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

Jim died at home in Charlottetown on December 17, 2021 surrounded by his wife, children and stepchildren. His retirement planning was interrupted in the summer 2021 when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. As with all things in his life, he was gracious and patient in dealing with his illness.

Jim was born and grew up just outside Glasgow in Coatbridge, Scotland. He earned his BSc(Hons) from the University of Strathclyde, his MSc from the University of Manitoba, his PhD in Food Science from the University of Nottingham and his MBA from the University of Strathclyde.

 

After teaching university food science courses in the UK in 1988 he accepted the senior scientist position at the newly established PEI Food Technology Centre now BioFoodTech. He became Executive Director in 2003. As Executive Director he led the transition of FTC into its role as BioFoodTech, incorporating bioscience technology expanding professional technical services to both food and bioprocessing companies.

 

Jim was active nationally and internationally, building collaborations and connections with significant organizations including Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST), FoodTech Canada, Innoventures Canada and Canadian Food Innovators (CFI). As a member of CFI, he was instrumental in the organization being awarded $30 million from the government of Canada that resulted in the launch of the Canadian Food Innovation Network. He was a member of the US Institute of Food Technology International Food Science Certification Commission. He was also a contributing member of the Joint United Nations/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives and editor of several books on food additives.

 

Jim’s after work interests included researching his family history and traditional Scottish poetry and music. He had a beautiful baritone singing voice. In the early days of The College of Piping and Performing Arts Centre he volunteered singing at the summer performances and on their recordings, often a cappella and in Gaelic or Scots. He also served on the board and as president. As an avid exercise buff he was a regular swimmer and runner. He especially enjoyed trail running in the Bonshaw Hills. In earlier days, he participated in marathons and triathlons and as a member of the National Scottish Volleyball Team. He enjoyed downhill skiing, beach and trail walks, visiting art galleries, challenging word and math games, good food, testing craft beers, pottering around the property and quiet times at home with family.

 

Jim had strong ethical principles. He was supportive of family and staff. Jim had a quiet, gentle presence. He was patient. He was warm and loving. Jim is missed.

 

Thank you to everyone who extended support and comfort throughout Jim’s illness and during the past year. All has been and continues to be greatly appreciated.

 

Sincerely, Patricia Neal Manning, wife and the Smith and Manning families

 

We share the above memorial for the late Dr. James “Jim” Smith. We recognize families who have experienced a death during COVID-19 restrictions faced unique challenges in honouring their loved one.

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Garden Home on Friday, December 16, 2022 of Freda Richard (nee Keating) of Cornwall and formerly of the Magdalen Islands, QC, age 82 years. Loving wife of the late J. Fidele Richard. Beloved mother of Kathy MacNeill (Wendell) and Matthew (Sameera D’Souza) and Grammie of Shelby-Lynn, Morgan, Laila and Chloe, and Great-Grammie of Liev. Lovingly remembered by special nephew Charles Keating and nieces Melissa Knutson, Nancy Richard and Annabelle Lejeune. Survived by sister-in-law Marguerite Keating. Predeceased by her parents John Archibald and Edna (Matthews) Keating, brother Eric and sister Nettie (Jim).

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=439ff4c1-b0c1-42f7-b3a4-c6f06faaf805. Interment later in St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Milton. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Friends of the Cornwall Public Library. To honour Freda’s memory, please give a book to promote the love of reading. Visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Elinor Kathleen Wood of Charlottetown, age 68 years. Beloved wife of George Stevenson and step-mother of Brian (Crystal Savoie) and Andrew. Sister of Helen (Donnie Flynn), Betty Ann Wood, Florence Wood, Elaine (Pat Gallant), Gerard Wood (Barbara) and Peter Wood. Survived by mother-in-law Irene (the late William) Stevenson, sister-in-law Karen Wood and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Lillian (McKenna) Wood and brothers Lawrence and James Wood.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Interment in New Glasgow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or New Glasgow Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family requests masks be worn for the visitation and funeral service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Passed peacefully in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on December 13, 2022 of Alan Albert Brady of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He was born in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on May 27, 1941 the son of the late James A. and Margaret (Wright) Brady. Alan is survived by his wife of 58 years B. Gail (Lavers) Brady; sons Michael (Matti Polychronis) of Vancouver, BC, Jeffery (Jacqueline) of Edmonton, AB, and Gregory (Julianna Lin) of Baltimore, MD; granddaughter, Avery; nieces Brenda Brady and Andrea Patte, and nephew Chris Brady. He was predeceased by his brothers James M. Brady and Robert Brady and his Yorkshire Terrier, Shelby.

 

Alan earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Dunstan’s University in 1964. He then moved west to Edmonton, AB to pursue a career in the Management Trainee Program of the Hudson’s Bay Company, working in furniture sales and later started his own business as a manufacturer’s agent for several furniture companies. In 1978 he moved to Saskatoon, SK and became the representative of Sklar-Peppler furniture for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

 

He maintained his love of sports, especially hockey, coaching his sons and holding seasons tickets for the first seasons of the Edmonton Oilers and many seasons of the Saskatoon Blades and numerous Island teams.

 

In 2000, Alan and Gail retired and returned to P.E.I., purchasing a home in Stratford. Alan was active in the Charlottetown Y’s Men Club, the Kirkwood Koffee Klub, St. Dunstan’s University Reunion Committee, St. Peter’s Cathedral and Trinity United Church and served on the board of the Charlotte and Stamper Residences.

 

In his retirement years he rekindled many friendships from his youth and made many new friends. Many will remember Alan walking his dog on the Victoria Park boardwalk. He will also be remembered by his friends and family for his sense of humor and steadfast support. Alan was intensely proud of his sons and of how he fostered their education, with them going on to earn many university degrees.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday, December 17, 2022 from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 11 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFzXrCQaxe7cj-XFaYSPIQ/live Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Charlottetown Y’s Men Club, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Lung Association. Visiting hours Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com