The late Peter Randell, formerly of Englee, but now of Roberts Arm, passed peacefully away at the Valley Vista Seniors Home on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the age of 84. He was born January 26, 1927 in Williamsport, NL to the late Harry and Faith Randell.
He married Alma Ropson and together they raised three children, Joan, Maureen and Terry. In 1965 Peter moved his family to Englee.
He spent his life working as a fisherman, carpenter, and later as school caretaker but especially enjoyed working with his hands, crafting small boats. After his retirement in 1990 they moved to Roberts Arm. Due to ill health Peter became a resident of the Valley Vista Seniors Home, Springdale, in 2005, where he remained until his passing.
He leaves to mourn besides his wife Alma and three children, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters and a number of other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Robert Paddock from the Word of Life Tabernacle, Roberts Arm on Wednesday, June 29 at 2PM, with interment following at the Pentecostal Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ron Young, Leander Hewlett, Bob Ryan, Leamond Fillier, and Gavin Osmond. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gail Noel and Harry Oxford of Green Bay Funeral Home, Springdale.