The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, September 1, 2023 of M. Verna Vessey of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Vessey. Loving mother of David and Deborah Baril. Grammie of Ivana Baril, Laura and Jeremy Vessey and their families. Predeceased by her grandson Jason Vessey.

Verna worked for many years at the PEI and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals as a ward clerk.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Completed arrangements to be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Friday, September 1, 2023, of Elaine R. Mosher (nee Paynter) of Charlottetown, formerly of Freetown, age 77 years. Beloved wife of Cecil Mosher, mother of Ian (Anne), Francis (Angela), Cheryl (Dwight) and Brian Gallant and stepmother of Lisa (Martin) Mosher Birt, Gordon (Helena) and James Essery. Proud Nanny of Amanda and Jonathan Jarvis, Katlin and Matthew Smith, Kyle Chandler, Haley, Jessica, and Anthony Perry and Christian Birt and great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Carol (Terry) Watters and brother Allen (Pat). Predeceased by her parents Leith and Ida (Minick) Paynter, twin sister Audrey Lorraine and brother Dwayne (Edith) Paynter.

A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, cooks and staff at palliative care who have been the most loving and comforting to Elaine and family during her last few months on this earth. They will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Provincial Palliative Care Centre. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at his late residence on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by the love of family of James “Jim” Steve Walters. Beloved husband of Dr. David Drake Sharpe.

Survived by his husband, David Sharpe of Stratford, PEI, son of William and Lynda (Drake) Sharpe of Vernon Bridge, PEI, brothers-in-law Darren Sharpe and his wife Susan of Little Britain, Ontario and Andrew Sharpe and his wife Nicole “Nikki” of Milton, Ontario; mother, Betty Walters of Flat Rock, North Carolina, brother Cary Walters and his wife Lisa Walters of Flat Rock, North Carolina, brother Shane Walters and his husband Markey Stubbs of Columbia, South Carolina, and brother Todd Walters and his wife Kerry Walters of Greensboro, North Carolina. Predeceased by his father, Steve Walters and brother, Greg Walters.

Jim was born July 17, 1957 in Monroe, North Carolina, the first of five boys. Having many interests, including cars, travel, theater and music, Jim graduated with degrees in architecture and English from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte). He went on to a successful career in architecture and later excelling in real estate in Lake Norman, North Carolina and later Tampa, Florida. Jim loved the water, the beach, conversing with family and friends, and enjoyed winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Andrew’s United Church, Vernon Bridge. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to St. Andrew’s United Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.

Kaye passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Charlottetown, PEI. She was born in Windsor, N.S. Kaye was the daughter of the late John Mosher and Lexie Akin. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Forsythe. She is survived by her son John (Kimberly Kennedy-Forsythe) and daughter Susan.

Kaye was a graduate of Payzant Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1956 She did her post-graduate studies in psychiatric nursing in Brandon, MB in 1958, after which she came to Charlottetown and worked at the then Riverside Hospital.

Once both her children were school age, she worked at the Yarmouth Regional Health Centre until her retirement in 1996. Doug said that if a bridge was ever built, he would like to move back to Prince Edward Island. So, after they both retired, they returned to Charlottetown in 1997.

We would like to thank the nursing staff in the ER and Unit 3 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or funeral service by personal request. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in Sherwood Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however if so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the PEI Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre with her husband and sisters by her side on Saturday, August 26, 2023 of Lima Gerarda Stewart of Mount Stewart, age 67 years. Loving wife of Marvin Stewart and mother of Jolene (Edmonton, AB). Survived by her sisters Norma, Cathy and Mary.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visiting hours or funeral service by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Island Nature Trust. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Janette “Jan” Bird passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, with her husband of 55 years, Gordon at her side. Jan is survived by husband Gordon, her four daughters, Rosalyn Bird (Mike), Prince George, B.C., Katherine Bird, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala, Andrea Bird (Robert) Grand Tracadie, PEI and Michelle Bird (Alastair) New Plymouth, New Zealand and four grandchildren, Roan Saengmeng, Eli and Cassidy Hancock and Alejandro Bird. Jan has requested cremation and no public funeral services. Friends are invited to drop in to Apt 210, 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, for a celebration of life between 2:00 and 5:00 PM on Friday afternoon, August 25

Jan was born in Glasgow, Scotland and finished high school there in 1962. After high school, she worked in computer programming at the University of Glasgow until 1965. With only a few hundred dollars in her pocket, she migrated to Toronto where she continued her career in computer programming at the Toronto Stock Exchange and for consulting companies. It was in Toronto where she met Gordon, then a graduate student at the University of Toronto. In 1968 they married and soon after in 1971, moved to New Zealand with their two oldest daughters. In 1977, by then a mother of four daughters, the family returned to Pinawa, Manitoba. In 1983, the family moved to Edmonton Alberta. When the girls were young Jan was a dedicated mother and volunteer; once her daughters were all in school she returned to her computing career and worked for a number of consulting companies in Canada and on one project in Australia. In 2000 she and Gordon semi-retired to Cumberland, PEI where they operated the Bird’s Eye View Bed and Breakfast until 2014. In 2016 they sold their PEI home and moved into Charlottetown.

Jan was a great lover of flowers, both in the garden and her home. If anyone wishes to send a condolence, a floral gift to a seniors home or a donation to a charity of your choice would be appropriate.

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Age 95 of Charlottetown passed peacefully from this life to the next on August 19, 2023. Born on October 25, 1927, in Central New Annan, NS to Edward and Irene Carruthers. Hilda attended Wilson School, New Annan then completed her studies in Truro to become a teacher herself. She taught for several years in one-room country schools and also at Princess Margaret Rose in Truro before meeting the love of her life with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and four children. A final military posting took them to Edmonton, AB where Hilda lived for 44 years.

Hilda is survived by her sister, Phyllis Carruthers, of Truro, NS; her children, Lorraine Beaupré (François), Dale Wilson (Kari), Marilyn Wilson, and Neil Wilson (Shelley); grandchildren, Catherine Beaupré, Rebecca Lynn Brimacombe (Jeremy), William Beaupré (Heidi), Mackenzie Wilson, Stephen Wilson and Nathan Wilson; great-grandchild Addilyn Beaupré; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hilda was predeceased by her beloved husband, Graeme, in 2018 at which time she moved to PEI. For the past three years, she was a resident of Whisperwood Villa, Charlottetown.

Transferred from the care of MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel to Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche for funeral service Monday, August 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Central New Annan Baptist Church. Visitation from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Internment in Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, following the service.

In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Central New Annan Community Association, 906 Balmoral Rd, Central New Annan, Nova Scotia B0K 1V0.

“We’re all just walking each other home”.

Peacefully, surrounded by love and laughter, Helen Rae Young (MacLean) age 89 years walked home on August 11, 2023, to be with her loved ones gone before her.

Wife of the late Johnny Ross Young. Mother of Bonnie Skyvington (Ray), Lynda Leslie (Matt), the late Ross (Mary), and Shelley Brennan (John). Grammie to special and much loved grandchildren Brett (Alex), Colin (Jess), Dana (Russ), Patricia (Dave), Graham, Nelly (Cody), Laura, John Ross, and Jay. Great Grammie to Charlotte, Addy & Hayden Skyvington, Wiley Skyvington, and Bryce and Sloane Poulton. Survived by sisters-in-law Brenda Young and Sylvia MacLean. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special niece Adele Dixon whose visits and calls were treasured.

As well as her husband Johnny and son Ross, Helen was predeceased by her parents Floyd & Florence (MacLeod) MacLean; brothers Callum and Haddon MacLean; parents-in-law Major & Nellie (Mossey) Young; sisters-in-law Doris Llewellyn and Irene Dixon; brothers-in-law Gary Young and Robert Dixon; niece Pam Leslie; and nephew Bob Dixon.

Helen had many friends and social circles, especially the birthday girls who had a friendship for over 40 years, and also her “Angels” at Duck’s Landing who shared so much fun and laughter over the past 16 years.

Special thanks to all the staff at Queens County Home Care for their care and compassion over the past 11 months. There are not enough words to express our respect and affection to nurse Tina Perry who went above and beyond to make Helen feel comfortable and loved by sharing many special moments.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No wake or funeral by personal request. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made directly to Queens County Home Care or the Kingsboro Baptist Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Nettie M. Likely passed peacefully Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Atlantic Baptist Home with Bob at her side. She was born February 23, 1954 in Charlottetown, PEI, the daughter of Doris (Lawler) and Arthur Proude.

Nettie married her high school sweetheart Bob in 1974 and in 1986 experienced the greatest joy in her life with the birth of her son, Zachariah.

Nettie graduated the Dental Assistant program at Holland College and later taught the program. Net remained connected with the PEI Dental community throughout her career.

In the 1990’s Net and Bob ran the Volkswagen dealership where she loved to meet new people and friends.

Other passions in Nettie’s life other than extended family were her friends, horses, travel, quilting and going to the beach.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sister Gail. Surviving in addition to her husband Bob, are her son Zachariah and his wife KerriLee Drohan and grandson Harrison; and her six sisters Ann MacNeil, Mary Dignan, Pat MacIsaac, Carolyn MacDonald, Elaine Betts, Elizabeth Proude and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the wonderful and compassionate staff of the Atlantic Baptist Home.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. As per Nettie’s request, no services will be held. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the Upper Room Food Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, August 12, 2023 of Marie Diamond of Stratford, formerly of Winsloe, age 99 years. Wife of the late Lloyd Diamond. Loving mother of Joan, Ronnie (Shelley), Dianne, and Linda (Ernie) Diamond. Gram of Darcy (Tess), Jason (Megan), Chris (Roxy) and Amber and Great-Gram of Eilidh, Caden, Drew, Ben, Evra and Ellie. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Rosa (Doyle) Henderson, and sister Joyce Argent.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from Winsloe United Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com