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

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.