LODER, FREEMAN GILBER

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet brother, uncle, and friend, Freeman. Freeman passed peacefully away on his birthday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 74, with Eddy by his side.
Freeman grew up in Harbour Deep. Fishing with his brother Gerald, Freeman enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and riding on his snowmobile. Harbour Deep resettled in 2002; at that time, Freeman moved to St. Anthony, where he spent the last 24 years. Freeman was a friend to all who knew him and had a heart of gold.
He will surely be missed.
Leave to mourn: with fondness and precious memories: Brother Gerald, Nephew Eddy Cassell (Nicole), who was like a brother, Amy and Jonah. Sisters: Marie, Ida, and Marjorie and Annie.
A large circle of nephews, nieces, and friends. Also, his very special friend Alton Pilgrim.  Alton always had a smile and a caring hand. Freeman was Pre-deceased by: Frederick (father) and Delilah (mother) Loder,
Brother Andrew, and Sisters Stella Ellsworth and Ursula Loder.
Visitation is being held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on Sunday April 6th form 2-4 and 7-9pm, with the funeral service taking place at 2pm on Monday, April 7th form St. Mary’s Anglican Church, St. Anthony, with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating.

Freeman leaves this note:
Always remember the happy times, the laughing times and the bright sunny days,
I am only just gone away but will always be by your side.

EVANS, GILBERT ROSS

Passed away January 18th 2018 from the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 61 years. Gilbert was born on February 10th, 1956 to Lewis and Grace Evans in St. Anthony NL. He married his best friend and love of his life, Joyce, on October 4th, 1975 in Corner Brook. Together they had three children; Felicia, Patricia, and Blair as well as five grandchildren; Tristan, Chloe, Jaelyn, Kaden, and Sophia. In the summer of 2016 Gilbert moved back to his hometown from many years of working away to pursue his dream job as Town Foreman with the Town of St. Anthony. Gilbert loved his job and working with the crew at the town hall, he even worked at his most painful times of his illness. Gilbert was exceptionally talented when it came to fixing cars, trucks, or anything with a motor- or not in it (he would make one). Gilbert spent many years as a heavy equipment operator and even once owned his own garage in Raleigh. Gilbert was a true family man and a loyal friend who enjoyed life to the fullest. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife and best friend of 43 years, Joyce; his cherished children, Felicia (Jamie), Patricia (Blair), Blair (Vivian); five beautiful grandchildren, Tristan, Chloe, Jaelyn, Kaden, Sophia; Sisters, Faye (Cecil), Debbie, Lenora, Violet; Brothers, Alfred (Frances), William; Mother in law Hilda and Father in law Thomas Smith; Brother in law Terry (Linda); Sisters in law Shirley (Jeff), Peggy, Pansy; Special Cousin Velma Pynn as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Grace Evans (Richards); Father Lewis Evans; Sister Nellie Taylor; and Brothers in law, Cecil Taylor, Ford Warren, and Karl Tucker. Visitation was held from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at 2:00 from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, St. Anthony, with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

TAYLOR, GILBERT L.

Passed peacefully away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on the 28th day of December 2012. Mr. Gilbert L. Taylor of Raleigh was in his 86th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Marjorie; Son Paul(Chevone); Granddaughters Kearstyn and Nikita; Sisters-in-law Mamie and Mary as well as large circle of family and friends.  He was predeceased by his Father Frederick and Mother Martha; Brothers Ronald; Garland; Raymond; and Arch; Sister Irene; Brother –in-law John; and Sister-in-law Marie. Visitation was held at the Central United Church in Raleigh from which the funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on the 31st day of December 2012 with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the New Church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes Ltd., St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.

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