passed away on February 24, 2017 at her private residence at the age of 62 years. Nellie Gaye Simms was born November 20th, 1954 at St. Anthony, NL to Alec and Myrtle Simms. She grew up in St. Anthony Bight and then moved to St. Lunaire-Griquet with life-long partner Keith. Nellie worked at food services at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital for about 30 years. For the past 8 years Nellie worked at Burdens General Store. Nellie loved having the close comfort and companionship of her dog Rufus as she relaxed with a good book. A highlight of her life was spending time with her Grandson Cole. She will be missed by family and friends. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Husband Keith Burden; Sons Bret and Brian Simms; Grandson Cole Simms; Brother Hayward Simms; Sisters Jessie Carter, Elsie Parrill, Bessie (Edgar) Blake, Juanita Powell; Mother-in-law Velma Burden; Father-in-law Graham Burden; Sisters-in-law Rita Simms, Karen (Verrick) Patey, Kathy (Roger) Patey, Ann (Gary) Davis; Brothers-in-law George (Cathy) Davis, Neil (Lois) Burden, Kent (Corry) Burden, Kerry (Wendy) Burden, Kirby (Vanessa) Burden as well as a large circle or relatives and friends. Nellie was predeceased by her parents Alec and Myrtle Simms as well as her brother Ross Simms. Visitation was held at the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral was held at 2:00pm on Monday, February 27th, 2017 with Pastor John and Joy Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
KINSELLA, BLANCHE
Passed away peacefully February 24th, 2017 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 93 years. She leaves to mourn her children Gilbert (Mary), Wilfred (Georgina), Albert (Ellen), Emma (Byron), Arthur (Belinda); brothers Wilfred (Emma), Charles (Bertha), as well as a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, family, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Arthur, son Clement, and granddaughter Lois. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony. The funeral took place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church on February 27, 2017 at 2:00 p, with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed in the new Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
WAY, DONALD
Passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on February 22, 2017 at the age of 69 years. He leaves with a lifetime of memories his wife of 48 years- Linda; children Kim (Darryl), Lon (Yvette), Rodney (April); Grandchildren Ian, Owen, Boyd, Kyle, Chloe, and Sophie; Mother-in-law Dulcie Genge; Brothers, Sisters, and in-laws, Gorvin and family, Shirley (Frank) and family, Clyde and family, George (Chris) and family, Sadie and family, Greg (Dawn) and family, Mary Ann, Carole, Bertha (Doug) and family, Hilda (Eddie) and family; nephews Peter, Philip (and families); niece Diane as well as a large circle of Aunts, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Hazel Way; Father-in law Ronald Genge; Sisters Eileen Churchill and Olive way; and Brother-in-laws Art Churchill and Tony Genge. Visitation took place from St. Mark's Anglican Church in Savage Cove beginning on Thursday March 9th 2017 continuing until the funeral at 2:00 pm on March 10, 2017 with Rev. Omar officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CARPENTER, STELLA MAE
Went to be with the Lord after a brief illness at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on February 10, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Stella was one of 11 children born to Charles and Miriam Simms. She is survived by her daughters Ella (Pearce), Edith (Calvin) Coles, Melva Simms (Alonzo Drover), her son Tobe Carpenter (Juliette Pottinger); Grandchildren Maurice Pilgrim (and family), Mario Pilgrim (and daughter), Kim Byrne (and family), Clay Simms (and family), Brad Coles (and family), Krista Simms (and family), Ronnie Carpenter, and Penney Reid (and family). She was predeceased by her husband Tobias Carpenter 38 years ago as well by her special friend, Raymond Budgell, 20 years ago. Stella was a lifelong resident of St. Anthony and a long-time member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church. She will be greatly missed but leaves us all with a lifetime of treasured memories. Visitation was held at Kerry M Fillatre’s Funeral Home and the Bethel Pentecostal Church (St. Anthony) from where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastor Bessey officiating. Interment followed in the Old Anglican Cemetery in St. Anthony. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.