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The Northern Pen Obituaries
July 2018

The Northern Pen is the main source for information on what's happening on the Great Northern Peninsula and in Southern Labrador. Comprehensive news and features are written about the resource industries, education, local and provincial politics, economic development and the people who live here.

 

MITCHELMORE, GARFIELD
Passed away peacefully on 23rd of July 2018 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 86. Garfield was born the son of a fisherman in Green Island Cove on January 23, 1932. He was a man with a strong work ethic whose work life exposed him to a number of diverse industries and took him to all regions of this beautiful Province (Stephenville, La Scie, Gander, Goose Bay, and St. John's). His longest period of consecutive employment was 24 years (1966 - 1990) with Ultramar Canada. He took great pride in ownership of home, property and personal assets. He was a proud family man and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Garfield will always be remembered by his loving wife of 58 years Alma; daughter Yvonne (Frank); sons Bob (Fern), Garfield (Pam), Rick and Albert (Cathy); grandchildren Louise, Christa, David, Paul, Adam, Kelly, Brad, Ryan, Kyle, and Lucas; great-grandchildren Haley, Blake, Callie, and Emma; sisters Gladys (George) and Miriam (late Ronald). Garfield was predeceased by his son David, parents Albert and Mary Ann; brothers George Henry (late Myrtle) and Stewart.

MOORES, MARTHA
Passed away July 13th, 2018 at Charles S, Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. She leaves to mourn with loving memories her Daughters Blanche Tywne (George), Thelma Butt (Hubert); Son Richmond; Grandchildren, Colinda, Lenny, Kimberly, Dana, Noreen, Gillian, Trina, Matthew, Gordon, and Carola; Great-grandchildren, Trevor, David, Stacey, Baillie, Dillon, Nikita, Rikkie, Rikita, and Christopher; Great-great-grandchildren, Thomas, Peyton; Brother, Roland Layden (Fannie); as well as a large circle of other family and friends. Martha is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Moores, and Son, Harry Moores. Visitation was held from the United Church in Red Bay from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Alice Moores officiating. Interment followed in the United Cemetery in Red Bay.

PITTMAN, RUTH
Passed away July 24th, 2018 at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn her Husband, George Pittman, and Sisters Eliza Genge, Dulcie Humber (and families) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Ruth was predeceased by her parents George and Kitty Chambers, her brother Stedman Chambers, and her sister Jane. Visitation was held from the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point from where her funeral was held on July 28th 2018 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating and Rev. Claire Stewart Preaching. Interment followed in the Pond Cove Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

SAUNDERS, LORETTA MAE
Born to Fred and Gladys Burden, in Griquet on October 26th, 1930. Passed away July 28th, 2018 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. Loretta married George Saunders on December 1st, 1948 and together they raised five children; Madge, Ruby, Jim, Glorine, and Annie. Her family meant the world to her and her grandchildren where the light of her life. She love the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, berry picking, and watching the bird and the squirrels coming to the feeder. She was a skilled knitter and contributed to the Women's Missionaries knitted goods outreach program. She and her husband George were faithful members of the Calvary Pentecostal congregation in St. Lunaire-Griquet. She was predeceased by her husband George and Daughter Ruby. She will be missed by those who mourn her passing and are left with cherished memories. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires her Son Jim (Sylvia); Daughters Madge Decker, Glorine Saunders, Annie Patey (Roy); Son-in-law Bruce Parsons; Eight Grandchildren; Nine Great-grandchildren; Brother Winston Burden (Vida); Sisters Madge Pynn (Joe), Minnie Roham, Sylvia Pilgrim (Ron), Annie Hillier, Flossie Curlew (Freeman); Brother-in-law Eric Saunders (Rita) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Loretta was predeceased by her parents Fred and Gladys Burden; Husband George Saunders; Daughter Ruby Parsons; Sisters Florence Patey and Caddie Hillier; Brother Ray Patey; Brother In-laws Sidney Patey and Roland Hillier; and Son in-law Lloyd Decker. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral was held on Monday, July 30th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Elliott officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

 

 

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