parents: Patrick and Clarissa, and her son: Monty.

Funeral Service will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL on Saturday January 28th @11am. Pastor Mark Locke Officiating. Visitation at Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Thursday January 26th 7pm-9pm; Friday January 27th 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm.

WAY, TRENT

The family of Trent Way, 46, of Flowers cove, NL are saddened to announce his tragic passing on January 21st, 2023.

The family service will take place on Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Everyone welcome!! Funeral service will be held at the United Church in Flowers Cove on Saturday, January 28th at 2:00pm with Reverend Mcgonigle officiating. Burial will follow at the United Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the United Church of Flowers Cove.

Trent Way was born in St. Anthony, NL to Clarence and Nancy Way on January 7, 1977. He went to high school at Canon Richards High School and graduated in 1995. He worked his whole life in the oil industry and was lucky enough to get a job in Voisey Bay recently working closer to home. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, riding skidoo and bike.

Trent is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Kaitlyn (Skyler), mother Nancy, grandfather Stewart Mitchelmore, grandmother Sadie Way, mother-in-law Maria Gould, sister Tisa Tatchell (Kenneth), 2 special nephews CJ & Keegan Tatchell, sisters-in-law Virg Diamond (Clar), Sarah Mitchelmore (Wade), Enid Genge (Lawrence), Brother-in-law Gerald Gould (Dinah), Nieces Della Way (Marc), Gina Normore (Ronnie), Nephews Gerald Gould, Gerald Gould (Celeste), Ashley Gould (Annette), Wade Mitchelmore (Kellen), and Pop’s boy Chase. Trent is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large circle of family and friends.

Trent is predeceased by his father Clarence Way, grandfather Henry Way, grandmother Pearl Mitchelmore, Father-in-law Carl Gould, Brother-in-law Martin Gould, Nephew Tyler Diamond, Uncle Boris Mitchelmore, and Aunt Anne Way.

Trent was loved by everyone who knew him. Everyone is welcome to visit, attend the family service, and attend the funeral. Thank you to everyone for their support during this difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral director.

GIBBONS, GLADYS MAY

Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons

September 15, 1926 - January 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Gladys (Chambers) Gibbons announced her peaceful passing on January 23, 2023, at the age of 96, at the Rufus Guinchard Health Center in Port Saunders.

Leaving to mourn with lots of great memories are her children, Edith (Leslie) Toope, Bill (Daisy) Gibbons, Lesley Hillier, Virginia (Jim) Bradford, Vony ( Enos) Langdon, Ivy Toope, and Roy (Eliza) Gibbons.

Her grandchildren Gladys, Loretta, Melanie, Gina, Robert, James, Jessica, Ian, Devon, Jamie, Louis, Lynette, and Alex, and their partners.

Her great grandchildren Ashton, Aidan, Brooke, Luke, Hannah, Kate, Henry, Sophia, Billie, Kingstyn, Finley, and Jade and her sister-in-law Virginia Gibbons, as well as a large number of special nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jonathan and Mary Chambers, her husband Roy Sr., her children Louis and Dorcas, her grandson Stefan Gibbons, her son-in-law Graydon Toope, and her grandson- in- law Gary Doyle, as well as all her brothers and sisters.

Gladys grew up in Blue Cove and on February 3, 1952 she married Roy Gibbons and moved to St. Genevieve Bay where they raised their family until 1976, when they moved to Plum Point. Gladys had a large extended family whom she loved to have visits with and to chat with on the telephone and kept in touch with them all. She certainly enjoyed her calls and visits from everyone. She loved hearing about her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

The family would like to send a big thank you to the staff at the Ivy Durley Place in Flower’s Cove where she lived for 13 years. She made many friends there with the other residents and the staff. We cannot thank them enough for the great care they gave her while she was there. We would also like to thank the staff in Long Term Care at the Rufus Guinchard Hospital in Port Saunders for the special care they gave our mom during her time there.

Family service will take place on Thursday, January 26 at 8pm and the funeral service will be on Friday, January 27 at 11am form the church of the advent in Plum Point with Rev. Terry Coates Officiating

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthon and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral director.

PILGRIM, WILLIE

July 17, 1949 - January 12, 2023

Willie Pilgrim was born July 17th ,1949 in St. Anthony to Audrey Cull and Tobias Pilgrim. At the age of 5, he moved to St Anthony Bight with his grandmother and grandfather, Florence and Wesley Pilgrim, which was where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Willie married Linda on July 19th 1974 and they had four children that filled his days when they were young and his heart with 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Willie and Linda moved to Fort McMurray where they lived for 15 years. He was fond of his time in Fort McMurray, where his previous years of hard work and being a jack of all trades were greatly rewarded. They returned to the Corner Brook area upon his retirement, where he made some great friends and it warmed his heart to be nearer his daughter and granddaughter. Always a humble and patient man, he never needed anyone to tend to him, only in his very final days. He died peacefully at home on January 12th, 2023.

He leaves to morn his wife Linda, three sons Leon, Corey (Cristina), Brad (Laurie) and his baby girl Kayla. His six grandchildren Laura-Lee, Jade, Michelle, Joel, Shelby and Addison and four great grandchildren. Mother-in law Pearl. His brothers Boyd (Elsie), Elvis (Belinda), Joseph, Daniel, Sister Janet and Special Uncle Ronald (Harriet) and sister-in-law Alice (Boyce) Also left to mourn are many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Predeceased by his father Tobias, mother Audrey and father-in-law Floyd.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Thursday, January 19th and Friday, January 20, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Saturday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Majors Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

KINSELLA, MARY ANGES (Nee Pilgrim)

June 6, 1948 – January 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mom, grandmother, great grandmother and sibling, Mary Agnes Kinsella (nee Pilgrim) on January 16, 2023 at the Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Mom loved life and lived it to the fullest and like dad surrounded herself with family, friends’ and strangers alike. If anyone were ever stranded in St. Anthony, she would surely take care of you.

Mary is predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Gilbert; her Parents, Eric and Julie Pilgrim; In-laws, Arthur and Blanche Kinsella; Daughter Lois Johnson, Son-in-law, Glenn Richards and Sister, Olive Penney.

She leaves to mourn her Children, Marilyn (Geoff), Bryon (Angela), Penny and Ricky (Tracey).

Grandchildren, Kris, David, Nicole, Tyrel, Candis, Ryan, Drayson, Jennine, Kelsey, Kristen, Laura, Lorne, Blake, Aiden.

Great grandchildren, Tia, Jelena, Kayden, Brooklyn, Hendrix, Ava, Sawyer, Kingston, Lilly and Elise.

Siblings, Lloyd (Clara), Ford (Susan); Brother-in-laws Wilfred (Georgina), Albert (Ellen), Rev. Arthur (Belinda), Tom (Olive – Deceased) and Sister-in-law Emma (Bryon – Deceased); Special Sister Hazel Rowbottom.

As well as a large circle of family and friends.

“Until we meet again Mom, fly with the Angels.” We love you and give Dad a big kiss for us all.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery Fund or a charity of ones choosing.

Visitation to take place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 7-9 pm and will continue on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Cremation to follow with inurnment at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. FIllatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

BURKE, MARY ALICE (nee Mahar)

January 24, 1934 – January 11, 2023

Heaven welcomed the most cherished woman who graced many lives with her love, laughter and especially her hugs. She loved her family deeply especially her children and her adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Burke, Mary Alice (nee Mahar) – Passed away at the age of 88 years old surrounded by her loving family members at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, Port Saunders. Predeceased by her parents, Ambrose and Mary Mahar, her parent in-laws William and Julia Ann Burke, husband Patrick Burke, daughters Bernice LaVallee, Annette Myers and Baby Anne, sons Clarence Burke and Terrance Burke, son- in-laws Rick LaVallee and Winston Coles, grandson Nigel, great-granddaughter Ava Bee Pynn, sister Agnes and brothers Luke, Ambrose, and Joseph, sister in-laws Nellie and Marjorie, and brother in-laws Stan, Jim, Will, Ben and Clar. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons Pius (Odette), Terry and Patrick (Shelley), daughters Eileen Coles, Julia Costello (Tony Hurley), Agnes (Les Coles) and Maria; her son-in-law Leon Myers, the loves of her life her grandchildren, Nadia LaVallee, Danine LaVallee (Dennis Pynn), Krista Burke (Doug Pittman), Kerry Burke, Rhonda Gould, Kirby Coles (Julie), Allan Myers (Kayla), Kyla and Jada Costello, Lyndon Coles, Genine Warren, her sweet great grandchildren Jessica and Luke Gould, Dylan and Jenna Pittman, Kaiden and Kyle Warren, Emma Costello, Mason and Marcus Myers, Alexander and Ashton Pynn as well as our Aunt Mary Ann, Aunt Sis, Aunt Vonnie and families and a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Our mother was one of the strongest, bravest, and kindest humans to grace this planet. We wouldn't be the people we are, and we wouldn't have the life we have without her. Our mother was an inspirational and kind person. Her home was open to everyone, and she always made everyone feel welcome and important. She was the most loving, compassionate, understanding, family-orientated woman and one of the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. She always gave the very best hugs.

Mom, you were a beautiful gift from God with all the love and caring that you possessed. You touched our hearts in so many ways. Even on dark days, your strength and smile made us realize we had an angel beside us. We are going to miss you so much. To the world, you were one person, but to us, you were the world. We will always hear your voice and laughter and feel your sweet kisses and the warmest hugs. You will forever live in our hearts. Thank you, mom, for all the beautiful memories and everything you did for us. We will always love you!

There will a private family burial service, date and time to be announced. A memorial service in our mother’s honour will take place at a later date in Flower’s Cove.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home St. Antony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.