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Wesley Samuel Collier
1921-2009
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wesley Samuel Collier announce his passing on Friday, September 4th, 2009 at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port Aux Basques, in his 88th year. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Elizabeth; sons: Greg (Sonya) and Darrell (Destini); grandchildren: Dion, Kaitlyn, Graham, and Hudson; brothers: Gerald, Ron, and Sandy; sisters: Loretta (Leander) Gillard, Marjorie Billard, and Bessie; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: Samuel and Annie Collier; brother Howard; sisters: Joyce Brown and Edna Hardy; brothers-in-law: Clarence Brown and Ralph Hardy; and sisters-in-law: Marjorie, Margaret, and Tina. Friends visited St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Rose Blanche on Sunday, from where the funeral service took place on Monday, September 7th at 2:00 PM. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.
RALPH ALEXANDER CHILDS
January 16th, 1927 - September 6th, 2009
Lark Harbour, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Alexander Childs announce his passing on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 82 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Louise, daughter Karen, sons: Karl (Valerie) and Chris (Leanne), grandchildren: Danielle, Vanessa, Alex (Ashley), Colby, Brooke and Paige, brothers and sister-in-law: Warren Sheppard, Emma (Stan) Childs and Myles (Ruth) Sheppard, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John Charles and Sarah Childs, 2 children Karl and Lois, sister Eileen, brothers John Charles Childs and Wallace Childs, sister-in-law Marion Maxwell and Harold R. Sheppard. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at St. James’ Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street.
William Frederick Hillier
1922 - 2009
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness, William Frederick Hillier, at the age of 86. Leaving to mourn with sadness and many happy memories, his wife of nearly 59 years, Rosalie, and his four children, Derek (Christine) of Gander, Keith (Maxine) of Pasadena, Clyde (Brenda) of St. John’s, and Bernice (Wayne Ash) of Corner Brook. Also, seven wonderful grandchildren, Jason (Lori) of Toronto, Chad (Kerri Ann) of Lower Sackville, NS, Brent of Fort McMurray, Michael (Sara) of St. Mary’s, ON, Jennifer of Pasadena, Jeffrey of St. John’s, and Noah of Corner Brook, as well as great-granddaughter, Kennedy, and great-grandson, Atticus. Also left to mourn are sister Mae Bennett (Port au Bras), and sisters-in-law, Doris (Fred Pittman), Sheila (David Crocker), Effie Hillier, and brothers-in-law, Gerald Hillier (Millie) and Norman Hillier (Ruby), and special friends Gilbert and Melvina Lushman. Predeceased by his parents, Josiah (1936) and Beatrice (1967), and by his brother, Albert (2007). A celebration of William’s life will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Saturday, August 29th, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Derek Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Fillatre’s Funeral Home on St. Mark’s Avenue on Friday, August 28th, from 7-9 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
VIOLET FRANCIS
February 9th, 1954 - August 22nd, 2009
Corner Brook, NL - Passed away peacefully at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 Violet Francis at the age of 55 years. She will be sadly missed by her common law husband Frank Taylor, daughters: Lana (Rodney) and Tara (Kaleb), grandchildren: Kyle, Victoria and Ethan, sisters: Beatrice Peddle, Linda Giles and Delilah Francis (Derek), brothers: John Francis (Emma) and Gordon Francis (Elaine), Frank’s daughter Diane (John) and son Dale (Cindy). She had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and will be sadly missed by her aunt Gertie Targett and aunt Violet Johnson. She was predeceased by her parents John and Lucretia Francis, sister Bertha, brothers Derek and Harold, brothers-in-law Glen Peddle and Kevin Giles. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will take place at Humber United Church, Clarence Street on Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00 AM, Rev. Kathy Brett and Rev. Derek Thomas officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium with the interment on Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 AM at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers will be greatly appreciated or donations may be made to the Humber United Church or All Saints’ Anglican Church, Clarence Street.
THADDEUS HAWKINS
JUNE 5, 1931 … AUGUST 17, 2009
STEPHENVILLE CROSSING, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Thaddeus Hawkins announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville, NL on Monday, August 17, 2009 at the age of 78 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Elsie (nee: Hodder); two daughters: Madeline (Allan) Campbell, Stephenville, Valerie (Cless) Ollerhead, Lethbridge, AB; four grandsons: Jonathan Campbell, Stefan (Grace) Campbell, Donaven Hawkins, Taylor Hawkins; great-grandchildren Bram and Enya Campbell; brothers: Herbert (Marie), Cletus (Brenda), Michael (Dorothy), Anslem (Pauline); sisters: Muriel (Les) Hynes, Phyllis White, Rose (Mike) Orlando, Bernadette ( Cyril) Davis, Debra (Sammy) Hines, Mary (Jeffrey) Lee as well as many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Oswald and Mary Eunice Hawkins, daughter Princeline in June 1984, son Teddy in February 1997 and brother John in November 2002. A private family visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing, Father Gerard Patry officiating with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street, Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation.
ALICE R. ROSE
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Monday, August 17th, 2009 at the Evergreen Home For Special Care, Kentville, NS, Mrs. Alice R. Rose of Corner Brook at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Melita (Biff) Bridgewater, NS, Betty (Bill) Avonport, NS, Barbara (Aubrey) Amherstview, ON, Reg (Joanne) Barrington, NS, and John (Sue) Kingston, NS, , ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren . She is survived by brother Peter Hiscock, St. Catherines, ON and sisters-in-law Gladys Hiscock, Winterton, NL and Mildred Rose, Bishop Falls, NL. Predeceased by husband, Reginald Rose; son Rowland, and brother Eliol Hiscock. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street, Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Family flowers only.
Dorothy Amelia SHEPPARD
Jan. 3, 1927 - Nov. 19, 2009
Lark Harbour, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dorothy Sheppard announce her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters: Bernice Sheppard (David) and Pauline Sheppard (Paul); grandchildren: Peter Sheppard (Soraya), Dennis Sheppard (Barb), Kelly Childs (Johnny), Jeannie Park (George) and Dwayne Sheppard (Jodi); great-grandchildren: Branden, Cole, Ty, Bobbi, Terri, Kirklind, Nathan, Aleah and Brady; brothers: Ralph Pennell (Dossie), Freeman Pennell (Beatie), Foster Pennell (Barb); special friend Doreen Sheppard, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by husband Reginald (2003); sister Hazel; infant daughter Shirley; brothers: Wilfred, John, Roland, and parents George and Annie Pennell. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour on Friday and Saturday between the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., from where the Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund or VON.
Ida Louise PRIMMER (nee: Pear)
Feb. 13, 1916 - Nov. 17, 2009
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ida Primmer announce her passing at the Interfaith Home for Seniors in Corner Brook on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at the age of 93. Leaving to mourn her sister Beatrice Bugden and sister-in-law Lucretia Pear, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Leo (1992); parents Albert and Maude Pear; brothers: Elward (Myrtis), Ray (Viola), Owen, Earl and Frank Marshell (Emily); sisters: Nada Brewer (Gordon), Mabel Jennings (Frank) and brother-in-law Allison Bugden. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Mark’s Ave. on Thursday from 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to Humber United Church.
