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

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kevin Matthew Pitman on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 38. He passed away suddenly at his home in Fanning Brook, Prince Edward Island. He was the beloved husband and soul mate of Robert Warren of Fanning Brook, PEI and the cherished son of Richard & Joan (Chetwynd) Pitman of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Kevin was a loving brother to Craig Pitman (Ryan Mckenzie) of Halifax, and Marla (Mathieu) Germain of Yarmouth, NS, and the proud uncle to Téa and Chloe Germain. Kevin also leaves behind his dog, Summer, and Kitty who both miss him terribly.

 

Kevin brightened the lives of all those he touched. He and Rob were inseparable co-pilots in the adventure of life, enjoying their country home, exploring back roads, gardening, and of course watching movies – one of Kevin’s great passions. A generous, kind and forgiving soul, Kevin was also very creative, painting, drawing, and writing about the beauty and mystery he saw all around him every day.

 

His life, though short and private, was full and the way he embraced his true self and lived his best life each day inspired many around him. He will be sorely missed by all those who were fortunate enough to meet and get to know him. He made the world brighter and happier and his love will live on in all of our hearts.

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel, Yarmouth NS, with the Rev. Dr. Shawn Kehoe officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Louise Ravenhill, 95, of Charlottetown, passed peacefully on December 5, 2022 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is now with her Lord at last. It was a blessing that she was alert and directing her life wishes to the end. She had been living the last 8 years at Andrews of Park West in Charlottetown and the family extends their gratitude to the good nurses and staff at PWL for their care and special attention to dear Louise.

 

Born in Charlottetown on September 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Edith (nee Brownell) Ravenhill. Beloved mother of Elaine (Michael) Edwards of Westfield, MA; David Michael (Clare) Joslin of Santo, Vanuatu; and Nancy Clark (David Brooks) of Santa Cruz, CA. Sister of Dean (Annie) Ravenhill, Cornwall, PE; predeceased by brothers Wilson (Jean, also deceased) Ravenhill and Blair Ravenhill. Grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of nine and counting. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She deeply loved her family and over the years had many close friends.

 

Louise was a retired licensed LPN hospital nurse (MA, CT, CA and ON), a college graduate in English/Fine Arts; a Famous Artists School (4-yr) Diploma, a published writer/author (Move Smart, Boy!, a historical novel and This Free Spirit, a family history and photo album plus over 200 stories and anecdotes). She won poetry and novel awards, was an artist/sculptor, designed and made multiple handicrafts and clothing, played a ukulele and omnichord and sang with her three brothers. She was a traveler, coast to coast, Hawaii and Caribbean cruise, an avid reader and a walker all her life. She loved animals, especially cats, was a natural health food enthusiast, and interested in everyone and everything, except algebra.

 

There is no funeral or visiting hours, per Louise’s request. Burial at West Covehead Cemetery will be private. A celebration of Louise’s life will be arranged by family at later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to West Covehead Cemetery, c/o Janet Ellis, 2727 Rte 6, York, PE C0A1P0. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.