Norman Randell passed away on July 14, 2016 at the John M Gray Centre in St. Anthony at the age of 83 years. Norman was born on October 7, 1932 to the late Matthew and Bertha Randell of Whooping Harbour. He married the love of his life, Matilda Compton of Englee on November 15, 1955. Together they raised seven children, Wanda, Gideon (Judy), Ambrose, Vay (Christine), David (Sharon), Nelson (Deceased) and Osborne (Roxanne). Norman began his working career as a fisherman. He did this for many years and during the winter months he was employed by Bowaters and other companies as a cook. He spent several years cooking on the coastal boats and the whaling plant in Williamsport. Norman leaves to mourn six children; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one half-sister Edith Newman (Wilfred); one son-in-law Kevin and daughter-in-law Gloria and a large number of close family and friends. He is predeceased by his wife, his son, his parents, two brothers and two half-brothers. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held on Monday, July 18 with Majors Ross and Brenda Bungay officiating. Interment followed in the Old Salvation Army Cemetery in Englee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for distribution among local youth groups. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.