At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on June 4, 2021, Margaret “Elaine” MacDonald left this world in her 81st year. Elaine is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Ross MacDonald, daughter Marla Gidney (Randy), son Dean and grandchildren Santana and Claire. Elaine is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws Reta Nicholson and Laurie and Ralph Annear, and her many nieces and nephews.

 

Elaine was the daughter of the late Roderick and Margaret (Gillis) Nicholson of Thistle and Shamrock. She was predeceased by her siblings and in-laws: James (Sadie), Ira (Lena), Lorne (Florence), Samuel, May (Thomas Harris), Hazel (Bill Duffin and Albert Wallace), Elva (Jim Christinson) and Sterling.

 

Elaine taught school for 3 years before obtaining her R.N. from the Prince Edward Island Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She worked both in the PEI Hospital and taught in the School of Nursing. When the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary was begun, she and Helen Cottreau had the task of finding the hundreds of individuals needed for the establishment of the first group of volunteers for the Pantry and Gift Shop.

 

She was also a proud member of the Wo-He-Lo Club and La Club. She was an active member of Trinity-Clifton United Church, always ready to contribute to projects of the United Church Women. She enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, cooking and talking to friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Tuesday from Trinity United Church at 1:30 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the funeral will be live-streamed via the church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TrinityUnitedCharlottetown. Interment in Lower Montague Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however, donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Trinity-Clifton United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, June 3, 2021 of Gerwyn R. “Gery” Jones of Charlottetown, formerly of Vancouver Island, age 71 years. Loving husband of Linda, father of Elizabeth, Shannon, and Bea, and grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Survived by his sister Susan Escoffery. Predeceased by his parents Gerwyn and Sarah (Ramsay) Jones.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Barbie, age 77 on June 4, 2021, of Charlottetown. Born January 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clifford “Jiggs” and Nora “Nonie” MacDonald, beloved wife of the late Larry Stevens and predeceased by her two brothers Donnie (Ruth) and David (Sharon/Brenda).

 

As a supportive Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and avid sports fan, Barbie could always be found on the sidelines or in the stands at many sporting events supporting her kids and grandson. Family and friends were of paramount importance to Barbie. She stayed in close contact with her extended Island family while living in Ontario cultivating lifelong friendships with so many great people. To Barbie, every day was a beach day!

 

Devoted Mother to Lisa and Greg. Lovingly remembered by her wonderful grandson Matthew and her ‘chosen sister’ Marjorie. She will be greatly missed by many.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c3963326-618d-4102-be81-3cd6575f68el  Interment in Calvin Presbyterian Cemetery, Mermaid. A private visitation will be held. Flowers gratefully declined, however, if so desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) or Calvin Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 of Glenn Charles Morrison of Charlottetown and formerly of Pinette, age 67 years. Loving son of Doris and the late Murdoch Morrison. Beloved brother of Barb Hambly and Jean Morrison, uncle of Krista Hambly, Leslie Hambly (Joel Brown), and Andrew Hambly, and great-uncle of Thomas and Fiona Brown. Survived by aunts Jean Cantelo, Barbara Larsen, and Ann McColl, numerous cousins and friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Belfast Presbyterian Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Pat and the Elephant would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 of Zorik Minassian of Clyde River, formerly of Ontario, age 68 years. Loving husband of Rachik and father of Ade and Elyn.

 

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Provincial Palliative Home Care.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or service by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Foundation – Cancer Treatment Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Monday, May 24, 2021 of Johanna Gerdina Verhulp (nee Boelhouwer) of Charlottetown and formerly of St. Catherine’s, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Jan Verhulp and loving mother of Jack (Gerry), Robert (Helen), Katherine (Randy) Birt, JoAnne (Blaine) Diamond, and Janice (Jim) Murphy. Oma of Mark (Vicky), Anthony (Cavell), Jason, Kelvin; Jonathan (Andrea), Nicholas (Tanya), Timothy (Lori), Matthew (Farzaneh); James (Emily); Rebecca (Eric); Shannon and Tony and many great-grandchildren. Sister of Teuntje, Corrie, Rina, Gerrie, Christina, and Sonya. Predeceased by her parents Cornelis and Pietertje Boelhouwer, brother Hans, and sister Adriana.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8b776366-bb02-4870-9d9d-c56c233efc24. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Dr. John Gillis Lodge on Sunday, May 23, 2021 of Lenora Effie Hemphill of Donaldston, age 95 years. Wife of the late Kenneth Hemphill. Loving mother of Lorne (Tammy) MacDonald and grandmother of Austin, Evan, Justin, Jayden, Nathan, Jarrod and Josh. Fondly remembered by Gail (Doug) Birt, Jeannie Weale, Gordon and Ramona Acorn, and Gerry and Sharon MacLeod. Predeceased by grandchild Anthony Jordan and siblings Lauretta, John, Dan and Hazel.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Donaldston Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Monday, March 1, 2021 of Shirley Lorraine Craswell, of Charlottetown age 75 years. Wife of the late Gordon Craswell. Loving mother of Sherry (Vincent) Garrett and Geoff (Corrine) Craswell, and Nanny/Mooma/Grammie to Ashley, Bailey, Mya, Olivia, and Alice and great-grandchildren Cecil, Isaiah, Nathaniel, and Josiah. Survived by siblings Claude (Susan) Stewart, Dorothy Campbell, Kathy (Eddie) Burris, Dale (Harvey) Martell, and Irene (Anthony) Pellecchia, sisters-in-law Cecelia Stewart and Lorraine Stewart, brothers-in-law Harold Younker, Gary (Carol) and Darren (Kelly) Craswell, sister-in-law Janice (Gordon) Ellis, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Aletha Stewart, brothers Harry, Lyndon and Fenton Stewart, sisters Betty Gariepy, Nan Younker, and brother-in-law Richard Campbell, and parents-in-law Merrill and Janet Craswell.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at the Peoples Cemetery on Thursday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. (by invitation only). If so desired, memorials to Hospice PEI or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

   

On Angel’s Wings

 

On Angel's Wings you were taken away,

But in my heart you will always stay.

I will hear your whisper in the tallest trees,

Feel your love in the gentle breeze.

And when I find I miss you the most,

Inside our beautiful memories

I will hold you close.

You are an angel watching over me

>with the comfort and blessings you bring,

You embrace my heart and hold it close,

Forever on Angel's Wings

The death occurred peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 of Rheta (Gay) Baker, age 106. Loving wife of the late Earle C. Baker. Mother of Donald (Marion) Baker. Aunt of Norene MacLeod and Vivian (Bill) Hay. Predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Christina (MacLeod) Gay, brother Roland (Edra) Gay, and sister Vivian (Bill) Davidson.

 

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private funeral will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with deep sadness the family of Agnes Hilda May Szalay (nee Ferguson) announce her death in Charlottetown, PE on May 11, 2021, at the wonderful age of 103 years and 8 months.

 

Hilda was the sixth child of 13 siblings born to Harry Garfield Ferguson (Marshfield) and Agnes Karolyn MacAusland (Mill River). She was one of three last surviving members of her immediate family leaving behind her beloved sisters Odella “Babe” Mahar (the late Vincent) and Florence McNichol (the late George McNichol and the late Ralph Green).

 

She was predeceased by her husband Jeno (1982) and her parents Harry (1963) and Agnes (1993). Also dear siblings, brother Gerald Garfield “Reg” killed in action March 13, 1944, buried in Italy; as well as dear Elmer (Olive and Beryl); Hessell (died at 1 month); twins, Olive Dixon (Keith) and Olga Brown (Gerald Burgoyne and Lloyd Brown), Roger (Jean), Gordon “Don” (Sadie), Joan (died age 6 years of diptheria); Henrietta Clair (Tom); and Thelma Misener (Clarence).

 

Hilda was born September 23, 1917, in Charlottetown at a time of horse and buggy, wood stove cooking, ice boxes, and the privy out back. And although Hilda “helped mother with much work to be done”, there was always love and fun in the family home, first at 37 Park Street, then at 23 Park Street.

 

Hilda skated on the river as a young girl and many socks, mittens and sweaters were knit. She attended church and Sunday School, eventually teaching Sunday School at Central Christian Church. The things learned at an early age would guide the course of Hilda’s life as she began her formal education, at Model School in Charlottetown, ultimately graduating with Nursing from Nova Scotia, completing her training at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax in 1949, earning the Proficiency Prize for highly competent and skilled achievement. Well suited to “the caring profession”, Hilda would spend her life caring for others. Returning to the Island, she began her career Nursing in hospitals in Charlottetown, Summerside, and Montague; often providing private duty nursing after her shift at the hospital was done.

 

Hilda married the love of her life, Jeno Szalay, on October 11, 1955. Jeno of Hungarian descent, came to PEI to build the large oil tanks which can still be seen on the Charlottetown waterfront today. Hilda followed Jeno’s career, moving first to Newfoundland, where she enjoyed living and working at the St. John’s Hospital. Moving next to Quebec, they settled in Montreal where Hilda nursed at the Royal Vic, eventually earning accreditation and managing the Dietary department.

 

Always an Islander at heart, Hilda would return home often over the years, especially for Old Home Week. Eventually, she and Jeno retired to the Island, buying a home on Bolger Drive in Sherwood. Hilda settled easily back into life on the Island, joining Trinity United Church, which she faithfully attended until no longer able, also participating in the UCW. Hilda was also a long-standing member of the Women’s Liberals of Charlottetown and many a spirited discussion was held around her kitchen table.

 

Always a lover of animals, Hilda followed harness racing avidly. Like her brothers Elmer and Don, Hilda owned several race horses. One trotter in particular, Eva Ayres, won sire stake races as a 2 and 3 year old.

 

Always a caring person, Hilda welcomed her mother, Agnes, into her home where she cared for her until her passing at 102 years of age. Hilda’s door was always opened and she was never happier than when we were all there together. Although never blessed with children of her own, Aunt Hilda was especially caring towards her nieces and nephews, always with a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Barbeques in the backyard or time together around the Christmas tree with logs burning in the fireplace. Good memories all.

 

Hilda remained in her own home until health issues dictated that she move to Seniors Housing. She spent her final years watching curling (of which she had been a keen player) and harness racing on the television. She loved to sing hymns and could still carry a tune right up to the end. She attended church services as offered and kept up to date with the comings and goings of her family. She reminisced often of the early years with “Mother and Daddy”.

 

Left to celebrate her life and carry forward her memory are her two sisters Babe and Florence, her nieces Shelly Ellis (Clarence and their son Samuel) and Charlene Nickles (the late George and their son Warren), and many other nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

 

Hilda’s family would like to thank Cathy MacDougall for her friendship to Hilda over the years and all the love and support she gave Hilda which helped her enjoy her final years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=7ab5aecc-a2f0-4c32-95e9-5610a5fd75a7. Interment in Peoples Cemetery. A private family visitation will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com