LAING, ROBENA TAMSEY

September 8, 1943 - February 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of (Robena) Tamsey Laing Announces her passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the age of 80 years.

Tamsey was born on September 8th, 1943 to Lambert and Clara Woodward. She spent the majority of her working years doing what she loved in the fishing industry or working in Gerald Woodward’s General Store as a clerk/book-keeper. Tamsey’s other passions included knitting, berry picking, gardening, and various other activities that allowed her to reap the benefits of living off of the land. She loved her community and was a dedicated volunteer her entire life within her church and at all local events.Seeing people return home to Boat Harbour for a visit was one of Tamsey’s greatest joys. Above all else, family ranked the highest on her list of priorities. She was a dedicated and loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother throughout her years. 

She married her lifelong love Curling Laing in June 1964. Together they had 3 dearly beloved children. Left to mourn are Daniel (Debbie) Laing, Charmaine (Irving) Powell, and Angela Laing. She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren whom she treasured dearly. Left to mourn is DJ Noseworthy, Irving Powell Jr, Joshua Laing, Effie Powell, Tracy Laing, Evan Powell. She is also survived by great-grandchild Remi Laing, brother Randy (Sheila) Woodward, sister Donna (Jim) Roberts, step-brother Lloyd (Marjorie) Field and an extended circle of family and friends. 

She is predeceased by parents Lambert and Clara  Woodward, loving husband Curling Laing, sister by heart Marjorie Coates, step-brothers Hedley Field and Clarence Field. 

Visitation at St. Marks Anglican Church will begin Monday evening, February 26th at 7pm. The family service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at 7PM. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 2:00 PM with Reverend Art officiating. Burial will follow at Boat Harbour Cemetery. 

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

ALLINGHAM, HORACE

December 21, 1934–February 24, 2024

It’s with great sadness that the family of Horace Allingham announce his passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 24, 2024 at the age of 89 years.

Horace Allingham was born December 21, 1934 to William and Gladys (Hancock) Allingham. He spent most of his days of his life fishing and working, where he made many friends along the way. He was Married to the love of his life, Hazel Marie Colbourne and they married on January 22, 1958. Together they had 6 children who he loved dearly.

He left to mourn his children: Pamela (Mario), Sharon (Barry), Sheila (Randy), Lynn (Tim), Lois (Morgan), Paul (Blenda). He was also blessed with 11 Grandchildren who he cherished so much; Tammy, Ashley, Barry, Terri, Scott, David, Shandi, Brittany, Kyle and Jade as well as 9 Great-Grandchildren: Devon, Dana, Riley, Max, Nash, Ava, Jake, Emma, and Wesley; his sisters Grace, Triffie (Earnest), Laverne and June (Ralph); Brothers Edgar (Elsie), Stedman and Llewellyn (Thelma). He also leaves behind a large circle of family and friends.

He was pre-deceased by his parents: William and Gladys; wife Hazel and his grandson Dillon; Sisters olive, Drucella and Alma; brothers Basil. Thomas and Rex.

Visitation will take place St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour beginning Sunday, February 25, 2024. The family service will take place on Monday February 26, 2024. From 7-8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 27, 2024 at 2 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating.

Cremation to follow with burial to take place at a later date.

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

FLYNN, SHANE STEPHEN

April 20, 1977 - February 21, 2024

Passed away February 21, 2024 at the age of 46 years. He leaves to mourn his Parents: Josephine and Leonard Clarke; Sisters: Jody (Jamie), Helen (John); Brother: Roger (Dianna); Nephews: Brody, Noah, Walter, and a large number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins his Grandmother Marie and many many friends. 

Shane is predeceased by his grandfathers: Stephen and Gerald; Grandmother: Margaret; Aunt and second mother: Juanita; and his cousins Andy, Coady and Matthew.

Cremation will take place with the funeral service and burial to be announced at a later date.

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

COLES, MINNIE

June 8, 1947 - February 20, 2024

It’s with great sadness that the family of Minnie Coles announce her sudden passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Minnie (Caines) Coles was born June 8, 1947 to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Coates) Caines. She married the love of her life, Albert Jacob Coles on April 18th, 1968. Together they had two children, Melvin Coles (Lisa) and Kimberley White (Andy).

Teaching was her passion, and she retired with a full career at the young age of 45. She was very loving and devoted to her family and friends.

Minnie leaves to mourn her children: Melvin (Lisa), Kimberley (Andy). Grandchildren: Alex (Jasmine), Andrea (Ty), and Reese. Great Grandchildren: Beau and Vaughn. Brother and sister in-laws, countless nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of family and friends.

She is predeceased by her husband Albert Jacob Coles, Parents: Mary Elizabeth and Henry Caines, Siblings: Nathaniel, Dulcie and Melvin Caines.

Cremation will be taking place with the funeral service and burial to be announced at a later date.

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

TUCKER, DELILAH

May 18, 1928 - February 17, 2024

Passed peacefully away February, 17, 2024 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony, Newfoundland.  Delilah Tucker in her 96th year. She leaves to mourn with fond memories her children: Eliza Colbourne, Louise (Lester) Bessey, Robert (Jean), Ricky (Rose), Leonard (Priscilla), Harvey (Dale), Sheila, and Patricia. Grandchildren, Great-Grand Children, and Great-Great-Grand Children.

Delilah was born 18 May 1928 in Ship Cove. At the age of three, in 1932, her mother died, and having been raised by her Grand Parents, she had been heard to say “she never knew a Mother’s Love”. But that in no way deterred her in the outpourings of Love that was bestowed upon the four generations that followed. On Dec 28, 1943 she married Silby Tucker, a union that was to endure for the next 75 plus years. After raising a family of nine children, and when most having left the nest, she worked for many years at the Fish Plant in St. Anthony. A woman of many talents, educated for none.

She is pre-deceased by her husband Silby of 75 years, parents Thomas and Eliza Tucker, siblings: Charles, Francis, Alvin, Alice, Ross, and Lester Guy.  Children: Gordon, Betty, a Baby Boy and Olive. Sons-in-Law Winston Colbourne, Roy Heath and Jack Pittman, and Daughter-in-Law Mary. Grandchildren: Whyman, Robert (Diane, Grand Daughter-in-law), and Jeremy. And Great Grand Child: Christopher Simms.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, West Street, St. Anthony on Tuesday, February 20th, 2:00-4:00 pm for Family, and 7:00-9:00 pm Public. Funeral Service to be held on February 21st, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home St. Anthony. In keeping with Delilah’s wishes cremation will take place.

A committal service will take place at the Ship Cove - Cape Onion Cemetery on Friday, August 23, 2023 at 11:00 am with Carol Roberts officiating.

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

POWELL, EMMA JOAN

It’s with great sadness that the family of Joan Powell announce her sudden passing at Charles Memorial hospital on Saturday Feb. 17 2024.

Emma Joan (Colbourne) Powell was born on October 1, 1952 to Hayward and Mary (Hussey) Colbourne. She met the love of her life, Donald Powell, and married on May 7th 1977, and together they had 5 children, Bary Colbourne (Gaye), Natasha Sharpe (Anders), Brad Powell (Melanie), Janene Powell (Carey) and Dana Powell (Emily). She spent her life working and raising her family making friends along the way.

She was blessed with 7 Grandchildren Christopher, Cameron, Sarah, Matthew, Ryan, Nikolas and Dylan, and one great grand-daughter Madison. Who she loved dearly.

Joan leaves to mourn her children, grandchildren and great grandchild, Sisters: Lavinia, Pearl, Ann (Bill) and Trudy (Gary); half brother: Heber (Loretta), countless nieces and nephews as well as a large circle of family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald Powell, parents Hayward and Mary Colbourne and her brother Sherlock Colbourne.

Cremation has already taken place with a burial to take place at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony, Alicia Reardon funeral director.

COLBOURNE, WINSTON WHYMAN

It is with great sadness that the family of Winston Whyman Colbourne announce his passing on Saturday, February 10th of 2024 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in his 80th year.

Winston Whyman was born on October 9, 1943 to Harvey and Maude(Bartlett) Colbourne of L’Anse Aux Meadows. He was the oldest of 11 Children. He spent most of his life fishing and working, where he made many friends along the way. He met the love of his life, Eliza (Tucker) and they married on December 22, 1963. Together they had three children, Whyman, Irene and Robert. He was also blessed with three grandchildren Jillian, Christopher and Christa, as well as three great-grandsons Liam, Jack and Ben, who he loved dearly.

Winston leaves to mourn, his wife Eliza, daughter Irene (Cliff), granddaughters Jillian (Andrew) and Christa, great-grandsons Liam, Jack and Ben, sisters Emma and Hazel, brothers Goward, Clayton and Lester, mother-in-law, Delilah, as well as a large circle of family and friends.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harvey and Maude, sons Whyman and Robert, daughter-in-law Diane, grandson Christopher, brothers Clifford, Wayne and Harvey, sisters Faye and Selma, and father-in-law Selby.

Visitation to take place from the Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony beginning on Monday February 12th from 7 to 9 pm with a funeral service at 2pm on Tuesday February 13th from the Bethel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Cremation to follow with burial to take place at later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.

COLBOURNE, ALVIN

June 10, 1958 - January 9, 2024

Alvin was born June 10th, 1958 and was the fourth child of Wesley and Ida Colbourne. Alvin worked as a fisherman, lumberjack, carpenter, and was also the owner and operator of Pinnacei Lodge Outfitters.

He leaves to mourn his Brothers: Garry (Violet), Lorne (Lucinda), Austin, Terry (Belinda), Keith (Lisa); Sisters: Ivy (Guy), Wavey, Rita (Stephen), as well as a large circle of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Alvin is predeceased by his parents: Wesley and Ida Colbourne; and Brother: Wesley Jr.

Cremation has taken place with the funeral service and burial to be announced later this summer.

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

WAY, SADIE BELLE

March 8th, 1941 - February 4th, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dear Mother, Sadie Belle Way, on Sunday, Feb. 4th at the age of 82 years at Curtis memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her loving family by her side.

Sadie was born to Selby and Mary Noseworthy of Green Island Brook on March 8th, 1941. She married Henry Way of Flower”s Cove on May 28th, 1958 and together they raised 8 children, Melvin (Sonya), Loomis (Brenda), Clarence (Nancy), Bertha (George), Keif (Karen), Eric (Marlene), Bryce (Nancy), Brada (George). She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren whom she adored and loved dearly, her sister Emily and brothers, Eric, Norman, Gorvin, Selby, Wade and special nephew Brian.

She is predeceased by Husband Henry Way, Son Clarence Way, Grandson Trent Way, Daughter in Law Anne Way, Parents Selby & Mary Noseworthy, Parent in laws Augustus & Susannah Way, Sisters Currie, Cassie, Winnie & Rosie, Brothers Lawrence, Oz, & Garland.

Visitation to take place from the Flower Cove United Church beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, February 7, 2024 and will continue daily until the family service on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The funeral will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:00 am with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow.

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

HEDDERSON, WINSOR

January 5th, 1949 – February 4th, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Winsor Hedderson announce his passing on February 4th, 2024 at the age of 75 years at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Winsor was born to Garland and Frances Hedderson (nee Patey) on January 5, 1949. He married his true love Nellie Pittman of Cook’s Harbour on May 7th, 1971. Together they built their lives in Cook’s Harbour and raised two Children, Lisa and Chad. He worked in the fishery all of his life. A career he truly loved until his retirement.

He leaves to mourn with many fond memories his wife of 52 years, Nellie, Children: Lisa (Noel) and Chad (Trina); grandchildren: Victor, Dorrie (Christopher), Alyssa and Baylee; Sisters: Jaunita, Marilyn (Llewelyn); Donna (Earl), Myra, and Sharon (Erastus); Brothers: Alonzo (Thelma), Bill (Barbara), Ken (Joy), and Ted (Marina); Sister- in-law Ellen and many nieces and nephews.

Winsor is predeceased by his parents, Garland and Frances Hedderson, Brothers: Thomas and Wayne; Brothers-in-law: Reginald Decker, Rex Elms, and Bernard Prins; and a very special Uncle Silas.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The John M. Gray and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital for their help and support in caring for Winsor. A special thanks to his homecare workers Louise Short and Beatrice Short for their time in taking care of Winsor while he was at home. God Bless you all!

Visitation will take place at Wesley United Church in Cook’s Harbour beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at Central United Cemetery, Quirpon Branch.

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