COOMBS, HOWARD

1941-2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Howard at the John M Gray home on July 4 at the age of 82.

He lived in Plum Point all his life and worked at a garage and as a school bus driver. He was a backhoe operator and dug many water lines on this coast.

He leaves to mourn his wife Joyce, daughters Angela, Jocelyn and Lottie, sons Foch and Sandy, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by mother Una and son Alan, in-laws Garland and Caroline Samson.

Visitation to take place from the Church of the Advent in Plum Point beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6, 2023 and will continue on Friday, July 7, 2023 with the family service to take place at 8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with Rev. Coates officiating. Interment to follow.

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

FILLIER, RAYMOND

August 17 1943 - July 02 2023

Raymond passed July 2, 2023 at the age of 79 years.

Raymond was a fisherman for over 30 years and retired at the age of 55. Raymond enjoyed moose hunting in the fall with his sons Dwayne and Paul as well as his boat and spent many hours cod fishing with family and friends. In the summer he worked at the fish plant cutting fish and after that he worked in the fish store washing fish. He also enjoyed walking around town and chatting to everyone he came in contact with.

He chatted about the Lord whenever he had the opportunity and he was well known to many people around Newfoundland. Raymond was a devout Christian; serving the Lord and beating the Salvation Army drum for 65 years. He lived his life for the Lord. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57 years: Nita Fillier; Children: Ernest Fillier, Lisa Fillier (Lloyd Compton), Paul Fillier, Dwayne (Joanne) Fillier; Brothers: Garfield Fillier, Rene Fillier, Howard Fillier, Randy Gillard; Sister: Ivy Burton, Maxine Dempsey, Georgina Jenkins: Drucella Pollard; Grandchildren: Jessica Fillier, Sarah Fillier, Zoey Fillier, Destiny Fillier, Rory Fillier; Greatgrandchildren: Emma Payne, Jamie Payne, Paige Payne; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Raymond is predeceased by his Parents; Wilfred and Rosie Fillier; Grandparents: Leonard and Virtue Fillier; Sister: Juanita Fillier.

Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee beginning on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 and will continue daily until the funeral service on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the Salvation Army Church in Englee with Major Wilfred and Wavey Simms officiating. Interment to follow.

ANDREWS, WESLEY ROY

April 10, 1949 - July 3, 2023

Wesley Roy Andrews was born April 10, 1949 to John and Daphne (Tucker) Andrews in Ship Cove.

At a very young age Wes fished with his father before going to work at the fish plant in Trepassy. It was here that he married and his son Kevin was born. He then settled in Ship Cove and worked in the fish plant in St. Anthony. After that he spent many summers working at construction jobs in Labrador.

In later years he spent all his time in Ship Cove fishing, getting mussels, and cutting wood. He and his dear friend Carrie especially loved picking berries.

Wesley leaves to mourn, his son: Kevin; Brothers: Garl (Hazel), Gus (Jean), Lloyd (Janet), Alonzo (Diane), Dennis (Margy); Sisters: Marjorie, Millicent, June; and special friend: Carrie.

He is predeceased by his Parents: John and Daphne (Tucker) Andrews as well as Sisters: Dulcie Pynn, Mabel Eddison, and Nina Swanson

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

HILLIER, LEWIS

March 11, 1946 - June 22, 2023

Lewis Hillier was born to the late Stanley and Laura Hillier on March 11, 1946. He lived in Griquet. A fisherman in his earlier years, he met the love of his life, Joyce Budden in February 1967 and married in February 1968. Together they raised five children, Wilma, Kirby, Kent, Keon and Wanetta. Lewis worked with a logging company until his retirement.

He was a very hard-working man who loved and cared very much for his family. Two of his favorite hobbies were moose hunting and trout fishing. He will be sadly missed by his wife and children and grandchildren.

Lewis passed on June 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

He leaves to mourn his Wife, Joyce; Children: Wilma (Darryl), Kirby, Kent, Keon, Wanette; Grandchildren: Dustin, Britney, Nikki, Jorden, Nathan, Nolan, Tori, Summer, Paris, Makenzie, Kalen, Ciarra; Great-Grandchildren: Landen, Aiden, Grayson, Ellie, Brady, Gabrial, Olivia, Ryn; Siblings: Gerald, Wilfred, Clayton, Elizabeth, Minnie, Garland as well as many extended family and friends.

Lewis is predeceased by his Grandson: River; Parents: Stanley & Laura Hillier; Parents In Law: Leander & Ruby Budden; Brothers: Abe, Tom, Ralph, David; Sisters: Mabel, Marion; and Brother In Law: Lloyd Budden.

Visitation will be held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton beginning Sunday June 25th 2023 with a family only visitation in the evening, public visitation on Monday June 26th 2023 followed by the funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday June 27th, 2023.

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

MAHAR, KAREN

Passed away surrounded by her loved ones, Karen Mahar, age 59 of Bird Cove NL at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s on the 20th of June, 2023.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband Terrance, mother Helena, brother Fonse (Stella), sister in laws Ellen (Tony), Jean, Noreen, Josephine (Riley), Monica (Percy), Mary (Danny), brother in laws Joe (Darlene), Hiram (Mathilda), Wade (Judy), Dennis (Wanda). As well as her nieces and nephews Tim (Yvette, Luke, Ara), Karen (Paul, Xander, Evie), Tammy (John, Owen and Liam), Jamie (Laurel, Sophia), Roxane (Danny), Justin (Stacey, Avery, Craig), Edgar (Stacey), Bradley (Chad), Raelene )Jamie, Sophie, Claire), Sandy (Alicia, Lux), Stacy (Ayeshea, Brody), Jenny (Marty, Carter, Kenzie), Jessica (Jamie, Jade, Jack), Andy, Joanne (Kyle, Ava, Hailey), Paul’s Children (Camron, Emily, Raina, Zander, Zaiden). Karen has been predeceased by her Mother in law Maggie, Her Father in law Peter Joe, her Nephew Paul Mahar, her grandparents Lavinia and James Pittman as well as her special friend Linda Porter.
The family would like to send a special thanks out to the staff of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony and St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s for their kind and compassionate care for Karen during all her stays.
Visitation is being held at the Our Lady Of Grace Church in Bird Cove Beginning Friday June 23rd, from early evening until 9pm, Saturday 9am to 9pm with a Rosary Service at 7pm, Sunday visitation from 1pm to 9 pm with a Family Service at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Monday, June 26th, 2023 with Farther Rossi officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service with burial to be announced later.
Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated.

GENGE, MARION LENORA

Passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony NL at the age of 86 years surrounded by her family.

Born September 13, 1936, to Abraham and Rose White, Marion will be remembered as a very giving and caring lady who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She married Cos Genge on December 9, 1961, and raised 5 children. She was a totally dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. She was an avid reader and a great cook, known especially for her sweet raisin bread and pies. Marion enjoyed working with her brother Ron and sister-in-law Julie for many years and after her husband Cos retired, they enjoyed many happy and healthy years together.

She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children; Darlene, Maunda (Gerald), Bud (Monica), Brian (Sayamol),and Stella; Grandchildren Scott (Erika), Randy (Lei), Valene (Bruce), Blayne (Courtney), Toni (Brad), Stacie (Trav), Jarod (Tamara), and Peter; 16 great-grandchildren; Brother and sister in laws Aurelia, Hazel, Julia, Ellen, Henry and Elva, Harris and Barbara, and Clara, as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.

Marion was predeceased by her parents; Abraham and Rose White, husband Cos, Brother Ron, Sisters Dulcie, Stella (Peter) and Juanita (Seymour); Nephew Clyde; and the Genge Brother in laws and Sister in Laws.

Special thanks to the Ivy Durley Place for the care and support Mom received for the past 41/2 years. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with you all and was very content and happy. Also, special thanks to the nurses at Curtis Memorial Hospital for the phenomenal care and support for the family.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers and monetary donations, if you wish, you can donate in her memory to the Janeway Children’s Hospital that was dear to her heart.

Visitation and funeral details to be announced soon.

SIMMS, ARCHIBALD

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Archibald Simms announces his passing on June 16, 2023 at St. Anthony Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84. Archibald was born in Roddickton, NL to William & Loretta Simms on January 5, 1939. He was a Lumberjack, Truck Driver, Bus Driver, Janitor, & Emergency Medical Responder. His final job upon retirement was a EMR at the Roddickton White Bay Health Centre which he loved dearly.

Archibald loved the Workplace but his strongest devotion was to the Gospel & his Church, where he played his accordion and sang every chance he could for 53 years. Since March 1961, he was a devoted member and musician of Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton where he gave his Heart & Life to Christ.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife of 62 Years: Pearl (Earle) Simms; Sons: Dwane (Judy), Oral (Marlyce), Brian (Renee); Daughters: Viva (Lester), Janice (Archie); Grandchildren: Stephanie, Melissa, Tyler, Chad, Nicole, Terri, Valarie; Great Grandchildren: Zackery, Cameron, Hyden, Shayle, Jessa, Emmy, Brooks; Sisters: Ruby Swain, Madeline Newman. Archibald will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and close friends.

He is predeceased by Daughter Paulette, Parents William & Loretta Simms, Brothers Melvin Simms, Francis Simms, Sister Leah (Simms) Lidstone.

Visitation will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Monday June19th & Tuesday June 20th from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm each day. The funeral service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL on Wednesday June 21st at 2pm with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow.

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

COOMBS, PHILEMON

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Philemon Coombs aged 79 years. Born Feb 10, in Shoal Cove West, NL. Son of the late Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Philemon (Free) was a man who loved to be on the go visiting his friends, having a good drop of rum and a good old yarn. Philemon spent a lot of his time working in Lab City as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked in the plant in Anchor Point. He loved to torment and carry on with his younger sisters and his neices and nephews. He had a big heart and an idle smile that will never be forgotten.

Left to mourn: Common law spouse Ruby Gibbons Sr. Brothers: Abe (Laura) and Bruce (Ivy). Sisters: Alva (Henry), Josie (Harrison), Mary (Melvin), and Peggy (Roland). Sister-in-law: Jean. Brothers-in-law: Walter (Caroline) and John (Nancy), and a large circle of nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives.

Predeceased by: Parents: Abraham and Bridget Coombs. Brothers: Oswan, Isreal, Clifton, and Dwight. Sister: Irene; Nephew Dion Coombs; Great Nephews: Nicholas Hillier, Tyler Bursey and PG Genge; Mother and Father-in-law: Guy and Caroline Sr. Gibbons. Sister-in-law: Virginia Gibbons, Sr.

Funeral service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove on Monday June 19th 2023, at 2 pm with Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

WHITE, GEORGE WILLIAM

September 4, 1929 - June 13, 2023

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of the late George W. White aged 93 years.  Born on September 4,1929 in Sandy Cove, NL, he was the son of the late William and Rhoda (nee: Caines) White.  He is survived by brother-in-law Douglas Parrill, special cousin and friend Calvin Whalen and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, families and friends. 

Uncle George loved his family.  He possessed a steadfast faith and was committed to the betterment of his community.  He enjoyed nature and the great outdoors, he liked having nice clothes, cars, quads and argos and he was always ready for a “good time” with family and friends. Uncle George was a great soul.

 He was predeceased by his loving parents, William and Rhoda White, brother Eldred (Dora) White, brother Anthony (Cinderella) White, sister Rita (Elias) Coles, sister Virtue Parrill, twin brother/sister (John/Rosanna) White and sister Gertrude (Wilga) White.

Our sincerest appreciation and thanks are offered to the staffs at Revera Cambridge Estates, Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s and Ivy Durley Place, Flowers Cove for their kindness and great care during Uncle George’s stay at their homes.  We also whole-heartedly thank the staff at 4 North B, Health Science Center, St. John’s for their outstanding professionalism and compassion while he was in palliative care.

In memory of Uncle George, donations may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sandy Cove or the Sandy Cove/Savage Cove Cemetery Fund.  Flowers are graciously accepted.

 A traditional “wake” [hymn sing] will be held at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sandy Cove on Friday, June 16, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm.  A funeral service will take place on Saturday morning at 11:00 am at St. Thomas’ Church, Sandy Cove with interment to follow at the Savage Cove Cemetery.

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

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies.  It brings us together again and again”
— Maya Angelou

TAYLOR, GRACE BLANCHE

Age 72
It is with great sadness that the family of Grace Taylor announce her passing on June 11th, 2023 at the Health Science Center, St. John’s with her nieces Angela and Stella each holding her hand.

Grace was born to Allen and Delilah (Bessey) Taylor, she was the youngest of 10 children. After the passing of her mother she was left to care for her father, sister Linda and nephew Keith. She was a kind and gentle soul that never complained or asked anything of anyone. She was a hard worker and she lived every day with a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by her two sisters and especially her nephew Keith who was like her own, and by all who knew her.

She is survived by her Sisters: Elvie (Cyril) Campbell, Selma Taylor; Special Nephew: Keith Taylor; Sister in Law: Peggy Taylor.

She is predeceased by her Parents: Allen & Delilah; Brothers: Hedley Bessey, Jasper & Lewis Taylor; Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Marie (Ben) Nicholas, Evelyn (Wilfred) Roberts, Gladys (Samuel) Butt; Linda Taylor; Brother in-Law: Harvey Taylor.

Visitation to be held at The United Church in Raleigh beginning Wednesday June 14th in the afternoon and continuing until the funeral service on Friday June 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pasor Charity Butler officicating.

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