The first time the newspaper announced Hugh’s passing was when, as a mischievous boy, he was reported to have drowned while hopping bergs in Charlottetown Harbour. We regret that this second report is more accurate. “Hughie” died peacefully Dec. 20, 2022, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with family by his side as his favourite big band jazz played softly. He was 94.

Born June 14, 1928 in Charlottetown, he studied at Prince of Wales College, and served in Canadian Army Reserves after the war. He built a mini-empire of retail stores on P.E.I., including H.M. Simpson Ltd., the Card Shop, Wizard Business Machines and others.

He served as a city councillor in Charlottetown, and was co-owner of the Charlottetown Abbies hockey club. He was a lifelong fan of the Expos and the Habs, and was a champion skeet shooter who represented P.E.I. nationally. He was a pioneer of the cottage community of West Keppoch, and he was a champion recipient of gifts of excellent scotch.

Loving father of Ritchie, Andrea, Janet, Jamie (Marie Power), Timmy and Peter (Jenn Campbell). Grampy of 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Fern and Hugh; his wife and great love, Norma; sons John and David; siblings James and Nancy (Warren), and many wonderful friends.

We give grateful thanks to staff at the hospital, and at Andrews of Stratford.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral service Monday, January 16, 2023 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 If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or St. Peter’s Cathedral. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2023 of Sterling John Bradford “Stu” MacLure of Charlottetown, age 88 years. Loving husband of the late Wilma (Taylor) MacLure. Cherished father of Sharon Carver and Gaylene (the late Rory) Beck, grandfather “Stu” of Taylor Carver, Erin Carver (Mike), Luke (Amber), Jacob (Julia) and Dylan Beck and great-grandfather Stu of Owen, Isaac, Brooks and Poppy. Survived by sister-in-law Marilyn MacCallum and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Jennie (Shaw) MacLure and sister Hilda (Hollis) Wood.

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=f1484ba1-bf46-4813-ab84-4a593e3ea713. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery, Charlottetown. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the PEI Humane Society. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 of Cheryl Patricia “Patsy” Cook (nee Edwards) of Stratford.

Patsy was the loving wife of Rand, and proud mother of daughters Christa (Matthew) Gilchrist, Karen (Matthew Baldwin) Cook and Grace (Chase) Gavin. “Nana” to Brenley and Camden Gilchrist, and Hallie, Nash and Hayes Gavin. Sister-in-law to Roger Cook and Janet (Tom) MacLellan. Aunt to Jason (Jess) Cook, and Kirsty and Maryn MacLellan. Survived by lifelong friend Dale Vigneault. Predeceased by her parents Harry Edwards and Eleanor (Tanton) Edwards, brother Barry, stepmother Mickey (Myers) Edwards, mother and father-in-law John and Mary (Bell) Cook.

Patsy was a lifelong member of the Queens County Fiddlers. She made many lasting friendships with fellow members and enjoyed attending weekly practices and performing with the group at various concerts around the Island.

Resting at the MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=87d65401-f7c6-4da8-ac1e-bfaab2c1fb72 Interment in Wood Islands Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice. Visiting hours Saturday from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at his late residence on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 of Brian Alexander MacLean of Charlottetown, formerly of Belfast, age 67 years. Loving father of Jason, Sheriann (David), Gina and Brianne MacLean. Grampy of Justice, Emma, J.J., Jazmyne, Brooklyn, Mylie Jane and Quenton. Survived by devoted friend Ruth Mills. Brother of Helen MacLean McCarville, Jeanie (Mike) MacDonald, Wayne (Norma), Bonnie McMillen, John and Barbara (Wally) MacLean Bambrick. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents James and Ann (Nicholson) MacLean.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Visiting hours Monday from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. If so desired, donations may be made toward the funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

With great sorrow the family of G. Don Burnett announce his passing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home in Charlottetown, PEI. Don was born in Charlottetown, August 7, 1954 and was the beloved son of George Mathieson Burnett (predeceased) & Jean Katherine Burnett (Ramsay). He is survived by his mother and his step father William James Farris and his four siblings Niall Burnett (Cathy), Katherine Burnett, Peter Burnett (Deborah) and Laurie Caldwell (Doug) and nine nieces and one nephew.

Don won several competitions in gymnastics in his youth and was his high school valedictorian. Upon graduation he studied theatre and dance and became a professional dancer performing in London, England, New York City, Edmonton and the Charlottetown Festival. He co-founded Montage Dance Theatre in the late 1970’s which operated in Charlottetown for 10 years where he shared the position of artistic director, choreographer and dancer with his co-founders. He continued his career as a technical director for several theatres around PEI.

Donnie had a lifelong passion for dance and the arts and a big heart for family and friends who will always remember him for his great sense of humour.

A celebration of Donnie’s life and a private family interment will be held at a later date at the Hillcrest Cemetery family plot in Alberton, PEI.

The PEI Humane Society will accept donations in Donnie’s memory which will be greatly appreciated.

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

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by the love of family, of Christine “Anne” Aitken (nee Coffin) of Cornwall, age 73 years. Loving wife of Doug, mother of Christa (Keith) and Melissa (Matt) and Nana of Anthony Nickels and Madelyn and Mya Moore. Survived by siblings Donna (Ed) Eder, Ian (Gail) and Sandra (Mike) Muise. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Isabell “Sybil” Coffin and brother Allan Coffin.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from West River United Church at 1:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube page. Interment in Bay Fortune Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Bay Fortune United Church Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022 of Gwennyth Elaine Buker (nee Hood) of Park West Lodge, Charlottetown and formerly of Barrie, Ontario, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Edward Buker. Mother of Peter (Sabina Zeltner) and Patricia (Gary) Murakami and aunt of Robin MacIsaac. Predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Lily (Allen) Hood.

Gratitude is extended to the staff of Park West Lodge – Karen, Donna, Emma, Marlene, Ed, Jayne, and others – for their compassion, kindnesses, and humanity.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Craighurst, Ontario in the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022 of Ida Dianne Stewart (nee Drewett) of Brackley Beach, age 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Stewart. Loving mother of Kent (Lynda) and Kevin (Jeanne), mother-in-law of Kim Stewart and Granny of Noah, Sierra, Addison and Shawna. Survived by siblings Elwood Drewett and Shirley Younker. Predeceased by her parents James and Gladys (MacQuarrie) Drewett, son Tony Stewart, daughter-in-law Alana (Pryne) and brother-in-law Bryer Younker.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel for visiting hours on Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in West Covehead Cemetery. 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, December 19, 2022 of John Elmer “Sonny” Gillis of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (MacDonald) Gillis. Loving Dad of Shelley (Irwin) Wood, Janet (Eric) Gallant and Tracey (Ryan) Gillis, grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 3. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Mabel (Lund) Gillis, siblings Clifford, Joseph, Muriel and Gary.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. Interment in Covehead Road Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of PEI. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred with family by her side on Friday, December 16, 2022 of Anna Meston (nee Hughes) of Charlottetown, age 81 years. Loving mother of Ann Louise Chaisson (Cecil) and Allan (Brenda) and special mom to James. Grandmother of Jennifer (Jeff), Steven (Jessica), Jessica (Zachary), Jasmine (Jesse), Ellen (Steven), Mariah and Cole and proud great-grandmother of 10. Survived by her siblings George (Jeannie), Norma, Roy (Joanne) and Carmen (Debbie), brother-in-law Wilfred, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Earl and Blanche (Jones) Hughes, sister Vera, brother-in-law Jack, former husband Ronald Meston and infant daughter Jennifer.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from Sherwood Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at YouTube.com/SherwoodChristianChurch If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the PEI Humane Society. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com