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Alan Wright Douglas

July 6, 1935 - May 12, 2022

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Alan Wright Douglas

July 6, 1935 - May 12, 2022

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Passed away peacefully early on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 86.

Alan was the son of James Lester Douglas, MP, and Mabel (Wright), RN. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marjorie Helen (Hurst), and was a wonderful father to Peter and Alison. He will be dearly missed by his daughter-in-law, Janet Midgley, whom he adored, and his four grandchildren, Ian, Libby, Katie and Robbie of whom he was very proud. He was predeceased by his siblings, Albert Douglas (Ernestine) and Emmy Lou Jenkins (Irwin).

Alan had friends and family too numerous to list, with whom he enjoyed many good times and adventures, from ski trips to camping to theatre and dinners out: Lloyd and Olive Seaman; Keith and Marion Pomeroy; Charlie and Joyce Rogers; Leith and Joan Thompson; Lawson and Eileen Drake; Trevor and Muriel Hunt; Richard and Barbara Hurst, David and Janet Hurst, and then Barbara Kooy; Miriam and Jim…The list goes on.

In particular, he will be greatly missed by his brother-in-law, nemesis and best friend, Trevor Hunt (twin sister Muriel), and nieces and nephew, Beth, Wendy and Ian, along with his many other nieces and nephews to whom he was always been “Uncle Al, the Kiddie’s Pal”.

Alan was very involved in his community and churches in Ottawa and was a founding member of Glen Cairn United Church and, later, an active Rotarian in Charlottetown. As well, he and good family friend, Paul Walker, coached Alison and Julie Walker’s team to become Ontario Girls’ Champions in 1980. After attending McGill University and then obtaining his PhD in statistics from Cornell University, Alan had a 35-year career with the Federal Government in Ottawa.

Like many men of his era, for whom marriage meant “til death do us part”, Alan patiently and lovingly cared for his wife for several years at home after a series of strokes, both in Ottawa and PEI, until her passing in March of 2011. He finally returned with Marj to their birthplace of Charlottetown 2009 to be near his children and grandchildren while he cared for Marj at home in her final years.

Peter and Alison would like to express their gratitude to Darlene MacGregor, Ehsher Khu, Maigan Perry and so many others at Whisperwood Villa, as well as the awesome folks at Symmetrics Health, for their extraordinary compassion, humour and care. Dad (and we) could not have gotten along without you!

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at a later date. For those who would like to make a donation in Dad’s name, we would encourage you to support any of the following: SAFE (Safe and Friendly Environment), the Alzheimer Society of PEI, or Park Royal United Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Susan Brooke Brady

October 30, 1946 - March 3, 2022

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Service Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022

Service Time: 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter's Cathedral

Susan Brooke Brady

October 30, 1946 - March 3, 2022

Service Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022

Service Time: 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter's Cathedral
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Susan Brooke Brady of Charlottetown, aged 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Daughter of the late James Maurice and Roberta June (Abbie) Brady also of Charlottetown. Brooke is survived by her sisters Brenda Brady (Harry Holman) of Charlottetown and Andrea Patte of Toronto, along with Uncle Alan and Gail (Lavers) Brady of Charlottetown. Cherished Auntie to nephew Mark Patte and Kaite Husband and their daughter Claire Isabella Patte of Toronto, and niece Constance Holman (Gregor Ehrmann) of Berlin, Germany. She will also be greatly missed by dear lifelong friends Theresa Zukauskas and Donna Spicer, both of Halifax, and Linda Iris and Charleen Wornell of Charlottetown.

Brooke began her career as a teacher in Halifax, returning a few years later to PEI, where she taught and served as principal at East Royalty, Prince Street and West Kent Schools. She also served as President of the PEI Teachers’ Federation. Upon retirement she was awarded theQueen’s Jubilee Medal for outstanding service in the field of education. Brooke also was an active member at St Peter’s Cathedral Church of Charlottetown and sat on the vestry for many years. She was a doting parent to a series of standard poodles and a close friend of other poodle devotees.

Brooke enjoyed decades at her cottage in Canoe Cove, where she was active in the local W.I. She welcomed one and all to her beloved home for BBQ’s, vacation stays or a round of Trivial Pursuit, which she invariably won.

Brooke had a brilliant mind and was a kind, generous and gentle person. She will be sorely missed by all those whose lives she touched in both her personal and academic lives.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter’s Cathedral. If so desired, donations in Brooke’s memory may be made to the Hemodialysis Unit of QEH, the PEI Humane Society, Pat and the Elephant, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

David Wayne McCannell

July 19, 1952 - May 2, 2022

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Shirley Burdett Simmons nee Harlow

July 19, 1938 - April 30, 2022

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Service Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022

Service Time: 10:00 a.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel

Shirley Burdett Simmons nee Harlow

July 19, 1938 - April 30, 2022

Service Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022

Service Time: 10:00 a.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel
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It is with a sense of sadness that the family of Shirley Burdett Simmons, of Garden Home, Charlottetown, P.E.I., announce her peaceful passing on the evening of April 30, 2022.

Born in North Brookfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Shirley was the eldest daughter of the late Moody Harlow, and Joyce (March) Harlow Wight.

Shirley attended North Queens Rural High School in Caledonia, Queens County, Nova Scotia, and finished her high school in the former United Baptist Training School in Moncton, New Brunswick, which served as both a secondary school and as a Bible School. This institution is now Crandall University. After completing her education, Shirley moved to Halifax, N.S., where she was employed with the Government of Nova Scotia in the Dept. of Attorney General as a file clerk. Later she moved on to work for the Canadian Red Cross Services, Farmers Dairy, and in the Emergency Dept. of the V.G. Hospital as a receptionist/dispatcher, which proved to be her favourite job.

After moving to Prince Edward Island, and marrying Ray Simmons on February 9, 1979, Shirley worked as a dental assistant for a period of time, and as a desk clerk in a hotel. Her last job was that in a message/call centre, which she liked very much.

Shirley was not a well person, having contracted rheumatic fever at the age of nine years. During that time, she learned to knit and became an excellent knitter, knitting beautiful baby sets and even a Mary Maxim sweater.

Shirley was a wonderful cook, making mouth-watering shredded wheat bread, and a good pot of baked beans. She often entertained family who came to the Island for a visit. Shirley was an ardent reader and enjoyed all types of books and authors. She especially enjoyed her TV shows, and planting and caring for her garden.

Shirley and Ray enjoyed going on trips, camping and clamming, and in the days before Shirley went to the nursing home, after Ray passed away, she loved telling stories about their adventures. Ray was the love of her life, and she missed him every day after his passing.

Over the years Shirley learned to love P.E.I. and was proud to call it home. She loved the beaches and having a cook-out on the beach, especially lobster.

Shirley was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She loved her church and was there for many years. She loved the Lord very much.

Shirley is survived by her brothers, Les Harlow, Halifax, N.S.; Stephen (Robyne) Harlow, Lawrencetown, N.S.; sisters: Ethel (John) Beers, New Minas, N.S.; Cora Aulenbach, Bridgewater, N.S.; Audrey Evans, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta; and Grace Gillighan, Port Lorne, N.S., and many nephews and nieces. She is also survived by stepdaughter, Karen Taweel; and her family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ray Simmons; her parents; brothers-in-law, James Gillighan, Lawson Aulenbach, and Derek Evans; and sister-in-law, Emma Harlow. She was also predeceased by her stepfather, Donald Wight, and her stepbrothers, Charles and Andrew Wight.

The family would like to wholeheartedly thank Shirley's chosen family, Pam and Allan Cullingworth, and their daughters, Allison and Keira, for all their love and support shown to Shirley throughout the years, especially being there for her at the Garden Home when we could not be there. Shirley loved this family like her own, and often referred to them as “her special family”.

Noteworthy thanks go out to her friends, Jorgen and Marie Nissen, Ruth Dockendorff and Dana Ingersoll, who became very dear friends to her.

Our sincere thanks to the Garden Home for their care and concern for Shirley while she resided with them for the past number of years.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. conducted by The Reverend Dana Ingersoll. Interment in the Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, the Garden Home, or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com