Gerald William Norman Fitzgerald, CM, MD, FRCSC

G. William N. Fitzgerald (Bill), CM, MD, FRCSC

St. Ann's Bay, Cape Breton

Died peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Nova Scotia, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Trudy (O'Keefe) and father of Charlene (John), Gretchen (Mark), Catherine (Rick) and Will (Laura). Grandfather of Daniel, David, Sophia, Abush, Caroline, Alex, Nolan, Lucy, and Julia.

Born in Toronto on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Cooper) and Gerry Fitzgerald. Brother of Geralyn, Tim and the late Greg.

Bill spent his professional life as a rural general surgeon in St Anthony, NL. In the past he was President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2008. Recently he was Chairman of B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS. He loved his family, his work as a rural general surgeon in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, and sailing on his Concordia Yawl, Tosca.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service for Bill will be held in St. Anthony, NL, at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 29, at St Mary's Anglican Church. Reception at B.O.L.D. in Baddeck, NS at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral service conducted by Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Officating clergy; Rev. Arthur Kinsella

The Service will Be Broadcast via our FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/kerrymfillatresfuneralhome

MAY, RICHARD SIDNEY MORGAN

December 11, 1967 - April 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Sidney Morgan May announce his passing at his home in Bird Cove on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 55 years. Richard was born in Roddickton, NL on December 11, 1967. 

He graduated from Evely Collegiate High, after a short stint in the Canadian Arm Forces (ROTP) he went on to Memorial University where he graduated with a B. Commerce (Accounting) Degree. He worked with Doane Raymond, Maurice Simmonds Services, Doyle Fisheries and lastly and for most of his career, Nortip Development Corporation. For a period of time he served as mayor of Bird Cove and was involved in various committees and ventures that promoted the economy and culture of the Great Northern Peninsula, which he dearly loved. 

Richard loved spending time with family and friends, especially his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. They will always remember him saying “tickle, tickle” as he tickled them. Richard enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, boating and was a loyal Montreal Canadians hockey fan, because it was his father’s team. He was a kind, devoted and loving son, brother, uncle and friend. His generosity had no limit. He gave above and beyond what would be expected by any one person.  

Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his loving mother, Ursula, siblings Pauline Bartlett (Maurice) St. Anthony, NL; Paul May (Betty) Humber Valley Resort, NL;  Lynn Hunt (Randy) Port au Port, NL;  Eugene May (Madonna) Pasadena, NL; and Todd May (Cindy) St. Thomas, ON. Nieces and nephews Tennelle (Noland); Michael (Alishia); Charmayne (David); Laura (Andrew); Beverley (Joshua); Jennifer (Darren); Randall (Keshia); Andrew (Kayci) Hannah; also Jessica; Matt (Melissa) and Erin (Brandon). Grandnieces and grandnephews; Ross James, Emma, Claire, Roman, Audrey, Eli, Ivy, Ezra; Caleb, Averie, Xavier, Xomara, & Ben.

He was predeceased by his father Carl May; grandparents, Morgan and Lucy May and George and Ena Hopkins; grandnephew Ryan Blake and by other extended family members. Also loved by Beverley Ereaut and many other family and friends.

A private visitation will be held at the Apostolic faith church in roddickton Saturday morning followed by the public funeral at 2pm.

BUCHANAN, CATHERINE (KATIE) FRANCES

September 22, 1995 - April 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Catherine (Katie) Frances Buchanan announce her passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 20, 2023. She was in her 27th year.

Katie was born to Louise Reid and Andrew Patey on September 22, 1995. She came into this world early weighing only 4lb 7oz but she was a fighter from the beginning. Her brother often remarked that her red hair was her warning label and that anyone who got in her way should have known better.

Sometimes you know you’ve met someone special and that’s how most people felt when meeting our Katie. She was non-verbal but somehow you knew she had an awesome sense of humor and had the greatest laugh ever.

Katie loved music and dancing; she adored beef jerky and swimming. She loved to people-watch but hated it when people would touch her hair. She was curious by nature and loved to go for drives to see the sites.

In later years, she had been living independently with a wonderful team of homecare workers that took care of her.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories: Mother Louise; Stepfather Rick; Father Andrew Patey (Heidi); Siblings: Liam (Emma Reardon); Olivia; Nikki; Danielle (Liam Bradley) and Holden (Dharma Wilkinson); Nephews: Owen Bradley and Gerald Reid; Grandparents William (Buck) Buchanan; Frances Patey; Jean and Levi Reid; Uncles Steve Patey (Lyn), Tracy Reid (Cathy); Aunts Martha Newell (Paul Larkham), Rhoda Rose (Paul), Iris White (Sam), Paula Krawiec (Andy), Dawn Walsh (Mike) and Tammy Patey (Chris); Godmother Nadine Ward; Special Aunt and Uncle: Debbie and Chris Humby; and Caregivers Tracey Burden; Bernice Byrne and Chrissy Whalen.

She was pre-deceased by her grandmother and namesake Catherine (Kit) Buchanan; Grandfather Bruce Patey;  Uncles Barry Newell and Bruce Norman; and cousin Matthew Reid.

Visitation will take place from St. Anthony United Church on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday April 23 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will take place on Monday April 24th at 2:00 PM from St. Anthony United Church, Rev Nath Larkin officiating.

Flowers graciously accepted or you may make a donation to the Phalen-McDermid Foundation or the local Joy Fellowship or Community living groups.

Fly with the angels my Birdie. I can’t wait to hear you sing.  

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

POWELL, DONALD

February 14th, 1941 - April 20th, 2023 

It is with great sadness that the family of  Donald Powell announce his passing on April 20th, 2023 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland.

Donald was born February 14th 1941 to Albert and Sarah Powell. At a young age, he moved to St. Anthony to further his education. He began his career working with Labrador-Grenfell Health for 33 years. On May 7th, 1977 he married Emma Joan Colbourne of St. Anthony where they settled down to raise their family. 

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 45 years, Joan, 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily), 7 grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron, Sarah, Matthew and Ryan, and Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grandchild,  Madison. 

He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Sadie, Lydia and Gertie. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sarah, his siblings, Alfred, Hedley, Melvin, Gordon and Beulah, and special niece, Donna. 

His family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Curtis Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral home. Interment to follow.

HUMBY, NELLIE

February 5, 1923 - April 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Humby announce her passing on April 18, 2023, at Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 100 years. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and went to meet her heavenly father, whom she loved and served her whole life.

Nellie was born in Hooping Harbour on February 5, 1923 to parents Mark and Lucretia Randell. She moved to Roddickton in 1942, where she met and married Herbert Humby. Together they raised nine children.

She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved cooking (and nobody made better bread, rice soup, carrot cake, or turkey dinner than our mom). She also enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, fishing, going to the cabin and search-a-word puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed her daily bible reading. In addition to being a homemaker, she operated a small retail business out of her home for many years.

To celebrate her memory, she leaves behind her children: Eugene (Isa), Calvin, Harvey (Barbara), Shirley, Lawrence (Violet), Marina (Rick), Flora (Will), Yvonne (Eugene), Derrick (Tanya); plus 17 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, a growing number of great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Nellie is predeceased by her husband Herbert, parents Mark and Lucretia Randell, grandson Ian and all nine of her siblings.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We will be reunited again one day!

Public visitations will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Her home going service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 11:00 am, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL. Officiated by Pastor Mark Locke. Interment to follow.

PATEY, ARCHIBALD CLAYTON

August 13, 1932 – April 13, 2023

Archibald Patey of Quirpon passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the John M. Gray Centre on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Arch was born in Quirpon on August 13, 1932 to Moses and Clara Patey. On May 8, 1953, he married Maisie Randell of Hooping Harbour, where he was teaching at the time. A year later, they moved to Quirpon, where they raised their family. He will be dearly missed.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children, Janet, Linda Simms (Bruce), Scott (Gwen), David (Laurie), Ivan (Maxine), Nancy Elliott (Martin), Tony (Kathie), Shirley (Kingsley), and Darrell, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his sister Blanche Strickland (Ronald) and his in-laws, Edna Randell, Frank Randell, Ivy Cassell and Arthur Noseworthy, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Maisie, his son, Teddy, his parents, Moses and Clara, his siblings, Louisa Noseworthy, Gideon, Jacob, Una Roberts, Greta, Clarence and Lloyd, and his son-in-law, Paul Patey.

His family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the John M. Gray Centre for his care over the past couple of years.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:00 with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the Community Cemetery in Quirpon.

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

ELLIOTT, OLIVE BESSIE

January 21, 1939 - April 6, 2023

Olive passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2023 in her 84th year, into the presence of her Lord and Savior whom she loved and served faithfully.

She proudly worked in her Grandfather Ollerhead’s store until the age of 16 when she moved to Stephenville and started working as a waitress.

After a few years of working she moved back to Main Brook where she met Francis Elliott. Olive and Francis were married in June of 1962 and together they raised a beautiful family, shared over 60 years of marriage until her passing. Olive was a godly woman who had a deep and devoted love for her family.

She leaves to mourn her devoted husband Francis Elliott, her daughter Catherine Bishop (Michael), her sons, Jack (Cathie), Paul (Donna), Russell (Ruth), Ronnie (Amy) and Calvin (Michelle). She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Murray (Dana), Justin (Jenn), Robin (James), Ravyn (Jimmy), Delaney (Elliott), Avery, Camryn, Raymond (Carissa) and Jonathan (Carolanne). As well as her great-grandchildren Logan, Elliott J., Connor, Astrid and Elliott T. She also leaves behind her dear sisters Isabella Pilgrim (Leander) and Irene Earle (Fred). Olive will also be missed by a very large circle of extended family and friends.

Olive was predeceased by her loving parents Stanley and Ruth Ollerhead as well as her brothers James, Raymond and Roy.

Visitation to take place from the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook beginning the afternoon of Sunday, April 9, 2023 and will continue on Monday, April 10, 2023. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment to follow.

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

BLAKE, JESSIE MARION

November 30, 1937- April 5,2023

 Passed away April 5,2023 at the John M Gray home in St. Anthony at the age of 85.

 Jessie was born in Raleigh to James & Phoebe Bessey on Nov 30, 1937. At the age of 12 she went to work as a servant girl with the Elliott family in Raleigh. In 1952 she married the love of her life Everett Blake of Spillards cove (Straitsview).

 Jessie spent most of her life taking care of her 7 children, in later years she went to work at the fish plant in St.Anthony. She loved attending to her garden, picking berries, knitting, to keep her family warm, but it didn't stop there she also helped to make the fish. No matter who or when anyone dropped by the kettle was always on for a cup of tea and a lunch. She was a devoted member of the UCW in Raleigh.

Jessie & Everett celebrated 65 years of marriage together in which they grew a new branch of the Blake Family tree.

 Leaving to mourn sons Dennis (Donna), Garry (Betsy), Cyril, Hedley, daughters Cindy (Jim), Dale, & Velma (Barry). Sisters Martha, Rebecca, Effie, Lavinia, Verna. Brothers Garfield, Melvin, Hounsell. Also, 13 Grandchildren, 20 great grand children, & 5 Great great grandchildren.

She is predecased by husband Everett, parents James & Phoebe Bessey, sisters Violet & Vina, and great grandson Austin.

Visitation to take place from the United Church in Raleigh on Friday, April 7, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with Pastors Geoff and Charity Butler officiating. Interment to follow.

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

BYRNE, WILFRED JOSEPH

October 10, 1950—March 31, 2023

Passed at the Health Science Center in St. Johns, NL, on March 31, 2023 at the age of 72 years. Wilfred Joseph Byrne was born October 10, 1950 to Rita and Ambrose Byrne of Conche, NL. On August 22,1975 he married the love of his life, Marie Alice Powell of Goose Cove and together they had 2 children Shelley and Christopher. He had 4 grandchildren.

Wilf enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved hunting, fishing and having morning coffee and chat with his friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

He leaves to mourn with loving memories, his Wife, Marie; daughter: Shelley (Melissa); daughter-in-law: Danielle; Grandchildren: Tyler, Caleb, Calleigh, and Emilia; Siblings: Angela (Ron), Loretta (Boyd), Ron (Sheila), Shirley (Jeromy), Gerard (Debbie), Linda (Dan), Cyril (Beth), Imelda, Ambrose, Regina (Shawn), As well as a long list of nieces and nephews, family and friends

Wilf is predeceased by parents: Rita and Ambrose Byrne; his Son: Christopher Byrne; Parents-In-Law’s: Hedley and Mary Powell; In Laws: Norm , Phyllis , Judy (Clyde), Patricia ( John), Olive (Chris), Marina (Mike), Roxanne (Darrell), Derrick (Bonnie)

The funeral mass took place on April 6, 2023 from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove with Fr. George officiating. Interment followed.

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

TATCHELL, EDMUND

It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Edmund John Tatchell announce his passing on March 31, 2023, at Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Edmund is forever loved by his wife Angela of 33 years, Children Thomas Tatchell (Brenda),Wendy (Matthias) Osborne, Grandchildren Thomas, Natalie, Jackson, Cadence, Adaisha, Mother in law Roseanne Tatchell , Godchildren Edmund Tatchell and Celista Tatchell, and special Nephew Brian Evans. Sisters Irene (Frank) Rumbolt, Winnifred (Anthony) Tatchell, Brothers William Tatchell, Alonzo (Lucy) Tatchell, Vince Tatchell, Patrick (Denise) Tatchell, Sister in laws Millicent, Amy, Vivian (Brent), Carmelita (Kevin), Brother in law Nelson (Tracey). Along with a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and Friends.

Edmund was predeceased by his parents Patrick Tatchell and Mary M Tatchell (Lawless). Father In Law Thomas (Tom) Tatchell, Sisters in Law Marion and Dulcie, Brother Gordon Tatchell, Sisters Mary Tatchell and Elizabeth Tatchell and his beloved Granddaughter Octavia Osborne.

Visitation is being held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Castor River North form Monday April 3rd, 2023 through to the Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday April 6th, 2023 with Fr. Rossi Officiating, burial service will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Doctors Brook NL. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.