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.

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Ah ... But what is to be.

 

Audrey Florence DeBlois Volesky spent the first 13 years of her life and the last 3 years on Prince Edward Island. Born on June 3, 1927 to the late Noel Hamlyn DeBlois and Gerda Clairmont Taylor. Audrey had a wonderful childhood of stomping ice cakes, summers at the cottage playing tennis, golf and listening to Davis Cup on the radio. But at the age of thirteen the “wanderlust” that would be the beacon throughout her life took hold. In 1940 she left Prince Edward Island and went to Netherwood for four wonderful years of sports and academics. Then onto McGill for a degree in History where Audrey would readily admit that she learnt more at “Miss Harrison’s” (a women’s residence on Pine Str in Montreal) about life and the world.

 

In the early 1950’s Audrey travelled in her Austin Mini throughout post war Europe where her love of history grew and widened. She also developed her impeccable skiing style on the Hannehkahm in Kitzbuel with her good friend Jane Mackeen. Her two years working in London, England cemented her lifelong friendship with Dorothy Harley Eber “her wisest and dearest friend of 73 years” who died on August 16, 2022. Returning to Montreal she started her career in public relations working with Irene Kon – a great mentor and communist who introduced Audrey to her future husband – Jan Volesky a young textile engineer from the Czech Republic. In June, 1958 Audrey and Jan married in Montevideo, Uruguay and so commenced a 55 year adventure that encompassed three continents, seven countries, the birth of two children and numerous entrepreneurial and volunteer activities.

 

Audrey leaves her younger sister Norah Henry “the good Samaritan”; Patricia Samson “the organizer”; Pat Prowse “with the Madonna smile” and Anne Bradford “with the most beautiful golf swing” her son and his family Blake (Cheryl), two grandchildren Karena and Julian and her daughter, Jane as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families spread out around the globe. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Jan Volesky, her older brother Thomas (Mary) DeBlois, older sister Beryl Fraser, brother-in-law Dr. John Henry and nephew Tom DeBlois “young Tom” and her best friend Dorothy Harley Eber.

 

Those who knew Audrey well will remember her as a woman of honest and forthright opinions, decisive in times of urgency, supportive in times of need and above all else a woman who had an insatiable curiosity about the world around her.

 

A service of faith at St. Paul’s Anglican Church and a memorial celebration will be held in July 2023 when most of the family are home. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the South Shore Villa Thursday, December 1, 2022 of Kenneth Cleveland Parker of Hazelgrove, age 83 years. Loving husband of the late Lynn (MacKinnon) and loving father of Dana (Leah). Fondly remembered by close family friend Kimberley Johnston. Brother of Beatrice Smallman and Nancy (Allison) Horne and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Stanley and Marion (McLellan) Parker.

 

Kenneth was a lifelong farmer who loved his animals. Time outdoors tending to the animals and various farm chores filled his days. He took pride in his home and family.

 

The family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Home Care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from Central Queens United Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Queens Home Care or PEI Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2022 of Alan William Hale of Flat River, age 74 years. Loving husband of Heather (Wilson) and loving father of fur baby Rossie. Survived by sister Carolyn (Dale) Milton and her family, sister-in-law Barbara (Richard) Cross and brother-in-law Michael Wilson. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Evelyn (MacKay) Hale.

 

The family extends a special thanks to cousin Ann (Louis) MacDonald and extended family and friends for their support.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=a835f7b1-09a6-46c2-8b58-7e34fb669e98 Visiting hours Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The complications were simply too great.

 

Paula Cecelia (MacDonald) Likely passed peacefully away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, surrounded by her family.

 

Born on January 1, 1955, Paula was the eldest child of Phyllis (Hughes) and the late Frank MacDonald. Educated at the Parkdale School and Charlottetown Rural High School, Paula went on to earn a Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. Paula then moved to Toronto for several years where she worked before returning home to Charlottetown, where she found work in the office of a food wholesaler.

 

Out for a Friday night, Paula met a young broadcaster and the two soon fell in love. Paula and Frank Likely were married on July 28, 1984. Paula had married a broadcaster, but within a year, Paula and Frank had given up their careers as Frank followed a new call to ordained ministry. Life with a clergy member is often not easy, but Paula’s devotion and support for her husband was unwavering.

 

In 1992, Paula and Frank welcomed their only child Stephen, and from then on Paula’s focus in life was her son. When Stephen entered elementary school, Paula volunteered as the Librarian at Stephen’s school, a role she continued until Stephen progressed to high school. Literacy, especially among young people, was one of her passions. Any child’s gift from her always included at least one book, and she always had several books on hand from the library for herself.

 

Paula enjoyed travelling, and always looked forward to the family’s “almost annual” trip to Quebec City. Travel was education for Paula, and she always made sure to take Stephen to places and experiences which provided new learnings. Watching Stephen grow into the person he is today and celebrating all his accomplishments gave Paula the utmost pride and joy.

 

Her kindness extended well beyond her family. In addition to her work with Stephen’s schools, Paula was an enthusiastic supporter of many community groups and activities, including volunteering with the local Junior hockey team and canvassing for various charities.

 

Paula is survived by her husband Frank Likely, with whom she shared a birthday, their son Stephen (Lindsay Hodd), her mother Phyllis, siblings Mark (Joanne), Austin (Kathleen), Leah (Gary Kilbride), and Lorena (the late Rick Howard), her Likely brothers-in-law David (Carole), George (Jenny), Bob (Nettie), and John (Sandra), as well as many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, and one great-grand-nephew.

 

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel in Charlottetown, PEI, followed by the funeral liturgy. Committal will follow at the Sherwood Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to programs supporting children’s literacy, or as Paula would encourage you to do, buying a book for a child in your life. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at his late residence on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Starr Wayne Stuart MacKinnon of Marshfield, age 31 years. Beloved son of Wayne and the late Janet Nation-MacKinnon and little brother of Charles (Kayla O’Connor). Proud uncle of Bentley and Adaline MacKinnon. Survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday from St. Peter’s Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. If so desired memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association or St. Monica’s Orphanage in Jamaica. Visiting hours Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com