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The Northern Pen Obituaries
October 2017

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.

 

BURTON, Roy
Passed on: October 7th, 2017
Roy N. Burton
of Englee, a well-respected and loved member of the community, passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on October 7 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Ivy, daughter Bonnie (Terry), sons Bob (Wanda), Boyd and Trevor (Alicia); grandchildren Brandon, Adam, Andrew, Shania, Cody, Mackenzie, Stephan Burton and Ryder; great-grandchildren Kaden and Bree; brothers Wilson, Lewis, and Lorne; sisters Joyce, Elsie, Verley, Bonetta, Alice and Marilyn. He is predeceased by his parents Hayward and Priscilla (Paddock). Visitation was held at Englee Salvation Army church from 2 to 4 pm (public) 7 - 9 pm (family only) on Tuesday 10 Oct 17. Funeral service is under direction of Salvation Army ministers Bruce and Judy Giles to be held on Wednesday 11 Oct 17 at 2 pm followed with burial at Salvation Army Cemetery. A reception celebrating his life was held at the Salvation Army church following the burial for family and extended family. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe funeral director.

BYRNE, Terrence David
Passed on: October 29th, 2017
Terrence (Terry) David Byrne
passed peacefully away on October 29th, 2017 at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 59 years. Terry lived a simple life. He was a very quiet and gentle person who loved to read, watch movies and had a large collection of both. At some point while driving or walking the streets of St. Anthony you would have passed him along the way. Terry is gone, but never forgotten for he lives on in the hearts and minds of those he knew and loved. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his mother Nellie; sisters Philomena (Blaine), Gertie (Kenny), and Bernice (Lonny); brothers Anthony, Vince, Frank (Faye), Gord and Wilburn, as well as a large circle of aunts, an uncle, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Terry is predeceased by his father Joseph. Visitation took place from Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home with the funeral service which took place at the Roman Catholic Church in St Anthony at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1 with Father Ralph officiating. Cremation followed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, funeral director.

DIAMOND, Gordon Truman
Passed on: October 7th, 2017

Passed away on October 7th at the Charles S. Curtis memorial hospital in S. Anthony at the age of 90 years. Gordon Diamond was born in Flowers Cove on September 26, 1927. Although illness is never good news, Gordon was blessed to be hospitalized in the old hospital in St. Anthony where he met Josie Parrill. That chance encounter was the beginning of a relationship that changed both of their lives. Josie and Gordon were marries on June 13th, 1953. Gordon and Josie raised two children, Sharon and Don. He was a fisherman, and he loved the outdoors. Even after a stroke, over twenty years ago, he loved to get outdoors, go out to Fishing Point and watch all that was going on from boats to seals and other wildlife. He had a healthy sense of humour and he will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 64 years, Josie (nee Parrill) and children Sharon and Donald. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

EARLE, Roxanna Joan
Passed on: October 31st, 2017

Passed away on October 31st, 2017 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St Anthony at the age of 58 years. Roxanna (affectionately known as "Roxy") was born on June 7th, 1959 to Fred and Shirley Clements. She was born and raised in Roddickton, NL. Roxy came to St. Anthony to babysit and there met her soulmate, Roy Earle. Roxy and Roy married in 1981 and had two children, Ryan and Rhea. She also had one grandchild, Rebecca, whom she thought the world of. Roxy worked at several places during her life: the Light keeper's Café, Tim Horton's, and Flavour Crisp Chicken Coop. Roxy was a very outgoing person who enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be missed, but those who mourn her passing are left with cherished memories. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Roy; children Ryan (Nick), Rhea (Damien); granddaughter Rebecca; mother Shirley; brothers Corwin (Paula), Everett (Tina); mother-in-law Velma; sisters-in-law Eileen (Wade) and Tina; brothers-in-law Morris (Patsy) and Roger (Doreen) as well as her nieces, nephews, and large circle of close friends. She was predeceased by her father Fred Clements; father-in-law Douglass Earle, and brother-in-law Ray Earle. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire- Griquet from where the funeral service was held on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

GENGE, George Stephen
Passed on: October 27th, 2017

Passed away on October 27th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years. He is forever remembered by Steward and Dorcas, Easta, Dan and Lauren, Rick, Crystal, Malcolm, and Ricki as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Evangeline Genge. Visitation took place from the Anglican Church in Anchor Point from where the funeral was held on Monday, October 30th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe, funeral director.

LOADER, Gordon
Passed on: October 28th, 2017

Born June 14th, 1953 at Curtis Memorial Hospital to Arthur and Olive Loder. He married Dorcas Hedderson on June 8th, 1973 and had two children, Trina and Tanya- and later, two grandchildren, Meagan and Jenna. Gord's career in health care started in St Anthony with Grenfell Regional Health Services. In the early eighties, Gordon and his family moved to Summerside, P.E.I. where he worked as Purchasing Manager with Prince County Hospital. In 2012, Gordon and Dorcas decided to move to Edmonton, AB to be closer to their kids and grandkids where he worked as a Purchasing Agent with Alberta Health Services. After being diagnosed with cancer he decided to retire. In 2016, after battling cancer for 5 years, Gordon and Dorcas moved back to St. Anthony and then to Hay Cove. Gordon succumbed to his disease on October 28th, 2017 at 2:20 am. He leaves to mourn his wife Dorcas; daughters Trina (Paul) Loder, Tanya (Shawn) Arsenault; granddaughters Meagan and Jenna; brothers Al (Colleen), Don (Linda), Bob (Eileen); sisters Ruby McConnell, Mitzie (Carl) Wethrell, Shirley (Carroll) Harper, Yvonne (Troy) Henson, Delphanie (Tom) Cunningham, Myrtle Larkin, Winnie (Daniel) Ellsworth, Sandra (Paul) Fraser, Linda (Garfield) Fillier, Mary Loder as well as a large circle of family and friends. Gordon is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Olive Loder; brother Pearce (Bud) Loder; brothers-in-law Jerry McConnell, Thomas Larkin, Cyril Bessey; nephew Tommy Cunningham; nieces Theresa and Donna Harper; and parents-in-law Dorman and Blanche Hedderson. Visitation was held at the Bethel Pentecostal Church from where the funeral was held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Bessey officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

NEWHOOK, Robert
Passed on: October 7th, 2017

Passed peacefully away at home in his 80th year after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Patience Marie as well as brothers, Samuel, Eric, and Leslie and sisters Sally, Elizabeth, Selina.and brother-in-law Frank, sister-in-laws Olive and Judy. Leaving to mourn his wife of 55 years Hazel, son Robert (Rona), daughters Wanda (Steve) and Bonnie (Glenn) and his grandchildren Andrew (Becca), Niki (JC), Michael (Shaelyn), Mikaela and Hunter; brothers Absalom (Ruby)and Joseph (Mildred); sister in law Vivian; brothers-in-law Garfield (Eva), Abraham (Olive), Kenneth (Judy), Ernest (Olga), Tom (Daisy) and Dan (Laverne). Family service was held at St, Mark's Anglican Church Savage Cove, Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at 8pm, Funeral Service followed on Monday October 9th, 2017 at 2pm. Funeral Services were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.

NEWMAN, Julia Gladys
Passed on: October 24th, 2017

Passed away October 24th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Julia Gladys was born in Great Brehat on January 12, 1927 to William and Jessie Patey. She was one of seven children. At the age of five, she moved to Little Brehat to live with her grandparents, Julia and Joseph Clarke. She finished school at the age of 11 to help take care of her grandparents and two uncles. At the age of 19, Julia married the love of her life Benjamin Newman who was from Great Harbour Deep and together they raised five children. The family lived in Little Brehat until 1959 at which time they resettled to St. Anthony. In addition to raising her family, Julia worked at the fish plant and she also worked in housekeeping. She was a woman of many talents including cooking, baking, knitting and sewing. Together, Julia and Benjamin loved to take part in outdoor activities especially berry picking, snaring rabbits, and trouting. Julia had a strong faith and a love for God and on April 16th, 1995 she was proudly enrolled as a Salvation Army Soldier. She enjoyed all types of church activities, and especially enjoyed the Home League and volunteering at the local Thrift Store. Left with warm and loving memories are her children Ambrose (Peggy), Neil, Patsy (Alphonsus), and Tracey (Lyle), along with 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Julia is predeceased by her loving husband, eldest daughter Jessie, and son-in-law John. Visitation was held from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony from where the funeral service was held on Friday, October 27th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Captains David and Melanie Rideout officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe, funeral director.

WILLIAMS, Whyman
Passed on: October 24th, 2017

Passed away on October 24th, 2017 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 57 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his partner Michelle; son Dylan; stepsons Ryan and Jeff; grandkids Jade, Autumn, Parker, and Kirsty; sisters Caroline, Vivian, Yvonne (Lambert); brothers George (Judy), Stephen (Rachel), Cornelious; mother and father- in- law Pat and Angela Walsh; sisters and brothers-in-law as well as extended family and friends. Whyman was predeceased by his father and mother Hubert and Jane Williams. Visitation took place from St. Mary's Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral was held on October 27th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed in the St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.

 

 

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