April 6, 1940 – May 17, 2021
Melvin was born on April 6, 1940 to Fred and Sadie Pilgrim. He grew up in Noddy Bay with a large family of brothers and sisters. On January 29, 1965 he married Beryl Pilgrim and together they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters. Throughout his life, Melvin fished during the summer and worked for the Highway Department in the winter. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride his ATV. Melvin was a well known resident of Noddy Bay and surrounding areas. He will be dearly missed and forever loved by a large circle of a family and friends. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Beryl Pilgrim; Daughters, Gay (Peter), Gwen (Paul); Sons, Guy (Connie), Glenn (Jen), Grant (Carolyn), Gale (Darlene); 12 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; Sisters, Blanche (Max), Donna (Garth), Ivy (Ray), Enid (Brian), Melinda (Larry), Lyla, Darlene (Peter); Brother, Eldon, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He is predeceased by his Parents, Sadie and Fred Pilgrim, Brothers, Eugene, Guy, and Sister, Shirley. Private Visitation to take place from Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet on May 22, 2021 to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de PILGRIM MELVIN SAMUEL 2021..
Kerry M. Fillatre’s funeral home
Décès pour la Ville: Roddickton, Province: T-N