It is with the deepest sadness the family of Florence Gertrude McNichol (nee Ferguson) announce her death in Ebenezer, PE, on March 8, 2023. Florence passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, having recently celebrated her 89th birthday.

 

Predeceased by her husband, George (1972), Florence leaves, heartbroken by her loss, daughter Shelly-Lyne (Clarence) Ellis; her pride and joy, grandson Samuel George; and beloved son William (Judy) Clair. Born the baby of 13 siblings, Florence was one of the two last surviving members of her birth family leaving behind her daring sister Odella “Babe” Mahar (the late Vincent).

 

Florence was born February 28, 1934, in Charlottetown to parents, Harry Garfield Ferguson of Marshfield (1963) and Agnes Karolyn MacAusland of Mill River (1993). Florence was predeceased by siblings, brother Gerald Garfield “Reg” killed in action March 13, 1944, buried in Italy; Elmer (Olive and Beryl); Hessell, died 1 month; twins, Olive Dixon (Keith) and Olga Brown (Gerald Burgoyne and Lloyd Brown); Roger (Jean); Gordon “Don” (Sadie); Joan, died age 6 years of diphtheria; and the dearest of sisters: Henrietta Clair (Tom); Thelma Misener (Clarence); and Hilda Szalay (Jeno).

 

Born into a large, loving family which resided on Park Street in Charlottetown, Florence cherished her memories of those times when the family was all together at home with mum and daddy. Christmases with Daddy handing out the presents, playing in the snow until she was wet to the bone, days spent swimming on the shore at the bottom of Park Street, and a homemade eggnog each night at bed time. She attended Model School, Prince Street School and then Mrs. Cochran’s Business School. As the baby, Florence would happily admit she was spoiled with attention. She enjoyed piano and voice lessons with Professor Kendall at Trinity United Church. She loved to sing. She loved to dance. From an early age, Florence enjoyed the movies and was a lifelong movie buff. Florence also took horseback riding lessons. As was in the case in the Ferguson home, Florence was an animal lover and enjoyed the sport of harness racing in particular. Throughout the years, the Gold Cup & Saucer remained the big race, watching via computer in recent years.

 

Florence had two cherished relationships in her life: Husband, Navy man, George McNichol (married October 27, 1954); a love affair which lasted until George’s passing in 1972. They met while she and he were boarding with Florence’s sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Clarence Misener, in Dartmouth, N.S. Once married, Navy postings took them to England and Scotland where Florence flourished and where her interest in the Monarchy began and continued life-long as a confessed Monarchist and Anglophile. Upon returning to Canada, Florence and George remained posted in N.S. until George’s forced retirement (rank of Chief Petty Office) due to health reasons, at which time they settled on PEI to be near family.

 

The second cherished relationship in Florence’s life, one rekindled, was with Ralph Green. Florence and Ralph were together for twenty-two years until his passing in 2000. They enjoyed much traveling during their years together: Florida, California, Arizona, various parts of Canada, and Italy. Always an excellent hostess making people feel welcome, Florence ran a B & B during the summer months welcoming tourists into their home from all over the world, many of them, repeat customers.

 

Throughout these years Florence was an active member of the Women’s Liberals of Charlottetown, always working hard for the party, especially during election time, and was Convener of the Teas which would be held each Opening of the House.

 

Florence was also a long-time member of Spring Park United Church acting as Elder in younger years. Unable to attend services due to Covid and failing health, she would watch the service via YouTube each Sunday. She was gifted with a beautiful singing voice and continued to love and sing hymns up until her final days.

 

Florence moved into her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Ebenezer in 2010. Having always lived in the city, Florence was concerned about moving out to the country but quickly fell in love with the quiet sense of community and wonderful neighbours she discovered there. Florence was a member of the Ebenezer WI.

 

Florence sorely felt the passing of each member of her family but was always thankful for the memories she had of her time with them. She lived to hear the news of her grandson, Samuel; her remaining sister, Babe; and all her nieces and nephews whom she loved so much (including David, Charlene, Farley, Gage and Bruce), each holding a special place in her heart, each connected to the memory of their respective parent, Florence’s brother or sister. Sister Thelma’s children, especially, Gordon, Karolyn, and Grant, were ever present in her thoughts having a long and loving shared history.

 

Florence was a gentle and generous soul, always full of love and forgiving. The world is a sadder place with her passing.

 

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Wendy VanDuinkerken; Amy Garrett, NP; Wendy White; and the team at Home Care for their excellent help and compassion over the past many months, which contributed greatly to Florence’s comfort and care in her final days. Bless you all.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from Spring Park United Church. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Spring Park United Church or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Elizabeth S. Reagh, K.C. was born on October 28, 1936, in Summerside, PEI, the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Ernest and Clara (Wilkinson) Strong. On the advice of her Summerside High School Latin teacher Elaine Harrison (now well-known in PEI for her cat paintings), but against the wishes of her father, Elizabeth applied for and won a scholarship from the University of King’s College, Halifax. After graduating from King’s, she entered Dalhousie University law school. At Dalhousie she met Theodore “Ted” Reagh, who had come from California, also to study law. In 1959, after Elizabeth’s parents did not approve of her choice, she went west by train to marry Ted.

 

Elizabeth and Ted started life together in Vancouver where she articled with the law firm that is now the Vancouver office of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. Elizabeth was called to the British Columbia bar in 1960. Soon after, she and Ted moved to Salmon Arm, then a small town in the BC interior, which they knew of from some Vancouver friends who had prospected there. In the early Salmon Arm years, Elizabeth had a varied legal practice while Ted waited for his Canadian citizenship. Thereafter they practiced mostly real estate law together, first in Salmon Arm, where their children were born, and then in Charlottetown, PEI, where Elizabeth was one of the first women to be a practicing lawyer.

 

Once in PEI, Elizabeth became very involved in family mediation, beginning her work as a trained mediator in 1988. Some called her the “Mother of Mediation” in PEI for her pioneering efforts in the field. In response to her mother’s late-life dementia, Elizabeth became active in the PEI Alzheimer’s Society and supported the development of Elder Mediation on PEI. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) in 1999. In 2010 she received a leadership award during the Third World Summit and Symposium on Elder Care in Chicago.

 

Elizabeth and Ted were active members of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Charlottetown, and singing in the choir became a full family affair. They were on the founding board, with Pat Rogers, of Pat and the Elephant, which still offers transportation to people in wheelchairs, and which Elizabeth herself was able to use in her later days.

 

Elizabeth did not love cooking, but she loved her children, her cats, and her garden. After Ted died in 2000, Elizabeth stayed on in her house (which was also her office) where she continued to practice law on her own. She practiced law and mediation until she was almost 80, and spent her final years living at The Mount Continuing Care Community.

 

Elizabeth had a long and full life. She remembered growing up during the Second World War, and her father had fought in WW I, so Elizabeth was adamant that Remembrance Day be an important and respectful time. She was a supporter of many charities and charitable associations. She chaired the PEI Review Board from 1988 to 2012, helping to make tough decisions about people who suffered from mental illness. She supported the arts. She loved Christmas, and would travel half way around the world to spend the day with her grandchildren.

 

Elizabeth died on March 6, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved Ted, her brother Edward Strong, her sisters-in-law Gloria Butler Strong and Rhoda (Reagh) Myers, and her infant son Edward. Left to miss her are Elizabeth’s children: Charles (Heather Donald-Reagh), Jane (Lawrence Bruce-Robertson), Richard (Ellen Amin Reagh), and Maggie (Walter Brokx), and her grandchildren: Colin Reagh, Julia, Caroline and William Bruce-Robertson, and Louina Reagh Pålson. Her family are grateful to the many people who cared for Elizabeth in her later years, but especially to Joan Robinson, Susan Clancey, Marlene Jenkins, Sister Mary Deighan and the wonderful staff at The Mount Continuing Care Community.

 

Elizabeth loved flowers, and if St. Peter’s Cathedral were full of flowers when we celebrate her life on April 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., that would be a grand thing. Donating to St. Peter’s Cathedral, or a charity of your choice would also be a fitting tribute. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023 of Bonnie Moore (nee Anderson) of Charlottetown, age 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Rev. Ralph Moore. Loving mother of Benjamin (Emma) and Jason (Erica). Grandmother of Caleb (Jaymen), Chloe, Sophia, Dominick, Scarlett, and Gabriel. Sister of Connie (Robert) Doiron and Michael Anderson (Diane). Aunt to Kathryn (Ken) Bigelow and Jon (Shawntel) Doiron. Daughter of the late Marjorie and Keith Anderson, Morell.  

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFzXrCQaxe7cj-XFaYSPIQ/live No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 of Paulette Ann Mullally (nee Grant) of Souris, age 78 years. Loving wife of the late David Mullally and mother of Sasha (Andrew), Dylan (Megan), Matthew (Nancy), Howlan (Sarah) and Conor. Nanny of Cullen, Lara, Maria, Dave, Sarah, Ayela and Hannah. Survived by brother Arnold James Grant and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Florence (Paquet) Grant, siblings Erwin, Audrey, Doreen, Jack, and Eileen.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held this coming summer. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Celiac Society or the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

“And that’s the end of that.”

Ronnie’s line.

 

After valiant efforts by Halifax surgeons, Ronald Robert Nicholson departed on Thursday, February 23, 2023, four months short of his ninetieth birthday. Outliving his wife Eleanor Janet Soper by eleven years. Ronnie bid farewell to many, foremost his three children Ronald Dana Skye (Vito Marangon), Pamela Joy and Andrew David (Shannon Piazza) whom all reside in the United States. Survived by sister-in-law Paula (Burden) Nicholson, nieces and nephews Karen, Jeff, Scott, Holly, Susan, Nora, Katherine and James and their families.

 

Son of Cora Norine Nicholson and John Ivan “Hickey” Nicholson of Charlottetown and Holland Cove.

 

The last shall be first and the first last (Matthew 19: 30). Predeceased by his infant sister Susan, brothers James “Jamie” Paton Nicholson – a Vietnam hero, Paul Beaumont (Belle Olive Wilkie) and John David.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. At Ronnie’s stern request, there will be no service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Sidney Allison “Al” Allen passed peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the age of 82. Al was born in Sable River, NS to the late Melvin and Margaret Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Judy, his son Chris and daughter-in-law Lynn, his daughter Cheryl, grandchildren Jessica, Brianna (Michael), and Bobby, and great-grandson Jacob. Survived by his sister Marilyn MacKinnon of Liverpool, NS.

 

A wonderful man of many accomplishments and community service, having been a member of the Kinsmen Club for 57 years. He was part of the organizing committee that created and built the Sherwood Sportsplex in Charlottetown, an accomplishment he was very proud of. Al was an avid golfer and curler and loved to travel and camp. Al and Judy lived a wonderful life and made many happy memories together.

 

No visitation or funeral at Al’s request. Arrangements have been entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Maurice was lovingly reunited with his beloved wife of 70 years, the late Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Blake, at the age of 95. Maurice, or Poppy as he was fondly known, was also predeceased by his parents Edythe Hyndman and Vincent Blake, and by infant son, John Maurice.

 

Maurice will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his two daughters Helen (Douglas Gaudet), and Elizabeth (Peter Toombs), and his grandchildren Josh Toombs (Amanda Gallant), Emily Blake-Whitrow (Jeffrey Whitrow) and Jessica Toombs. He will also be fondly remembered by Mark Gaudet, and JD Gaudet (Lauren Sharpe) and great-grandchildren Raffi and Sonny.

 

Maurice was a quiet and humble man who was often sought out by friends and family for his sound advice. He also had a great sense of humour and loved to entertain all those who repeatedly stopped by Villa Avenue for a story or two. Throughout his life, Maurice volunteered and dedicated countless hours to various community organizations alongside his wife Betty. He was a member of the St. Peter’s Cathedral Vestry Committee and was also a long serving Senior Director of the W. H. Tidmarsh Foundation.

 

In his most recent years, Maurice could be found sharing his stories with the wonderful staff at the Mount Continuing Care Community; the care and support that they in return provided, has been a comfort to us all.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Private funeral Thursday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to St. Peter’s Cathedral Building Maintenance Fund or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Whisperwood Villa on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Marjorie Grace Bain of York Point, age 91 years. Wife of the late Ralph Bain. Loving mother of Wilfred, Roger, John (Linda), Karl, Andrew, Nancy (Todd) Tawil and Laura (Kevin) Bain Christy. Grammie to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Sterling and Jennie (Wood) MacLean, son Gary (Eunice) and daughters-in-law Janet, Tracy, and Mae.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private service will be held on Sunday. Interment later in East Wiltshire Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the PEI Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with family by his side on Monday, February 20, 2023 of George M. MacLeod of Charlottetown, age 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce MacLeod (nee Bacon). Loving father of Valerie (Ron Carr), Michael (Bridget) and Brian (Shelley) and Grampy George to Tyler, Tori, Meghan, Connor, Garrett, Danielle and Marcus. Survived by sister Phyllis Dawson and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Bruce and Myrtle (Beck) MacLeod, brothers Everett, Lloyd, Willard and sister Margie.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=45cf286e-49b2-489d-bbae-caf09ad1104c Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Easter Seals PEI. Visiting hours Thursday from 12:00 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 Friday, February 17, 2023 of Larry James Wilson of Charlottetown, age 71 years.

 

Larry was born on September 15, 1951 in Winnipeg, M.B., the first born of four children. His parents were George Wilson from Vernon River and Marguerite Surette of Yarmouth, NS.

 

He is survived by his youngest sister Shirley Gardiner, Cardigan and sister Wendy (Gordon) Darrach of Summerside. Survived by his niece Shanahan Gardiner, nephews Nathan and Dillon Gardiner, and Mark and Alex Douglas, great-nieces Fiona Lund and Aila Douglas, and great-nephew Dunstan Lund. Predeceased by his sister Linda (Lloyd) Douglas.

 

Larry grew up in the Sherwood-Parkdale area and spent time at Holland College, earning his Red Seal Chef’s qualification and a Commercial Design certificate. Larry was a very artistic man in many ways, using his painting, photography and design talents as an outlet.

 

He and his family opened one of the Island’s first fine-dining establishments (Minnie’s) in 1979. Later Larry’s travels, over the years took him all over the globe for work as a chef, including such places as Toronto, Vancouver and Singapore. He settled into life back on the Island and spent the last ten years enjoying life. His health was poor but he made the best of it and became quite comfortable living at the Atlantic Baptist Home for the past six months.

 

Many thanks to the staff at the Atlantic Baptist Home, the PCH and QEH for their professional and heartfelt care given to Larry this past year. We will miss you, xoxo.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or simply perform an act of kindness – big or small. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com