Susan Carol Roberts lived a life marked by enthusiasm, irreverence, exercise, whole grains, helping others, and an uncanny ability to make serious work feel like fun. Her nationally recognized leadership in community development and food security was way ahead of its time, as was her decades of effortless marathon running and mid 80s Blue Rodeo fandom. But she was so much more than that.

 

As a kid, she grew up in Charlottetown, PEI, but with a physician for a father she also spent stints in Germany and Whitehorse, Yukon. Mom would eventually attend Acadia University where she led varsity field hockey and basketball teams, earning straight As and Female Athlete of the Year accolades, and ultimately induction into the Acadia Sports Hall of Fame. Her crew of amazing Acadia pals became friends for life, and she would also become an active member of the Acadia Alumni Association and a regular at Homecoming events with her sons, Jeff and Dave.

 

And what an incredible Mom she was for her sons and to everyone else who entered her orbit. She had an inordinate tolerance for antics of young adult yahoos, always turning a blind eye at just the right time, but remained anchored in strong principles and an ability to always see the big picture. She taught us all how to dream big, make those dreams become reality, and then help others do the same. Mom believed deeply that everyone had something special to contribute and everybody deserved a fair shot at any given opportunity (especially if they ate a high fibre diet without complaint and exercised regularly). "Mom" as she was known to so many, will forever be remembered as the wild and fun Mom who was cool without trying, and always up for an adventure in between fitness pursuits, motorcycle rides, work commitments, and the odd cigarette. She raised the boys mostly in Halifax, though she hauled them to Cincinnati, Ohio for a year in the 80s when she completed her Masters in Education at the University of Cincinnati. That was a life-changing event for all three, a reset of sorts, setting a keel for the YOLO decades to come.

 

Shortly after the return to Halifax, Mom met Jack Wenaus and it was soulmates at first sight. Jack's adoration for her was – and will always be – as deep and pure as any love on the face of the earth. "Mom and Jack" kicked things into overdrive, joyously adventuring down many paths, beginning with a move to Whitehorse in 1990. Life with Mom at the wheel went something like this:

 

We're going to move to the Yukon.

We're going to move to Edmonton.

We're getting Edmonton Eskimo season tickets (for 27 consecutive years).

Now we're getting Oiler's tickets and helping with the Copper Jackets (and p.s. we'll lead a bunch of community volunteer projects).

We're going to buy the cottage at the end of Friendly Lane.

We are also going to move to an acreage on a hill in the prairies.

We're going to go to Fiji for the Y2K millennium.

We’re going to hike the Chilkoot Trail.

We’re going to hike the El Camino.

We're going to build a cob oven.

We're going to bike the Oregon Coast.

We're going to bike across Canada.

We're going to move to Jasper.

And finally, we're going to move home to PEI.

 

Be it leading the charge for Whitehorse's first ever ski hill (now Mt. Sima), launching a school-lunch program for Edmonton children in need, facilitating capacity building for First Nations, rooting loudly for sports teams (Oil, Esks, Axemen, Scona, Grifs!), or eventually persuading governments to rethink Canada's food and agriculture systems, Mom was always in it to win it, consistently achieving the objective while bringing everyone along. How Jack survived and supported all of this is a testament to his love and commitment to his cherished Sweet-Darling-Princess Susan. No matter what, “he was in.” And finally, after 20+ years of being turned down by the ever-independent Susan Roberts, they officially married in 2006 (but damned if she'd change her surname, though she probably would have taken Cuddy). All the while, Mom held strong to her original training as a registered dietitian, baking way too healthy muffins that - honestly - tasted more like sawdust than a treat. Oh well.

 

In late 2019 it became clear that something was not right with Mom. When a covid fog engulfed the world, her own fog set in and she would soon be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Mercifully, Mom's experience with this ferocious and unpredictable disease was as tempered and manageable as one could hope. No aggression. Always cheery and somehow content. She would show big smiles when someone familiar came in the room, or when she was actually able to make her feet work. It was the immobility that was weirdest for so many of us. The woman who could run for hours, bike for days, and never sat still, now rendered immobile.

 

Susan Carol Roberts passed away peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on her beloved Isle with Jack, Jeff, Jackie, and Dave by her side.

 

She was predeceased by several rescued cats and one Ohioan hamster, but more importantly by her parents, Ruth and Athol Roberts, her younger brother Dave Roberts, her older sister Nancy Prowse, and her cherished grandson Jackson Leith Wright, whose memory remained close to her heart.

 

Left in this world are her two sons, Jeff (Jackie Wright) and David (Kate Darling), who carry forward her legacy, except for the muffins; and her husband Jack. She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Abby, Rudy, and Wally, who knew her as Nanny, wild and free. They will likely remember Nanny on her foot scooter, big curly gray hair barely contained under a colourful helmet, rolling to the community garden in Jasper. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Linda (Doug) MacTaggart and Hui Jun (Julien) Ding, brotber-in-law Bill Prowes and sister-in-law Sue Roberts. Susan Roberts always belonged among the wild flowers. And there she is.

 

Memorial flowers or similar wouldn't be Mom's jam. Instead, please consider making a donation in Mom's name to this Acadia University scholarship that we've set up: https://giving.acadiau.ca/roberts-vincent-wright. And note that there will be a gathering this summer. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death of Keith Mullins of Charlottetown occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the presence of his loving family.

 

Keith was the beloved husband of Shaaron (McCarthy) for the past 56 years, a loving father to John (Chelsea) and a cherished grandfather to Kesik and Theo. He was a brother to Sandra (the late Harry), Gary (Verna), Gail (Paul), Paul (Rhonda), Paula (the late Jerry), Laurie (Wade), and uncle to special niece Vanessa (Brian). He was a brother-in-law to Larry (Georgie) and Jaimie (Cathy). He also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Keith was predeceased by his infant daughter Jodi Jessica, his grandparents Richard and Jessie, his mother Cora (Robert), sister Christine, brothers Allan and Rob, uncles Ron (Susie), Allan (Emma), Roy (Millie), and parents-in-law Margaret and John McCarthy.

 

Keith was a native of Buchans, NL and a graduate of Memorial University. He moved to PEI with his family in 1977 and worked here in both the private and public sector for the next 35 years. He was a member of numerous clubs and organizations and had a long history of community service. The family would like to thank Dr. Rob Kelley, Dr. Mike Mulligan, the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre, and the Palliative Home Care team for their care of Keith over the past number of years. A special thanks to nurse Kelly for her gentle care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. The funeral service will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church's Facebook page. Donations in Keith’s memory may be made to the Oscar Waugh Friends Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of PEI. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Oscar Waugh Friends Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of PEI

53 Water St

Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3

Ph: 902-892-3440

With gratitude for her beautiful life, Isabel’s family announce her passing on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Whisperwood Villa, age 96 years. Born in Bangor, PEI October 5, 1929, the third of the late Benjamin and Lydia (Jardine) Compton’s 11 children, Isabel will be deeply missed by her children: Cathy (Frank) Gillan, Sheila (McGuirk) Dingwell, Bob (Darlene Phelan), Jeff (Carol Anne Mallett), and Janet (Eddie) Doyle. Grandchildren: Adam, Lindsay, Liam (Laura Truzak), Kate (Ayman Mahfoud) Gillan; Curtis Dingwell (Glendalynn Dixon), Ashley Dooley; Lucas Dingwell; Jillian, Erin (Brent Coombe), and Lydia Doyle. Great grandchildren: Kai Gillan Johnson; Lia Gillan; Patrick & Owen Gillan, Isabel, Kal & Ayden Gillan Mahfoud; Ethan, Mason, & Nolan Dooley; and Graham & Myles Coombe.

 

Survived by beloved siblings David (Linda) Compton, Ralph Compton, Ruth Compton Brouwer, Hope (Larry) Lutz, and Anne Compton; sisters-in-law Ada (MacDonald) Compton, Christine (Hatton) Compton, Peggy (Beagan) Coady Compton, and Ellen Dingwell, step-brother Kenny (Susan) MacLeod, step sister-in-law Jeanette MacLeod, and many dear cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

Predeceased by husband Kenneth (1925-1979), son Kevin (2024), and an infant son (1957). Siblings Elizabeth “Libbie” (Glen) MacKenzie, Sophia MacLaren Clarke (Keith MacLaren and George Clarke), Simon (Jean), Henry, and John Compton. Brothers and sisters-in law; Pamela Compton, Gerry Brouwer, Richard Papenhausen, Russell (Rena) Dingwell, Heath Dingwell, step-mother Jessie (MacLeod) Compton, step-brother Vernon MacLeod and step-sister-in-law Myrna Jenkins, step-brother-in-law Wendell Jenkins and mother and father-in-law Gladys and Stanley Dingwell.

 

A 60-year resident of Morell, and long-time teacher in the Daycare & Kindergarten, Isabel will be remembered fondly by many.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from Peter Gordon Memorial United Church. For those wishing to view the service, a link will be available here. Interment in Midgell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Peter Gordon Memorial United Church, Morell or a charity of your choice. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 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

 

Peter Gordon Memorial United Church

1723 Bangor Road, Rte 321,

Bangor, PE C0A 1S0

E-transfer: petergordonmemorial@gmail.com

The death occurred at his late residence on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, of Neil Arthur MacLean of Charlottetown, age 62 years. Beloved son of Cecelia (Wooldridge) and the late Daniel MacLean. Step-father of Adam (Tera), Corey (Katie) and Chantle Chaloner (Joey Kelly). Poppy to Nathan, Kendra, Daisy, Julie, Heatley, Cydney, and Sophie. Former partner of Michele Chaloner. Loving brother of Darlene (Stephen) Mahar and uncle of Brandon, Nathan and Jordan.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Peoples Cemetery, Charlottetown. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Monday, April 6, 2026, of Linda Fay Coles of Suffolk, age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Glennie Coles. Loving mother of Calvin, Dean (Demetra), Amy (Connor), and Belinda (Robert). Proud Grammie of Carmen, Emma, and Hunter. Lovingly remembered by her siblings Sylvia MacGillivray, Cedric (Wilma) Newson, Lorena Dalziel, Donna MacDonald, Janice McKenna and Rosalie (Leonard) Cudmore and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ted and Marion (MacPherson) Newson, sister Beryl (Johnny) Cullen, brothers-in-law Barry MacGillivray, Bill Dalziel, Gerry MacDonald, and Donnie McKenna.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=0879212b-0bce-4c52-bd95-b1e8eb84e195 If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Donaldston Cemetery or Hospice PEI. Visiting hours Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Donaldston Cemetery

c/o Marilyn Doyle

635 Donaldston Rd Rte 219

Donaldston, PE C0A 1T0

E-transfer: bigalandlilmar@hotmail.com

 

Hospice PEI

Contact: Nancymarie Arsenault, Executive Director

119 Water Street

Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A8

Ph: 902-368-4498

Dr. John H. MacFarlane, BSc, MSc, PHD of Charlottetown formerly of Harrington passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. John was born in New Perth, PE on June 17, 1935, to Smith and Ruth (Jordan) MacFarlane. John grew up in Harrington after the family moved when he was only an infant. After completing Grade 10 in the one room schoolhouse in Harrington, John decided to enter the working world, firstly, at the Ernst Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, NF and then back to Charlottetown to work at Maritime Motor Supply for a few years. In 1961 John decided to enter Prince of Wales College as a mature student to complete his education. After graduating from Prince of Wales, John obtained his BSc. from MacDonald College in Montreal, his MSc. from the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA and then his PHD from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA in June 1971 at the age of 36.

 

John was a world traveller, besides stints in the USA and in Winnipeg, MB and later in Charlottetown, he spent many years in Kenya, Nigeria, India and Thailand, doing research work and lecturing at various universities including UPEI. Over the years he authored or co-authored several publications on entomology related subjects and presented papers at professional meetings around the world. John also taught English as a second language in Thailand for a few years.

 

Besides his parents John was predeceased by his wife Jacinta, brothers Bill (Jean), Brian and Donald (in infancy); sisters Audrey (Bill Barrow) and Sandra (Brian Hunter); niece Pamela MacFarlane and nephew Kevin McKay; brothers-in-law Nicholas Kainellos and Daniel McKay. He is survived by brother Lorne (Pearl), sister-in-law Lei and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

 

John’s family wish to extend a sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for the excellent and compassionate care provided John during his stay. THANK YOU!

 

A very special thanks to John’s friends Florence Hughes and Ann Peters for their friendship and support for John over the last few years.

 

There will be no visitation or service by request. Interment at a later date in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, PE. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

With heavy hearts, we announce Eric's passing, which occurred peacefully after a brief illness at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2026, age 86 years. Survived by his wife Anne, her sons Andrew (Heather) and Lorne (Sarah), and cherished grampy of Charlotte, Leo, Louie, Zoe, Cameron, Bo, and William. Fondly remembered by the mother of Zoe and Cameron, Becky Bruce; Eric’s daughters Sheila and Brenda, and son Roy (Samantha). Proud grampy of Alex (Leah), Josie (Marco), and Shana, and four great-grandsons. Eric is also survived by his brother Bob, sister-in-law Wanda, and special uncle to Margo (Oliver), Callie Joy, Sue, Kim (Derek), and J.D. (Chris). Lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Rose Ellen Ghiz and brother-in-law Malcolm McGowan. Eric was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Art Wood of Rollo Bay, and his brother Barry.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Bay Fortune Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Bay Fortune Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Bay Fortune Cemetery

Contact: Larry Aitken

778 Route 310

Bay Fortune, PE C0A 2B0

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2026, of Christine Emma Easter of Charlottetown, age 97 years. Loving mother of Vince, Debbie (Kirk) Hickox, Pat (Wayne) Barlow, Cindy Deacon, Allie (Shelley), Kathy (Lyonel) Parkman, Norman (Sabrina), and Michael. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Eileen, stepson Wayne (Helen) Easter, 28 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, sister Mildred Ferris, sister-in-law Isabel Watts, Loughran siblings-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husbands Albert Loughran and Leith Easter, son Ernie, daughter-in-law Joanne, grandson David Kent Hickox, and grandson-in-law Jason Hennessey.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral service on Saturday from Central Queens United Church at 12:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live streamed on the church's Facebook page. Interment later in Hampshire Cemetery. Visiting hours Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Hampshire Cemetery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the Prince County Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Hampshire Cemetery

Contact: Ron Clow

503 Colville Rd

Hampshire, PE C0A 1Y0

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

 

Prince County Hospital Foundation

PO Box 3000 65 Roy Boates Avenue

Summerside, PE C1N 2A9

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden death at home of Dan MacCormack, age 41, following a brief illness, with his beloved partner Krista and his dog Tango by his side.

 

Dan is survived by his loving partner Krista MacLeod, parents Ken MacCormack and Helen (David) Wrathall, big brother Rob (Lisa), nephew Brandon, aunts and uncles Carol Reid, Joanne Reid, Sterling Reid, David MacCormac, and Claire MacDonald and many cousins. Predeceased by his stepmother Nancy MacCormack. He leaves behind his precious dog Tango and was left behind by his dog Shelby who was his steadfast companion for 12 years.

 

A celebration of life will be held on Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Haviland Club (2 Haviland St. Charlottetown). To remember Dan, share an act of kindness. He always tried to help someone in need and believed that you should always stop to buy lemonade from kids with roadside stands. Donations to the wonderful work of Constance Duncan (Facebook Hungry Mosquito) can be made via e-transfer to cduncan1@bellaliant.net. She always referred to Dan as her defender, championing the rights and support of those in need. We encourage you to bring along non-perishable items and supplies to Dan’s celebration of life at the Haviland Club. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Robert Carlyle Sanderson of York Point passed suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Myrna (Ballem), children Angela (Brent Irving), Jody (Larissa), Kathie (John Morgan), and Marcy (Andrew Ferguson). He was forever loved by his chosen family Darcy, Tabitha and Marley McCourt. A beloved Grampy to Brody (Amy), Amanda (Jay), Jack, Kate, Scarlett, Chase, Jonathan (Jennie) and Alex (Sean). Proud Great Grampy to Bennett, Austin, Roy, Beau and Zoey. Predeceased by his brother John (Marie).

 

Robert was a lifelong farmer who worked side by side with his brother and four nephews. Robert was fortunate to have been a cherished extended family member to nieces and nephews, neighbours, and anyone who needed a kind smile. He will be missed in the York Point community and beyond.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Sunday from Winsloe United Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment later in The Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or The War Amps. No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Heart and Stroke Foundation

Box 2414

2300 Yonge St., Suite 1200

Toronto ON M4P 1E4

Tel:1-888-473-4636

www.heartandstroke.ca

 

War Amps of Canada

1 Maybrook Dr.

Toronto, ON M1V 5K9

Ph: 1-800-250-3030