The death occurred peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, of Minnie Margaret Blanchard (nee Davies) of Charlottetown, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Blanchard. Loving mother of Katherine (Mark) O’Shea and grandmother of two. Fondly remembered by her siblings John (Roma) and Edith. Predeceased by her parents George and Jane (Penny) Davies, daughter Penny Frederick, and siblings Marie, Evelyn, Margaret, George, Howard, and Lester.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or funeral service by personal request. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made directly to the IWK Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

IWK Health Centre Foundation

5855 Spring Garden Road, Suite B220

Halifax, NS B3H 4S2

foundationmail@iwk.nshealth.ca

Ph: 902-470-8085 or 1-800-595-2266

Passed away at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Norwood, on September 4th, 2026. Carol Coffin of Norwood, formerly of Morell, Prince Edward Island, in her 89th year. Sister of the late Wendell (Nadia), and the late Earle (d. Joyce). Survived by her niece Jennifer Coffin, nephews John Coffin (Susan), Greg Coffin (Anne-Marie), Bruce Coffin, great nieces Katelyn Warner, Jaimie Coffin and great nephews Tyler Warner, Scott Coffin, Anson and Alton Coffin. Predeceased by her parents Wendall and Jean (nee. Minchin). Deeply missed by her friends Tom and Joyce, Jack and Nancy Deen and families.

 

A graveside service will be held in Midgell Cemetery on Friday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Sunday, September 13, 2026, of Roy James Ridlington of Charlottetown, age 82 years. Loving husband of Susan (nee Farquharson) and father of Dr. Tracy Lynn (Dr. Dan) Steinitz, Stephanie Leigh Ridlington, Rosalyn Claire (Craig) Abbott, and Rebecca Jane Ridlington. Proud Granddad of Dhalia and Andreas Steinitz; James, Susannah, and Ellen Abbott. Survived by brother Steve (Susan) Ridlington, siblings-in-law Carol Anne Donnelly, Mary Jane (Dale) Zinck, Diane Farquharson, Robert (Dianne), Ruth Welton, and John (Donna) Farquharson, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Rudolph and Winnifred Kathleen Ridlington, parents-in-law Clare and Robert Farquharson, and brothers-in-law Terry Donnelly, Jim Farquharson, and Larry Welton.

 

Roy James Ridlington was born on 16 May, 1944 in St. John’s Woking in Surrey, England. He was the first-born son of Albert Rudolph (Rudy) Ridlington (Quebec, PQ) and Winnifred Kathleen Brammer (Macclesfield, Cheshire).

 

Proud son of a British war bride, he arrived in Canada in 1946 and subsequently lived in Markham, Ontario, Valcartier and Quebec City, Quebec.

 

He was an active young man in the Boy Scouts where was recognized with their highest award – the designation of Queen’s Scout. He also advanced highly in army cadets.

 

He graduated from Quebec High School in 1961 and attended military college in St. Jean, Quebec before taking up his active army career in Gagetown, NB.

 

With support from the Armed Forces, he completed a Bachelor of Arts at Mount Allison University in 1972 and through the Judge Advocate General, a Bachelor of Laws from University if New Brunswick in 1977. He was admitted to the New Brunswick Law Society.

 

After being admitted to the Bar, Roy was posted as Deputy Judge Advocate at Gagetown. During this posting, he went around to Chatham, Moncton and Summerside to provide legal advice. He met his wife Susan, a native of PEI, on one of those visits. Roy was then posted to Halifax where he remained until 1983. In 1983, Roy accepted a position with Veterans' Affairs in Charlottetown. He was with Veterans Affairs for 26 years and worked with the Bureau of Pension Advocates and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. He was a member of the PEI Law Society.

 

He was active in the community with the Hillsborough and Summerside Rotary Clubs and the New Haven Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

 

He was a proud family man and devout Christian.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday at 1:00 p.m. from Zion Presbyterian Church. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church's YouTube channel. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Beach Grove Home Residents Fund or Salvation Army. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Beach Grove Home Residents Fund

200 Beach Grove Rd

Charlottetown, PE C1E 1L3

Ph: 902-368-6750

 

Salvation Army

203 Fitzroy Street

Charlottetown, PE C1A 1S5

Ph: 902-892-2281

Callum is and always will be the love of my life. I met him indirectly when I was 13 at my aunt’s cottage. He was skinny dipping with his friends in Nine Mile Creek at the cottage. In later years we reconnected. He was born in Montreal, PQ and with his mom Hilda Gail Cummings Robenson, they sailed to Liverpool, UK to connect with George Joslin. His sister Linda was born in the Red Hills Hospital near London. He moved back to Canada at age 17 (I think).

 

He lived in Ottawa at various times and got to know his Uncle Parker Cumming and Aunt Alice and his cousins, Wayne and Dean. He met his very best friend for life in Ottawa. His name is Bill Bowser and his wife Sue, a 65-year friendship. From there he became a guitar player and loved to play at the various high schools, and halls in Ottawa. He worked at Canadian Linen and drove taxi for Blueline Taxi. Summers were often spent in PEI. He moved permanently to PEI in 1973, where he met his first wife Patricia Strickland. They had Michael and Natasha Joslin. He helped to raise her children, Duane and Denise Arnold. He drove tractor trailers and started his own company, Island 'Fence".

 

He met Barbara Crosby on May 13, 1983, and they married July 18, 1987. He helped to raise her children, Christopher and Shannon. Pursey. They became the greatest love story. They travelled in Canada, Florida, did cruises from the USA to the Caribbean and Europe - too much fun. He truly loved the cruises. He loved to pretend he was the captain. We drove all over Canada and the USA with our camper with aging animals. I arranged a surprise trip in June of 2026 for his 80th birthday on the Via Canadian train. We caught the train in Toronto to Vancouver in the middle of the soccer craziest time. He was in 7th heaven. He sat up in the dome car every day just to watch the trees. His health was declining quickly, and his daughter had his DNA done with surprising results. He had a big surprise to find out who he had been told who his father was/wasn’t, and he was ecstatic to find out he had six new family members.

 

On September 10th, we lost him. He was and always will be the greatest man I ever have known.

 

A celebration of Cal’s life will be held on Sunday, September 20 between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Hillsborough Park Community Centre. A private scattering of Cal’s cremated remains will be held on Sunday in DeSable. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully with family by her side, the passing of Evelyn Doreen Gorveatt occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, age 95. Dear wife of the late Elmer Gorveatt. Loving mother of Elmer (Linda) and Lynn (John) Gorveatt. Evelyn was dearly loved by her granddaughters Susan and Shawna Burhoe. Great-grandmother of Brian, Maggie, Landon, Maddox, and Easton and great-great grandmother of Layton. Predeceased by great-grandson Marc.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private service will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, of Helen MacDougall of Charlottetown, formerly of Rice Point. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane (MacEachern) MacDougall. Lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, their families and godson Danny MacDonald. Predeceased by her siblings Margaret, Gladys, Neil, Robina, Alexander, Alfred, Sadie, Gracie, Olive, Ruby, Charles, and Ruth.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a celebration of life will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Canoe Cove Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Canoe Cove Cemetery. No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

 

Canoe Cove Cemetery

Contact: Susan MacArthur

66 Cottage Road

Canoe Cove, PE COA 1H7

The death occurred peacefully at The Mount, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, of Shirley Seller Pollard (nee MacDonald) of Charlottetown, age 93 years. Wife of the late Alger Pollard. Loving mother of Alan (Joyce), Barry (Heather), and Kent (Paula). Proud Grammie of Jessica (Josh), Whitney (Justin), Jarad (Taylor), Jonathan (Cheyenne), Patrick (Lucie), Lucas (Emma), Madelyn (Samuel), Cheyenne and Peyton and great-grammie of Lincoln, Maverick, Corbin, Ella, Jay, Amelia and Bennett. Fondly remembered by her siblings Donna (Kent) Gorveatt, Lea (Colleen), Mervin (Debbie), and Terry (Gayle) MacDonald, siblings-in-law Heather MacDonald, Colin Birt, Eric Ellsworth, and Donna MacDonald and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Predeceased by her parents Percy and Emily (Seller) MacDonald, brothers Oliver (Phyllis), Borden, Neil (Gail), Wendell, Willard and Lomer MacDonald and sisters Dorothy (Andrew) Crosby, Hazel (Heath) Crosby, Sandra Birt, Joyce (Preston) Richards, and Audrey Auld.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed here. Interment in Cornwall Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Trinity United Church or Cornwall Cemetery. Visiting hours Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Trinity United Church

220 Richmond Street

Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J5

Ph: 902-892 4144

 

Cornwall Cemetery Fund

PO Box 89

Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0

The death occurred peacefully at his late residence on Monday, August 31, 2026, of Nabih “Norman” Sahely of Charlottetown, age 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Hind Bassett. Loving father of Shadi (Josephine) and Christine (Bryce). Grandfather to Charlize, Trista and Ethan Sahely and Christian and Noelle Radonic. Brother of Karam, Elias, and Jimmy. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Abrahim and Adma Sahely, brother Nawaf, and sister Jacqueline.

 

Norman and Hind came to PEI on Christmas Day, 1973 and purchased the Brighton Clover Farm in January, 1974. He was a pillar of the community, serving each individual with kindness and warmth. Norman was the chanter at his beloved church, where he offered his voice and his whole being to God and his faith community.

 

He adored his grandchildren and was incredibly proud of each of them. A fact he shared in each conversation.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be streamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Interment in the church cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church would be appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. A one week memorial service will be held at the church on Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. during the scheduled service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

26 Lower Malpeque Road

Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island

C1E 3R6

Ph: (902) 892-6914

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 28, 2026, of Guy Franklyn Acorn of Charlottetown, age 69 years. Loving husband for 47 years of Doreen (Walsh), father of Cory, Guy (Crystal), and Sarah (Adam) Mitchell, and proud Grampy of Carly, Leah-Rae, Kyle, Cash, Seth, and Reese. Lovingly remembered by his mother Donna (Jenkins) Acorn, siblings Robyn (Billy) MacRae, Connie (Melvin) McQuillan, and Todd (Donna), siblings-in-law Gary, Brenda (Roy) McNabb, Paul, Cathy (Gary) MacKinnon, David (Sandra), Colleen (Robbie) Livingston, and their families. Predeceased by his father Franklyn, parents-in-law Ernest (Jean) Walsh, sister-in-law Lori and brother-in-law Kevin.

 

Guy was a social person – talking to anyone who crossed his path. He was a proud “hockey grampy” attending his grandchildren’s games from tip to tip. Guy was a diehard Montreal Canadiens fan since he was four years old.

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre and Provincial Palliative Care Centre for their tremendous care over the past year.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Provincial Palliative Care Centre. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

  Donations may be made directly to:

 

Provincial Palliative Care Centre

93 Murchison Lane

Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island

C1A 0G3

Ph: 902-368-4781

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, of A. Sterling MacSwain Jr. of Charlottetown and formerly of Morell, age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Florence (Ployer) MacSwain. Devoted father to Don, Ann (Dean), David (Annette) and Nancy (Edward). Grandfather of Andrew (Lisa), Robert (Christina), John (Taylor), Rebecca (Alex), Spencer (Molly), Jenny (Javier), Vicki (Chris), Stephen (Kamila), and Kate (Tyson), and great grandfather to Mason, Mila, Molly, Alex, River, Porter, and Olivia. Loving brother-in-law to Eleanor Compton and Joan (Bill) Macdonald.

 

Special thanks to the staff at the Provincial Palliative Centre for welcoming Dad and providing such excellent care during his brief visit. Also special thanks to Dad’s Chappell Court family where he resided for the past nine months. A very special thanks to Dr. Dawn Shea and Cindy for their outstanding care of Dad through the years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church. Interment in Midgell Cemetery. Family flowers only; however, if so desired, memorial donations may be directly to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church or Peter Gordon Memorial United Church. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church

PO Box 20007, Sherwood RPO

Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Ph: 902-892-5255

 

Peter Gordon Memorial United Church

Contact: Colleen Younie

1723 Bangor Rd - Rte 321

Bangor, PE C0A 1S0

902-314-1110

E-transfer: petergordonmemorial@gmail.com