PILGRIM, ERIC (DICK)

March 9, 1950 - January 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric (Dick) Pilgrim announce his passing on January 2, 2025 at the John M Gray Center in St. Anthony, NL at the age of 74 years.

Eric (Dick) loved to do things together with his wife, Winnie, especially during Christmas and birthdays. He also had a love for the great outdoors, fishing, and playing hockey. He was a lovely husband to Winnie, and father to his children: Toby and Tina.

One of the greatest things in his life was when he found the Lord and became a faithful member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church with his wife, Winnie.

Eric and Winnie did everything side by side up until they both began to struggle with dementia, then they both moved to the John M. Gray long term care home to spend time together again. Even in their illness they still showed their love for each other with Eric in particular doting on Winnie all the same.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Wife of 23 years: Winnie; Son: Toby (Jody); Daughter: Tina; Sisters: Betty Pilgrim, Millicent (Millie); Brother: Albert (Marjorie), Murdock, Leonard (Janette), Fred (Carol); Sisters-in-law: Margaret, Bertha, Violet (Calvin) Johnson, Karen, Maysie (Primus) Mitchelmore, Joanne; Brothers-in-law: Harrison Hedderson, Roy Taylor, David Taylor, Adolphus Andrews, as well as a large circle of family and friends.

Eric (Dick) is predeceased by his parents: Wesley and Clara Pilgrim; brothers: Aubrey, Samuel; Sister: Evelyn (Harold) Adams, Blanche (Bill) Green, Alice Hedderson, Levinia (Walter) Richards; Brothers-in-law: Calvin Gillingham, Edwin and Ronald Taylor; Sisters-in-law: Darlene Pilgrim, Juanita Andrews, Lephna Hurley; Father and Mother-in-law: Robert and Ethel Taylor.

Visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Due to inclement weather tentative visitations are scheduled for Sunday, January 5th, and Monday January 6th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, weather permitting. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM from the Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, HEZEKIAH ABSOLOM

November 23, 1942 - December 29, 2024

It is with heavy heats that the family of Hezekiah Absolom Pilgrim announce his passing on December 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Hezekiah (Kye) passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Kye, as he was known to everyone, loved to spend his time outside. Doing anything from trouting, berry picking or just fiddling around. But his favorite past time was his garden, which he tended to with pride.

Kye will forever be remembered and missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him.

Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his sisters: Gladys, Betty, Karen, Glenda (Nath), June (Willie), Wendy (Brent); his brothers: Tobias and Eugene; special Uncle: Ronald (Harriet); special Aunt: Bessie, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Hezekiah is predeceased by his parents: Jonathon and Annie; brother: Ivan; sister: Goldie; brothers in law: James, Ford; and sister-in-law: Robin.

The family at this time would like to extend their most sincere appreciation to the staff at Curtis Memorial Hospital for their compassion during their time of need.

Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel on St. Anthony on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11am with Major Stokes officiating. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment to take place at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, DANIEL TODD

December 9. 1959 - September 13, 2024

Todd (as known to family and friends) was born in Longueuil, Quebec on December 9, 1959, to Ross and Robena (Ruby) Pilgrim of Roddickton, NL. Todd passed from this life on September 13, 2024. Todd while born in Quebec grew up on Roddickton and always considered Roddickton as his hometown.

Todd began his career as a Natural Resource Officer after completing high school. He was chosen Valedictorian and Speaker of his class at the Canadian Institute of Forestry. He attained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lakehead University in Ontario.

His career as a Forestry Officer began in Roddickton, afterwards he moved to Labrador and eventually to the Yukon where he built a home and made numerous lifelong friends along the way.

After Todd retired, he moved to BC to be closer to his children and to pursue further adventures in life. Todd wrote a children’s book called Angie, the Tundra Swan. The true story of his finding an injured swan, nurturing it and returning it to the wild.

Todd was a dedicated father, son, and brother with a great love for the outdoors, wildlife, and was always looking for the next adventure

He leaves to mourn children, Son, Thor Pilgrim and Daughter, Shantelle Pilgrim; Mother: Robena (Ruby) Pilgrim (Newhook); Brothers: Shane (Hilda) Pilgrim, and Trevor (Shanna) Pilgrim; Nephews and nieces: Russell Pilgrim, Ryan (Shawna) Pilgrim, and Shelby Pilgrim, Shelley (Chris) Haggett; Great nephew: Layne Pilgrim; Great nieces: Angelie Pilgrim, Eva Pilgrim, Callie Haggett and Tessa Pilgrim; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins throughout Canada.

His easy- going personality earned Todd numerous close friends throughout his lifetime. We will greatly miss him.

He is predeceased by his father: Ross Pilgrim; Paternal Grandparents: Harvey and Chatfield Pilgrim; Maternal Grandparents: William and Sarah Newhook.

Todd’s going home celebration will be held at the John Wesley United Church, Roddickton, NL on November 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

The family wishes that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the John Wesley United Church in loving memory of Todd Pilgrim.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

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PILGRIM, CHARLES BRUCE

January 14, 1947 - January 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the Family of Charles Bruce Pilgrim announce his passing on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 77 years.

Bruce was born in Raleigh and spent his childhood there. He moved with his family to Main Brook at age of 15. There he finished High School and went on to Memorial University in St. John's where he and his wife Donna completed their teaching degrees together. He started his teaching career in Main Brook in 1969 and retired in 1998 after a long career teaching and as principal. He has provided guidance and motivation to many many students throughout several generations in Main Brook.

He would be called upon to be Master of Ceremonies at many Weddings, Celebrations and Community Events. In addition to his teaching, principal duties he was also Commissioner of Oaths and provided services to many surrounding communities. Bruce took great pride in entertaining all his nieces and nephews and loved when they would visit.He was a man of tremendous wit and humor. Always there to tell a joke or make a witty comment. He always enjoyed meeting others and striking up a chat and of course sharing a joke.

After his Retirement from teaching he discovered his talent and love of woodworking, he would spend many hours each day in "Da Shed" creating his masterpieces. When he wasn't in "Da Shed" he could be found logged into Facebook. He would share many jokes, inspirational thoughts and words of Wisdom with the World! and a scatter cartoon with Donna's face stuck to it - All in Good Fun.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Donna. His sister Eileen Marshfield (Allan), brothers Clyde (Joy), Ivan (Rena), Sister-in-law, Jean Ryan (Steadman) and brother-in-law, Murray Pilgrim (Madonna), 4 Nieces, 6 Nephews, 10 Great Nieces and 5 Great Nephews, One special Uncle, Edward Bessey (Martha).

He was predeceased by his parents Maxwell and Florrie Pilgrim and his Mother and Father-in-law Florence and Eric Pilgrim.

Visitation will be held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home beginning 10am to 12pm and 2-4pm on Tuesday January 23rd 2024. The Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2pm on Wednesday January 24th, at 2pm with Pastor Skinner officiating. In keeping with Bruce's wishes Cremation will take place and interment will follow at a later date at the United Cemetery in Main Brook.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, NELSON JOHN

Nelson John Pilgrim, 72, of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

Nelson John Pilgrim was born in St.Lunaire-Griquet to Annie Pilgrim (Earle) and Chesley Pilgrim on March 11th, 1951. He began high school at the United Church School in Griquet and then graduated from Harriot Curtis Collegiate in St. Anthony. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1977, and a Master of Arts in Education from St Francis Xavier University in 1985. Nelson worked as a teacher at Harriot Curtis Collegiate and as a teacher, vice-principal and principal at St. Anthony Elementary, until 2003 when he retired from his career in education. He then went on to spend 10 years as a guide on kayaking and hiking trips in western and northern Newfoundland. He most enjoyed being out in his boats in the waters surrounding his home and had a passion for fishing, on the ocean and in rivers. Nelson also had a life-long interest in woodworking and mechanics.

Nelson leaves to mourn: his sons, Owen and Neil (Merel); grandchildren, Freya and Kai; siblings, Alvohn (Maysie), Shirley (Piercy Patey), Lucy, Lindy (Elizabeth), Lewis (Leona), Cassie (Oliver Hynes), Dan (Caroline), and Jackie (Stewart Froude); and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Annie, his sister Olive, and his brothers Carl and Dave.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home in St. Anthony on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 2-4 pm followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made in Nelson’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, WILLIE

July 17, 1949 - January 12, 2023

Willie Pilgrim was born July 17th ,1949 in St. Anthony to Audrey Cull and Tobias Pilgrim. At the age of 5, he moved to St Anthony Bight with his grandmother and grandfather, Florence and Wesley Pilgrim, which was where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Willie married Linda on July 19th 1974 and they had four children that filled his days when they were young and his heart with 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Willie and Linda moved to Fort McMurray where they lived for 15 years. He was fond of his time in Fort McMurray, where his previous years of hard work and being a jack of all trades were greatly rewarded. They returned to the Corner Brook area upon his retirement, where he made some great friends and it warmed his heart to be nearer his daughter and granddaughter. Always a humble and patient man, he never needed anyone to tend to him, only in his very final days. He died peacefully at home on January 12th, 2023.

He leaves to morn his wife Linda, three sons Leon, Corey (Cristina), Brad (Laurie) and his baby girl Kayla. His six grandchildren Laura-Lee, Jade, Michelle, Joel, Shelby and Addison and four great grandchildren. Mother-in law Pearl. His brothers Boyd (Elsie), Elvis (Belinda), Joseph, Daniel, Sister Janet and Special Uncle Ronald (Harriet) and sister-in-law Alice (Boyce) Also left to mourn are many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Predeceased by his father Tobias, mother Audrey and father-in-law Floyd.

Visitation to take place at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Thursday, January 19th and Friday, January 20, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place from the Salvation Army Citadel in St. Anthony on Saturday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Majors Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.

Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

PILGRIM, LLOYD GLEN

March 26, 1940 - November 19, 2022

Lloyd was born in Main Brook to parents, Howard and Ella (Ollerhead) Pilgrim. He was one of a large family of twelve. Lloyd spent his early upbringing in Main Brook and at a young age went to Raleigh where he worked as a Shareman for Mr. Ches Elliott. Throughout his life he also fished in Cooks Harbour, worked as a crewman on a schooner that traveled the Labrador coast, and worked for Bowaters as a cutter. Lloyd loved the outdoors, rabbit and moose hunting, and ice fishing.

He leaves to mourn, Joan Pilgrim; his Children: Sharon (Noble) Foley, Bobby (Mary Ann) Dredge, Mona (Tobias) Patey; Treena (Rick) Graham, Travis (Stephanie) Pilgrim; Sisters: Dorothy (Melvin) Bessey, Meta Holder, Charlotte (Alfred) Brenton; Brother: Winston; Brother-in-law: Raymond (Valda) Hancock; 10 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Ella Pilgrim; Brothers: Chesley, Ronald, Alfred, Graham, Scott; Sisters: Mae and Lavenia.

Visitation details to be announced. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM from the Pentecostal Church in Main Brook with Pastor Skinner officiating. Interment to follow.

PILGRIM, DAVID ROY

October 3, 1957 - October 28, 2022

Passed away on October 28, 2022 from the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony the age of 65.

He was born to Chesley and Annie Pilgrim, the eleventh of twelve children on October 3, 1957. He grew up in Griquet and he moved to Ontario at a young age where he settled down and started his family . He was blessed with two Children, and later, two grandchildren who he adored.

David leaves to mourn, his Son, Bradley; Daughter, Alyse (Chris); Grandchildren, Luke and Brooke; Brothers, Alvohn (Maisie), Nelson, Lindy (Elizabeth), Lewis (Leona), Daniel (Caroline); Sisters, Shirley (Pierce), Lucy, Cassie (Oliver), Jackie (Steward) as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

He is predeceased by his Parents, Chesley and Annie Pilgrim; Brother, Carl; and Sister, Olive.

Visitation to take place from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from 7:30pm - 9 pm on Monday, November 7, 2022. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Butler officiating. Interment to take at a later date.

Our parents are the people who make us who we are. They start by wanting us, caring for us and holding our hands. They teach us, guide us and want the absolute best for us. They give themselves and their time in their own life so we can have everything we need. Most of all, they give us a love so unconditional it can never be broken, tarnished or understood.

Our father was all of these things. A father, a grandfather, a brother, a son, a friend. Most of all, he was our Dad.

We are so sad that you had to leave us, but we will continue your legacy to love unconditionally and will never stop. We will never forget you. You gave up everything, so we could have everything. You were the most selfless person we have ever known. We love you and miss you so much. Our wish is for you to rest now. You’re in our thoughts, and dreams and prayers, always and forever.

We love you Dad.

PILGRIM, FLORENCE

Ethel Florence Pilgrim
June 11,1927-October 14,2022
Main Brook, NL


The family of Ethel Florence Pilgrim nee Bessey are saddened to announce her passing on October 14,2022 at the John M. Gray Center in St.Anthony at the age of 95 years.
She was known as Florrie to all.The very sweetest and kindest lady.spending most of her life as a shopkeeper. She thoroughly enjoyed her days interacting with her customers right up until she retired at the age of 84.
She was predeceased by her husband Maxwell, her sister Beatrice and her step brother Hedley.
She leaves to mourn with fond a loving memories her four children Bruce (Donna), Eileen (Allen), Clyde (Joy), Ivan (Rena)
6 grandchildren-Tracy (Dale), Trent (Barbara Ann), Chad(Susan), Gavin(Jenn), Melissa (Chris), Christopher(Katie) and 10 great grandchildren Terryn, Brooklyn, Samantha, Charlotte, Quinn, Nora, Benjamin, Harper, Mackenzie, Sofia and one brother Edward Bessey (Martha)
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre, St. Anthony. Visitation will be on Sunday, Oct. 16th 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.
Funeral service will be held on Monday Oct. 17th at 2 pm form the Funeral home in St. Anthony with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment to follow at United Church cemetery, Raleigh.

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PILGRIM, VELMA BERNICE (Nee Tucker)

October 25, 1944 - June 8, 2022

Today we honor the life of our dear wife, mother and grandmother. She was a truly amazing woman whom we loved and cherished.

Bernice was born in Ship Cove on October 25, 1944, the oldest child of Annie and William Tucker. She lived with her parents and two younger sisters until she was 16 and then left to work with the Grenfell Mission and attend school in St. Anthony.

While working in St. Anthony she met her life-long partner and future husband, Guy, The two were inseparable and did almost everything together. They were married in 1966 and had on child together.

Bernice loved her flowers and was often seen outside attending her flower beds or in the greenhouse. She also very much enjoyed going to the cabin, berry picking, knitting, and spending quality time with family and friends.

She dedicated her life to her family and making sure they were supported in whatever they did and that they never felt anything other than loved.

Left to always remember and mourn are husband, Guy; Daughter, Trudy; Son-in-law, Keith; Grandchildren, Bradley and Jenna; Sisters, Sandra, Mamie and a circle of extended family and friends.

After her passing, cremation took place in St. Johns. A funeral service took place from the St. Anthony Bight United Church on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.