QUINLAN, HENRY

Gone but forever in our Hearts

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Henry John Quinlan announce his passing on the 7th day of January 2024, in his 70th year.

Left to live in the love and fond memories of the wonderful life of Henry are: His loving wife of 49 years – Leona Quinlan; His sons – Sheldon, Shannon (Minnie) and Shelby (Melanie); Grandchildren – Johan (Keely), Katie (Nick), Jenya, Tayvin, Cambrie, Angel, Corbin Henry, and Trinity; Great Grand Children – Sunshine, Braxton, and Braelyn; Sisters/Sisters-in-Law and Brothers/ Brothers-in-law: Norman (Neelie), Roy, Sus (Boldin), Jose, Rita, Rebecca (Herm) and Netta; his uncle: Henry Barrett; His woods partner Wilson Tatchell, and a wide circle of other family members and friends.

Henry was Predeceased by his Mother, Blanche Quinlan and Father, John Quinlan, Mother-in-law Lennora Hughes, Father-in-law James Hughes,  Brothers: Arthur and Joseph, Sister, Eliza and Brothers and sisters-in-law.

A Visitation and Family service will be held at the St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Savage Cove at 7pm on Wednesday January 10th, followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11am on Thursday January 11th with Rev. Canon Vernon Short Officiating.

The family would to extend a special thank you to the nurses at The Strait of Belle Isle Health Center in Flower’s Cove, the nurses and staff at the palliative care unit room 210 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, a special thank you to Bonnie and Helen at the Chemo Lab, as well as all the people who called, texted and brought food to our room and who came to spend time with us. Your thoughtfulness will always be appreciated.

STRICKLAND, BLANCHE

Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family, at the age of 94, Blanche Ada (Hillier) Strickland, on January 07th, 2024, at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Blanche is predeceased by her parents, Clara & Moses Patey, her first husband, Malcolm Hillier, 4 children: Boyce, Dexter, Clyde & Arch; 2 Grandchildren, Amanda (Patey) Swinimer & Dereck Maurais; siblings: Louise, Jacob, Una, Gideon, Clarence, Greta, Archibald & Lloyd.

She is leaving to mourn with fond & loving memories, her husband of 50 years, Ronald; Children: Gloria (Job), Hazel (John), Judy (Bruce), Goldie (Dennis), Bryan (Alma), Tony (Linda), Fern (Bill), Dereck (Patty), Morgan (Lisa) & Kaye (Sherman); Daughters -in-Law, Beverley (Clyde) & Beverley (Arch); 24 Grandchildren & 23 Great Grandchildren; In Laws, Dulcie (Dalton), Edna, Edna, Audrey, Melvina, Pearl (Scott), Hubert (Evelyn) & Roy (Mable); and a large circle of extended family and friends.

Blanche married Malcolm Hillier in 1945 at Quirpon, NL and they raised their family together until his sudden passing in 1962. She continued to raise and support her family alone until she met and married Ronald Strickland in 1973. They moved to St. Anthony where they continued to raise their family, including their only daughter together, Kaye. Blanche was a hard-working woman as a Domestic Helper, Fish Plant Worker and Mother of 12.

Her favorite pastimes included knitting, crocheting, walking, berry picking, trouting, a good crossword puzzle and scratch tickets. Blanche lived and enjoyed life simply with her family that she dearly loved until dementia gradually stole her away from us over the past few years.

Special thanks to the staff of the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital for the special care they provided over these past months.

Visitation is being held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony beginning Tuesday January 9th form 2-4 pm and 7-9pm, Wednesday January 10th 2-4pm and 7-9pm followed by the Funeral service at 2pm on Thursday January 11th with Majors Morgan and Lisa Hillier officiating with support form Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverley Dart Stokes. Burial will held at the St. Anthony Salvation Army Community Cemetery following the service.
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CANNING, CLARABELLE

November 1, 1934 - January 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Clara Canning announce her passing on January 4, 2024 at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, NL at the age of 89.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband of 64 years: Simon Canning; sons: Jerry Adams (Joanne) and Graham Canning; Her loving Grandchildren: Jennifer Todd (Robert), Jamie Adams, Heather Parsons (Mark), Kristoffer Canning (Caroline), Lexi Ploc-Canning, Cierra Rawson (Aly), Luke Beltanu-Ploc (Hannah), Jesse Ploc-Canning and 3 great-grandchildren: Mia, Hendrix and Winslow. Clara also leaves to mourn siblings Rowena Galway, Leamon (Emily) Adams, Evelyn Hann (Larry), Dorman Adams (Denise) and loving sister Tryphena Adams (Dan) as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She is predeceased in death by her parents: James and Elizabeth Adams; siblings: Amelia Newman, Olive Cassell, James Adams, Jasper Adams, Baxter and Levina Adams.

Visitation will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 7-9 pm and Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow at Calvary Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of Roddickton House along with the nurses, doctors and staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St.Anthony, NL for their compassion and care.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

ALLINGHAM, MOREEN

August 22, 1949 - January 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Moreen Allingham announce her passing at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 74.

She leaves to mourn her brothers: Terry (Kitty), Graham; Sister-in-law: Beatrice Allingham (Jock); Nieces: Michelle (Maxwell), Sonya (Lenny), Sheila (Donnie); Nephews: Todd (Samantha), Tyson, Ashley (Carla); Great Nieces and Nephews: Tyra, Brett, Jaron, Ethan, Kaden, Kolbe, Bradon, Mason, and Aliana along with a large circle of extended family and friends- particularly her homecare workers: Sheila, Kitty, Amanda, and Bernedette, whom she loved dearly.

Moreen is predeceased by her Father: David; Mother: Alma; Brother: Temple; and Sister: Pearl.

Cremation has taken place, visitation and funeral details to be announced.

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

RICHARDS, MARJORIE

November 15, 1955 - December 21, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Marjorie Richards, who passed away on December 21, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Marjorie was the devoted wife of Harvey Richards and loving mother of Dwayne (Marsha), Deon (Chrissy) and Michelle (Cody).  She was the most wonderful Nanny to Brendan, Aiden, Jonah, Brayden and McKayla.   

Our mother was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own.  She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity.  Her kindness was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives she touched.  Our mother was a woman of strong faith and she instilled in us the importance of family, hard work and doing what is right.  She was a true role model who we will always look up to.  We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her.

Marjorie is pre-deceased by three of her brothers (Dennis, Ralph, Cecil) and one sister (May).  She is survived by her husband, children and siblings: Hubert (Beryl), Ivy (Wallace), Telsie (Leyton), Emma, Leona (John), Douglas.

Visitation to take place from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie’s honour to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Mom, you will always be in our hearts and we will never forget you.  We love you so much.  Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.

FILLIER, NELSON MALCOLM CECIL

February 5, 1947 - December 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Malcom Cecil Fillier, age 76, at home with his loving wife by his side on December 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Gilbert and Bessie (Hopkins) Fillier.

He leaves behind is loving wife of 46 years Elvie Fillier. Daughters, Darlene Hynes (Jim), Darlene Fillier- Aubin (George), Delores Fillier (Corey), and Danette Fillier-Aubin (Adam). Sons Chris Hefford (Heidi) and Dustin Fillier (Rachel). 14 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. His brother Melvin Fillier (Sylvia), and Sister Patricia Brophy (Wayne). Along with a large circle of relatives and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, brother Murdock Fillier, and twin brothers Gilbert and Theoophilus Fillier.

Nelson was very involved in the community. He was a large part of the Lions club. He worked for KFC in St. Johns for a few years before he returned home to Englee , where he worked at the Englee fish plant for over 30 years. Doing various jobs such as Quality Control and Manager. He was known in years since retirement to drive around the town, and going to Michelle’s for his coffee. Where he talked with everyone who entered and always tormented the girls who worked there and the same at Breen’s.

Cremation has taken place. With the funeral service to take place at Salvation Army Church, Englee, with the date to be determined.

REARDON, GERTRUDE (Gertie)

January 23, 1951 - December 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Gertie Reardon at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 72 years.

She leaves to mourn, her loving husband, William Reardon; her sons: Paddy (Laurie), Peter (Cathy), Lawrence (Kelly), and Wilfred; her grandchildren: Emily, Ashley, Shayna, Tina, Samantha, Jacob, Nathan, Sol; Special Granddaughter: Shawna; her great-grandchildren: Gabriella, Tori, Jaxson and James; Sisters: Kathleen and Mary; Brothers: Stephen (Anne), Michael (Vivian) as well as her other extended family and friends.

Gertie was predeceased by her parents: Francis and Emma Byrne; young daughter: Rosie; baby son: Francis; friend and mother-in-law: Marie Reardon; Sisters: Edna, Evelyn, Marie, and Marg; Brothers: Ben, Frank, and Fred; as well as many more family and friends.

Cremation has taken place with the funeral service to take place at a later date, to be announced.

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

GENGE, UNA

August 9, 1951 - December 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Una Genge at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 72 years.

She will forever be loved and missed by her Sons: Pierre (Jackie), Monty (Judy); Grandchildren: Jagger (Robyn), Jade (Rebecca), Linden, Dustin, and Dayna (Ty); Siblings: Whyman (Barbara), Verna (Paul), Wanda (Lorne), David (Sharon), and Walter (Jackie) along with a large circle of extended family and friends.

Una is predeceased by her Husband: Montrose; Parents: Garfield and Margaret; Brothers: Calvin, Donald, and Allen.

Visitation will take place from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point beginning the evening of Sunday, December 24, 2023 and will continue daily until the funeral service on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the New Anglican Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

GENGE, DORCAS

December 8, 1946 - December 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorcas Genge on December 17th, 2023 at her family residence in Anchor Point surrounded by her loving & devoted family at the age of 77 years.

Dorcas leaves to mourn her daughter: Easta (Dan); son: Rick (Crystal); grandchildren: Malcolm, Ricki, Lauren; her sisters Barbara, Marie, Bertha, Mona, & Lucy (Hub) as well as a large circle of relatives & friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband Steward; her parents, and her sister & brothers. 

Cremation has taken place. The funeral will be a announced at a later date.

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

CRANE, TONY JASON

Crane , Tony Jason 

May 27,1975- December 11,2023

 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announce the  sudden passing of their beloved Tony J  Crane . He leaves to mourn his loving children Mitchell and Mackenzie . Along with his parents Garfield and Hazel Crane. Siblings Connie (Troy) Genge , Jackie (Walter ) Chambers , Tonya Crane  (Todd)  Darcy Crane (Lisa) Along with nephews Andy (Ashley ), Andrew (Morgan ), Tanner (Sheridan) and Trey . Partner Lorie , April (Kerry) and baby Remington . Life long dear friend Jarvis Parrill , numerous family members , friends and crew mates of 7 Falcon . 

Cremation has taken place and Family Service,s and Burial to be announced at a later date .