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The Northern Pen Obituaries
November 2008

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.

Filed chronologically as published for the Month of November 2008

 

MOORES, Greta
Red Bay

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Greta Moores announce her passing at the family residence in Red Bay on Nov. 3, 2008 at the age of 83 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories Robert (Loretta), Gertie (Melvin), Cliff (Josie), Wesley (Margaret), Calvin (Arlene), Barbara (Frank), Lydia (Bill), and Bruce (Dorothy); and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford and son Harvey. Visitors were received at the Red Bay United Church on Tuesday and Wednesday from where the funeral service took place on Thursday Nov. 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dean Sellars officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetary in Red Bay. As expressions of sympathy flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, L’Anse au Loup.

GENGE, RENDELL
Anchor Point
Passed away at the John M. Gray Centre on Nov. 5, 2008, Rendell Genge age 80 years. Leaving to mourn wife Mabel; daughters Joy (Michael), and Una; son Jock (Dale); grandchildren Christopher and Danielle; sisters Olga and Olive (Jim); brothers in-law Curtis (Shirley), Bob, Cyril and Earl. He was predeceased by parents Eva and Charles, son Floyd, sisters Rosanna and Augustine, brothers Isaac, George, Harrison and Angus. Visitation was held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Anchor Point from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday Nov. 7, with Rev. Bruce Graham 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.

HATCHER, Samuel Herbert
WWII Veteran
Woody Point

Passed peacefully away at the O’Connell Centre, Corner Brook, on Nov. 7, 2008, with his son Bobby at his side, Samuel Herbert Hatcher in his 91st year. He was the last surviving child of Samuel and Catherine Hatcher. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Sarah Hatcher; children Clifton (Georgia), of Shelbourne, Ontario, David (Anita) of Georgetown, Ontario, Robert (Susanna) of Winterhouse Brook Bonne Bay, Wayne (Juanita) of Halifax, May (Pat) Power of Texas, USA, and Owen of Brampton, grandchildren Glenda Hillier, Janet Brake (Bliss), Jackie Johnson (Jeff), Cindy Hatcher, Leeanna Kaulback (John), Shari Lyons (Peter), Christina Landry (Robert), Michelle, Donald Power, Gregory Power and Sarah Power; great-grandchildren Charla Brake, Jade Hillier, Abbey Johnson, Halley Johnson, Julianna Kaulback, Tristan Lyons, Brenna Lyons, Kiera Lyons, Gracie Landry, and Amy Landry; sisters-in-law Bessie Hatcher of Stephenville, Emmie Hatcher of St. John’s, Margaret Hatcher of Stephenville, and Ethel Deering of Freshwater Carbonear, brother-in-law Jim (Mable)Parsons of Freshwater Carbonear. He was predeceased by his son Donald. Mr. Hatcher served as a Sargent Of Arms on the 59th Heavy Artillery Regiment in WWII. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 45 at Woody Point and served as President of that Branch from 1979 - 1983, 1993 - 1995 and 1996 - 2000. He also served as Mayor of the Community of Woody Point from 1969 - 1972. He was very active in his community and will certainly be missed. Visitation took place at the Anglican Church of the Epiphany, Woody Point on Monday and Tuesday from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 2 p.m., with Canon John Olsson officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or a donation 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
24/11/08

BONNELL, WINNIE GLADYS
Forrester’s Point
Winnie Gladys Bonnell
, passed peacefully away in her private residence on Nov. 7, 2008 in her 86th year. Left with a life time of memories are her children Mary Ann (Jacob), Lillian (Kevin), Verna (Ronald), Alton (Eileen) and Gladys (James); grandchildren Blenda (Barry), Meanie (Bill), Janice, Lonnie (Millie), Nadine (Jeff), Sherry (Chris), Vanessa (Troy), Patricia (Damien), Dalan Lorenzo, James (Carol), Winnie (Darcy), and Jackie, great-grandchildren Travis, Neil, Chandler, Miguel, Jonah, Noah, Sydney, Daniel, Hannah, Kaylie, Jayden, William, Rebeca, Luke, William, Ben, Mckenna, and Mika, as well as a wide circle of friends. She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Annie, husband Lorenze as well as Lonnie Boyde, William, and Winnie. Visitation took place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove, from where the funeral took place at 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 10, officiated by Rev. Kris Gosse, followed by interment in the Black Duck Cove Anglican Cemetery. Funeral service were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, funeral director, Levinia Fillatre.

WENTZELL, Hazel Priscilla (nee Etheridge)
Portland Creek

Passed away at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders on Sunday Nov. 9, 2008, Hazel Pricilla Wentzell in her 84th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her children Douglas Wentzell (Effie) of Portland Creek, Marion Davis (Peter) of Happy Valley, Goose Bay, Mildred Lavers (Maccavoy) of Port Saunders, and Jocelyn Wentzell of Portland Creek; her grandchildren; David, Terry, Neil, Sandra (Ritchie), Linda, Bruce, Brian, Mitchell (Kari), and special grandson Michael; her great-grandchildren Trent, Ryan, Andrea, Andrew, Amy, special great-granddaughter Tamara, and Eve, Taylor, and Logan, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Rendell Wentzell and her parents James and Lydia Etheridge. The family received family and friends from St. Joseph’s Anglican Church in Portland Creek on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from where the funeral service took place, on Wednesday Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. with the very Rev. Lorne Gosse, officiating with the burial following at the church cemetery in Portland Creek. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home and Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
“Forever In Our Hearts”
17/11/08

GENGE, GARFIELD
Passed away on November 10, 2008. Mr. Garfield Genge at the age of 77 years. He leaves with a lifetime of memories his wife Aurelia, brothers William (Hazel), Cosmo (Marion), Israel (Flick) (Clara), Henry (Alva), and Harris (Barbara), sisters Polly Whalen, Julie White, and Ellen (Ross) Whalen and their families. Other family members, Dulcie Genge, Mary Ann and Wilbert Forsey, Dorcas and Ches Smith, Matt and Eileen Chambers, Wilson and Luise Chambers, Aurelia and Garfield Gould, Jake and Julia Chambers and a very large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove, from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on the 11 of November, with Rev. Cannon Jean Brenton Hickman officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, funeral directors Danielle Galgay and Levinia Caines Fillatre.

WILCOX, WILLIAM JAMES
Englee

Passed away in Englee on Nov. 16, 2008, William Wilcox, age 88 years. Leaving to mourn wife Beatrice; daughters Mae Adams, Jean (Claude) Randell, Louise (Harrison) Canning, Melina (Pastor Fred) Randell, Patsy (Garland) Weir, Belinda (Paul) Healey, and Roselle Wilcox; sons Kevin Jim (Gwen); brother Harvey Wilcox; sister Annie Gillard; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, four great-great- grandchildren, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 20, with Pastor Fred Randell 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.

MUGFORD, Clayton Thomas
Surrounded by his family, Dad went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, at 9:49 a.m. in his 84th year. Dad’s legacy is continued through his wife and best friend of 60 years, Ella Rose Saunders; his children Wally (Sandi), Joyce Gauthier (Bert), Al, Clayton (Kathy), Sandra (Darren), Sharon (Rene), Terry (Julie), Marcia Albrecht (Warner), Goldie Minnis (Mike), Alma Claxton (Al), Randy (Donna), and Rocky (Kelly). He is a cherished poppy and great-grampie of 33 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dad is predeceased by his grandson Tyson (1981), his parents William and Rachel Mugford and his sisters Marcia, and Alma, brothers Joe, Abraham, Roy, Howard, Wallace, Arthur, Abel, and Bill. Dad was born on Sept. 21, 1925 in Clarke’s Beach, Newfoundland. He married and raised his family in Main Brook, Newfoundland, until 1977. Dad moved with his family to Guelph, Ontario. Although his heart was still in Newfoundland, Dad dedicated his life to our family and hard work. The family received friends at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home-HART CHAPEL, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, Ontario on Thursday, Nov. 20. Funeral Service took place at the family funeral home Dods and McNair Funeral Home and Chapel, 21 First St., Orangeville on Friday, Nov. 21, at 12 noon. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph beside his grandson Tyson (1981). As expressions of sympathy donations to the Sick Kids Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com

NICHOLAS, Charles Samuel
Oct. 18, 1936 - Nov. 22, 2008

Passed away Nov. 22, 2008 in his 72nd year. Leaving to mourn mother Lucy Nicholas (the late Noah Nicholas), brothers Albert Nicholas, Calvin Nicholas and Joseph Nicholas, (deceased); children Charles Nicholas (Angela), Lorraine Nicholas (Paul) Sutton, Judy Nicholas (Brandon Birrell); and stepson Ken Van Huis; loving partner Gerry Van Huis, grandchildren Sean Nicholas, Ashley Nicholas, Noah Nicholas, Matthew Lirette, Andy Lirette, Jordan Lirette, Destiny Lirette, and Brittany Nicholas-Clair, and great-granddaughter Jayden Nicholas. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral service took place at the Anglican Church, St. Anthony.

HUMBY, HERBERT CLAYTON
Roddickton

Passed away at the White Bay Central Health Centre on Nov. 22, 2008, Herbert Humby, age 85 years. Leaving to mourn wife Nellie; sons Eugene (Isa), Calvin (Muriel), Harvey (Barbara), Lawrence (Violet), Derrick (Tanya), daughters Shirley, Marina (Rick), Flora (Will), and Yvonne (Eugene); grandchildren Graham, Graden, Chad, Angela, Mandy, Ian (predeceased), Lee, Andre, Lisa, Mikaela, Justin, Damien, Victoria, Christopher, Luke, Deanna, 13 grandchildren; three brothers George, Max and Alfred; two sisters Olive and Emma. He was predeceased by brother Edward and sisters Susie, Ella and Bernettta. Visitation was held at the Pentecostal Church in Roddickton from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2008 with Pastor Pinksen, Pastor Grimes and Pastor Card officiating. Iinterment was held at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Danielle Galgay funeral director.

COLES, LAMBERT
Sandy Cove

Passed away at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Nov. 24, Lambert Coles, age 59 years. Leaving to mourn wife Sheila; son Tony (Kim); grandsons Jaron and Tanner; daughter Colleen (Clayton), grandsons Joshua and Andrew; parents Marie and Wallace; brothers Calvin (Edith), Coy (Vernita), Gorvin (Debbie), and Clayton (Wendy); sisters Lavinia, Patsy (Levi), and Darlene (Woodley); mother-in-law Susie; brothers-in-law Anthony (Sadie), Robert (Clara) and Cyril (Julie); sisters-in-law Elizabeth, Ivy and families; special friend Dennis Noseworthy. He was predeceased by siblings Eliza, Glenda, Gary and Walter; father-in-law Harrison, brothers-in-law Albert, Charlie and Clyde, sister-in-law Marie. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Sandy Cove from where the funeral service was held on Thursday, Nov. 27, with Rev. Diane Smith 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.

CHAMBERS, RONALD HECTOR
Plum Point

Passed away at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Nov. 28, 2008 Ronald Chambers, age 86 years. Leaving to mourn wife Miriam; children Albert (Ena), Gloria (Bill), Betty (Jim), Ron (Anne) and Garfield (Geraldine); grandchildren Chuck (Laura), Chauncey (Judy), Chantel, Tiffany (Danny), Deirdre (Elliott), Joanne (Rod), Dillon, Jarvis, Adam (Jessica), Richard, Kaitlan, Travis, Roxanne (Randy), Amanda (Dwayne), and Jennifer (Jason); great- grandchildren Victoria, Christopher, Sheldon (Kayla), Chase, Connor, Shelby, C.J., Cody, Samuel, Lucas, Chelsea and Cameron; sisters-in-law Laura and Christina. He was predeceased by brothers Hubert, Absalom (Johanna), George, Clyde (Dora), Eli (Frances), Eli, and Maxwell, sister Sophia Penney (Arthur), parents Caleb and Sophia; adoptive parents John and Eliza Pittman, and wife of grandson Colleen Gould. Visitation was held at the Church of the Advent in Plum Point, from where the funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 1, with Rev. Gosse 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.

WELCHER, RANDOLPH EDWARD
Roddickton

Passed away at the Health Sciences Center on Nov. 29, 2008. Randolph Welcher age 75 years. Leaving to mourn wife Vernetta, sons Kevin (Debbie) and Darius, grandchildren Stephen Welcher and Carson Randell, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Apostolic Faith Church Roddickton, from where the funeral service was held on Tuesday Dec. 2, with Pastor George Burton 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.

 

 

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