Peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Stratford, on April 17, 2023 of Walter Sterling Stratton, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (Frampton), together since grade 8 and married for 64 years. Loving father to Dawna MacDonald (Doug), Sandy Stratton (Lori), and Mike Stratton (Wendy). Loving Poppy to grandchildren Nathan, Brandon and Hillary MacDonald and Keith and Veronica Stratton. Great-grandfather to Alivia, Miles, and Paisley. Special dog daddy to dear Rusty. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Vera Stratton, and infant sister Dawn, of Moncton, NB. Also predeceased by best friends, who are waiting on the first tee; Russ Ewing, Charlie Ballem, and Rufus Reid.

Sterling had an extensive and impressive career in education, having served the roles of Principal, Guidance Counsellor, PEITF General Secretary, PEI Director of Curriculum, Co-ordinator of PEI Elementary Education, PEI District Three Superintendent, and Sessional Education Lecturer at UPEI.

Sterling also had a prolific career as an artist, first as a pyrographer (art burnt into wood), and then as a pen and ink specialist. His Island homestead and church portraits hang in many Island homes and establishments, and he has published many books on Island architecture. His artistic work has been celebrated and recognized several times throughout the years.

Sterling was an avid athlete and loved competing in golf, curling and lawn bowling. He loved attending Islanders hockey games with Gloria.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside celebration of life will be held by his family later this spring. If so desired, donations can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with great sadness we announce the passing at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by his family, of Douglas Lawrence Carver, of Stratford, age 63 years. Husband of Tammy Holm-Carver, father of Dena and Saralyn Holm-Carver and Leslie-Anne Carver, and grandfather of three. Survived by his mother Doreen Harman-Pasher (Sterling Pasher), siblings Philip, Sharon (Mike), Mike, Liz (Tom), Sheila (Shawn) and Krystal (Derek), nieces Sam, Kaleesha and Kyla and nephews Jason, Alex, Jordan, Kyle and Kurtis, as well as other nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his father Jack Harman, brothers Bobby, Rick and David, and grandparents Delano and Anne Carver.

A special thanks to the staff of the QEH for their care.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held later this spring. If so desired, donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Until we meet again – R.I.P.

The family of Jill Moore is deeply saddened to announce her unexpected death at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Saturday, April 8, 2023 following a brief illness. Loving wife of Garth and mother of Alysa and Alexander. Sister of Joan, Mary Lou and Scott MacFarlane. Sister-in-law of Bob (Liz) Moore, and Joan (George Emberly) Golden. Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Everett and Louise MacFarlane of Charlottetown.

Jill was a warm, caring, and exceptional wife, mother and sister with a warm smile you could always hear in her voice. Her formative years were spent on Prince Edward Island followed by studying at Acadia University and working in Ottawa. She followed Garth’s military career and travelled across Canada, Europe, and the United States, picking up the slack whenever he was deployed. Alysa was born in Germany and Alexander in Halifax. She made many friends and acquaintances during those years but was pleased to return to PEI several years ago in preparation for a second career working at the Summerside Tax Centre, which she enjoyed immensely. An avid traveler, she enjoyed many trips – especially to Disney parks with her family. She loved wandering through beautiful gardens, working on puzzles, and spending warm summer evenings in her yard with the family dogs. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and the friends and co-workers who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and spiritual staff who provided care and comfort at Prince County Hospital.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Visiting hours from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Prince County Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Terrance Roper, of Cherry Hill, PEI, on Friday, April 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Special friend of Suzanne Walker. Proud father to Parker Whitlock (Haley), Victoria Rolfe, Liam MacDonald, and Isabelle Stanger. Grandfather to baby Oscar.

Born December 9, 1980, in Charlottetown to Linda Roper and late Terrance Affleck. Predeceased by stepfather James Chowen and uncle Harold Roper. Left to mourn is his mother Linda Roper-Chowen (Alan Mayhew), siblings Donna Affleck-Gormley, Terri-Anne Affleck, Kent (Raeanne) Affleck, Sherri Bruce, Jamie Chowen (Stacy), Rebecca (Mike) Power, Jordan Chowen (Keegan), stepbrothers Johnny, Floyd, and Jason Chowen. Loved by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, extended family and friends.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to KidSport. Visiting hours Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 of Joanne Marie Groslouis of Charlottetown, age 57 years. Loving wife of Michael Lapointe and mother of Cassandra and Isabella. Sister of Rob (Helen), Peter (Michelle), Jean-Paul (Mandy) and Lise (Colin) Costello. Predeceased by her parents Jacques and Charlotte (Beland) Groslouis.

A kind and creative soul her education included Graphic Arts, Interior Design and Interior Decorating. She was top of class in her Interior Decorating course in the early 2000s. If you wandered into a paint store in Fredericton, Ottawa or Fort McMurray and met Joanne, you would’ve met someone of rare ability in her knowledge about paint; an expert in her field. She also worked at Second Glance Interiors in Halifax, a decorating store that had an island connection. In Fort McMurray, she got her feet wet in Interior Decoration. This was exciting for Joanne. She had several clients including the Mayor. Joanne’s love for her daughters attracted her into Girl Guides. On the island Joanne led many groups of young girls and minds with her sincere love of mentoring young women into positive young adults. Before Covid, discovering that she had a flair to talk to tourists interested in PEI, she trained and became a tour guide giving walking tours talking about the history of Charlottetown. Joanne dreamed on having her own business. She started her business “The Vintage Ladder” focussing on pillows and decorations at first but then she started to make crochet baskets while working at the Lotto Booth at the Confederation Court Mall. She got a break to sell her crafts at “the PEI CO. STORE” were she had success and her business was starting to take off.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e2fb1df4-73fb-4030-81f8-3ed5f8b16ee9 Interment later in Bathurst, N.B. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Girls Guides of Canada. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 of Brenda Lee Marshall (nee Essery) of Stanhope, age 65 years. Loving wife of Lewis and mother of Angela Poulton (Anthony Parise). Lovingly remembered by Lewis’s sons Robin (Holly) and David (Angela) and the grandchildren. Loving sister of Linda (Reagh) Sherren, David (Shirley), Ellen and James (Alana) Essery. Favourite Auntie and special birthday singer to her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Gladys Essery.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Visitation will be held in the Morrie Room on Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to West Covehead Cemetery. No funeral service by request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday April 2, 2023 of Eric DesRoches of York, age 71 years. Beloved husband of Bernadine (nee Martin). Loving father of Eileen DesRoches, Crystal DesRoches (Brady MacDonald), and Amy (Alan) Murphy. Loving grandfather of Brooklyn DesRoches. Survived by his siblings Edgar DesRoches (Mary), Doreen Arsenault (Armand), Anita Breau, Aubrey DesRoches (Isabel), Joyce Brown (Gordon), Leona Keefe (Bernard) Dennis DesRoches, step siblings Angela Leclair and Everett Richard, sister-in-law Anne Marie DesRoches, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Eva DesRoches, stepmother Annie DesRoches, brothers Gerry DesRoches, Cecil DesRoches, and Lloyd DesRoches, brother-in-law Ron Breau and sister-in-law Laurie DesRoches.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday, April 13 at St. Eugene’s Roman Catholic Church, Covehead at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with great sadness the family of Jennie Etta (MacDonald) Murchison of Point Prim, PEI, announces her passing at Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge, Belfast, PEI at the age of 93. Wife of 54 years to the late Manson Murchison. She will be deeply missed by her son Neil (Denise), grandchildren Manson (Anne) Locke, Rochelle Locke, Steven Murchison (Sara) and Deneille Murchison (Curtis McNeill), as well as great-grandchildren Adelaide and Thomas Locke, Kai and Lacey Vandanhauvel, Chelsea Bea Murchison, and Brynn and Beckett McNeill. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Reta MacDonald and friend and roommate Edie Martin, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by daughter Lorraine Murchison, parents John G. and Mabel (MacIsaac) MacDonald, sisters Millicent “Mae” Machin and Nettie Webb, and brother Elmer MacDonald.

Jennie grew up in Milo and worked in Summerside before marrying Manson. After two years of farming in Brae, they moved to Point Prim, where they built their home and raised their family. Jennie was a stay-at-home mother, except when she worked on the harvest in the fall. Later in life she worked for approximately 14 years with Northumberland Ferries. She was a loving wife and devoted mother, and her cherished grandchildren adored her. She was active in the Ladies of the Church and the Millenium Club. Her kindness to others was shown in many ways, but especially in the baking she did for those going through tough times.

The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Gillis Memorial Lodge for the kindness and care Mum/Nannie received there. To Winston and Cathy Murchison, Robin and Kenny Jackson, and Rose MacKinnon, thank you for the support you showed Mum that allowed her to stay in her beloved home until she was 90. To Linda Lea and Neila Nicholson, thank you for your many visits to her in the Lodge. She loved seeing you!

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Belfast at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Polly Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to St. John’s Presbyterian Church or Polly Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Monday, March 20, 2023, Valerie Ann Mitchell; a very loving wife, mother and grandmother, left us to join her parents Frank and Jenny Campbell, sisters Joyce Diane Campbell, Frances Affleck, Chena Myers, Edna Carter and many other loved ones in eternal rest.

Valerie was born on July 16, 1952 in Souris, PEI to Frank and Jenny Campbell. She grew up as the seventh child of ten children: Frances, Roberta, Elizabeth, Douglas, Shirley, Edna, Joseph and Chena. They lived in a few places over the years, but picked Mt. Stewart as the place to call home. She married Allison in 1974 and they were blessed with three children, Veronica, Vance and Adam.

Valerie was a member of the Women’s Institute, Home and School and loved teaching line dancing. She also enjoyed dancing the night away on Saturdays at Kaylee Hall. There she made many great friends and memories.

Her work usually consisted of long hours and hard labour, and she was always up for the challenge.

Her hobbies included pretty much everything. She could knit, sew, draw, paint, craft, wallpaper, rip apart anything, build anything, detail vehicles, clean houses (to the extreme), bake, write poems, cut hair and garden. Out of all her talents, gardening was one she took the most pride in and her yard was proof of that. She also loved all things Christmas. Every inch of the house would get decorated, and she made a big display of plywood ornaments for the yard.

She had many hobbies, but her absolute favourite way to spend her time was with her cherished grandchildren. She loved each and every one of them more than they will ever comprehend.

Valerie leaves behind her devoted husband of 49 years, Allison Mitchell, as well as her children, Veronica (Darren) Robertson of Leduc, AB; Vance (Megan) Mitchell of Medicine Hat, AB and Adam (Sarah) Mitchell of Pleasant Grove. She will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Dyelan, Cash, Reese and Brody, siblings Roberta Daigle, Elizabeth Affleck, Douglas (Ellen) Campbell, Shirley Myers, Joseph (Bev) Campbell and in-laws Roger (Jean) Mitchell, George Mitchell, Marlene Weeks, Leslie (Karen) Mitchell, Dougie (Bonnie) Mitchell and many nieces and nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday from St. John’s United Church, Mount Stewart at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to St. John’s United Church. Visiting hours Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre with family by her side, on Friday, March 17, 2023 of Barb Phillips of Keppoch, age 70 years. Loving wife of Jim and mother of Rob (Melissa) and Jamie. Gigi of Rory Catherine and Hallie Isabelle. Survived by siblings Glenn and George (Ghlee) MacLeod, nephews Craig (Rosanne) and Duncan, and nieces Kellie (Kevin) and Skye. Predeceased by her parents Robert “Bob” and Frances “Billie” MacLeod.

The family extends their gratitude to the staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Provincial Palliative Care Centre.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=4668e1c8-ddc2-40ce-aa8b-1639bc24e180 Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Hospice PEI. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com