McGRATH, MAE (née McDONALD)
Formerly of Goose Cove
Passed peacefully away at her daughter’s residence in Brookline, USA, on April 1, 2008, Mae McGrath (nee McDonald), age 96 years. Leaving to mourn three daughters Judith Cunningham (Robert) of Georgetown, Elizabeth Henry (Michael) of Brattleboro, Vermont and Kathleen McGrath of Brookline; grandchildren Colleen, Sean, Brendan, Kate and Christopher, also two sisters, Sister Mary Vincent McDonald and Gertrude Reardon (Anthony) and one brother Vincent McDonald (Margaret), all of St. John’s. She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. McGrath (Malden, USA), parents Maurice and Ellen, two brothers William (Anastasia) and Patrick of Goose Cove, four sisters Genevieve McGrath (William) of Malden, Marie Kearney (Vincent) of Conche, Sadie Murrin (Pierce) and Pauline Murrin (Joseph), both of Goose Cove. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the USA and Canada. The funeral mass was held April 5 in the Church of the Sacred Hearts and interment took place at Holy Cross, Cemetery in Malden.

BROMLEY, EDWARD JOSEPH
Kearney’s Cove
Passed away peacefully April 9, 2008 at the O’Connell Centre, Corner Brook, Edward Joseph Bromley of Kearney’s Cove, Croque Harbour. He was 91 on January 7. He will be sadly missed by his sister Lilian (Thomas) Keough and a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Annie Frances (Reardon), parents John and Mary Josephine (Kearney) Bromley, sisters Isabella (Joseph) McGrath, Amelia (John) McGrath, and Effie Bromley, brothers John ( Kathleen Dower), Clifford (Veronica Davis) and Theodore (Madeline McGrath). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Homes Ltd., Corner Brook and Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Goose Cove at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2008. Fr. Edmund Camacho officiated the mass. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

FLYNN, SARAH
Forteau
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sarah Flynn announces her passing on April 9, 2008 at the long term care unit at Forteau. Leaving to mourn with loving memories daughter Eva Fowler; sons Gordon (Violet), Randell (Ellen), Frank (Gail) and Brian (Ann); 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley, daughter Pauline Larkin and son Sydney. Visitation took place at the Anglican Church in Forteau from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 with Rev. Marlaine Leggo and Rev. Norman Cutler officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Homes Ltd., L’Anse au Loup.

RANDELL, TIMOTHY
Englee
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 9, 2008, Timothy Randell, age 90 years. Leaving to mourn wife Naomi; children Freeman, Eileen (David) Evans, Scott (Rae) Randell, Bernice (Guy) Randell, Grant (Bonetta) Randell and Dean (Debbie) Randell; grandchildren Ingrid, Tim and Brett; brother Reuben (Nellie) Randell, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation took place at the United Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008 with Rev. Kris Gosse officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

SIMMS, GEORGE EDWARD
St. Anthony
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on April 10, 2008, George Edward Simms, age 91 years. Leaving to mourn sons Robert (Carol), Eric (Doris) and Roger (Nina); grandchildren Deanna (Jim), Gena, Dwayne (Nadine), Sean (Brianna), Beverly (Matthew) and Darrell; great-grandchildren Ryan, Amy and Evan; brothers Frank, Reginald (Joan) and Norman; sisters Jessie Michelen, Catherine Calloway and Dorothy Michelen. He was predeceased by wife Marjorie, brothers Robert and Raymond and sister Jean. Visitation took place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. The funeral service was held at the Anglican Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 with Rev. Canon Jean Brenton-Hickman officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Danielle Galgay, funeral director.

WAY, BRUCE W.
Savage Cove
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 13, 2008, Bruce W. Way, age 55 years. Left with fond memories wife Jane; sons Trent and Trevor (Candice); grandson Shaydon; brothers Roland (Joyce) Way and Howard (Susanne) Way; sisters Dorcas (Lawrence) Guinchard, Effie (George) Rose and Nancy (Ivan) Chambers; brothers-in-law Lige (Emma) Way, Melvin (Emily) Way, John (Flora) Way, Glenn (Vira) Way, Watson (Roslyn) Way, and George (Elaine) Pilgrim; sisters-in-law Lucy Myers, Wavie (Earl) Way and Donna (Sam) Applin, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by parents Roland and Constance, brother Henry, sister Vivian, sister-in-law Mary, father-in-law Elijah, and brother-in-law Clarence Myers. Visitation took place at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Savage Cove, from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday April 16, 2008 with Rev. Colbourne officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry. M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Levinia Caines Fillatre funeral director.

ELLIOTT, RALPH
Raleigh
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on April 13, 2008, Ralph Elliott, age 75 years. Leaving to mourn wife Rosie; sons Scott, Charles, Bobby (Patsy) and Leonard (Charlene); daughters Ann (Wilfred) Cull and Barbara (Lloyd) Samson; grandchildren Marcel (Lindsay), Cephas (Charmaine), Shawna (Jason), Trevor, Nadine (Vernon), Zachary, Abigail and Addison; great-grandchildren Chloe, Carley, Halla, Sarah and Taya. Visitation took place at the United Church in Raleigh from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 with Rev. McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

HOPKINS, LLOYD N.
Englee
Passed away on April 16, 2008 at the White Bay Central Health Centre, Lloyd Hopkins, age 76 years. Leaving to mourn wife Stella; children Evelyn Bromley, Bernice Hopkins and Roger Hopkins; brother Eric Hopkins (Barbara); sister Bernice Edison (Wilson); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren as well as circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by son Roddick Hopkins. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 20 with Pastor Angell officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Danielle Galgay, funeral director.

HOPKINS, RODDICK
Winnipeg
(formerly of Englee)
Suddenly Roddick Hopkins passed away in Winnipeg at the age of 47 years. Roddick will be sadly missed by his father Lloyd Andrew Hopkins; sisters Evelyn (Steve) Bromley and Bernice Hopkins; foster family Addie, Anna, Laura Shannon, Barry and many aunts, uncles and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Annie (Pollard) Hopkins. Roddick was originally from Englee, Newfoundland. He moved to Thompson, Manitoba where he worked for Vale Inco in the smelter for approximately 10 years. Roddick moved back home for a period of time and eventually moving back to Manitoba residing in Winnipeg until his passing. Graveside service was held at Brookside Cemetery on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. with his foster brother Addie officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roddick’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in the Province of Newfoundland.

TAYLOR, HECTOR FRANCIS
St. Anthony
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on April 18, 2008. Hector Taylor, age 69 years. Leaving with a life of memories wife Ivy; daughters Lillian (Brad Zurawel) and Eileen (Wallace Woodward); grandchildren Chrissy and Tyler; father Llewelyn; brothers Harvey (Selma), Abiel (Viola), William (Sharon) and Norman (Flossie); sisters Bertha (George), Lucy (late Ruben), Druscella (Louden), and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends. He was predeceased by mother Emily. Visitation took place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony, with Major Janes officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

KEAN, FLORENCE J. (NEE PYNN)
Formerly of Quirpon
Passed peacefully away at her daughter’s residence in Fraserville, Ontario on April. 19, 2008, age 89 years. Leaving to mourn six daughters Patsy Blake of Quirpon, Bernice Taylor (Stafford) of Ship Cove, Marcie White (Lendo) of Bowmanville, Ontario, Mary Bussey of St. Lunaire, Peggy Newman (Ambrose) of Peterborough, Ontario and Pamela Bursey (Gerald ) of Fraserville; two sons Vernon (Marie) of Bobcaygeon, Ontario and Christopher (Terry) of Cameron, Ontario; daughter-in-law Marcie Kean of Quirpon; sister-in-law Ada Pynn of Quirpon; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a large circle of friends. She was predeceased by her husband Eli, son William, parents William and Elizabeth Pynn, all her brothers and sisters, two sons-in-law Ross Blake and Wilson Bussey, and a family friend Wilfred Roberts. Visitation took place at Central United Church from where the funeral service was held at 2 pm. on Friday, April 25 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed at Quirpon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Danielle Galgay, funeral director.

O’BRIEN, ERIC
L’Anse au Loup
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eric O’Brien announces his passing at Centré de sante et de services sociaux de la basse-Côte-Nord in Lourdes de Blanc Sablon on April 19, 2008, at the age of 60 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories wife Caroline; daughter Colleen (Junior); son Colin; grandson Julien; step-grandchildren Leslie and Carlos; six brothers; two sisters, and two stepbrothers, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Thresa O’Brien and stepfather Stuart Marshall and brother Lawrence O’Brien. Visitation took place at the Community Centre in L’Anse au Loup on Saturday evening, then at Our Lady of Labrador Church in West St. Modeste on Sunday from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 21 with Fr. Tim Moriarity officiating. Interment followed at Our lady of Labrador Cemetery in L’Anse au Loup. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, L’Anse au Loup.

EMBERLEY, JOSEPH
Conche
Joseph Emberley passed peacefully away on April 19, 2008 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Leaving to mourn: Wes and Myrtle Cull and family (caregivers); first cousins Patrick and Lorraine Emberley, Sister Eileen Emberley and Gertie Emberley; extended family Isabella and Garland Jenkins, George and Colleen, Rita and William Noseworthy, Raymond, Wilfred and Nancy, Guy and Sandra, William and Matilda, Holly, his nephew Richard Emberley and special friends Ann Dower, Ann Marie Baker and Thomas Flynn. He was predeceased by parents Richard and Betsy, and brother Jack. Visitation took place at Sacred Heart Church in Conche from where the funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, with Fr. Devas, parish priest, officiating. Interment followed at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Conche. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

TAYLOR, MARY JANE (ANDREWS)
Raleigh
Passed away at John M. Gray Centre, St. Anthony on April 21, 2008. Mary Jane Taylor, age 91 years. Leaving to mourn daughters Bessie Penney (Morris), Rosie Elliott and Zilda Lamb (Robert); son Glossen (Bernice); son-in-law Valen Taylor; brother Stewart Andrews (Violet); sister Mae Patey; sister-in-law Leatrice Andrews; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, as well as a circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by husband Hubert (2001), daughter Beatrice (1982) and son Reuben (1936). Visitation took place at the United Church in Raleigh from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Pendelton officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St.Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

POWELL, WALTER
St. Anthony
Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on April 25, 2008, Walter Powell, age 79 years. Leaving with a lifetime of memories his wife and his best friend Josephine; daughter Pansy (Dave) Barney; sons Frank (Lee), and Donald Powell; grandsons Mitchell and Matthew Barney and granddaughter Erika Powell; brother Raymond Elliott; special niece Donna (Roger) Fowler; brothers-in-law Max (Ethel) Short and Jim (Shirley) Short, as well as sisters-in-law Elizabeth Patey and Irene (Melvin) Roberts. Walt leaves his special friends Tom, Rona, Laura, Kathryn, and Scott O’Rielly. He is predeceased by his father Frank Powell, mother Alice (Burt) Powell–Elliott, sisters Elizabeth and Jessie Powell, stepfather Eli Elliott and his brother Donald Elliott. Visitation took place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday April 28, 2008 at United Church in St. Anthony with Rev. McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

LETTO, TYLER
L’Anse au Clair
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Tyler Letto announces his passing at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s on April 27, 2008 at the age of 16 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories parents Dean and Wanita Letto; grandparents Norman and Gloria Letto and Percival and Earnestine Ethridge; Aunt Rosemary (Kenneth), Alex, Gavin (Corina), Aunt Sandra (Alphonse) Leah, Jessie, Julia, Jayne, Aunt Sherry (Bobby), Hannah, Jessica (Ronnie), Aunt Jackie, Kayla and Karla, Uncle Randy (Rufina), Cody and Noelle, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his Uncle Perry and Aunt Kathy. Visitors were received at the Anglican Church on Monday evening and Tuesday from where the funeral service took place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 with Rev. Marlaine Leggo officiating, assisted by Rev. Norman Cutler. Interment followed in the Anglican Church Cemetery in L’Anse au Clair. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, L’Anse au Loup.

ROBERTS, PETER JOB
(July 10, 1944 - April 29, 2008)
Left to mourn his wife, Betty Badcock; his brothers Edward (Eve) and Douglas; his aunt Alice Roberts; his nephew Clair, his nieces Kerby, Catherine, Caroline, Jessica and Alison; his cousins Avalon Roberts (Tom Bowen) and Robert Giannou; and Betty’s sister-in-law Genie and her daughters Janet and Jill.
Peter was richly blessed with a wide range of talents and skills. He was a boat builder, who took great pride in building his 45-foot steel-hulled brigantine Down North, after first teaching himself welding, carpentry and sail-making. He then sailed her joyfully in northern waters. A skilled painter and print-maker, he took great pleasure in recording the coastal scenery of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was an enthusiastic golfer, who took pride in his good rounds while being quick to acknowledge that “golf is a very humbling game”, as he took the good and the bad shots as they came. He taught himself to play the guitar, and was the first to admit that he couldn’t sing on key.
Although Peter was a gentle man, he was strong-minded and willing to stand up for his opinions and he was a fierce competitor. He played hockey, and chose to be a goaltender, playing for Prince of Wales College. But his greatest moment came when he and his team-mates were the first Newfoundland team to play in an international Pee Wee All-Star Invitational Tournament, in Goderich, Ontario in 1956. The other highlight of his hockey career came when he was knocked unconscious during a rough-and-ready game in the Roddickton-Englee-Conche-Main Brook league. As he lay on the ice, somebody yelled “go get the doctor”. A moment later, they realized that Peter was the only doctor for a hundred miles either side of the rink. He recovered quickly, with no ill effects, and dined out on the story for the rest of his life.
Above all, Peter was a medical doctor and he was a Newfoundlander. These were his defining passions. He came to medicine the long-way round, notwithstanding the medical traditions of his family — his father, his only uncle and most of their siblings and cousins had become doctors and nurses. He first earned bachelors and master’s degrees in history from the University of New Brunswick, winning high marks for his account of Newfoundland’s turbulent mid-19^th century politics.
Peter became a medical doctor because he wanted to help people. He was drawn to the North, and went to work with the International Grenfell Association. He worked in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador for all his professional life. He became the Executive Director of the IGA, and latterly of Grenfell Regional Health Services, and thus responsible for the provision of health care for many thousands of his fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Sir Wilfred Grenfell was the first to hold the position. Peter, the fifth and last to hold it, was the first and only Newfoundlander to do so. A modest man, he sought neither recognition nor honours. But those who know the Northern Peninsula and Coastal Labrador are quick to give testimony to his achievements, as a doctor, as a leader and as a friend.
Peter’s father, Dr. Harry Roberts, taught him and his brothers that much was expected from those to whom much was given. Peter honoured this precept, serving as President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association and as the founding Chair of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Those who knew Peter will not be surprised that he left firm and precise instructions for his funeral. He has been cremated, his ashes will be disposed of later, as he wished. Betty asks all who wish to make a donation in Peter’s memory to give to either the Community Foundation or a charity of their choice.

GENGE, CYRIL SR.
Anchor Point
Passed peacefully away in his 96^th year on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Cyril Genge Sr. Leaving to mourn his children Virginia (George), Josie (Abraham), Jessie (Roland), Albert (Martha Jane), Eileen (Steve) and Noah (Maria); daughter-in-law Merina; sisters-in-law Ida Coombs and Agnes Genge; brother Albert Genge; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren as well as a circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce Genge (Coombs), parents Timothy and Sarah Genge, brothers Matthew (Sophia), Jacob, Lawrence, Steve, Henry and Romie, and sisters Josie (Leslie) and Mary (Isaac). Visitation took place at the St. Matthew’s Church in Anchor Point from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2 with Rev. Gerald Colbourne officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

CAINES, MICHAEL DORMAN
Port au Choix
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Caines announces his passing at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the age of 53 years. Leaving to mourn his parents Martin Sr. and Madeline; brother Martin Jr.; sisters Genevieve (Nelson) Plowman, Port au Choix and Julia (Max) Barbour, Pasadena; nieces Michelle Caines Pye, Conception Bay South, Colette Caines, Port au Choix, and Nadine and Deanne Barbour, Toronto, Ontario; nephews Garcien Plowman, Hawkes Bay, Troy Plowman, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Marty and Aaron Caines, Port au Choix and Steven Caines, Brampton, Ontario, and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Clifford Domonic, sister-in-law Lucy, and Craig Pye. The family received friends at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix on Thursday and Friday. The funeral service took at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 with Fr. Jim Robertson officiating. Interment followed at Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix.

HOUSE, JOHN GOODWIN
Port Saunders
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John House announces his passing at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the age of 73 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Jean; son Kenneth (Denise) of Toronto, Ontario; grandsons Jason and Travis; great-grandson Joshua; mother Alfreda; brother Albert (Korina), Port Saunders, daughters Edith Howlett (Bill Ledrew), Massey Drive, Annie (Leo) Kennedy, British Columbia, Helen Ashcraft (Hal Pitter), Montana, Irene Walker, British Columbia, Linda (Dennis) Hewlin, Portland Creek and Marie (Robin) Smith, Port Saunders, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Paul, father Henry and brother-in-law Trevor. The family received friends at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Port Saunders on Thursday and Friday from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 with Rev. Tanya White officiating. Interment followed in Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix.

FIELD, CLARENCE
Sandy Cove
(formerly of Cook’s Harbour)
Passed peacefully away in his 64^th year on April 30, 2008, Clarence Field. Leaving to mourn wife Eleanor; daughters Pat and Peggy (Dave); granddaughter Gina (Boyd); brothers Hedley (Clara), Lloyd (Marjorie) and Randy (Sheila); sister Donna (Jim); brothers-in-law Harrison and George (Stella); sisters-in-law Jane (Gordon), Ethel (Larry), Gladys (Tony), Bessie (Enos) and Evangeline (Jarvis). He was predeceased by parents William and Violet, stepfather Lambert, father-in-law Eldred, mother-in-law Muriel, and brother-in-law Nelson. Visitation took place in the Anglican Church, Sandy Cove from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 with Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.