On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Kings County Memorial Hospital, Barry Joseph Creed passed away at the age of 74, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born February 13, 1951, in Montague, PEI to John and Phyllis (McGee) Creed. Barry was predeceased by his parents, brothers John William and John Wilfred.

 

Our father was widely known by many but from the early age of 17, our mother Stella was always at his side. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past November and over those years there were many tough days but also far many good ones. Dad and Mom sacrificed everything for their kids and provided for our every need to the best of their ability. Things certainly were not easy in those days, but they were a strong team and they persevered. Family was everything to Dad and he and Mom lived for their children Bob, Brady, Brodie, and Sandra. In Dad’s eyes, none of us could do wrong but he was always there to keep us on the straight and narrow, especially the boys who he knew needed to be watched closely as we grew up. There was no fooling, Dad!

 

Dad did whatever it took to support our family, having worked in the potato, forestry, and construction industries early in his working career. However, Dad was home on the water having spent almost 60 years fishing everything that could be fished. From the early years of fishing with his father and grandfather to the Usen draggers, to having his own fishing fleet for the last 51 years, the salt air is what made him happy. Dad knew the importance of his children obtaining a solid education and demanded that we all attend college or university. He was never prouder then when Brady and Brodie obtained their own fleets, fishing alongside him in Grahams Pond. Fishing was in his blood and Dad spent many years as a member of the Southern Kings and Queens Fishermen’s Association and as President of the Grahams Pond Harbour Authority.

 

Known as Grampy to his 6 grandchildren, he keenly followed their every activity and enjoyed following their every move whether they knew or not, he was aware of their every move and took so much pride in their achievements.

 

Our father’s passing leaves a huge hole in our family. He will be missed every day by all of us but will not be forgotten by his caring family nor his friends. Dad loved telling stories so please continue to tell your own stories to those that matter the most. That was Dad’s way.

 

Left to mourn his passing are his wife Stella (nee McCarron), sons Bob (Carmelle), Brady (Tammy), Brodie (Jolene), and daughter Sandra Walker (Joe). Grandchildren Briana, Faith, Austin, Lena, Brae-Lynn and Serria, step-grandchildren Olivia Hicken (Brian) and baby Lucy, and Madelyn Bell (Matthew). Siblings Sylvia (Gary), Valeria Beck (Sidney), Gail Clarey (Andy), Winnifred Clements (Robert), and Eugene Creed (Debbie).

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Mass Friday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Sturgeon. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation or St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Cemetery fund. Private family visitation only. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation

PO Box 490

Montague, PE C0A 1R0

 

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cemetery fund

PO Box 209

Montague, PE C0A 1R0

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anne Shirley Carr Koke (nee Huestis). Shirley passed peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 95.

 

Lovingly remembered by her children, Doug Carr (Heather), Shane Carr (Ann Marie), Don Carr (Darlene), daughter-in-law Donna Carr, stepchildren, Hilda Koke and Winston Koke, and sister-in-law Evie Huestis. She is also remembered by 15 grandchildren, Jeff, Jodi, Jay, Jaime Lynn, Stephen, Darcy, Jennifer, Dustin, Hailey, Meghan, Ryan, Logan, Bailey, Ellen and Sarah, 21 great-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.

 

Born in Charlottetown on April 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Victoria Huestis. She was predeceased by husbands Ralph Carr and Jacob Koke, son Gordon, daughter Beverly, stepdaughter Edith, and siblings, Marjorie, Keith, Beverly, Charlie and Shelly.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c14933fe-9b04-47d6-b64f-e88a9e45cfa3 Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Friday, January 16 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 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

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, of Ruth Gunn of Mount Stewart, age 78 years. Loving wife of John Gunn and cherished mother of Tony (Brenda). Proud Nanny of Hope and Chelsea. Fondly remembered by her siblings Carl, Joyce, Theresa (David) Clarkin, Elsie (John) Sharkey, Eric, Ivan (Barb), Kevin, and Lora Lee and brother-in-law Roger Coffin. Predeceased by her parents Pius and Reta (Affleck) Feehan, infant son Christopher Robin, sisters Muriel Coffin, Edna (Duey) Dunn and Kathy Feehan and sister-in-law Elaine Feehan.

 

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

John Henry Tye, 95, of Charlottetown, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Andrews Park West after a life of community service. Born in New Glasgow, NS on June 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Orval and Evelyn (Nichols) Tye.

 

The first person in his family to attend university, Henry earned a BA from Mount Allison University in 1952 and a Bachelor of Divinity (now a Master of Divinity) from Pine Hill Divinity Hall (now the Atlantic School of Theology) in 1954. He later pursued postgraduate studies at the Boston School of Theology.

 

After ordination as a United Church minister in 1954, Henry served congregations in Cape North, NS and Parrsboro, NS before coming to Park Royal United Church, Parkdale in 1961. At Park Royal he oversaw the expansion of the congregation as well as financing and construction of the church’s extension. In the community he tirelessly promoted ecumenicalism in a variety of forms, including sitting on the committee that led to the formation of UPEI. He left Charlottetown in 1967 to assume administrative positions in the United Church’s Maritime conference office in Sackville, NB, first as Director of Christian Education and then as Executive Secretary for the Maritime Conference. Later, he also served a term as President of the Maritime conference. In 1989 he returned to Park Royal where he ministered until he retired in 1991.

 

For many years the word “retirement” didn’t hold much meaning for Henry, whose work ethic was unmatched. He continued to supply preach for congregations in the Charlottetown area in need of a minister. At the same time, he helped to launch the PEI chapter of Habitat for Humanity and held leadership roles in a wide range of organizations including the Canadian Bible Society, the Upper Room Ministry, and the Charlottetown Christian Council. He was particularly proud of the Tye Foundation, a charitable foundation that he established in memory of his wife Laurene to financially support the work of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and other community organizations. Over the years his contributions were recognized by many awards including an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity by the Atlantic School of Theology in 1991. Henry was named Charlottetown’s Citizen of the Year in 2003, and his leadership was acknowledged by the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in 2009.

 

He had tireless energy and wide-ranging interests that included innumerable woodworking and building projects, beekeeping, photography, and family history. He enjoyed time spent at the family cottage that he built in Little Harbour, NS and in later years filled many pleasurable hours reminiscing about his days growing up on MacDonald Street in New Glasgow and the important influence of his grandfather who lived next door. He was a lifelong gardener, collector, and book lover. A great storyteller, Henry loved to laugh and make others laugh; his good humour will be missed by everyone who knew him.

 

He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Diane (Peter), St. John’s, NL; Cathy (Tony), ON; and Mark (Veronica), Mount Uniacke, NS; grandchildren Laurene Davis (Mike), Melissa Thompson (Colin), Miranda Landry, Kayla Tye Flemming (Tyler), Callum Latta, and Emma Tye; great-grandchildren Aria Persaud, Amaya Gordon-Landry, Naomi Davis, and Bentley Thompson; and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Henry was predeceased by his wife, Laurene (Falconer) in 1989, his brother Alison in 2009, and his sister Margaret (Peg) in 2020.

 

The family would like to extend their deep thanks to the staff of Andrews Park West for their care and kindness to Henry for the last three years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. from Park Royal United Church. Donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the QEH Foundation in the name of the Tye Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation (Tye Foundation)

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Sunday, December 28, 2025, of Marion “Gram” Currie, formerly of Pleasant Grove, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Woody Currie. Loving mother of Betsy Currie, Valerie Diamond and Jim (Cathy Lacey) Currie. Proud grandmother of Jason (Lori) Bootland, Tracey (Troy) Corrigan, Tim Diamond, Andrew (Erica) Diamond, Danielle (Tom New) Diamond, Katie (Will) Yates, Sean and Jimmy Currie. Great-grandmother of Brooke and Luke Bootland, Emma Cudmore, Liam and Connor Corrigan, Annabelle and Juliette Diamond, and Will, Marcus, and Luca Yates. Predeceased by her parents Randolph and Florence (Crockett) Murray, brother Willard (Nelda) Murray, sister Reta (Joe) Caswell, son-in-law Randy Diamond, and great-granddaughter Chelsey Acorn.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be livestreamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=78dcbf7c-b1fb-4c4d-87b7-4f1234e469a7 Interment later in York Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to York Cemetery. Visiting hours Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

York Cemetery

435 York Road

York, PE C0A 1P0

Ph: 902-629-1333

E-transfer: laurie@veseys.com using the password currie

Surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, siblings, and dear friends on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the death occurred of Margaret J. Bell of Stratford, age 78 years. Loving mother of Kathy Duguay (Gord Lemon) and Carolyn (Quen) Johnston. Proud and doting Gramma of Clara, Ross and Blake Lemon, Halle and Mia Cooper, and Neely, Brae and Willie Johnston. Fondly remembered by her siblings Maureen (Jack) MacLeod and Gordon (Susan) Bell, dear nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends. Predeceased by her parents Murray and Kathleen (MacMillan) Bell and brother Jim.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday from Spring Park United Church at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=O5uih5bGLBk If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Spring Park United Church. Visiting hours Sunday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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

 

Spring Park United Church

65 Kirkwood Dr

Charlottetown, PE C1A 2T8

Ph: 902-368-1822

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Friday, December 19, 2025, of Joseph Wendell McInnis of Charlottetown, age 82 years. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

Royal Canadian Legion

National Headquarters

86 Aird Place

Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1

The death of Gordon Leslie Sinclair Cobb, of Charlottetown, occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 61.

 

Gordon was the beloved son of Joyce Marion Cobb and the late Earl Wesley Cobb of Bangor, Prince Edward Island. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Marion; his brother, Shane Edward; and by Serge Serviant, his cousin by family ties and a close friend by life. Fondly remembered by extended family and a very broad circle of friends.

 

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the hospital staff, physicians, and caregivers for their compassion, professionalism, and for doing everything possible in Gordon’s care. Their dedication and kindness were deeply appreciated.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel for visitation on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Bangor Cemetery in the spring. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site

505 Roma Point Rd

Brudenell, PE C0A 1R0

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2025, of George Herbert Phillips of Brackley, age 74 years.

 

Son of the late Herb and Gladys (Ward) Phillips. Remembered by his sister Barb and his special aunt, Christine (Phillips) Allan. Predeceased by his sisters Judy and Marilyn, and grandparents Albert and Mary (Jones) Phillips and William and Jemima (Godkin) Ward.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. There will be no visitation or funeral service by personal request. A private burial will take place at a later date. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made directly to the PEI Humane Society.

 

Thanks to Dr. Jason Thompson, the medical staff of Unit 2 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and to George’s special friends Rod Deacon and Pam Casely.

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

PEI Humane Society

Box 20022

Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Ph: 902-892-1190

On Friday, December 12, 2025, Pat Cossaboom-Jones lost her best friend and Tiffany lost her Dad.

 

Terry lived in Cornwall, PEI. He was a truly wonderful man who was loved and respected by his family and friends.

 

There are no words to describe how much he will be missed.

 

Our charity of choice has always been the IWK Foundation. We believe healthy children make healthy adults. Also, the QEH Foundation, the care we received at the ICU of that hospital was exemplary and it came from the heart.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel for visitation on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held in Tiverton, NS, at a later date. 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

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

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425