The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 of F. Arlene Acorn (nee Moore) of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Beloved wife of W. V. “Bill” Acorn, sister of Marie (Walter) Houston, Harold (Adele) Moore, and sister-in-law of Donna Moore. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Helen (Morrow) Moore, brother Dale, and brothers-in-law Lorne, Arthur, Matthew, Eddie and Kimball Acorn.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred in Oshawa, Ontario on December 23, 2021 of Joseph Reginald “Reggie” Perry of Oshawa, formerly of Charlottetown, age 64 years. Survived by his siblings Raymond, Joe (Roberta), Peter (Connie), Nelson, Rita (Marvin) Moore, Robert (Theresa), Michael, Pauline (Ronnie) Arsenault, sister-in-law Arella, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents William Perry and Theresa Taylor, brother Frank and sister Mary Pauline Perry.

 

The family extends special thanks to the Cornerstone Community Association in Oshawa for their care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at People’s Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Departed peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on January 16th 2022 when he left us to join his beloved wife Anne in Heaven.

 

Gerald B. Ells of Charlottetown, PEI aged 96 years. Devoted husband of Dorothy Anne Ells (nee Dunsford); loving father of Judy Ells-Whittingham (David) and Randy (Kathy) Ells; Grandfather to Gareth (Gloria) Whittingham; Uncle Gerald to Douglas, Robert and Tom Sear, and Susan (Ells) Leger. Predeceased in November 2021 by his wife of 66 years, Anne Ells; his parents Herbert and Vera (Mosher) Ells; brother Vernon Ells and wife Marjorie.

 

Gerald was born in Canning, Nova Scotia on February 25th 1925. A descendant of the original ‘Planters’ who settled in the Annapolis Valley in 1760’s. Gerald would accompany his Dad on rambles, exploring the Valley and Blomidon shore. The family was embedded into the Canning community and both Gerald and Vernon grew up with family, strong faith, music, local industry and love of the land.

 

Gerald finished High School in 1942 and completed his electrical apprenticeship in the next 2 years. While working his trade and volunteering with the Fire Department he found time to set up a small photography studio in Canning. Now he could take photos of the Valley he loved. He was noted for his scenes of the valley and for hand-colouring many of these photos in oils.

Anne and Gerald met at a skating party in 1949 and as their relationship grew Gerald found himself following Anne and her family to Ottawa where he began work with Crawley Films, then a leading company in Canadian film.

 

Gerald and Anne were married in Ottawa in 1955, where they brought Judy and Randy into the world. They had many family adventures and created a beautiful home and garden in Bells Corners. Once there, Gerald would work for Computing Devices of Canada where he was an industrial photographer. He photographed many leading-edge designs and technology.

 

In 1971, the family moved to PEI where Gerald started the photography program at Holland College. A natural teacher, Gerald loved the Holland College philosophy of self-motivation and life-long learning. It was a perfect fit. There were many students over the years and Gerald was always very proud of all their accomplishments. His photo here, taken by former student Susan MacDonald.

 

In 1990 Gerald retired from Holland College. He and Anne spent time with family and fixing-up two charming homes. He developed lovely gardens for Anne at both homes so she would always have flowers and beauty. He was her constant companion and guardian.

 

Their last ten years have been at Andrews of Stratford where Gerald and Anne were close to Anne’s sister, Betty (Sear) Drysdale. They would take part in music and social events. Gerald began painting, container gardening and writing. In their nineties, Gerald would most often be at Anne’s side or reading and writing his memoirs for the family.

 

Gerald took beautiful textural photos which celebrated landscapes, seascapes, the built environment and people; inviting us to look closer and to celebrate the beauty in everyday scenes. Through his work, he continues to inspire us to care for our beautiful world as he did.

 

The family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers at Andrews of Stratford, Rev. Madonna Fradsham, Rev. Arnold Stairs and Dot Blanchard for all their love, care and attention for both our Mother and Father.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment in Toronto, Ontario. If so desired, memorials to Doctors Without Borders or Island Nature Trust would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Edith Hay of Hampshire, age 91 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur Hay; loving mother of Ruth (Doug) Phillips, Billy (Heather) Hay, Donald (Sharon) Hay and daughter-in-law Ann Hay. Much loved grandmother of Anita (Kenny) Conohan, Amy (Jamie) Hughes, Angela Phillips, Erin (Matt) Prendergast, Lisa Bernard, Jim Hay, Scott Hay (Bailey), Kathryn Hay (Nathan Lawless), Jessica Hay (Justin Canam), Spencer Hay (Bethany Drover), Tyson Hay (Marie Charles), Sarah (Jamie) Cummings, Gordon Hay, Denise (Shane) MacLeod. Devoted great-grandmother to Branson and Bradley Conohan, Anna, Emily and Thomas Hughes, August Prendergast, Hailey and Megan Bernard, Ivy and Hattie Hay, Charlie Ann Canam, Maverick and Westley Hay, Dylan and Darcey Cummings and Jack MacLeod. Predeceased by son Sandy and granddaughter Elizabeth.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=ab11f931-096e-4f27-9e65-5b0636a82aa3 Flowers and memorial donations gratefully declined. Online condolences may be made at www.amcleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Stella M. Saunders of Mount Stewart, age 101 years. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd Saunders. Survived by grandson Michael Saunders and great-grandsons Zack, Brendan, Sean and Kalan. Fondly remembered by nieces Lynn MacAdam and Olivia Fisher who provided companionship and care, sister-in-law Shirley Affleck, numerous nieces and nephews and their extended families. Predeceased by her son James (Dawn) Saunders. The last surviving member of her family, she was predeceased by her parents Jonathan and Margaret (McAssey) Affleck, siblings Violet, Harold, Gladys, Lottie, Leith, Marjorie, Edson, Freda, Jean, and Bruce.

 

The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff at Beach Grove Home (Sunset Unit) for their exemplary care of Stella.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan from where a family funeral service will be held on Monday. Interment later in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa. If so desired, memorial donations to the Beach Grove Home Residents fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with broken hearts we announce the death of Gordon Lank of Hampshire, age 80 years. Survived by wife Shirley (nee Diamond), children Norma Jean (John) Griffin, Darlene (Danny) Kneabone, Susan (Danny) McInnis, Donna (Patrick) Butler, David (Tracey Sanderson), and Trevor (Kathy Breau), grandchildren Colton, Alysha and Emma Jean Griffin; Kyle, Cody and Dawn (Egan) Kneabone; Mary Beth and Sue Ellen McInnis; Gordon and Justin Butler; Taylor and Cameron Lank; Ben, Matt, Cassie and Marlee Lank, and three step-grandchildren Matt, Meghan and Breanne Kiley. He was blessed with great-grandchildren John Kneabone and Jack Egan. Survived by brother Charles, step-sister Shirley Horne, sisters-in-law Isabel Stevenson, Miriam Lank and Noeline Lank, and brother-in-law Ernest Diamond (Marilyn Ford). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Melissa (Dennis) Lank, granddaughter Kerrilynn McInnis, great-granddaughter Lydia Jean Griffin, parents Willard and Millicent (Dunsford) Lank, brother William, half siblings Keith Lank, Hilda Cook and Joyce MacLeod (Oliver), brothers-in-law Alton Horne, Russell (Florence) Diamond, Elmer Larter, Clayton Stevenson and Eric Watts, sisters-in-law Lillian (Dan) Coles, Diane Jenkins, and Ruth Judson.

 

Gordon was the son of Willard and Millicent (“Minnie” Dunsford) Lank. Born in 1941, he lived in Sherwood for 5 years then moved to West Royalty where he lived until 1960, when he and Shirley Diamond joined forces and moved to Hampshire where they lived for 60+ years.

 

Gordie farmed in West Royalty and then Hampshire most of his life. He served as an A.I. Technician for several years. He was active in all aspects of life – school trustee, North River Fire Department, Junior Farmers, North River Minor Hockey, and shared his time and talents with several other boards over the years.

 

He was a member of Angus MacLean and Jim Lee governments and served as Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, Minister of Highways and Minister of Finance.

 

After Gordon’s service in government, the family purchased a cottage in Meadowbank in 1986 where they enjoyed 6 months of the year spending spring, summer, and autumn with family and friends.

 

To all Doctors, Nurses, Hospital staff, visitors and friends, Shirley and family say, “Thank You and Stay Safe.”

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private funeral will be held. Interment later in Hampshire Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the QEH Foundation (Cancer Treatment Centre) or Hampshire Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Whisperwood Villa on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Donald Gordon Hickox of Charlottetown, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Calder) and father of Sarah (Shane Hebert) and John. Puppa of Dallas and Jett. Survived by his siblings Robert, Kirk (Debbie), Roger, Louise Rooney, Mary (Layton) Johnston and Arthur (Kim), and sister-in-law Joan. Predeceased by his parents Eldon and Phoebe Hickox, brother, best friend and soulmate Frank, and sisters-in-law Claire and Margaret.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Interment later in Cross Roads Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Central Christian Church or Maritime Christian College would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

“Whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

John 11: 26

Réal passed away peacefully on his own terms, with his loving partner Ghislaine by his side, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown on Monday, January 10, 2022. Survived by brother, Oneil (Thérèse) and nephew, Denis.

 

Originally from Edmundston, NB, Ray called Charlottetown home for many decades.

 

A lifelong musician, his passion for singing and music knew no boundaries. His greatest joy as a professional singer was to please his audience through the gift of music. Whether a formal engagement or a good old PEI kitchen party, he was always a generous performer. This generosity went beyond music, and many benefited from his kindness. In lieu of charitable donations, his final wish is reach out to someone in need. Be it an acquaintance, friend, or stranger, do something meaningful to help make someone's life a little easier.

 

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. There will be no service by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2022 of J. Rolland Fournier of Marshfield, age 88 years. Loving husband of the late Florence Ann Vail. Loving father of Gary, Randy, and Deborah Ann. Grandfather of Brooklyn Katy. Brother of Cecile Wilson. He will be remembered by his Vail family and cherished friends Jane Hall and Wally Jackson. Predeceased by his parents Rheal J. and Cecile (Hamelin) Fournier and sister Rita (Roy) Fraser.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at Peoples Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society or PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Monday, January 3, 2022 of Roger Earl Balderston of Stratford, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Reid). Loving father of Lisa (Kelvin) Pugh, Erwin (Darlene) and Pam Balderston (Kirby Lund), grampy of Ashley (Peter), Carson and Sadie, and great-grampy of Malcolm and Gabrielle. Brother of Marlene (Wallace) Smith. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Edna (Higgins) Balderston.

 

Roger was born, raised and lived his entire life in Tea Hill. He attended Cross Roads school and went on to further his education at Prince of Wales College. During his college years he met and fell in love with Marjorie and they shared a love that spanned 57 years.

 

Roger was passionate throughout his life. In his early career he began working for Keith Pickard, a local architect. Their team was responsible for the design and drawing plans for various large projects which included most of the new schools on PEI built in the 70’s. Roger always had an interest in farming. He chose to carry on his father's legacy and continued growing strawberries. Year after year he worked the land, planted and cared for his crops. All his hard work developed into a very successful family operation known as Tea Hill Farms. Over time he had the opportunity to start a drafting business and became co-owner, and later sole owner of Island Drafting Ltd. Using his skills and knowledge in construction, he later trained and became a highly regarded home inspector, a job perfect for Roger as he left no detail untouched.

 

As much as Roger loved his work, he loved his family more. As a father he taught many valuable lessons. Being a grandfather brought him pure joy as he continued to live life to the fullest.

 

Roger lived his life with integrity. He was loyal, kind hearted, adventurous and loved to have a good time, leaving us with so many wonderful memories. He taught us everything except how to live without him.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Zion Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church’s website www.zionpres.org. Interment in Calvin Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mermaid. If so desired, memorial donations to Calvin Presbyterian Church Cemetery or Hospice PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Ken passed away peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on December 31, 2021 at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Heather (Black), proud father of Steven (Joanne) and Laura (Travis) Robinson. Devoted grampy to Hannah Hubley, and “ampy” to Riley and Brody Robinson. Warmly remembered by sisters Karen (Michael) McCarthy, Wendy (Don) Heazel, his nieces, and extended family. He is predeceased by his parents, Gwen and Murray Hubley and in-laws, Norman and Bunty Black.

 

Ken attended St. Dunstan’s University in Charlottetown and was a graduate of Nova Scotia Technical College with a degree in Civil Engineering. He spent a very successful and rewarding 35-year career with Imperial Oil Ltd. in Toronto. He retired in 2005, where he and Heather moved “back home” to begin their retirement dream together in Stanhope.

 

He was an active member of his community; volunteering with the Junior Achievement Program, the North Shore Community Council, and was a founding director of the Friends of Covehead Lighthouse. In addition, Ken was a strong and active supporter of Cancer initiatives where he served as Chair of the PEI Division Board of Directors for the Canadian Cancer Society, as well as a Director on the National Board.

 

Ken valued his strong circle of special friends from the Stanhope community and is remembered by many for his wit, charm, and his unique perspectives. Some of his most favourite pastimes were spent on the links at the Stanhope Golf Club, and being surrounded by his family and friends on a warm and sunny “beach day” at Ross Lane.

 

You have fought the good fight, Ken. Rest in Peace.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, those wishing to attend must register by calling Audrey Ellis at 902-393-0968. Private interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made in Ken’s honour to the Canadian Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Robie Arvid Pinkham passed Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, PEI. Survived by beloved wife Marlene Cooke, daughter Holly, son Jeff (Monique), daughter-in-law JoAnne MacKendrick Pinhkam, stepchildren Kim, Ray (Wendy), and Virginia (Andrew Kielly). Grandchildren Ryan (Shalyn), Sandi (Jesse Fortune), and Cody (Nate Ogle), Jessica (Killian McParland), Melissa (Jordan Jeffrey) and Amanda; step grandchildren Luke, Erika, Grace, Scott, Erin, Lauren, Alex, Eleanor, Seth and Ian. Eight great-grandchildren and fifteen step great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and their families in Ottawa and Nova Scotia. Special "Uncle Bob" to Bradley, David, Joyce and Frank. Predeceased by wife Betty (Bessie Mae MacMillan), son Robert, sister Doris (Smith) and parents Preston and Ivy.

 

Robie was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle. Born January 16, 1932 in Coddles Harbor, NS. He was a Retired Flight Engineer 415 Squadron, Canadian Armed Forces, at Slemon Park, PEI, and a Veteran of Korean Conflict. Robie was an avid sailor and past Commodore at Summerside Yacht Club.

 

The family expresses sincere gratitude for the compassion and support of the QEH doctors, nurses, and staff, especially RN's Emily-Kate, Sarah and Audrey.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Due to the pandemic, a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be announced at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations in Robie's memory may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Society, Canadian Cancer Society, or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Monday, December 27, 2021 of Laura Elizabeth MacLauchlan (nee Stetson) of Charlottetown, age 103 years. Beloved wife of the late Anson MacLauchlan. Loving mother of Judy Pouliot (Bob Horobin), Carol MacLennan and Anson MacLauchlan (Marie Bennett), grandmother of Josh (Tracey) and Jeremy (Jessica) MacLennan, and great-grandmother of Reggie MacLennan. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Isabelle (Campbell) Stetson, siblings Cedric (Marion) and Cecil (Helen) Stetson, and sons-in-law Jean Pouliot and Barry Turner.

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Whisperwood Villa for their care and kindness during the past years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A funeral service will be held in St. Columba Presbyterian Church at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to Whisperwood Villa Resident Care fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at his late residence on December 26, 2021 of Jonathan George Cantelo of Charlottetown, age 48 years. Beloved son of George and Pauline (Dixon) Cantelo, brother of Bill (Angela) and uncle of Heidi, Max and Jessica.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society or Trinity United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully with his wife Verna at his side, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, December 19, 2021 of Robert “Bob” Allen Nutbrown of Charottetown, age 78 years. Beloved husband of Verna (nee Coffin) and father of Jodi Nutbrown (Billy Beaton), Heidi (Andrew) Smith, Lydia Nutbrown (Greg Ducharme), and Tristan Nutbrown (Bridget Driver). Grampy of Bridget and Genevieve Kenny, Carter and Bronwyn Smith, and Caleb Nutbrown Driver. Survived by sisters-in-law Fern Nutbrown, Kay Trainor (Terry Ferrier), Doreen (Steve) Rowe, brother-in-law Wayne (Bev) Coffin, cousin Linda Rodgers and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Russell and Margaret (Barlow) Nutbrown and brother Wayne Nutbrown.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. If so desired, memorial donations the Kidney Foundation – PEI Chapter, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Please note: due to updated COVID-19 restrictions, visitation that had been scheduled for Monday, December 27 has been cancelled.

The death occurred at his late residence with family by his side, on Friday, December 17, 2021 of James “Jim” Smith of Charlottetown, formerly of Hampton, PEI and Coatbridge, Scotland. Loving husband of Patricia Neal Manning and father of Jemma (Marc Robichaud), the late Graeme (Melissa Wilson-Smith) and Calum (Sara Brehaut). Step-father of Dennis (Tracey-Anne Buell), Neal (Christine Orr) and Martin (Sandrine Assi Brou) Manning. Jimpy of Lochlan, Anderson and Airdrie Smith and Terence, Frances, Will and Milo Manning. Survived by brother-in-law Graham Neal. Predeceased by his first wife Valerie and his parents James and Jean Smith of Scotland.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Family flowers only, however if so desired, memorials to Queens Palliative Home Care, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation (Oncology) or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Please note: the visitation originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021 has been cancelled as a precautionary measure due to rising COVID cases.

The death occurred peacefully at the Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, December 16, 2021, of Alfred “Freddie” Sauer of Charlottetown, age 65 years. Son of the late George and Clara (Schneider) Sauer of Savage Harbour, PEI. Freddie is survived by sisters Wendy MacDonald (Albert) and Marion MacDonald (Terence) and by brother Tony Sauer (Sophie), and was an affectionate and proud uncle to Katharine, Nicholas, Alanna and Alexandra MacDonald; Stephanie and Debbie MacDonald; and Claire and Andrew Sauer; and great-uncle to Klara and Evan; and to Valentina.

 

Since his diagnosis in June, Freddie fought a courageous battle with cancer and for much of the fall, he was able to fulfill his wish to live at his home with his beloved pets.

 

We offer our gratitude and thanks to the staff of the Palliative Home Care Program; to the staff of Island EMS; to the nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals of the Emergency Department, Unit 2, Unit 3, and the Cancer Treatment Centre of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital; and to the staff of the Palliative Care Centre.

 

Resting at the MacLean Funeral Home, Charlottetown. No visitation will be held. A memorial service and interment will take place at a later date. If so desired, donations in Freddie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 of Jean MacCoubrey (nee Heaney) of Clinton, age 78 years. Loving wife of the late Ian MacCoubrey. Beloved mom of Mike, Sherry (Tim) and Cindy (Tim) and Nanny of James (Christina), Carly (Ryan), Jace and Brianna (Chris). Survived by brother Harold, sister-in-law Nancy and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Kenneth and sister-in-law Libby Heaney.

 

The family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Deerwood Unit for their loving care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Cavendish Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the Cavendish Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Sunday, December 12, 2021 of Catherine Lorraine Gardner of Charlottetown, age 80 years. Beloved wife of Urban and loving mother Cindy (Duane) MacRae and Paul (Sara). Granny of Christopher (Kaela) and Nicholas MacRae, and Madison, Xavier and Zoey Gardner. Sister of Barry (Gail) and Michael MacDonald. Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Eleanor MacDonald and brothers Robert, Dougie, Frank and Paul.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No service by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Mark Stair Struan Robertson passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021 after a brief illness. Betty, his wife of 64 years, was at his side as were his 5 children - Ian, Susan (Michael), Jude, Neil (Kathy) and Kate (Michael). He is also survived by grandchildren Alison, Charlotte, Nicholas, Fiona, Jesse and Sophie.

 

Mark was born in London, England on December 5, 1929. His father was Scottish, his mother English. Raised and educated in England (Malvern College), he served in the British Army for two years (Royal Signals, Parachute Regiment and S.A.S) and worked as a salesman in retail and wholesale.

 

He married the love of his life in 1957 and together they emigrated to Canada where he joined Texaco Canada as a sales rep. He and Betty first lived in Montreal then moved to Halifax then to Saint John. After a wonderful vacation on Prince Edward Island, they returned to England but soon concluded it was a mistake.

 

Mark worked for 3M Company for two years then he and his now growing family returned to Canada and took up residence in Victoria-by-the-Sea, buying, renovating and operating the village store. In 1965 Mark became an agent for Dominion Life Assurance. A successful career followed, only terminating 48 years later, at age 83.

 

Mark held many volunteer positions, starting as Chairman of the Victoria Centennial Committee, during which time he and Betty met the Queen & Prince Phillip on board “Britannia”. He served on the Unit 3 School Board, was President of the United Way, President of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Chairman of the Friends of Confederation Center, Q.E.H. Foundation Volunteer, a Cruise ship ambassador, a driver for Meals on Wheels, and a volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity Restore. He was also a Rotarian for 34 years, during which time he was President and granted a Paul Harris Fellowship.

 

Mark loved to travel and was an avid reader. He was a wonderful orator, the Sing Noel commentator numerous times and had a great repertoire of jokes, often reducing Betty to tears of laughter. He loved animals and was the man and his dog for many years in the Brighton neighbourhood. He organized amazing Christmas hunts, was an incredible carpenter, dabbled in homemade wine and photography, made the best raspberry jam, loved cross country skiing and will always be remembered for leading his children and grandchildren in Green Grow the Rushes O.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private service will be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at a later date. Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. Mark was a strong supporter of charitable giving and, amongst other charities, supported the QEH Foundation and the PEI Humane Society. He would encourage others to follow suit. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully on December 9, 2021, at the Centennial Court Nursing Home of Raymond H. “Bud” MacDonald of Stratford. Beloved husband for 42 years of Gail (nee Gallant) and their loving children Erin (Mike Smith), Amy Hickox (Joel), Ryan (Brianna) and Curtis. Also, his loving daughter Wendy Clark Wolfe (Pat). 8 very special grandchildren will miss him: Parker, Noah, Ari, Tommy, Cam, Hayden, Dane and his namesake Raya. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, brothers-in-law Sonny Gillis, Andy Gallant (Joy) and Jeff Gallant (Debbie), and sisters-in-law Betty MacDonald and Patsy Bolger Gallant.

 

Bud was the last surviving member of the family of Herb and Gertrude MacDonald of West Covehead. He was predeceased by brothers Gerry and George and sisters Diane Carr (the late Barry), Phyllis Gillis and Blanche Campbell (the late Roland), brother-in-law Stephen Gallant and his mother-in-law, whom he loved dearly, Kay Gallant.

 

He served with the Canadian Armed Forces as a young man, then went on to work at various locations and was a recognized face in the taxi industry before starting his own business. Bud was the owner/operator of Bud’s Transportation Services for 30 years. He offered a transportation service to seniors and disabled, a job he loved and his clients loved him. His enjoyment in life included spending time with family, camping, road trips, scuba diving, fishing, beach walks, vacations to sunny destinations and motorcycle riding.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=d28e8a5c-2430-419f-82b2-b3cda2e29367 Interment in Covehead Road Cemetery. Memorial donations are appreciated to the PEI Humane Society as Bud loved all creatures, great and small. His current pets Bella, Trimmer, Smokey and Oreo will miss his lap and attention. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 of Lily MacLean of Charlottetown, age 96 years. Wife of the late John Lauchie MacLean. Loving mother of Esther (Garry) Malick, Carl (Phyllis) and Arnold (Lisa), grandmother of Lindsay (Barb), Maureen (Eric), Lynn (Colin), and Jaimie, and great-grandmother of Austin, Graydon, Anna, Marcus and Jackson. Survived by daughter-in-law Julia, brother Richard (Janet) Knox and siblings-in-law Lawrence and Arnold MacLean, Laura Lake and Katie MacLean. Survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her parents William and Eliza Knox, sons John and Elwin, granddaughter Laurie, and siblings Robert, James, Thomas and Isabella.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). If you wish to attend the service in-person, please email Carl MacLean at carl.maclean@bellaliant.net For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=cadd2dd8-ac05-4c85-8ba2-c0779e56b47a. Interment in Belfast Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. (vax pass and i.d. required). Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Monday, December 6, 2021 of Shirley Ada Veinot of Charlottetown, age 90 years. Wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Veinot. Loving mother of John and David (Allyson) and grandmother of Ellen and Andrew. Predeceased by her siblings Rena, James, Marjorie, Doris, Georgie, and Malcolm.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A family graveside service will be held at People’s Cemetery, Kensington following Covid protocols. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

After a long, full life and in her 105th year, Marion Louise (MacLeod) Coffin passed away on December 4, 2021 with loved ones by her side. Marion was born in Norboro, PEI on April 16, 1917, the daughter of William P and Margaret L (Brown) MacLeod. She was married to the late Eric Fulton Coffin and only sister to the late Irene L Rogers. Left with sad hearts but wonderful memories are her sons Gary and Roger, daughter-in-law Janice, grandchildren Victoria Coffin, Jennifer (Jonathan) Drake, Eric (Melissa) Coffin, great-grandchildren Caleb and Ella Drake, nephews George (Cathy) Rogers and Alan (Brenda) Rogers, and niece Margaret Rogers (Kevin) Whitrow. Marion will also be remembered fondly by the many nieces and nephews of her late husband, Eric Coffin.

 

Marion lived on her own until after her 100th birthday after which time she moved to Charlotte Residence in Charlottetown. Many thanks to the staff of Charlotte Residence for the wonderful care they provided to Marion over the years. Thanks to the EMS, Emergency Dept, and Unit 3 care givers for treating Marion and her loved ones with dignity and respect.

 

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a future date. If so desired, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Island Nature Trust in Marion’s name. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

On Friday, November 26, 2021, Joe passed away at the QEH, surrounded by his family who he adored more than anything in this world. Born on February 3, 1943, Joe was raised in Sydney Mines. He married his loving wife Jean in 1965 and together they raised their three children, Scott, Nicole and Robert, in their hometown. After his retirement from Marine Atlantic, he and Jean moved to PEI to be closer to their family. His family will always remember him as a man who loved to take care of others and help out anyone who had a project that needed to be done. His greatest accomplishment in life was raising a family who loved him dearly.

 

Joe enjoyed all sports, especially hockey, and was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan. For many years he spent his early mornings at the golf course and was proud to achieve a hole in one at the age of 76. Joe enjoyed spending his winters in Florida where he made many close friends.

 

Joe is survived by his wife, Jean (Bradley); daughter Nicole (John) Whitty; son Rob (Sherri) and daughter-in-law Kim. He was a proud Papa to Marc, Ryan, Laura, Emma, Cullen and Maggie and Great-Papa to Emmett. He was preceded in death by his son Scott; his birth mother, Edith Crowdis; and his parents, Evelyn and Hugh Young.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. There will be no visiting hours by personal request. The funeral will be held at West River United Church on Saturday, December 4 (by invitation only.) Online streaming of the service will be available via West River United Church at 10:00 a.m. No flowers by family request. If so desired, memorials may be made to West River United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2021, of Jeanette (Ladner) Yeo of Charlottetown. Beloved mother of Kendra Abbott (John), devoted Nanny to Jordan and Janine Abbott and precious great-grandson Lauchlan. Survived by sisters-in-law Lillian, Myrna and Gloria Ladner, many dear nieces, nephews and extended family.

 

Predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Kenneth Yeo and special son John Yeo, sister Thelma Francis, and brothers Keith, Mark and Cecil Ladner.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=80640513-d1c1-4481-ac83-38748eb0917f Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. Family flowers only, however if so desired, donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation (Dialysis Unit) would be appreciated. No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Quick at Andrews of Park West on Friday, November 26, 2021. Cherished wife of the late Lawrence E. Quick. Beloved mother of Patricia (Bill) Flemming and Kathryn (Joel) Mills. Grandma to Christopher (Pam) Flemming and Great-Grandma to Rowan.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private family service will be held. Interment in York Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Pat and The Elephant would be appreciated. No visiting hours by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at her late residence on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 of Marilyn “Lynne” Maclachlan of Cornwall, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan Maclachlan. Loving mother of Sean (Daphne MacDougall) and Kim Dolphin. Nanny to Daniel (Michaela), Heather, Sydney, Savannah, Aiden, and Jac. Great nanny to Rielly and Rheya. Predeceased by son Robert, parents Elmer and Pearl Rice, and brothers Alan and David Rice.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in The Peoples cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. Visiting hours Monday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. (vax pass and i.d. required). The Kingston Branch #30 of The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at 10:45 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021 of The Reverend Canon Douglas Henry Sherren of Charlottetown, age 101 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Adams), loving father of Michael (Hazel) and Paul (Deborah), granddad of Benjamin (Elisabeth), Christine (Keith) Sherren-Morell, Kristofor (Karen), Allison, Kathryn and Natalie, and great-granddad of Henri and Annette Sherren, Emily and Isaac Sherren, and Everleigh and Lilah Morell. Survived by son-in-law Maurice “Moe” Rodgerson, siblings Helen McCormick, Ivy Colton, and William “Bill” Sherren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George Edward and Elizabeth “Elsie” (Spicer) Sherren, daughter Lynne Ann Sherren Rodgerson, sister Thelma (George) Jones, sister-in-law Irene Sherren, and brothers-in-law Ross Colton and William “Bill” McCormick.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday, December 6, 2021 from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). Interment in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home with family by his side, of Charles Richard “Ritchie” Johnston, of Charlottetown formerly of Kinkora, age 84 years. Brother of Mary “Jeanette” Murphy, uncle of Lorelei (Kent) MacArthur, Marla (John) Smallwood, Bethany-Jayne (Joe) Parsons and great-uncle of Malone, Murphy, Jeana-Beth MacArthur, Marleigh-Jayne and Elly Smallwood. Survived by special friend Des Duffy and former brother-in-law Harold Murphy. Predeceased by his parents Sebinus and Mary (Greenan) Johnston.

 

The family extends special thanks to all the staff of the Garden Home and Tenderwood Lodge.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday from St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church, Kinkora at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in the church cemetery. Visiting hours Monday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (vax pass and i.d. required). If so desired, memorial donations to Hillsborough Hospital, Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI Division) or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

With love and song at Andrews of Stratford, surrounded by her family, on Monday November 1, 2021 Dorothy Anne Ells (nee Dunsford) of Charlottetown, PEI aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Gerald B. Ells, loving mother of Judy Ells (David Whittingham) and Randy (Kathy) Ells. Grandmother to Gareth (Gloria) Whittingham. Auntie Anne to Douglas, Robert and Tom Sear, and Susan (Ells) Leger. Predeceased by her parents Sydney J. and Dorothy A. (Andrews) Dunsford; and adored sister Betty (Dunsford) (Sear) Drysdale.

 

Anne was born in Campbelton, NB on November 24, 1927. Due to her father’s banking career the family soon moved to Montreal, QC where she and sister Betty spent their young lives with extended family and city living.

 

In 1941 the family was transferred to Victoria, PEI to the ‘Bank House’. Anne often recounted that there was lots of snow, lots of red mud and lots of fun with friends.

 

Anne attended Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown and then Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB. That little Bank of Nova Scotia in Victoria-by-the-Sea is where Anne began her career alongside her Bank Manager father.

 

Yet another bank transfer in 1948 would take her with her family to Canning, Nova Scotia where a whole new adventure would unfold. On a Winter skating outing she met Gerald. Both were great skaters. Their relationship would blossom over the next five years. Always sparkling, Anne was Canning’s Apple Blossom Princess in 1948. Singing was one of Anne’s special gifts. Years of singing in church and community choirs developed her lovely high clear voice which accented many services and events.

 

Anne loved music and she loved Gerald. When her father retired and her family moved again to Ottawa, Gerald followed, pursuing Anne and a career in photography. They were married in 1955 in Ottawa where they brought Judy and Randy in to the world. Ottawa was home for 16 years where they had many friends and family adventures. Summers were highlighted with vacations to PEI where sun, beaches, sister Betty and three lively nephews were their special hosts.

 

As Gerald’s career developed the family moved to Bunbury, Prince Edward Island and Gerald began the Photography Program at Holland College in 1971. Anne soon returned to the Bank of Montreal to continue her career. She was often called “Annie” and much-loved by the staff and her many customers.

 

Anne and Gerald eventually retired to Charlottetown where they fixed-up two lovely homes. Anne always had lots of flowers from Gerald’s beautiful gardens.

 

The last ten years of Anne’s life has been at Andrews of Stratford where her love of music and singing really shone. She loved the staff, the social events, being close to sister Betty, and of course being with Gerald.

 

Anne’s life was not without its struggles. She faced many challenges with both her mental and physical health. She had amazing energy and faith. With her love of music, family and Gerald at her side she always sparkled.

 

“Rings on her fingers, bells on her toes, she shall have music wherever she goes”.

 

The family would like to thank Dr. Spears and all the staff and caregivers at Andrews of Stratford for all their love, care, and attention.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A memorial service was held at Andrews of Stratford on Monday, November 8, 2021. Interment to be held at a later date in her family’s ancestral churchyard, St. John’s Cemetery on the Humber, Toronto, Ontario. If so desired memorials to the Canadian Mental Health Association or PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Susan Mary Gallant of Charlottetown passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 after a short illness. She was in her 59th year. Survived by sister Audrey Deveaux, brother Brian “Rover” (Valerie) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by parents George and Ida Gallant of Rustico, brothers Arliss, Barry “Punkin”, David “Becker” and Ronald (Jade).

 

For the past few years Susan has resided at Smith Lodge and Bevan Lodge. The family would like to express their sincere thanks for the care provided to Susan during this time.

 

If you were ever on the receiving end of her sarcastic sense of humour, you knew how much you were loved. We will all miss her.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday (by invitation only). Interment in St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hope River. If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society or Upper Room Hospitality Ministry would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Saturday, October 2, 2021 of Rupert Roe of Charlottetown in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Roe. Loving father of Judith Roe (Blad Hansen), Nigel (Marlene) and Philip (Deborah). Gramps to Lydia and Taylor.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or funeral service will be held, by personal request. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

The family extends a special thanks to the staff of Whisperwood Villa and friends who visited.

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 of Gordon “Gordie” Harold Beaton of Charlottetown, age 54 years. Loving father of Shane Roper and beloved brother of Debby Wilson, Gail (Roy) Campbell and Jeanie Beaton. Survived by special niece Jacklyn Laybolt and numerous other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Russell and Isabel Beaton, brothers Jackie and Donnie, sister Karen MacLean, brother-in-law Kerry Wilson and niece Jeanie Belle.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private funeral will be held on Monday. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Saturday, May 30, 2020 of Ruth Ball of Charlottetown, age 83 years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Saturday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m. As per current guidelines, those wishing to attend may contact her daughter Karen at 902-675-3648 to register. Interment in Canoe Cove Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

A memorial service to celebrate the life of The Reverend Anthony Ware will be held Saturday, October 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Spring Park United Church in Charlottetown. Tony’s life was a blessing to so many of us and we would be honoured if you could join us in person or virtually. A life lived so beautifully deserves to be beautifully remembered. COVID measures restrict the number of attendees. Please sign up for the service here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rev-tony-ware-memorial-service-tickets-171917117727 For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/SpringParkUnited

Our mother died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 97 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Beryl was born on October 15 1923, the second of four children born to the late Noel Hamlyn DeBlois and Gerda Clairmont Taylor. Born and raised on Water Street in Charlottetown, Beryl attended West Kent Elementary School and then spent three happy years at Netherwood School for Girls in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Following graduation in 1940 she enrolled at Prince of Wales College back on the Island. Beryl played an excellent tennis game and was a regular in the Eastern Canadian tennis tournaments. Mum excelled at badminton and horseback riding, too; as sister Audrey commented while admiring a photo of her astride a horse at Netherwood, “Beryl sits a horse well!” She interrupted her studies to join the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (the “Wrens”) in 1943 and was stationed in Greenock, Scotland, during the last two years of World War II. Demobilized in 1946, Beryl attended McGill University in Montreal, played on the McGill Varsity tennis team, and graduated with a degree in Commerce in 1949.

 

Beryl married F. Clarke Fraser in December 1948, and had four children with him: Norah, Noel (Pat), Alan, and Scott (Tasha). She was proud grandmother to their seven children: Trevor (Marcelle), Emmett (Justine), Gillian, Masha, Alexander, and Ogden; and four great-grandchildren: Eliot, Cohen, Finnegan, and Kipling. Survived by sisters Audrey Volesky and Norah Henry. She was predeceased by brother Thomas D. DeBlois (Mary), daughter-in-law Jelena, granddaughter Megan, and brothers-in-law Jan Volesky and Dr. John Henry.

 

After their divorce in 1973, Beryl returned to her alma mater this time as an administrative coordinator in McGill’s Dentistry School where she worked until retiring in 1989. She was a regular at the Shawbridge Ski Club and the Montreal West Tennis Club, and served many years on the executive of the Montreal Field Naturalists Club. Beryl was an excellent seamstress, sewing many of her and her children’s clothes, and knitted sweaters and mittens for all the kids. She served on the Women’s Auxiliary of the Montreal Children’s Hospital (and held the Treasurer’s position for some years), the WA of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Montreal, and was a Brown Owl (the adult leader) for the Montreal West Brownies. An avid reader, birder and cross-country skier, Beryl also excelled at bridge and mah-jong. She came home to the Island for good in 2001 and eventually moved to Andrews of Stratford (2008 – 2016) and then to Whisperwood Villa Nursing Home.

 

Beryl was a true Islander and came home for summers at Keppoch just about every year she lived on the mainland. She brought her children and grandchildren and their families to Keppoch too, and they still feel connected to the Island and are part of the Keppoch community. The cottage at Cherry Corner was that “home away from home” she especially enjoyed in her later years when hosting family and friends from away.

 

The family is deeply grateful to the staff at Whisperwood Villa, where Beryl received excellent, loving care throughout her stay but especially over the past 19 months of the pandemic.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church - as per current restrictions, those wishing to attend the service are asked to pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-celebration-of-life-for-beryl-fraser-tickets-182066234007 For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stpaulschurchinpei). Visiting hours Monday from 2-5 p.m. (by invitation only – please contact the Fraser family to pre-register). In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Paul’s Anglican Church or Island Nature Trust. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2021 of Audrey Elizabeth Jane Livingstone (nee Neale) of Stratford, age 84 years. Beloved wife of Lew and mother of David (Debbie), Kathy (George) Larter, and Doug (Judy). Grammie of Zachariah, Adam (Erin), Brad (Becky), Sarah, Daniel, Andrew, Kayla (Ben), Dylan (Maridee) and Joshua (Bekah) and great-grammie of Hope, Asher, Ayda, Finyk, Jett, Austen, Lucy, Lily, Eleanor and Ezra. Survived by siblings George (Paulette), Joan (Garth) Rogerson, Marion MacDonald (Oliver Robichaud) and sister-in-law Myrna Neale. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Flora Neale and brother Billy.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=91fb0d1f-8847-4364-9d81-b1480c882432 Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however if so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Trinity-Clifton United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2021 of Helen Isabel MacLeod (nee MacNeill) age 72 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Donald and mother of Scott (Lori), Dwayne (Jen), Helena (Gordon) Essery, and Timothy (Laura). Grammy of Brayden, Naomi, Elijah, JD, Mya, Ava and Emily. Survived by brother Hugh (Violet) MacNeill. Predeceased by her parents Reginald and Sadie (Ross) MacNeill, infant daughter Denise, sister Muriel (Louis) Anderson, and brother Wendell MacNeill.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the funeral will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=7b8f941f-c540-45d6-b856-94270836e067 Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations to the Glasgow Road Presbyterian Church and the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Graham Rogers in her 95th year. Barbara (beloved Auntie Baba to all) lived at Beach Grove Nursing Home in Harbour View where she was beautifully cared for in her final years. Barbara adored her brothers, the late Peter Rogers (Jessie deceased) and the late Charles Rogers (Joyce, of Ottawa ON). Auntie Baba is survived by niece Martha (the late James McGrane) of NC and her sons Kevin and Andrew, nephew David (Lynne) of Stowe, VT and their children, Graham and Brittany, as well as niece Anne (Peter Magee) of Invermere, BC and her children, Amy and Will.

 

Barbara was cherished by her Charlottetown family Patricia Preston (the late Aggey Vakselis) and her older sister Peggy (the late Arthur Holland & the late Charles Williams) Williams along with her daughters Susan Holland, Bethany Holland (Barbara’s devoted Partner in Care), Mary (Les) Holland-Bonnett and their sons, Pearson and Nicholas of Conover, NC, and Bethany’s daughters Hannah (daughter Luna), Grace, and Maeve. Barbara was predeceased by her parents Graham and Amy (Ellis) Rogers.

 

Auntie Baba was born in Summerside, PEI on February 7, 1927, and as a young person, moved with her family to Charlottetown. Her lifetime career was dedicated to Canada Permanent Trust Company, eventually TD Canada Trust. She had a beautiful soprano voice and was a devoted member of the choir of the Kirk of Saint James, as well as an alumna of the original Charlottetown Little Theatre Group, and the PEI Welsh Society.

 

Barbara was an avid knitter, making baby blankets, mittens, and hats for all – a tribute to her involvement with the Dorcas group. She enjoyed classical music and her astronomy club, where she took pleasure in the wonders of the night sky, sighting many eclipses.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private family service will be held on Wednesday, September 29. Interment in the Sherwood Cemetery. To honour Barbara’s memory and charitable spirit, please conduct a random act of kindness such as spending some time with a senior and listening to their stories. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

John Robert “Jack” Scott, 42, the beloved eldest son of Ian and Daphne Scott on September 23, 2021 at his late residence in Charlottetown. He is survived by his parents, his brother Andrew (Maria Profit), sister Suzanne (Bradley Gallant), and his nieces and nephews: Kinley, Toffer, Makaeda Scott, and Sophie Gallant. As well as aunts and uncles: Brenda Large, Kathy Large, Ruth Scott, Lillian and Winston Salmon and his cousins.

 

Jack was a gentle and loving soul, always willing to help others. He had a love of music and excelled in computer science as well as being a skilled potter. Growing up in Charlottetown he enjoyed skiing and cycling. He had struggled with severe mental illness for over twenty years and received much help from the dedicated staff of McGill and Fitzroy Centres over the years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral home Swan Chapel from where a private service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=62ee7e9f-bb42-4a01-8777-606ad7e4fe7b In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s memory to the PEI Division Canadian Association for Mental Health (https://pei.cmha.ca) or to the Jack Scott Memorial Scholarship (https://cfpei.ca) Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred on Monday, September 20, 2021 of Luke Stanley Allen of Glenfinnan, age 27 years. He was surrounded by his family and at 6:38 p.m. life support was disconnected. 6:38 has special meaning for the family, due to the scripture from the Book of Luke – “Give and it will be given unto you”. Beloved son of Shari Affleck (Sammy) and Brad Allen (Nicole) and brother of Kaleigh and Reece. Cherished grandson of Marion and Stanley Affleck and Lillian and Brian Allen. Survived by his special, little buddy Oscar and goddaughter Atlee Doucette. Also remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

 

We want to thank all the family and friends for their messages, posts, and prayers over the past weeks.

 

Our gratitude is extended to his wonderful care team at 5.2 ICU at the Halifax Infirmary QEII, Dr. Tobias Witter, and the Cystic Fibrosis team – Dr. Meredith Chiasson, Dr. Nancy Morrison, Sarah Sutherland, Kayla Brown and Carly Nichols.

 

A message from “The Boys” - On behalf of Luke’s friends we wish everyone to live by these words from Luke: “A lot of people go through life trying not to die: I go through life trying to live. Smile.” Take a deep breath, Luke and rest easy brother, until we meet again. “Good show” ~ Reece, Dylan, Justin “Gus”, “Brother” Matt, Evan and Brandon.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club (by invitation only). Visiting hours Monday from 2 -5 p.m. (by invitation only). If so desired, memorial donations for the family would be appreciated and may be made through the Bank of Montreal (email: lukeallenmemorial@gmail.com BMO account # 8933822). Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 of Helen Louise Newson of Charlottetown, age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Vince Newson. Loving mother of Dianne (Gordon) Bishop and Mary (Stephen) MacLean. Nanny to grandchildren Kristy (Manley) Phillips, Jenny (Charlie) Bishop-Stewart, Clay MacLean and Grace MacLean (Rob Bell) and great-grandchildren Tristen, Keegan, Gabereal and Trinity. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Adeline (Hayden) Chappell.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private family service will be held on Friday. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, September 17, 2021 of Muriel Michael of Charlottetown, age 101 years. Beloved wife of the late George Michael (1962) and loving mother of Carole Ann Michael. Survived by brother Louis Alteen and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Predeceased by her parents Louis and Sophia Alteen, brothers Waldo, Nick, Fred, Doug, Lawrence, and sisters Viola and Lillian.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to St. Peter’s Cathedral or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. (by invitation only). Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Brenton passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The family is so grateful that he was able to enjoy this past summer visiting with close friends and family (including his cherished granddaughters), traveling to the family cottage, and celebrating his 87th birthday on August 27th.

 

Brent was predeceased by Marion, his beloved wife of 48 years, and is survived by his loving daughters, Anne (Ewan Clark) and Elaine (Bill Tebbutt) and his grandchildren Samantha and Chloe Tebbutt and Emma, Lauren and Luke Clark. Brent was the middle child of the late Harold and Adelaide Partridge (Sampel). He was born and raised in Charlottetown, leaving school at a young age to work and help support his family. Brent was their “rock” and was always there for them. He was a third generation railway man and like his father and grandfather, he went to work for Canadian National Railway in 1951. He dedicated his service there for 36 years in various roles until his retirement in 1987. As a younger man, Brent enjoyed swimming, bowling, playing golf, curling and was active in his community, church family (Elder and choir member) and as a Cub/Scout leader. He was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church and also enjoyed worship at Brookfield and Nine Mile Creek Presbyterian churches.

 

Brent and Marion built their family cottage in 1965 on the Island’s beautiful south shore in Cumberland; it was their favourite place to spend time. They welcomed and hosted friends, family and strangers with open arms and a full fridge for many years. Brent and Marion made countless trips to visit Anne (Halifax) and Elaine (Toronto) and his daughters are grateful for the memories and the laughs. He and Marion spent many winter weeks in sunny Florida enjoying hours on the beach as well as connecting with Island family and friends there.

 

Brent powered through many years of chronic pain and surgical interventions and, despite it all, always found optimistic and supportive words for those around him. He took to heart that the Lord loves a cheerful giver, and was always generous of spirit and support for those he loved and those whom he felt had a need. To the very end, Brent was full of conversation and stories and was quick to poke fun and share a laugh. He loved to engage with people, spend time playing cards (45s in particular), and enjoy a coffee at a local shop. He was also an avid fan of tennis, golf and curling, and he attended the National Brier in Newfoundland after his heart surgery in 2017.

 

Family came first for Brent, and he loved and cherished spending time with loved ones, to whom he devoted his entire life. Anne moved back to PEI in 2018, and she and Ewan were able to share their lives with him. Anne, Elaine, and their families, are eternally grateful for their father’s unconditional love and for all he did for them throughout his life.

 

Anne and Elaine would also like to express their sincere thanks to friends and family for all of their love and support to their Dad; particularly, since the loss of Marion in January 2013. Much gratitude is owed to Carl Holmes and Nancy Clow for their friendship, care, and support. Brent lived at Burnside Community Care in Clyde River during his final years and considered it “home”. He enjoyed the company of residents/friends and appreciated the care and support of the wonderful staff. The family also want to acknowledge the incredible and compassionate medical care provided to him in his final days by Dr. Aimee MacKenzie and the QEH nursing staff of Units 3 and 8.

 

A celebration of life will be held from Zion Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 24, with interment to follow at Brookfield Cemetery. Following current restrictions, guests are required to pre-register if they plan to attend by calling the church office at (902) 566-5363. If so desired, memorials may be made to Brookfield Presbyterian Church Cemetery or the Zion Presbyterian Church Choir fund. In accordance with Brent’s wishes, his remains have been cremated and there will be no visitation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23: 6

It is with great sadness the family of Rebecca Anderson (Gregor) Lewis announce her passing which occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

 

Rebecca was born November 1, 1923 in Dominion, Cape Breton. Beloved wife of The late Reverend M.R. Lewis.

 

Rebecca was a very loving, caring mother of Judy Whytewood (Jerry), Sandra Duncan (Don), and Robert Lewis (partner Debra). Sadly missed by grandchildren Heather, Janice, Ellen, Jenny and Debra; great-grandchildren Kelsey, Brandon, Ethan, Emily, Will and Heath; and great-great-grandson Zayden. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Carol Gregor, Mary Gregor and Betty Lewis; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and many, many friends young and old.

 

Predeceased by sisters Jeanette, Helen, Georgie, Dorothy and Thelma; and brothers Elmer, Bill and Fred.

 

Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Service and interment will take place in Cape Breton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Church (Vernon Bridge), Winsloe United Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 4, 2021 of Sterling Ronald Greene of Cornwall, age 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Carol Anne Greene. Loving father of Crystal (Chris Comar). Survived by brother Gordon and his canine companion Sammy. Predeceased by his parents Ronald and Kathleen Greene.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at Peoples Cemetery (by invitation only). If so desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 of Agnes “June” MacKenzie of Charlottetown, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bruce MacKenzie. Loving mother of Colin (Heather), Sharon (Bill) Fortier and David. Grandmother of Oliver and Jonathan MacKenzie, Lindsay (Devon) Praught, Patrick and Andrew Richardson and great-grandmother of Charlie. Survived by brother-in-law Jack Stewart. Predeceased by her parents Stewart and Agnes Dickson and sisters Gladys Stewart and Alice (John) Fraser.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday from All Souls Chapel – St. Peter’s Cathedral. Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to St. Peter’s Cathedral would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 of Owen “Kirby” Ward of Charlottetown, age 74 years. Loving partner of Carmel Parker. Proud father of son David Parker (Melissa Arsenault), and grandfather of Sierra and Mason of Edmonton. Survived by siblings George (Linda), Dale (Herc), Bill (Barbara) and Karen (James) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Ruth (Grady) Ward, sister Carol (Bruce) Pickard and friend Laurie Deloughery.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or service by request. A Celebration of Life for family will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations the Provincial Palliative Care Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleahfh.com

 

The death occurred peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Sunday, August 29, 2021of Marion “Frances” MacDonald (nee Clow) of Grand Tracadie, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan MacDonald and loving mother of Blain (Debra) Clow and Sheldon (Sonia) MacDonald. Granny Frances to Holly, Stacey, Sean (Afton) and Sara. Survived by special cousin and best friend Marilyn (James) Martin. Aunt to Sheila Gallant. Predeceased by her parents Wallace and Hilda (Keizer) Clow, brother Robert (Ruby) Clow, and niece Sharon Clow.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private visitation and service will be held on Thursday. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, August 27, 2021 of Master Warrant Officer David Lloyd Benton, CD with Bar (Ret’d RCAF) of Charlottetown, age 79 years. Beloved husband of Mary Martina (Francis) and loving father of The Honourable Catherine Benton (Darren Eisan) and David (Heather) Benton. Grampy of Rebecca and Rachel Eisan, Alicia (Matthew) Kingston, Maxwell Benton, and Connor Pollard-Brown. Great-Grampy of Quinn Kingston. Survived by brother Bill (Doreen) Benton, sister Bev (Ted) DeCorso, and siblings-in-law Marilyn (the late Jack) Sark, Dianne Francis, Alan (Karen) Francis, Carolyn Sark, Brian (Georgina) Francis, and Beverley (the late Michael) Francis. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Doris (Caswell) Benton.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral mass Tuesday from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Visiting hours Monday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. following COVID restrictions. If you wish to attend, please contact the funeral home at 902-566-5549. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 of Laura Meredith Black, age 76 years. Predeceased by her beloved parents Bunty and Norman Black and dear sister Cynthia Foley. Left to mourn are her sister Heather Hubley (Ken), nephew Steven Hubley (Joanne), and niece Laura Robinson (Travis), great nieces Riley and Hannah, and great nephew Brody.

 

Meredith was blessed to have wonderful and supportive friends and neighbours.

 

She will be remembered fondly for her caring and compassionate nature, her affection for dogs, zest for travel, and love of life.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). A private family interment will follow in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Treatment Centre of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

She will be missed.

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge of Richard “Dick” Sutherland MacLean, formerly of Charlottetown, age 91 years. Brother of Wendell and Donald MacLean. Fondly remembered by special friend Nancy Munn Ramsay. Predeceased by his parents Sutherland and Ellicott (Murley) MacLean and sisters Marjorie Webster and Ardeth Toth.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=77259ce6-4ff0-4534-bcc9-34bc93e6f50f Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours Thursday from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Brenda passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 20, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Reginald Gamble and Mary (Welch) Gamble, sister to the late Brian, David (Wayne) and the late Alan, mother to Sheryl (Fred) Blanke, Michael (Jana) Arthurs, and Suzanne (Anthony) Ripley, grandmother “Nana” to Michaela and Emma Arthurs, Brianna, Marena, and Theodore Blanke, and Abagail and Ashley Ripley. Brenda was a dedicated and caring mother, loving grandmother, and a lifelong friend to many. Survived by special friend Sue Mazerolle.

 

Brenda was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on October 5, 1946. She graduated from Truro High School in Nova Scotia. She then went on to graduate from the Saint John School of Nursing. After working as a nurse for many years she eventually retired from Saint John Regional Hospital.

 

Most recently, Brenda was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Charlottetown, and loved to sing in church choirs. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time making homemade gifts and ornaments for her friends, family and church family. Brenda will be deeply missed and is now with her Heavenly Father.

 

Special thank you to the staff of Burnside Community Care for their care of Brenda over the past three years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from Grace Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Please visit the church website to register – gracepei.com For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be webcast on Mike’s YouTube channel. Please email Mike at mikearthurs39@gmail.com for the link. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens, Saint John, New Brunswick on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Visiting hours at the church from 10 – 10:45 a.m. If so desired, memorial donations to Grace Baptist Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Michael G. Meacher, of Charlottetown and Stanley Bridge passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 3, 2021 with his adoring family at his side. This gentle man of incredible strength, honour, courage and kindness, fought bravely to stay with us longer.

 

Left to mourn is; his loving wife of 61 years, Harriet (Campbell) Meacher; their cherished children, Jennifer, Carolyn (Gavin) and Michael; their precious grandchildren Lucy Harper, Logan and Michael McCulloch; his brothers, Walter (Lynn), Robert (Pamela) and John; his brother-in-law, Alexander B. Campbell (Marilyn); and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Predeceased by his parents Walter and Vera Meacher, his beloved sister Mary Lynne, his in-laws Thane and Cecilia Campbell, Virginia (Campbell) and Gordon Kinsman, and Melville and Mary Campbell.

 

A family committal service will be held at the Cavendish Community Cemetery on Tuesday August 10 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a friends and family celebration of Michael Meacher Darlin’s (MMD) life from 3pm to 5pm at the family cottage.

 

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, August 1, 2021 of Stephen George MacQuarrie of Dunstaffnage, age 68 years. Remembered by his loving partner Diane Halman. Brother of Thelma (the late Roy) MacNeil, Louise MacQuarrie and Bernadette (the late Jim) MacDonald all of Charlottetown, and Eileen (William) Gallagher of Ireland. Predeceased by his parents George Wes and Muriel Isabel (MacDonald) MacQuarrie, brothers Ellsworth and Neil (Valerie), and sister Iris (Joseph) Haley.

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the Home Care nurses, staff of Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Unit 2 and the Provincial Palliative Care Centre.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Canoe Cove Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021 of Sharon Lee Elderkin of Long Creek, age 73 years. Beloved wife of Sherman. Survived by her stepson Paul. Sister of Eugene, Lynda, Beth, and Wilma, sisters-in-law Sherry and Audrie, and brother-in-law Philip. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Frances Hanscome, and siblings Richard and Lucille.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in the Appin Road Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Canoe Cove Christian Camp or a local charity would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Wentworth Manor, Calgary on July 12, 2021 of Theresa Margaret “Tessie” MacMillan Keiller (nee McInnis), age 93 years. Survived by daughters Brenda (Skip) Harper of Stratford, Beverley Montgomery (the late John) of Winsloe, son Howard (Corylee) MacMillan of Chilliwack, BC, daughter-in-law Jackie MacMillan, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother Gerald McInnis of Selkirk, sisters-in-law Hazel McInnis of Selkirk and Mary McInnis of Montague, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husbands Ira MacMillan, East Royalty and Charles Keiller, Calgary, son Eric MacMillan, Airdrie, parents James “Jimmy Gab” McInnis and Sarah MacKinnon, siblings Jimmy, Percy, Mary Jane, Kenny, Francis, and Howard.

 

A private graveside service will be held on Friday, July 30 in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Born in Toronto on 18th of February, 1930, only son of Henry Eckley and Emily (nee) Reynolds. Pre-deceased by his sister Mrs. Yvonne Hawke and grandson Matthew. Best friend and loving companion of Barbara Helen Bolger.

 

Survived by sons William Andrew David (Shelley) of Port Coquitlam, BC, and Christopher Mark (Wendy) of Spruce Grove AB and daughter Laura Megan Bagshaw of Ottawa. Also survived by his grandchildren Patricia, Stuart, Angela (Jef) and Robert and by great-grandchildren Harmony and Elton. Loving step-father of Lee Helmer, Thane and Tim.

 

Bill joined the RCAF in 1948 as an AC2 and retired in 1978 as a LCol. He was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration and two bars, together with the Queen’ Silver Jubilee Medal. After his retirement Bill joined the Canada Pension Commission/ Veterans Affairs Canada from which he retired in 1991.

 

A member of Trent Lodge #38, AF&AM, GRC, a life member of St Johns Lodge #1, F&AM, GRPEI, Cape Breton Preceptory #43, KT. and Tunis Temple #179, AAONMS. Past president and member of the United Services Officers’ Club of Charlottetown, member of the RCAFA, an associate Member of the RCAF Pre-War Club of Canada and member of Royal Canadian Legion #1 Charlottetown.

 

An ardent golfer and bridge player Bill kept busy in his retirement with these activities, plus reading extensively.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. As per Bill’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremated remains will be interred at a small family service at a later date. Donations to the PEI Humane Society or Royal Canadian Legion will be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with a mixture of heavy hearts for our loss but a sense of gratitude that Ruth Mahen has peacefully passed on from a lengthy struggle with ill health and may now continue her spiritual journey after a life well lived. She passed away on 18 July 2021 at Beach Grove Home under the expert and compassionate care of the staff, with family members by her side.

 

Ruth was born on 15 January 1938 in her grandmother's house in the small community of Beaver Harbour on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. She was the eldest of 9 children born to Hector and Catherine (Patriquin) Smiley, and as such was called upon often to look after her sisters and brothers, and to help around the house. From the minister's wife she learned how to play an old-fashioned pump organ and played the hymns for Sunday services, sometimes twice a day when the minister was called upon to preach in a neighbouring community. Early schooling was in a one-room schoolhouse and the older children were often called upon to teach some of the youngest ones. She discovered she had a talent for artwork and did a lot of drawing, and then painting later in life.

 

After completing Grades 8 and 9 in one year at age 14 she moved to Dartmouth and Halifax to complete grades 10 and 11. At 16 she was too young to be admitted to the Victoria General Hospital's three-year Registered Nursing Diploma program so took the one-year secretarial program at the Halifax Vocational School and then worked for a year as a secretary for a Halifax business. Having reached the entry requirement of 18 years of age she was admitted to the nursing program, graduating in the fall of 1959. She worked for two years in the Emergency Department at the VGH from 1959 - 1961, and during this time she joined the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. In October 1961 she was appointed to the rank of Second Lieutenant. Looking to broaden her experience outside NS she was hired by the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal in 1961 but said to the VGH Director of Nursing she’d return if the position of Assistant Head Nurse in Emergency was created and offered to her. That happened in 1963 and she accepted the position. It was then she met her future husband Robert (Bob) Mahen who was hired as a summer employee to work as an orderly. Ruth earned a Diploma in Nursing Administration at Dalhousie University in 1966, and continued at the VGH until she married and moved to PEI where her husband had been hired to teach at Prince of Wales College. She was hired at the Polyclinic for a few years and retired shortly before her first child was born in 1970.

 

Ruth dedicated her life to helping others, both in her personal and professional life, and was happiest when she was contributing to improving the conditions of others. Early in UPEI’s existence she was co-founder and President of the Women’s Group, raising money for student bursaries and other needs as identified by the university. She was awarded the Red Cross’s Certificate of Honour for outstanding volunteer service in 1984 for her work with the school swimming program. She also served as the Chair of the Social Functions Committee of Spring Park United Church for many years. She combined her artistic abilities with skills in cooking, baking, and knitting to create gourmet dishes, decorative desserts, and knitted apparel for all ages to donate to numerous fund-raising causes for our church, our children’s schools, and celebrations of significant family and community events. She played a key role in organizing many of these and worked tirelessly to ensure they were successful. Her bright, warm, and dedicated personality was treasured by those who worked with her. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and worked with her.

 

Left to cherish fond memories of her are her husband Robert Mahen, son Gregory (Kellsay Compton), daughter Gillian (James Phillips), siblings Beverly Smiley, Lower Sackville; Elaine Porter, Halifax; Steven Smiley (Sharon), Bridgewater; Sharon Finlayson (Malcolm), Vancouver; Heather Smiley-Stone (Paul Stone), Halifax; and Brent Smiley (Rita), Toronto, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Hector Matthew Smiley Jr., (1987), brother Gary H. Smiley (2001), mother Catherine Elizabeth Smiley (Patriquin) (2007), and brother David Wentford Smiley (2018).

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. The funeral service by invitation only will be celebrated at Spring Park United Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/SpringParkUnited. Donations may be made to the Huntington’s Society of Canada or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rita Elizabeth Dunnett on July 11, 2021, after a brief illness, with her loving soulmate of 27 years, Larry, by her side.

 

Born on January 25, 1956, in Blackville, NB, Rita spent most of her life in Fredericton where she worked for the Department of Supply and Services with the Province of NB for 30 + years and retired in 2010. After retirement, she and Larry spent 7 wonderful years in FL during the winters and travelled to many other destinations, always meeting new friends along the way. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her love of life and her love and dedication to her family.

 

Rita is survived by her husband, Lawrence (Larry) Bishop, siblings Paulette (Stew) Johnson, Shirley O’Neill, Hubert (Francene) Dunnett, Frances (Pat) Haddad, Joanne (Willy) Hodgson and Yvonne Dunnett, Godson, Matthew Donovan, and many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Reginald and Edna (Underhill) Dunnett, sisters Esther Dunnett and Marion Somerville and brother-in-law, John O’Neill.

 

There will be no service at this time. Online condolences maybe made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at his late residence on Friday, July 9 of Paul Arthur Weeks of Charlottetown, age 69 years. Loving husband of Marlene (Mitchell) and father of Tanya (Scott) Garnhum and Paula (Kent) Pollard. Grampy Paul to Harrison, Lilla, Pearce, Cheyenne, Camden, and Peyton. Survived by brother David Weeks (Maurice Gallant), brothers-in-law Roger (Jean), George, Allison (Valerie), Leslie (Karen), Dougie (Bonnie), and sister-in-law Beverley (Joey) Campbell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Bernice (MacArthur) Weeks, sisters-in-law Gloria (Bruce) Jay, Valerie (Omer) Harvie, and brother-in-law Richard.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday at 2:00 p.m. from St. John’s United Church, Mount Stewart (by invitation only). A recording of the service will be made available for viewing Monday evening. Interment in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however if so desired, memorial donations to Highfield Cemetery or St. John’s United Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

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The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on July 8, 2021 of Margaret Susan Whiteside of Charlottetown, age 81.

 

She was the younger daughter of George B. Whiteside and Margaret I. Litster Whiteside. She is survived by her sister Mary E. Whiteside Ranby (Berkeley), Chester, England, niece Catherine Darwent (Pete) of Cheshire, England, nephew David Ranby (Rachel) of Boston Spa, Yorkshire, England and Elizabeth Bergstrand (Colin) of Ashton-Hayes, Cheshire, England. Also survived by grand nieces and nephews Matthew and Rachel Darwent, Verity Ranby and David and Hannah Bergstrand.

 

Born in Truro, NS, Susan’s family moved to Charlottetown in 1943, where her father worked for the Federal Department of Agriculture. Educated at Prince Street School and Prince of Wales College, Susan went on to acquire a BA from Dalhousie University, an MA (History) from the University of British Columbia, and a degree in Library Science from the University of Toronto.

 

After thirty years working as a librarian at Dalhousie and the Nova Scotia Museum, Susan returned to Charlottetown in 1997. She enjoyed making many new contacts and having community involvement in such organizations as the Charlottetown branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women. She learned valuable lessons during a two-part journey through cancer and above all rejoiced in friendships, new and life-long.

 

Susan was an avid gardener and reader. She loved to travel around the Island visiting craft shops and discovering new places to eat.

 

She gives thanks to her family and all who helped her along her journey.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday at 10:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Anglican Church’s Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund or to a library or literacy program of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death of Deborah Tanton occurred suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

 

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Adam (Jennifer) of Toronto and brother Andrew Pletch (Olga) of New Paltz, NY. Debbie will be missed by her nieces and nephew, her many friends and her dog Finny. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Esther (Rattenbury) Pletch, and sister Anne Walton (Wally).

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=fd381dbd-0f42-47d6-9006-7c5d94613380 Interment later in The Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 of John Philip “Bud” Gallie of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Cherished life partner of Faye Martin.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with interment to follow in Valleyfield Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at her late residence on Friday, July 2, 2021 of Cathy Kaptein of Charlottetown, age 61 years. Beloved daughter of Jennie and the late Charlie Kaptein. Loving mother of Brittany and Matthew. Sister of Wilhelmina Parker and aunt of John and James Parker. Predeceased by her brother Johny.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private graveside service will be held in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery. If so desired memorials to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Online condolences maybe made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Monday, June 28, 2021 of Thelma J. Bernard of Charlottetown, age 86 years. Loving wife of the late Raymond Bernard, mother of Paul “Bruno” (Rhonda) and Pam (David Christian), and Nana of Owen and Cate. Survived by her sisters Gloria Ryan and Nancy (Donald) Hughes, and sister-in-law Marie Ford. Predeceased by her brother Harold Ford and brother-in-law Archie Ryan.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated Interment in The Peoples Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 of A. Bruce Pickard of Cumberland, age 77 years. Loving husband of Janet (Lambe) and beloved father of Bobby (Kathy), Sherry, Donna, Darrin (Pheasant), and Amanda (Walter). Grandpa of Madison, Nathan, Ivan, Will, and Adalyn. Also survived by Janet’s family Dale (Shirley), Debra (Bill), Darrell, Scott, Valerie, and Laura (Chris). Brother of Russell (Janet) and Frances Ramsay. Predeceased by his first wife Carol (Ward), parents Milton and Lily Pickard, and brother-in-law Leigh Ramsay.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=0a4dc89b-d6b8-4052-9a0d-33a3bf81caa1. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations to Queens Home Care would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, June 17, 2021 of Philip John Koch of Charlottetown, age 78 years. Loving husband of Nadine (Smith), father of Peter (Tahra) and grandpa of Liam and Troy.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel with private arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 of Rob Lawlor of Stratford, age 42 years. Loving husband of Elizabeth DeBlois and father of Samantha Foster and Cameron, Mason and Christian Lawlor. Beloved son of Bill and Sonia Lawlor and brother of Carrie and Richie. Survived by his in-laws Rob and Elaine DeBlois and brother-in-law Bill (Michelle) DeBlois.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private service will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to the Lawlor boys’ education fund may be made at the Stratford Credit Union. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on June 4, 2021, Margaret “Elaine” MacDonald left this world in her 81st year. Elaine is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Ross MacDonald, daughter Marla Gidney (Randy), son Dean and grandchildren Santana and Claire. Elaine is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws Reta Nicholson and Laurie and Ralph Annear, and her many nieces and nephews.

 

Elaine was the daughter of the late Roderick and Margaret (Gillis) Nicholson of Thistle and Shamrock. She was predeceased by her siblings and in-laws: James (Sadie), Ira (Lena), Lorne (Florence), Samuel, May (Thomas Harris), Hazel (Bill Duffin and Albert Wallace), Elva (Jim Christinson) and Sterling.

 

Elaine taught school for 3 years before obtaining her R.N. from the Prince Edward Island Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She worked both in the PEI Hospital and taught in the School of Nursing. When the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary was begun, she and Helen Cottreau had the task of finding the hundreds of individuals needed for the establishment of the first group of volunteers for the Pantry and Gift Shop.

 

She was also a proud member of the Wo-He-Lo Club and La Club. She was an active member of Trinity-Clifton United Church, always ready to contribute to projects of the United Church Women. She enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, cooking and talking to friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Tuesday from Trinity United Church at 1:30 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the funeral will be live-streamed via the church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TrinityUnitedCharlottetown. Interment in Lower Montague Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however, donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Trinity-Clifton United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, June 3, 2021 of Gerwyn R. “Gery” Jones of Charlottetown, formerly of Vancouver Island, age 71 years. Loving husband of Linda, father of Elizabeth, Shannon, and Bea, and grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Survived by his sister Susan Escoffery. Predeceased by his parents Gerwyn and Sarah (Ramsay) Jones.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Barbie, age 77 on June 4, 2021, of Charlottetown. Born January 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clifford “Jiggs” and Nora “Nonie” MacDonald, beloved wife of the late Larry Stevens and predeceased by her two brothers Donnie (Ruth) and David (Sharon/Brenda).

 

As a supportive Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and avid sports fan, Barbie could always be found on the sidelines or in the stands at many sporting events supporting her kids and grandson. Family and friends were of paramount importance to Barbie. She stayed in close contact with her extended Island family while living in Ontario cultivating lifelong friendships with so many great people. To Barbie, every day was a beach day!

 

Devoted Mother to Lisa and Greg. Lovingly remembered by her wonderful grandson Matthew and her ‘chosen sister’ Marjorie. She will be greatly missed by many.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c3963326-618d-4102-be81-3cd6575f68el  Interment in Calvin Presbyterian Cemetery, Mermaid. A private visitation will be held. Flowers gratefully declined, however, if so desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) or Calvin Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 of Glenn Charles Morrison of Charlottetown and formerly of Pinette, age 67 years. Loving son of Doris and the late Murdoch Morrison. Beloved brother of Barb Hambly and Jean Morrison, uncle of Krista Hambly, Leslie Hambly (Joel Brown), and Andrew Hambly, and great-uncle of Thomas and Fiona Brown. Survived by aunts Jean Cantelo, Barbara Larsen, and Ann McColl, numerous cousins and friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Belfast Presbyterian Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Pat and the Elephant would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 of Zorik Minassian of Clyde River, formerly of Ontario, age 68 years. Loving husband of Rachik and father of Ade and Elyn.

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Provincial Palliative Home Care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or service by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Foundation – Cancer Treatment Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Monday, May 24, 2021 of Johanna Gerdina Verhulp (nee Boelhouwer) of Charlottetown and formerly of St. Catherine’s, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Jan Verhulp and loving mother of Jack (Gerry), Robert (Helen), Katherine (Randy) Birt, JoAnne (Blaine) Diamond, and Janice (Jim) Murphy. Oma of Mark (Vicky), Anthony (Cavell), Jason, Kelvin; Jonathan (Andrea), Nicholas (Tanya), Timothy (Lori), Matthew (Farzaneh); James (Emily); Rebecca (Eric); Shannon and Tony and many great-grandchildren. Sister of Teuntje, Corrie, Rina, Gerrie, Christina, and Sonya. Predeceased by her parents Cornelis and Pietertje Boelhouwer, brother Hans, and sister Adriana.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8b776366-bb02-4870-9d9d-c56c233efc24. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Dr. John Gillis Lodge on Sunday, May 23, 2021 of Lenora Effie Hemphill of Donaldston, age 95 years. Wife of the late Kenneth Hemphill. Loving mother of Lorne (Tammy) MacDonald and grandmother of Austin, Evan, Justin, Jayden, Nathan, Jarrod and Josh. Fondly remembered by Gail (Doug) Birt, Jeannie Weale, Gordon and Ramona Acorn, and Gerry and Sharon MacLeod. Predeceased by grandchild Anthony Jordan and siblings Lauretta, John, Dan and Hazel.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Donaldston Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Monday, March 1, 2021 of Shirley Lorraine Craswell, of Charlottetown age 75 years. Wife of the late Gordon Craswell. Loving mother of Sherry (Vincent) Garrett and Geoff (Corrine) Craswell, and Nanny/Mooma/Grammie to Ashley, Bailey, Mya, Olivia, and Alice and great-grandchildren Cecil, Isaiah, Nathaniel, and Josiah. Survived by siblings Claude (Susan) Stewart, Dorothy Campbell, Kathy (Eddie) Burris, Dale (Harvey) Martell, and Irene (Anthony) Pellecchia, sisters-in-law Cecelia Stewart and Lorraine Stewart, brothers-in-law Harold Younker, Gary (Carol) and Darren (Kelly) Craswell, sister-in-law Janice (Gordon) Ellis, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Aletha Stewart, brothers Harry, Lyndon and Fenton Stewart, sisters Betty Gariepy, Nan Younker, and brother-in-law Richard Campbell, and parents-in-law Merrill and Janet Craswell.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at the Peoples Cemetery on Thursday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. (by invitation only). If so desired, memorials to Hospice PEI or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

   

On Angel’s Wings

 

On Angel's Wings you were taken away,

But in my heart you will always stay.

I will hear your whisper in the tallest trees,

Feel your love in the gentle breeze.

And when I find I miss you the most,

Inside our beautiful memories

I will hold you close.

You are an angel watching over me

>with the comfort and blessings you bring,

You embrace my heart and hold it close,

Forever on Angel's Wings

The death occurred peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 of Rheta (Gay) Baker, age 106. Loving wife of the late Earle C. Baker. Mother of Donald (Marion) Baker. Aunt of Norene MacLeod and Vivian (Bill) Hay. Predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Christina (MacLeod) Gay, brother Roland (Edra) Gay, and sister Vivian (Bill) Davidson.

 

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private funeral will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with deep sadness the family of Agnes Hilda May Szalay (nee Ferguson) announce her death in Charlottetown, PE on May 11, 2021, at the wonderful age of 103 years and 8 months.

 

Hilda was the sixth child of 13 siblings born to Harry Garfield Ferguson (Marshfield) and Agnes Karolyn MacAusland (Mill River). She was one of three last surviving members of her immediate family leaving behind her beloved sisters Odella “Babe” Mahar (the late Vincent) and Florence McNichol (the late George McNichol and the late Ralph Green).

 

She was predeceased by her husband Jeno (1982) and her parents Harry (1963) and Agnes (1993). Also dear siblings, brother Gerald Garfield “Reg” killed in action March 13, 1944, buried in Italy; as well as dear Elmer (Olive and Beryl); Hessell (died at 1 month); twins, Olive Dixon (Keith) and Olga Brown (Gerald Burgoyne and Lloyd Brown), Roger (Jean), Gordon “Don” (Sadie), Joan (died age 6 years of diptheria); Henrietta Clair (Tom); and Thelma Misener (Clarence).

 

Hilda was born September 23, 1917, in Charlottetown at a time of horse and buggy, wood stove cooking, ice boxes, and the privy out back. And although Hilda “helped mother with much work to be done”, there was always love and fun in the family home, first at 37 Park Street, then at 23 Park Street.

 

Hilda skated on the river as a young girl and many socks, mittens and sweaters were knit. She attended church and Sunday School, eventually teaching Sunday School at Central Christian Church. The things learned at an early age would guide the course of Hilda’s life as she began her formal education, at Model School in Charlottetown, ultimately graduating with Nursing from Nova Scotia, completing her training at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax in 1949, earning the Proficiency Prize for highly competent and skilled achievement. Well suited to “the caring profession”, Hilda would spend her life caring for others. Returning to the Island, she began her career Nursing in hospitals in Charlottetown, Summerside, and Montague; often providing private duty nursing after her shift at the hospital was done.

 

Hilda married the love of her life, Jeno Szalay, on October 11, 1955. Jeno of Hungarian descent, came to PEI to build the large oil tanks which can still be seen on the Charlottetown waterfront today. Hilda followed Jeno’s career, moving first to Newfoundland, where she enjoyed living and working at the St. John’s Hospital. Moving next to Quebec, they settled in Montreal where Hilda nursed at the Royal Vic, eventually earning accreditation and managing the Dietary department.

 

Always an Islander at heart, Hilda would return home often over the years, especially for Old Home Week. Eventually, she and Jeno retired to the Island, buying a home on Bolger Drive in Sherwood. Hilda settled easily back into life on the Island, joining Trinity United Church, which she faithfully attended until no longer able, also participating in the UCW. Hilda was also a long-standing member of the Women’s Liberals of Charlottetown and many a spirited discussion was held around her kitchen table.

 

Always a lover of animals, Hilda followed harness racing avidly. Like her brothers Elmer and Don, Hilda owned several race horses. One trotter in particular, Eva Ayres, won sire stake races as a 2 and 3 year old.

 

Always a caring person, Hilda welcomed her mother, Agnes, into her home where she cared for her until her passing at 102 years of age. Hilda’s door was always opened and she was never happier than when we were all there together. Although never blessed with children of her own, Aunt Hilda was especially caring towards her nieces and nephews, always with a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Barbeques in the backyard or time together around the Christmas tree with logs burning in the fireplace. Good memories all.

 

Hilda remained in her own home until health issues dictated that she move to Seniors Housing. She spent her final years watching curling (of which she had been a keen player) and harness racing on the television. She loved to sing hymns and could still carry a tune right up to the end. She attended church services as offered and kept up to date with the comings and goings of her family. She reminisced often of the early years with “Mother and Daddy”.

 

Left to celebrate her life and carry forward her memory are her two sisters Babe and Florence, her nieces Shelly Ellis (Clarence and their son Samuel) and Charlene Nickles (the late George and their son Warren), and many other nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

 

Hilda’s family would like to thank Cathy MacDougall for her friendship to Hilda over the years and all the love and support she gave Hilda which helped her enjoy her final years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=7ab5aecc-a2f0-4c32-95e9-5610a5fd75a7. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. A private family visitation will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Saturday, May 8, 2021 of Sadie Emma Hiscott of Charlottetown, age 97 years. Beloved sister of Jean Vye, Vernon (Vivian), Leslie, and Ferne (Robert) Harvey. Fondly remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Marietta (Laird) Hiscott, sister Hazel (Reverend Cecil) MacArthur, brother-in-law Harland Vye, and sister-in-law Elise Hiscott.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e7c85ab2-5396-43d2-9998-e3c173e5b27c. Interment in Cavendish Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Zion Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, May 7, 2021 of Elias Mansour of Charlottetown, age 81. Loving husband of Alice and father of Fadia (Jean) Schurman, Joseph (Carole), and Robert (Cara). Adoring grandfather of Brandon, Jordan, Jamie, Andrea, Abby, and Ella. Brother of Ghossen, Daher, George (Olinda), Alice, and Wadia (Joseph) Abi-Khalil. Predeceased by his parents Yousef and Ziekie (Gossen) Mansour, sisters-in-law Chafica and Miriam Mansour, Marie Ibrahim, and brothers-in-law Sleiman Jamil Mansour and Elias Jamil Mansour.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral mass Tuesday from the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/FmEDVwgUTpE. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A private family visitation will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Friday, May 7, 2021 of Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Kays of Charlottetown, age 69 years. Loving mother of Marilyn Elizabeth Patterson (Chris) and Jodie Kays (Kevin), grandmother of Katie, Jordan, and Chase. Sister of Bobby (Francine) Georges. Survived by her aunts Gladys Dirani, Heather, Ginny, Mary, Georgette and Greta Kays. Predeceased by her parents James and Ivy Kays, uncles Manny, Peter, George, Paul, Gabriel “Babe” (Vicki), and Louis Kays, Abraham Dirani, and cousin Billy Dirani.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=71333334-2fe5-4639-838b-81a303cad44c.Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. A private family visitation will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to Hospice PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

After a peaceful battle with cancer, Neil MacDonald of Charlottetown, passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, age 79 years.

 

Loving husband of Gail; beloved father of Douglas (Dawna), Allen (Dawn), Marlene (Colin) MacDonald-Hartling and Andrew (Donna).

 

Grandfather of Jeffrey (Jodi) MacDonald, Jennifer (Trevor) Bevan, Nathan (Danielle Jordan) MacDonald, Brandon (Sandi-lynn) MacDonald, Hillary (David Proctor) MacDonald, Katie MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Leslie (Aaron) Cudmore, Kristy (Jonathan) McGuigan, Devin (Trish) Hartling and Sandi (Paul) Hartling.

 

Great-grandfather of Logyn MacDonald, Laken MacDonald, Elsie Kay Bevan, Annie Gail Bevan, Millie Dawn Bevan, Alivia MacDonald, Chloe Cudmore, Layne Cudmore, Lily McGuigan and Eve McGuigan.

 

Brother of Hazel Crosby, Shirley Pollard, Willard, Wendell (Heather) Audrey Auld (Eric Ellsworth), Lea (Colleen), Mervin (Debbie), Donna (Kent) Gorveatt and Terry (Gayle). Brother-in-law of Phyllis MacDonald, Colin Birt and Donna MacDonald.

 

Predeceased by his parents Percy and Emily (Seller) MacDonald, brothers Oliver “Ollie”, Borden and Lomer MacDonald, sisters Dorothy (Andrew) Crosby, Sandra Birt and Joyce (Preston) Richards, brothers-in-law Heath Crosby, Alger Pollard, Henry Ferguson, and Gerry Auld.

 

Neil was known to many as the operator of Neil’s Ambulance Service. Neil was an active member of Park Royal United Church and volunteer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation and the Town of Stratford.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Park Royal United Church at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Interment in the Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at his late residence on Saturday, May 1, 2021 of Kent Francis Walsh of Charlottetown, in his 54th year. Beloved son of the late Merrill J. and Betty (Dunning) Walsh and brother of Rhonda (Mike), Kevin, Ron (Sara), and Kathy (John). Uncle of Alana, Michael, Maria, Maya, Aislin, Kira, and Devin, and their families. Survived by his uncle Leonard Walsh and numerous cousins. Also survived by his former husband Michael Walsh. Predeceased by his loving fur babies that journeyed with him over the decades.

 

Kent lived life large – loved loud music, decorating, and designing, and loved his family. He especially lived to travel the world and share his laughter with those he met.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private family service will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or Peers Alliance would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

“Too well loved to ever be forgotten.”

The death occurred peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Monday, April 19, 2021 of L. Jean Burch (nee MacLeod) of Charlottetown, age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald MacLean and the late Blair Burch. Loving mother of Allan (Colleen) MacLean and Heather (Dhuey) Pratt, grandmother of Jennifer (Andrew) Snow, Stephanie (Philip) Carey, Donald (Melissa) MacLean, and Alex (Felicia Gallant) Pratt, and great-grandmother of Oliver and Declan Snow, and Owen Carey. Beloved step-mother of Peni Critchell, Jocelyn (Richard) Murray, John (Ingrid) Burch, and Melissa (Jim) Bulteel. Survived by nieces Isabel MacNutt and Gloria MacLean, and nephew Roy MacLean. Predeceased by daughter Judi (Jean) Ouellette, sister Ena (Albert) Stevens and parents John and Emily MacLeod.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorials to the PEI Humane Society or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to her Whisperwood Villa family for the care and love shown to Jean.

It is with great sadness we the family announce the death of Harold “Hally” Coles, on April 15, 2021. Hally was born and raised in Winsloe, where he farmed and raised his girls within the community. Hally has lovingly touched many lives through farming, carpentry, and motorcycling.

 

Loving father of Jeanette Coles-Lazaric (Dave Conrad), Sasha Coles, and Danielle Coles. Devoted grandfather to Jada and Zac Lazaric. Loyal partner to Dianne MacKinnon, Murray River. Brother-in-law to Glenda Burhoe. Caring father to fur babies Harlow, Luna, Mack, and grand-puppy Winsloe. Lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Dan and Lillian (Diamond) Coles and brother Kevin Coles.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Due to current Covid restrictions, a funeral service (by invitation only) will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at the church that Hally built, the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Winsloe. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be broadcast over Zoom. Please join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88950453108 (Meeting ID 889 5045 3108). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, once restrictions ease. Interment in South Winsloe United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation or Hospice PEI. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.

Peacefully at The Atlantic Baptist Home on Thursday, April 15, 2021 of Shirley Wood of Charlottetown formerly of Brookfield, age 86 years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m., by invitation only. Interment in Highfield Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

With broken hearts we share the passing of Ross Young of Vernon Bridge, age 59 years. Loving husband of Mary Sullivan-Young and proud father of Laura (Austin), John Ross and Jay. Son of Helen and the late Johnny Ross Young and brother of Bonnie (Ray) Skyvington, Linda (Matt) Leslie, and Shelley (John) Young Brennan. Uncle of Brett (Alex), Colin (Jess), Dana (Russ), Patricia (Dave), Graham (Courtney), and Nelly (Cody) and their families. He is survived by his aunts Sylvia MacLean and Brenda Young, cousins, cherished friends, teammates, and colleagues.

 

Predeceased by his parents-in-law Clifford and Rita Sullivan, uncles Callum and Haddon MacLean, and Gary Young, aunts Doris Llewellyn and Irene (Robert) Dixon, and cousins Bob Dixon and Pam Leslie.

 

Born in Souris on March 20, 1962 and raised in the community of Red Point, Ross spent his childhood playing hockey, football, and working in family businesses such as Young’s Service Station and the Sea Breeze Motel. He could also be found fishing at North Lake.

 

He was educated at Mount Allison University where he played football and coached the Mount Allison Mounties. He spent years working in Moncton and Saint John. Ross was member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, elected in 1991. He had a varied career in the public and private sector, most recently working in immigration.

 

He was passionate about sharing his love of sport with Island youth and spent 2016-2018 as Head Coach of the Holland College Hurricanes. Prior to that he brought minor football to Souris by establishing the Souris Wildcats and Kings County Steelers. He coached minor hockey, imparting his love of the game to his children and their teammates.

 

Always civic-minded, Ross shared his time and talents with countless organizations including the United Way, Junior Achievement, Holland College Foundation, Sunshine Dreams for Kids, PEI Tackle Football, Souris Exhibition Association, Eastern Kings Community Association, Alzheimer Society of PEI, Special Olympics PEI, Moncton Sky Dive Club, and was proud of his association with the Liberal Party.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m., by invitation only, or via live-stream at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=2d3f2436-eeeb-4860-b005-357cf1f48354. Interment in St. Joachim’s Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the MacIntyre Group Home (Souris), Football PEI (Wildcats/Steelers Football), or the Mount Allison 5th Quarter Club. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

On April 7, 2021 God called Elizabeth home. Elizabeth was born on November 10th, 1930. She was the youngest daughter of the late George and Lily Puncher. She was predeceased by her sisters Ruth and Jean.

 

Elizabeth was married to Gordon Jensen of Halifax until his passing in 1979. She was predeceased by her second husband, Bazil Nowe of Lunenburg in 2017.

 

Elizabeth is lovingly remembered by her two daughters Karen and Linda (Ron). She treasured her grandchildren Katherine, Connor, Stephanie, and Jeffrey.

 

She was a talented knitter, quilter, and sewer. Elizabeth found great enjoyment in singing, playing the piano, travelling and a good walk with a friend. She was a Girl Guide of Canada Commissioner of P.E.I.

 

She valued her many friends and the friendships she made far and near. Elizabeth always had time for a good biscuit and a weak cup of tea.

 

Elizabeth delighted in Praising her Lord and reading His scripture.

 

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Bill Emberley will be held from Grace Baptist Church (51 Athorpe Drive, Dartmouth Nova Scotia) on April 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Please forward all requests to the following link https://forms.gle/wfLPJH9HRPmMHRnL9. The service will also be live streamed on the Grace Baptist Facebook page.

 

A private graveside service will be officiated by The Reverend Dr. Gordon Matheson at People's Cemetery, Charlottetown P.E.I.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army in Elizabeth’s name are gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

At the Garden Home on Friday, April 9, 2021 our sweet mother, Louise Fannie Bell, aged 94, passed away peacefully with her children by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Myron Bell. Survived by her children Gordon (Calgary), Karen, Susan and David, daughter-in-law’s Eileen and Glynis and son-in-law Jerry. Grandmother to Andrew and Roselynn (Calgary), Jason, Jeffery, Jared, Kate, Victoria and Christine (Halifax), Carolyn and Robert. Great-grandmother to Everly and Adalyn (Calgary), Logan, Taylor, Mila, Lucy, Josie, Lola and Jack.

 

Louise thrived in being involved in her community and donated her time selflessly to many local organizations. Her most cherished activity was being in her garden and yard where she was happy and found peace.

 

Thank you to the staff at the Garden Home for their outstanding care, kindness, and generosity towards mom during her two-year stay.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A celebration of Louise’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Earl Beaton passed away at his home in Stratford, PEI, on Thursday April 8, 2021, at the age of 88. Earl was the oldest son of Lester and Janet (Richards) Beaton of Charlottetown, the husband of the late Edith Beaton, as well as the much-loved father of Deborah (Ian MacDonald) of Stratford, David (Michelle LaVie) of Charlottetown, and Susan (Fern Silva) of Alexandra. He will be missed by an adoring extended family including grandchildren Joel MacDonald (Heather Coughlin) and great-grandson William; Luke MacDonald (Sophia Stattmiller) and great-grandson James; Brett Beaton (Amanda Ramsay); Nathan Trainor (Brittany Boothroyd); Taryn Callaghan (Scott) and great-grandchildren Shay, Declan, Keira, and Ronan, and Megan Trainor (Ray Martell). Earl was the oldest of four brothers including: Keith (Marjorie) who pre-deceased him; Ralph (Aline); and Wayne (Brenda). Earl will also be greatly missed by his dear companion Phyllis MacDonald of Charlottetown. Earl was truly an inspirational family patriarch.

 

Earl was a well-known Island businessman, with his first venture into the working world being at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Charlottetown, followed by his advancement through various management positions with Eaton’s of Canada in Charlottetown, Moncton, and Halifax. He then took on an owner partnership in the H.L. Sear Insurance Company before retiring from that in the late 1970’s. His later endeavours involved the operation and advancement of many other local businesses, earning him the respect that was felt by the business community when he was named a Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship by the Charlottetown Rotary Club. Earl’s community service was broad and was evidenced by his life-long service to Zion Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown and his long service as a Board member at St. John House.

 

Earl’s family and friends have fond memories of summers spent in their travel trailer at Bagnall’s Campground in Stanhope where many stories were told, and friendships made. His many neighbours over the years will remember him as the person who was quick to smile, willing to lend a helping hand, and always on the move. He carried with him and lived by the words attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “People are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from Zion Presbyterian Church, by invitation only or via live-stream on the church’s webpage. Interment in Cross Roads Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Zion Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2021 of Gertie Watts of Charlottetown, age 91 years. Wife of the late Leith Watts. Loving mother of Janice (Barry) Clark, David (Lise), Alan (Kim), Doug (Judy) and Elwin (Heather) Watts. Nanny to Sara, Steven, Samantha, Stephanie, Ryan, Megan, Alyssa, Lauren, Rebecca, Brodie and Jessica. Step-nanny to Andrea, Adam, Dan and Jared. Great-nanny to Keegan, Kalib, Hudson, Camden, Michael, Logan, Ben, Beckett, Cooper and Bria. Survived by sisters-in-law Marion MacLaren, Margaret Drake, Beulah Watts and Sharon Watts. Predeceased by her sister Lavinia (Clint) MacLean, sister-in-law Gladys Watts, and brothers-in-law Reuben (Pat), Allison, Harry and Neville Watts.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., by invitation only or via live-stream at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8c9cf521-28e4-4745-84b5-ba1da530ee6b. Interment later in West Covehead Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred on March 29, 2021 of Lena Melinda Nicholson, formerly of Rose Valley, age 97. Lena was the daughter of Frank Mayhew and Olive Arbing.

 

Survived by brother Orville Dawson, sister Dorothy MacAulay, sisters-in-law Jennie Mayhew, Carol Dawson, Elaine MacDonald, and Rita Nicholson.

 

She was predeceased by her husband Ira Nicholson whom she was married to for 46 years. She was also predeceased by brothers Earl and Everett Mayhew, siblings-in-law James, Lorne, Samuel, and Sterling Nicholson, Hazel Duffet, Mae Harris, Elva Christison, and sisters-in-law Vera Mayhew, Joyce Dawson, Sadie Nicholson, and Florence Nicholson.

 

During her life Lena always assisted Ira on their farm and was known as a noteworthy seamstress and as a person, who with Ira, made their home a welcoming place to all.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., by invitation only. Interment later in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined, however if so desired, memorial donation to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 of Lorraine Catherine Dennis of Charlottetown, age 72 years. Loving mother Scott (Sheri) and Tracey (Bryan) Dennis, grandmother Kylie (Jordon), Dylan, Joel (Tegan), Gillian (Tyler), and Maggie-Rae (Jagaer), and great-grandmother of Ellanora. Survived by siblings Bill (Freida), Mildred (Bill), Oliver, sister-in-law Viola, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Marion Murley, siblings Charlie, Margaret, Dick, and sister-in-law Lynn Murley.

 

The family extends their sincere thanks to Dr. Hennessey and the nurses and staff of Unit 8 of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visiting hours or funeral service by personal request. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Robert C. Barwise of Charlottetown, passed peacefully at the QEH in the presence of his much-loved and cherished family, on March 28, 2021 at the age of 94 years.

 

Bob was the devoted husband of Janet Eleanor (Legere) for 66 years until her passing in 2018.

 

Bob was a champion in every sense of the word. A man of high integrity, good sense of humour, and kindness. Bob was an Island Legend, best known as a much-decorated international rifle shooter and Charlottetown businessman. He introduced Shell Oil Home Heating to PEI, owned and operated the Wandlyn Motor Inn and Gentleman Jim’s Restaurant and Steakhouse. He was an active member in the PEI Wildlife Federation and shared his skills as a marksman with many young shooters. One of the many honours that was bestowed him was being inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame.

 

Bob is survived by his three daughters: Gail Barwise, Joanne (Earl Parrish) Barwise, and Robin (Doug) Jenkins; grandchildren: Peter MacFadyen, Mary Ellen Barwise, Alex and Taylor Parrish, Alison Jenkins (Mark Creamer) and Lindsay Jenkins, and Evan Barwise; great-granddaughter: Shelby Bowtle; sisters: Betty Matheson and Thelma Duncan; Brother Donald Barwise, and special family friend Jeff Higginbotham.

 

Bob was predeceased by his beloved son John Barwise and grandson Jon-Eric Barwise; sisters: Jennie Drake, Helen Thompson; and brother, David Barwise.

 

His family extends special thanks to the Provincial Stroke Unit for the exemplary care provided with respect and dignity.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only) or via live-stream at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=bcf0dca2-1b3b-4cb2-9f09-74cfcc012a96. Interment later in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Due to Covid restrictions there will be no public visitation. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to the QEH Foundation Provincial Stroke Unit. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Mount Continuing Care Community in Charlottetown on Friday, March 12, with her son, Wes, by her side. Born July 6, 1919 in Clermont PEI she was in her 102nd year.

 

Blanche was the devoted wife of John Frederick MacAleer (deceased) and is survived by her son Weston MacAleer (Connie), daughter Bethany (Ray deceased) Elliott, daughter-in-law Deborah Salter, (Noel deceased) and five grand-children Gillian King, Darren MacAleer (Lannia Pan), Thomas Elliott (Shannon), Jennifer Elliott Hubert (Scott), Jonathan Elliott and three great grandchildren Olivia King, Julia Pan MacAleer and Jaxon Hubert. Two children, Catherine in 1947 and Noel in 1979 predeceased her. Blanche is also mourned by nephew Fulton Hamill (Elizabeth), her niece Dorothy Johnston and several grand-nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.

 

Blanche was predeceased by her parents Archibald and Lavinia (nee Brennan) Campbell and six siblings: Irene Berryman (Ed), Douglas Campbell, Gladys Hamill (Russell), Chief P.O. Vernon Campbell, Major John Weston Campbell and Ethel Campbell.

 

Blanche’s life span had many experiences. She was born during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1919 and died during the current Covid-19 pandemic. She was truly an active member of the greatest generation who rose to the challenge of the Great Depression, the Second World War, the Cold War and an unprecedented rate of change to build PEI and the country.

 

Blanche and her husband John were pioneers in the development of the Village of Sherwood. John served 10 years as a member of the Village Council and upon its incorporation in 1963, was its first Chief Commissioner. MacAleer Drive being named in his honour. Blanche and John were major supporters in the construction of the Village Hall which still serves as a community meeting place. Blanche was an active member of the Women’s Institute and the C.W.L. They supported the early development of youth programs including the Home and School Association, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, minor hockey, and an outdoor rink near the current Cody Bank Arena.

 

For over three decades,1950’s to the 1970’s, Blanche was well known for her employment in the food service business at the Peter Pan and from her own cafeteria, Mrs Mac’s, at the Ellis Brothers Shopping Centre. Satisfying her desire to be a nurse, in 1977 she became a resident care worker at Livingston McArthur Nursing Home, now called the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home.

 

In 1983, her husband suffered a debilitating stroke. For the next eight years, until his death, she put her skills to use providing personal care for him at their new home in Bellevue Cove, Stratford. In Stratford, Blanche was a member of the LOVE program where she read and was read to by many students of the Glen Stewart Elementary School. She is fondly remembered for her stash of candies brought to encourage and reward student efforts. Blanche sang in the choir of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

 

As a wife and a sister of veterans, Blanche honoured them with a wall of pictures in her home. Each year, until she was 100 years old, she recognized their service with the laying of a wreath at the Kensington Memorial every November 11th.

 

Each year, for 40 years, she took great pride and solace in the presentation, on the University campus, of the Noel MacAleer Award, granted to an UPEI engineering student who expressed the leadership qualities of her son Noel who tragically died of cancer while attending the Faculty of Engineering. The award had been created by Noel’s classmates.

 

Blanche worked very hard all her life. She will be remembered for her tireless energy, indomitable spirit and devotion to family and the community. She will be long remembered and missed.

 

Her family extends a special thanks to the staff at THE MOUNT, and in particular, those on the St Dunstan’s floor who provided concern and care for Blanche over the past three years.

 

Due to restrictions no visitation or public funeral will take place. A private service, by invitation only, will be held on Thursday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. The ceremony will be live-streamed for those wishing to attend virtually, at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=3fba8dd1-8daf-4723-993b-809ab92ad8d3. Interment later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.

 

In memory of Blanche, donations may be made on- line to the QEH Foundation or the Stars for Life Foundation.

 

Condolences may be made to wesmac@islandtelecom.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2021 of Peter Johnston of Stratford, age 71. Loving husband of Darlene (nee Whitlock). Survived by brothers Don (Michelle) and Ron (Karen), brothers-in-law John Squarebriggs and Gordon (Wanda) Whitlock, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Brigadier General Keith and Patricia (Richie) Johnston, brother Robert, parents-in-law George “Pud” and Olia Whitlock, and sister-in-law Barbara Squarebriggs.

 

Peter was retired from a successful career at PEI Mutual Insurance Co. He was an avid sailor and former Commodore of the Charlottetown Yacht Club. Peter was skip for the 1967-68 Provincial Juniors Curling team.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wanting to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=41069519-aee6-4b1c-a690-96e6410a808a. Interment later in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

The family wishes to thank Jennifer Buchanan, and the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for their care.

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2021 of Thelma Jean Clarkin of Charlottetown. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Clarkin. Loving mother of Merlin (Bertha) Jay, Irwin (Barb) Jay, Glenn (Freda) Jay, and Darla (Vaughan) Jay. Nanny to Krista (Nick), Courtney (Jason), Travis (Michaela), Tara (Sean), Candice (Gary), and Jarad (Taylor). Survived by siblings Edith (Aden) Clow, Bertha Bruce, Margaret Corney, Bernice (Vernon) Matheson, Ethel (Gordon) Vessey, Garfield (Brenda) MacDonald, and Arlene (Donnie) MacEwen, and sister-in-law Helena MacDonald. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Lois MacDonald, siblings Kenneth and Dewar (Judee), and brothers-in-law Blair Bruce and Hessell Corney.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Central United Church Cemetery at a later date. No visiting hours by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Daryl Lloyd Guignion died on February 8, 2021 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI. He was born to Lloyd and Mabel Guignion in Rosebridge, Gaspe. Daryl and his siblings, Garth, Sandra and Marlene, grew up in a small house on land that today borders on Forillon National Park. To say that Daryl came from a modest background would be an understatement. He didn’t experience the luxury of indoor plumbing or a telephone until he was in high school. Money was scarce and Daryl developed his strong work ethic as a young boy, working in the woods alongside his father and brother cutting pulpwood, milking the cow, tending the garden and raising chickens and later, working in copper mines in Murdochville. He inherited his mother’s gentle nature and she encouraged him to do well in school. Daryl saw the damage inflicted on the family by his father’s alcoholism and promised his mother he would never drink. He stayed true to his word.

 

Grade 12 was unavailable in Gaspe and Daryl left to attend Dartmouth High School in Nova Scotia. He became the first in his family to get a university degree, completing his BSc at Mount Allison University. Daryl spoke often about the influence of Dr. Hinrich Harries at Mt. A in encouraging a holistic view of the environment and developing a passion for field work. Wilfred Carter encouraged Daryl to do his Masters Degree at Laval University and he completed his Masters research project studying eider ducks in the St. Lawrence estuary. His Gaspe wilderness background came in handy when he spent a summer on an isolated island. He had many stories of harrowing trips in a small boat going to and from Brandy Pot Island, and eating gulls’ eggs when there were no other supplies.

 

Father Charlie Cheverie offered Daryl a position in the Biology Department at St. Dunstan’s University which eventually turned into 40 plus years of teaching in the U.P.E.I. Biology Department. Daryl and Father Charlie would remain lifelong friends and enjoy fishing trips in the Morell River and in Gaspe for many years. Daryl cherished his years at the university and spoke often of how well he was treated, from cafeteria staff, custodians, and maintenance workers to lab technicians, secretaries and fellow professors. Daryl taught a variety of field courses and his students recall field trips to parts of PEI most of them had never visited - canoe trips to wetlands, snowshoeing, visits to old growth hardwoods and sand dune ecosystems. Some remember when he told them to lie on the beach at the Conway Sand Hills, close their eyes, and listen to the waves and the birds to fully experience and appreciate the beauty of the natural world around them. Daryl took students to the Atlantic Society of Fish and Wildlife Biologists annual meeting every year and they have lasting memories of hikes in Fundy National Park and of climbing Gros Morne Mountain. Other residents of Duffy Science Centre were less enthused when he brought in muskrats for the class to skin and examine or when students were asked to find an animal carcass and prepare the skull in his mammalogy class. The smell of rotting flesh lingered in the building for many days.

 

Daryl sat on countless environmental committees both in PEI and across the country. One that was especially important to him was the 1985 National Parks Centennial Citizens Committee. He was able to visit national parks across Canada and in working with people from various backgrounds, he finally gained the confidence in his abilities and knowledge that had been lacking. He often pointed to that Committee as being a turning point in his life. His involvement in environmental issues in PEI included many hard-fought battles. Daryl may have been quiet but could be formidable when he was passionate and determined about something. He would often speak of his involvement in the development of the Island Nature Trust, the protection of Greenwich, and the Morell River Conservation Zone as perhaps his most proud achievements. He also took great pride in the development of two technical manuals for watershed management on PEI and two Atlantic salmon strategies which continue to provide guidance for river restoration in PEI.

 

The journey was always more important to Daryl than the destination itself. No trip, long or short, could be done without frequent stops at an apple stand, donut shop, or dairy bar. The drive from PEI to his ancestral home in Gaspe took most people just over eight hours. For Daryl, it often stretched to twelve, as he stopped for a picnic, a walk along a river or beach and numerous naps.

 

During the month of Daryl’s sudden illness, many former students reached out to share memories and comment on how he had shaped and influenced their lives. Many have said that they would not have chosen their career without Daryl’s influence and inspiration. The word most often used to describe Daryl was “gentle”. He had a quiet, positive approach and tended to see the best in people. He believed that fostering relationships was just as important as carrying out research, and enjoyed talking with landowners in their kitchens as he carried out work across PEI. He often spoke of how good it felt to be welcomed into homes and offered tea and biscuits when he would be seeking permission to access properties.

 

Daryl was known for his generosity. He shared his knowledge of the environment willingly and with anyone who would listen. Even after his retirement from UPEI in 2008, Daryl continued to work with watershed groups in the province to improve habitat and populations of fish and wildlife. His generosity knew no bounds, and he was constantly delivering raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb and his famous raspberry jelly to anyone who would take them. Even when he was admitted to hospital, he insisted on having us bring in jelly for nurses and doctors involved in his care. Many people have also received red oak tree saplings from Daryl. He could be seen collecting acorns at his property in Canavoy, which he recently protected under the Natural Areas Protection Act, as well as on the UPEI campus and city parks. Not only would he give you saplings, he would often come to your property to plant them. The best way to remember Daryl is to plant a red oak tree.

 

Although Daryl spent time in most of the rivers in PEI, the Morell River held a special place in his heart. He knew the river intimately, and when he had trouble going to sleep, would “launch” his canoe and paddle his way down the river until he fell asleep. He took pride in his involvement in the salmon restoration program for over 30 years and assisted in the collection of salmon up to this past fall.

 

Daryl was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. It was fortunate that the children living out of province were able to visit and spend time with their dad during the past month. In the last few years, Daryl could be seen in a lawn chair watching Evelyn and Harrison play soccer or in the bleachers at a basketball game. Daryl and Rosie worked as a team over the past thirty years, sharing many days and nights in the field, and entertaining others with their bickering and banter. Pillow talk in their household was discussions around brook trout, salmon and smelts.

 

Daryl received much recognition and many awards for his decades of environmental involvement and achievements and was particularly proud of his National Recreational Fisheries Award received in 2012. The recognition was appreciated, but Daryl’s greatest wish has always been for Islanders to continue the fight and work to protect and restore our environment for future generations. Daryl is survived by his wife Rosie, children Jeff (Wendy), Suzanne (Diana), Daryl (Lisa), Amanda (John), Evelyn and Harrison; grandsons Justin (Tia), Zakary (Tatyjanna), and Sam (Savannah), as well as great- granddaughters Atlas and Arya Guignion. Daryl is survived by his brother Garth and sisters Sandra Adams (Arden) and Marlene Guignion, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Also, mother-in-law Ruth MacFarlane Lambe, sisters-in-law Bonnie Ralph (Charlie) and Cindy Darbyson (Paul), brothers-in-law Jim Carlsen (Kathleen) and Matt MacFarlane (Johanna).

 

Donations in Daryl’s memory can be made to the Island Nature Trust or the Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie Graduate Scholarship in Science at UPEI. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully with family by her side, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 of Lynn MacLeod of Charlottetown and formerly of Canoe Cove, age 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim MacLeod. Loving mother of Steve (Heidi) and Jody (Roxanne) MacLeod, and Nanny of Grayden, Teagan, Kaitlyn, and David. Survived by siblings Lloyd (Diane) MacNevin and Marion MacLean, brother-in-law Lester (Margaret) MacLeod, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Milton and Georgetta MacNevin, brother Sterling MacNevin, sister Evelyn (Blair) Smith, and brothers-in-law Merwin MacLean and Wayne MacLeod.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. by invitation only. For those wishing to attend virtually the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=82bad2e1-a399-4066-a1e0-e733256a4490. Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Canoe Cove Presbyterian Church or the Reach Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Monday, February 8, 2021 of Gladys Alexandra Stewart (nee Dickson) of Charlottetown, age 74 years. Beloved wife of John Stewart, loving mother of David (Kimberly) and Jacalyn (Blair) MacAulay, and adored Nanny of Taylor, Cassie, Corbin, and Reegan. Survived by sister June MacKenzie. Predeceased by her parents Stuart and Agnes Dickson, sister Alice (John) Fraser, and brother-in-law Bruce MacKenzie.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to St. Peter’s Cathedral or the Autism Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Inez Smith (nee MacQuarrie) formerly of North Milton, passed away peacefully at the Garden Home on February 3, 2021 with her family by her side, and her grandchildren face timing her. Predeceased by husband Parker Smith and great-grandson Brad.

 

Inez is survived by her 5 children Fred (Jennifer), Pauline, Keir (Maria), James (Debbie), and Allison, grandchildren Charlie, Gordon, Shelley, Adam, Kristen, Amber, Hillary, Allie, and Morgan, great-grandchildren Jayla, Jax, Justice, Jonah, Cohen, Kaston, Parker, Kristen, Riley, Braden, Camryn, Charlee, and Emmett.

 

Also survived by her sisters Lorraine Wheatley and Grace Rogers, and sisters-in-law Florence and Hilda MacQuarrie.

 

Predeceased by her brothers Chris, Charlie, Raymond, Walter, Harold, Sheldon, and Rollie MacQuarrie, and sisters Mary Ellen and Sophie.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only) or via live-stream at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=518669d3-19d9-4e55-92b8-c07e352fbdb4. Interment in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Monday, February 1, 2021 of Lorne F. Keizer of Charlottetown, age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Moore) Keizer. Loving father of the late Heather (Chris Lepage), Margaret, Stirling (Heather), and Charles (Joanne). Grandfather of Maria Tremblay, Anne Lepage, Addison Keizer, Katherine Keizer, Madeline Keizer, and Benjamin Keizer. Great-grandfather of Andrew Simpson, Malcolm Thompson, and William Thompson. Survived by sister Mabel Carmichael. Predeceased by his parents Lester and Katie (Watkins) Keizer, siblings Frederick (Edna) and Amy, and brother-in-law Hoagy Carmichael.

 

Lorne was an avid fisherman and passionate advocate for environmental issues. He was president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, PEI Wildlife Federation, and a life member of the Haviland Club. He could often be found fishing at Officer’s Pond, well into his 80’s. He was an active member of Trinity United Church serving as an elder, and volunteer with all church activities. He was always supplied cookies for the church nursery, which were enjoyed by many.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at York Cemetery in the spring. A Masonic service of remembrance will be held for invited brethren. If so desired, memorials to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred suddenly and peacefully at the Garden Home on Thursday, January 28, 2021 of Muriel Rena Redding of Charlottetown, age 88 years. Loving mother of Luann Watts and Roger (Melanie) Watts, and grandmother of Alexander and Joshua. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Denise Redding, Hamilton, ON, and her children’s father Robert Watts.

 

The family extends their thanks to the Garden Home, Unit 3 of the QEH, and staff of the Mobile Integrated Health program.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. Interment later in Hamilton, ON. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, January 22, 2021 of Brian Nelson Court of Bedford, age 56. Brother of Heather Grawberger and Tracy Court. Survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Nelson and Jean (Farrar) Court.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment later in Donaldston Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Kidney Foundation-PEI Chapter would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

As peacefully as Allan lived his life, he died in the same way on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Souris Hospital with his cousin and dear friend by his side. Commonly known as "Big Al" by his many friends, he was presently living in the Wood Lawn Community Care Home in Souris. His end was his beginning for he was born in Souris on November 1, 1949.

 

After spending his younger school years there, he moved with his family to Montague and completed High School. He grew up in a home specially blessed by his Grandmother who was full of music, and who brought him study at the University of P.E.I. from where he graduated with the first class to receive Music degrees.

 

Allan spent most of his life living in Charlottetown where he was employed by the Islander Motel, the Charlottetown Legion and teaching English to immigrants.

 

His incredible "bass" voice was greatly enjoyed and appreciated over the years in the Confederation Center and St. Peter's Cathedral choirs.

 

He will be greatly missed by his sister Susan Nowosad (Dan), his cousin Nancy MacLean-Eveson (Larry), aunt Joan MacLean, very good friend Father David Garrett and all his St. Peter's Cathedral family. "I don't sing because I'm happy, I'm happy because I sing."

 

His cremated remains will rest in All Souls Chapel Friday afternoon and evening. Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. Saturday, January 23 at St Peter’s Cathedral. Please observe Covid-19 protocol on entering (sanitize hands, face covering, and social distance). Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

The CBC article, "Meet P.E.I.'s gentle giant with a heavenly voice" chronicled Allan's musical gifts and devotion to the choir at St. Peter's Cathedral.

On January 21, 2021 peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, we said goodbye to our very loved Mom, Wanda Elaine Doiron, beloved wife of the late Lorne Doiron. It breaks our heart to say goodbye, but we believe that she will be thrilled to see Dad once again.

 

Mom was a wonderful, caring and giving person with a loving smile and a thoughtful heart. Mom opened her home to anyone who needed a place to stay, a delicious meal or just to come in and talk. Mom loved buying toys for all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved meeting people at yard sales, as this was a wonderful way to hunt down bargains and to meet new friends.

 

Mom will always be remembered and forever loved by her family Warren (Anne), Mike (Ruthie), Pam (Dennis) and Bob (Lori), and by her many wonderful grandchildren Danielle, Monique, Ashley, Tyler, Chantel, Meaghan, Jordan, Brandy, Taylor, and Logan. Meme and Grammie as she is known by us, will also be forever missed by all her great-grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart.

 

Mom was the daughter of the late Warren and Marion Henderson, was a caring sister to Betty Savidant (Earl), Lorna Scott (the late Carl), Gail Scott (the late Garth), and Debbie MacRae (the late Bob).

 

Our family would also like to extend our sincere heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Neily and Dr. Hennessey, and all the nurses and staff at the QEH, especially Unit 3 for your kind compassion and attention to our Mom. May God continue to bless you all.

 

As per Mom’s wishes a private family ceremony will be held. If so desired, memorials to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Hemophilia Society-PEI Chapter would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 of J. William “Bill” McPhail of Charlottetown, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Helen McPhail. Father Keith (Denise) and Jay (Catherine) McPhail. Grampy to 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Carolyn.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Interment will take place later in Perth-Andover, N.B. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Bill, Kim, Cathy, Barbi & Bobby announce the death of their fun-loving mother, Wilma (Watts) Chandler. Her family gave her the gift of enjoying her final years in her own home and at her much-loved cottage in Stanhope.

 

She was predeceased by her husband, Stuart Chandler; her 6-year-old daughter, Peggy; and Gordon Smith.

 

She is survived by Bill Chandler & Luis Roman, Kim & Ray Gallant, Cathy Butler, Barbi & Harold McGuigan, Bobby & Donna Chandler, Audrey Doherty, and Lowell & Edna Watts. She was Grammie to 13 and GG to 10.

 

In Wilma’s memory, donations to Queens Palliative Home Care or the Kirk of St. James. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, January 14, 2021 of Lottie N. Bambrick (nee Roberts) of Charlottetown, age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late George Bambrick. Loving mother of Fenton (Paula Sheppard), Cleveland, Florence (the late Sterling Cullen), Jessie, Arnold (Dianne McGuigan), Jamie, Lisa, Frankie, Neil (special friend Heather MacDonald), and Linda (Rick) Long. Lovingly remembered by 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Sadie White. Predeceased by brothers Fenton, Alton, Ira, Louis and Harold, and sisters Inez Gallant, Bernice Roberts, and Kay Roberts.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. From where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation) only. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=9d760611-ceff-4027-adee-6d2a65f40b3d. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with great sadness we announce the death of our beautiful mother Eileen Woodruff Tansky. Beloved mother of Beverly (the late Paul) Garnhum, Edward (Barb) Woodruff, and Carol (Gary) Jenkins. Adored grandmother of Robert (Julie Burden) MacAdam, Richard (Amanda Gallant) MacAdam, Kimberly (Robert) Arsenault, Kelsey (Jim) Wells, Michelle (David) Smith, Robert (Kerri) Ludlow, Angela (Stephen) Baird, and Sarah (Stephen) Ross. Cherished great-grandmother of 15 and great-great-grandmother of 3. Survived by sister Lillian Robertson and sister-in-law Anna Ings. Loved and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Earl Ings, by husbands Edward Woodruff (1967) and Francis Tansky (2013), siblings Miriam Norman Towner, Albert “Bud” Ings, Annabelle Watters, Harley Ings, and Doris Saunders.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=fb493534-cc7c-4c4d-bd59-747790990207. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Peoples Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 of Evelyn Mae Wheatley (nee Dover) of Charlottetown, in her 97th year. Loving mother of Miriam McGuire, Toronto and Norman Wheatley. Predeceased by her parents Everett and Sarah (Duck) Dover, husband Ellsworth Wheatley, son-in-law Dr. J. H. McGuire, granddaughter Sherri Lynn Wheatley, and sister Muriel Simpson.

 

Lovingly cared for by her daughter Miriam, who made numerous trips to Prince Edward Island to be by her side and who journeyed with her during her final days.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment to take place in Peoples Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Rev. Anthony Ware, B.Sc., B.D., cherished husband of the late Jackie Ware, passed away surrounded by the love of his children on January 15, 2021, after an illness fought with grace, faith, and a deep appreciation for life.

 

Surviving are his sons Christopher (Andra), Alberta; Andrew (Ann), PEI; daughters Beverley (Darrell Kays), Halifax and Nicola, Charlottetown; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Alice (the late Dr. John Ware), England; and brother-in-law Dr. Martyn Harris (Janet), England. He was predeceased by his parents, his devoted wife Jacqueline, son Timothy Martyn Ware (Kate), infant grandson David Andrew Miller, and brother Dr. John Ware.

 

Dad was born in Hong Kong on November 14, 1933, where his father, Dr. Thomas Walter, was a medical doctor in government service and his mother, Muriel Irene (Fursdon) was a teacher. He and his older brother John went back to England with their mother for their safety, which is where they were brought up.

 

Dad obtained his B.Sc. from the University of Bristol and became a Methodist Lay Preacher. He went on to study theology at the University of London where he obtained his B.D. In 1957 he and Jackie emigrated to Canada. Dad was ordained by Maritime Conference of the United Church of Canada in 1958 and served a number of churches on Prince Edward Island.

 

The family returned to England in 1961 where Dad served again in the Methodist Church, ministering first in the industrial north-east and then in the Channel Island of Jersey. From 1968 to 1975 he taught at a school in Devonshire, becoming Head of the Science Department.

 

He re-entered The United Church of Canada in 1975 and served churches in P.E.I., Bermuda, Halifax, and Cape Breton. He served on numerous Presbytery Committees, as Chair of PEI and Halifax Presbyteries, as Commissioner to General Council and was Minister Emeritus at Spring Park in Charlottetown.

 

Dad had a particular interest in faith development, lay ministry education, and the relationship between science and religion. He taught his children to be open-minded and to constantly question in the never-ending quest to seek understanding. We are forever grateful to him.

 

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Dad’s wonderful life will be held at Spring Park United Church, 65 Kirkwood Drive, Charlottetown, at a date to be announced when COVID restrictions have eased. Family flowers only. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Spring Park United Church. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Earl Vincent Clow (Aug 4 1932 - Jan 14 2021) died peacefully on Thursday morning, with his daughter Faye by his side at Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge, where he had been cared for by dedicated staff for the last 5 years of his life. A number of the nurses and staff at the lodge were community members who knew Earl in his younger years and could appreciate his cheeky sense of humour and quirky ways. He was 88.

 

Earl was a man of routine: breakfast dishes laid out the night before, shirts meticulously hung in the same direction in his closet. Card parties at least twice a week and church at St. Andrew's United on Sundays. He ate the same lunch nearly every day of his 36-year career with Canadian National Railways as a section man and train plow operator. Earl was the last section man on PEI, when the railway was decommissioned in 1989. While he worked in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to earn pensionable service, Earl was never more happy than at home on the island where he could spend the summer fishing local rivers, the autumn hunting ducks and geese, and the winter in the smelt shack in Pinette.

 

Earl was a lifetime member of the Charlottetown Trap and Skeet Club, a former elder and steward of the United Church of Canada and a member of the CN Pensioners Association.

 

He had been married to Evelyn Clow for 65 years, until her passing in 2018.

 

He is survived by his brother; Victor (Lucy) of Pleasant Grove; his daughter Faye Clow (Ray Sharkey) of Cornwall; his step-son Errol MacLure (Mary-Lou) of Dover; his grandchildren Lauchlin (Rebecca) MacLure, Lana (Vincent) Chaisson, Laurel Lee MacLure, Jackie Sharkey, Danielle Sharkey; and great-grandchildren: Elijah Vandenborn, Gwen Chaisson, Luka Reuber and many nieces and nephews.

 

He is predeceased by his parents William and Lena Clow; his brother Elmer Clow; his sisters Hattie Mossman and Georgina Kavanagh; and his son Douglas Clow.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday from St. Andrew’s United Church, Vernon Bridge at 10:30 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be available on church’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/standrewsvernonbridge. Interment in St. John’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Belfast. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or St. John’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, January 8, 2021 of Karam Ashenaei of Charlottetown, formerly of Kuwait, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Kheiry Rajabi. Loving father of Alhan, Rouya, Keyvan, Kamran, and Elham, grandfather of Neysan, Ehsan, Adel, Khalid, Rohieh, Sara, Mobin, Salman, Amin, Ryan, Sami, and Kian, and great-grandfather of Emilia, Juliette, and Melik.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=88498028-3faf-44da-b5da-4f186551180a and by Zoom at Meeting ID: 849 0233 0746 Passcode: 375995. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 of Reta Pearl Balderston of Cross Roads, age 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Balderston. Loving mother of Marjorie (Erland) Wood and Allan (Dianne), mother-in-law of Wayne (Michelle) Gray, Grammie Lloyd of Darlene Paynter, Wade (Kathy) Johnson, Kevin (Brenda Bambrick) Johnson, Darren (Lisa) and Cory (Tonya) Gray, Adam (Sonya), April, and Anders Balderston, Great Grammie Reta to Jenna (Onos), Jordan (Robyn), Daniel (Victoria), Kaylee, Brandon (Claire), Parker, Ava, Connor, Braydon, Carson, Faith, Katie, and Emma, and Great-great Grammie to Neve, Quinn, Ovie, Kezi, and Evena. Predeceased by daughter Doreen Gray, great-grandson Kyle, and siblings Gladys (Percy) Myers, Clifford (Helen) Birt, Carl (Millie) Birt, Viola (Ivan) Sentner, and Vivian (Robert) MacKinnon.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Zion Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the Zion Presbyterian Church Facebook page or available later at zionpres.org. Interment in Calvin Presbyterian Cemetery, Mermaid. If so desired, memorials to Calvin Presbyterian Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, January 1, 2021 of Debbie Pickard of Charlottetown, age 65. Beloved daughter of the late G. Keith and Jean (MacLean) Pickard. Loving sister of Ellen (Barry) Cudmore and Barbara (Blair) MacDonald, and aunt of Jeanine, Heather (Lou Riccoboni), Andrew (Melissa), and Peter Cudmore, and Cathy (Kirk Bowmaster), Alexander, and Keith (Katelyn Page) MacDonald. Predeceased by brother George Pickard.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be livestreamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=15f613aa-8840-4146-8c8e-1b042f6d71d5. Interment later in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorials to Trinity United Church or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com