The death occurred at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 of Don C. Matthews of Winsloe. Loving husband of Marolyn (Dodge), father of Kim (Jim) Bruce of Calgary, AB and Bill (Carla) of London, England and grampy of Gordon, Elsbeth, Lauchlan and Felix. Survived by his furry companion Taffy.

The family extends their sincere thanks to the staff of Home Care for their kindness and support.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the Atlantic Veterinary College (UPEI) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 of Guy Irvin Cameron of Charlottetown, age 75 years. Formerly of Head of Hillsborough, he was the son of the late Louis and Isabel (nee Waye) Cameron. He was predeceased by an infant sister and his brother Douglas. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Wayne and Joan (Bray) Cameron, Arthur and Elsie (Rodgerson) Cameron and Debbie (Ford Cameron) Lavers.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in the West St. Peter’s Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to West St. Peter’s Cemetery or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre of Jennie Kaptein of Charlottetown, age 91 years. Wife of the late Charles Kaptein. Loving mother of Wilhelmina, Oma of John (Julie) and James (Melanie), Brittany and Matthew, great-Oma of William, Ella and Ruby. Predeceased by her children Johny and Cathy Kaptein.

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=f847de23-6c9e-4edb-a707-b067d8cc5e50 Interment later in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Provincial Palliative Care Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with heavy hearts the family of Andy Gass announce his sudden passing at his late residence in New Haven, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, age 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife Sheila (Bernard) Gass. Loving father of Blair (Julia), Jason (Johanne) and Cathy (Billy) MacLeod. Devoted grandfather of Rebecca (Dawit), Alyssa (Ian), Michael (Daniel), Craig, Emily (Dave), Richard (Trish), Janessa (Connor) and Jarrod. Andy will be missed by his sibling-in-laws Harold (Trudy), Blanche Matheson, Margo (Edgar) Ellis, Roger, Russell (Heather), Kent (Donna), and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Duncan and Lydia, siblings Wilbur, John, Bernice and Mel, parents-in-law Russell and Dorothy Bernard, siblings-in-law Stewart, Wayne, Roddie Matheson, Devina Bernard and Alta (James) MacCallum.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Burnside Presbyterian Church, Clyde River at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to view the service, it will be available on the church’s YouTube channel later in the day. Interment in Burnside Presbyterian Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Burnside Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Beach Grove Home on Thursday, February 3, 2022 of Harvey Gordon MacKinnon of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Loving husband of Madelyn and father of Heather and Scott (Carol). Brother of Joyce MacKinnon, Gloria (Ross) Pigot and Blair (Valerie) MacKinnon. Survived by cousin Ruth Thompson.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Park Royal Church at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to Pat and The Elephant would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The morning is cold and brisk, but bright sunshine cuts the chill. It will mean bundling up in her puffy, bright orange winter coat so as to meet with her walking group, or take her little dog for a walk of his own. Afterwards, a homemade soup may be in order, inspired by vegetables carefully preserved from this summer’s bountiful garden, or perhaps featuring fresh basil from the plant overwintering in the garage. Sadly, these will longer be a part of Prairie’s day; as of the early afternoon on January 31, she rests. Never one to be short of words, whether in conversation or written word, we can only expect her obituary to follow in kind.

Born October 16, 1947 to William and Pauline (Koshelanyk) Vance, she was the youngest of her siblings. She is survived by Constance (Earl) Orth, George (Elaine) Vance, and Gordon Vance. With her first husband Greg (Sharron) Wilson, she had three amazing children, Tyler, Jonathan, and Ashley Wilson (Ryan Gilmour). She was an extraordinarily proud grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren, Veronica Wilson, Chloe, Knox, and Davis Gilmour. While living in Penetanguishene, ON, Prairie met and married her loving husband Paul Fontaine. Following a brief move to Woodstock, ON, together they found their forever home in Canoe Cove, PEI.

Prairie will be remembered sporting a broad brimmed hat and with pruning shears in hand, weaving through her gardens, sharing stories for every tree, shrub, flower, and feature. Their origins, history, and future plans for each of them - what would be rebuilt, moved, divided, pulled up, or cut back. A breeze off the Strait will ripple her white, long sleeve shirt, worn as part of her daily regimen against the sun's rays. Inside, is a collection of books to be read with varying degrees of interest, whether for personal enjoyment or to be discussed with her book club. Never one to be ashamed, Prairie will readily share that she skipped to the last chapter to see if it will be worth reading all of the proceeding pages. Her writings fill journals, pieces for her writing group, traditional mail correspondence, and an extensive blog (www.prairiewakerobin.com). Challenging crosswords or Netflix series wrap up a day filled with projects, gardening, delightful cooking, and her most favourite, cherished conversations with dear friends and family. Prairie was sure to keep everyone up to date, even if it meant oversharing, in her passion to bring everyone together and spread her love.

To remember Prairie, details for summer celebrations, both in Ontario and PEI, will follow. Please do not send flowers, Prairie would very much rather see them stay in the ground to be enjoyed by everyone. She recently made a donation to Island Nature Trust, an organization dedicated to the protection of natural areas on PEI, and would be delighted to have anyone wish to do the same in her honour.

Prairie will be missed fiercely, as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, neighbour, and club member, but also in her words, a teacher, dream counselor, art creator, reader, diarist, dreamer, gardener, walker, yoga practitioner, soul-miner. But even greater will she be missed as a dear friend, with her open heart and unlimited love for all. Each of us is incredibly fortunate to have had her a part of our lives, and never will she be forgotten. Remember her in the warmth of the sun on your face (while wearing sunscreen), within the beauty of a garden, and when giving the biggest and best hugs you can (never miss the chance for a hug).

Mom, may your spirit follow your dreams. We love you and will forever miss you.

Tyler, Jonathan, and Ashley.

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 of Martha Treggalles of Charlottetown and formerly of Entry Island, Magdalen Islands, age 94 years. Loving wife of the late Samuel Treggalles. Beloved mother of Cathy Welsh and Sharon Robertson (Tom Mullaly), step-mother of Kay (Tom) Hay and Derek Treggalles. Grandmother of Tracy (Brett), Trudy (Vince), Lisa (Ken), Cory, Jennifer (John), James, A.J., Graham (Barb) and Denise (Tony). Grammy Sam to 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Nancy (the late Ernest) Welsh. Survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and their families from the east coast to the west coast and in between. Predeceased by daughter Linda Whittingham, siblings Olive (Ancil) Josey, Isabel (Lorne) Crowell, D. K. “Jimmy” (Annie) McLean, John R. “Jack” (Thelma) McLean, Noble McLean, Margaret (Alton) Welsh, John (Margaret) Dakens and Mary (Roy) Hubley.

The family would like to thank the administration and staff at the Atlantic Baptist Home for their wonderful care, especially her four angels that she loved and adored.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. There will be no funeral service by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death of Barbara Anna Belle Johnston (née Partridge), in her 90th year, occurred peacefully on January 28, 2022, at Andrew's of Stratford, her home for the last four years.

Anna was a proud graduate of the PEI Hospital School of Nursing and enjoyed the lasting friendships of her classmates and their annual reunions. While her husband Jack enjoyed his many years as an active member of the Kinsmen Club, Anna too enjoyed her regular get togethers with the Kinettes for many decades. Both Anna and Jack enjoyed their summers at the family cottage in Stanhope with their summer cottage friends, and winter holidays together, in the warmth of the Florida sun.  

Anna and her late husband Jack W. Johnston were the proud parents of Lynn, Bruce (Lori), Karen (Scott) Bruyea, and Brian (Lisa) and subsequently the proud grandparents of Taylor, Braden, Cory, Candice, Brittany, Emma, and Adam. Anna was also great-grandmother to seven wonderful great-grandchildren.

Anna will be sadly missed by Jack's siblings: Esther (the late Guy) Stewart, Allan (Val MacLean, and the late Barbara), and Barbara (James) Macnutt and will be remembered fondly by her many nieces and nephews here in PEI and also in NS, Western Canada, and the USA.

Anna was predeceased by her parents Harold and Adelaide (Sampel) Partridge and her siblings: Roger, Gail, Joyce, and Brenton, as well as by her mother-in-law Jessie Johnston.

Anna's family extends a sincere thank you to the wonderful staff at Andrew's of Stratford for their warmth, professionalism, kindness, humour, and the excellent care she received.

A special thanks to caregivers Mavis Paynter and Sheila Stapleton who provided friendship and care to Anna while she lived at home.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 of F. Arlene Acorn (nee Moore) of Charlottetown, age 87 years. Beloved wife of W. V. “Bill” Acorn, sister of Marie (Walter) Houston, Harold (Adele) Moore, and sister-in-law of Donna Moore. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Helen (Morrow) Moore, brother Dale, and brothers-in-law Lorne, Arthur, Matthew, Eddie and Kimball Acorn.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred in Oshawa, Ontario on December 23, 2021 of Joseph Reginald “Reggie” Perry of Oshawa, formerly of Charlottetown, age 64 years. Survived by his siblings Raymond, Joe (Roberta), Peter (Connie), Nelson, Rita (Marvin) Moore, Robert (Theresa), Michael, Pauline (Ronnie) Arsenault, sister-in-law Arella, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents William Perry and Theresa Taylor, brother Frank and sister Mary Pauline Perry.

The family extends special thanks to the Cornerstone Community Association in Oshawa for their care.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at People’s Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com