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

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.

 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Sherwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Whisperwood Villa on Saturday, April 23, 2022 of Arnold D. MacEachern formerly of New Argyle, age 87 years. Husband of the late Meredith (MacLean) MacEachern. Father of Scott (Mariana), Lincoln, Jeannie (Richard) Prinsen, Alan (Genevieve), and Errol (Alycia) and Grandpa of Meredith, Allison, Jonathan, and Sadie. Survived by sisters-in-law Shirley, Sigrid, and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Bertha (MacFadyen) MacEachern, brothers Everett, Charlie, and Stewart, and sisters Jean (John) Haslam and Sadie (John) Gillespie.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e8283c11-4eb0-4c4b-97cb-75ad00238c8f Interment in St. Catherine’s Pioneer Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or St. Catherine’s Pioneer Cemetery would be appreciated. No visiting hours by request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Garden Home on Sunday, April 24, 2022 of J. Fidèle Richard of Cornwall and formerly of the Magdalen Islands, QC, age 82 years. Loving husband of Freda (Keating), father of Kathy MacNeill (Wendell) and Matthew (Sameera D’Souza) and Pépé of Shelby-Lynn, Morgan, Laila and Chloe, and Great-Pépé of Liev. Survived by siblings François, Ephrem, Patricia and Linda and families. Predeceased by his parents Elie and Marie (LeBlanc) Richard and brothers Gilbert and Romeo.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=79a13271-b4ed-4e5b-9885-23e2a9f62130 If so desired, memorial donations to the ALS Society of PEI or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours from 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Andrews of Stratford on Thursday, April 21, 2022 of Blanche Jenkins (nee MacEachern), in 89th year. Survived by sons Alan (Lisa) and Steven (Stacy), grandchildren Logan, Connor, Chad and Isabell, nephew David MacEachern (Barb) and sisters-in-law Bertha MacEachern and Betty MacEachern. Predeceased by her husband Stewart B. Jenkins, brothers Chester, Earl, Inglis, sister Alberta and infant sister Hattie Pearl.

 

Private arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Interment later in Hazelbrook Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 of Allan “Roy” Campbell of Charlottetown, age 68 years. Loving husband of Gail, father of Jordenn and Tracy, grandfather of Kayla, Hayley and Devin, and great-grandfather of Owen and Noah. Survived by sisters Betty Gibbs, Shirley Galbraith and Margaret McKearney and brother Wayne. Survived by sisters-in-law Glenna Campbell, Debby Wilson and Jeanie Dowling (Paul) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Irene and John Campbell, brothers Earl, Francis and Ivan, sister-in-law Karen MacLean, and brothers-in-law Jackie Beaton, Donnie Beaton and Gordie Beaton.

 

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 Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Beach Grove Home on Monday, April 18, 2022 of Wilna M. Hayden (nee Campbell) of Dunstaffnage, age 95 years. Wife of the late Sheldon Hayden and mother of the late Donald Hayden. Survived by daughter-in-law Donna Hayden, grandson Stephen (Shannan), great-grandchildren Katey, Harper and Molly, siblings Phyllis MacLeod, Dale (Eleanor), Kaye (Howard) Ross and Irwin (Bea), and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Archie and Edith (nee MacKay) Campbell, siblings Emerson, Seldon (Nancy) and June (Lincoln) Boswall, brother-in-law Daniel MacLeod, nephews Carl and Gary Boswall and niece Dianne Boswall.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Central United Church, Dunstaffnage at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Central United Cemetery would be appreciated. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at Whisperwood Villa on Friday, April 15, 2022 of Ross Howard Watson, Brackley Beach, PEI at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his wife Lynn MacMillan, children Lisa Burton of Ottawa and Keith (Jennifer) of Vancouver, grandchildren Reid, Will and Kayla, stepchildren Shannon, Christopher, Sara and David, his older brother Douglas (Michele) of Fredericton and his twin sister Barbara Charbonneau (Andre) of Bolton-West, PQ.

 

Ross was born in Halifax, NS to parents the late Harlie and Alma Watson and was raised and educated in Montreal, PQ. Over the years his career in the printing industry took him to various cities across Canada before his retirement to PEI in 2018. He had many friends and colleagues scattered across the country and will be fondly remembered for his outgoing nature, quirky sense of humour and the love he had for his family. He as a Freemason and became Master of Perfection Lodge #9 in Calgary, AB in 2001.

 

As requested, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of Ross’ life will be held in July with details to be announced later. Donations in Ross’ memory can be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada (research division). Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, April 11, 2022 of Arthur Willliam MacMicken of Charlottetown, age 78 years. Loving husband of Sheila (nee Roper) and father of Lori Brehaut (Dan Peckham), Jill MacMicken-Wilson (Greg Wilson), and Stewart MacMicken. Beloved Poppy to 9 grandchildren: Danielle Clarey (Derek), Mitchell Brehaut (Meghan), Drew Brehaut (JoAnna), Tony Wilson (Sandra), Zach Wilson, Ben Michalik (Shadicia), Zoe Michalik, Josh Michalik, and Lauren MacMicken; and 7 great-grandchildren: Logan, Sophie, Lexi, Everly, Paisley, Lennox, and Lucy. Survived by sister Anne MacMicken and brothers Darryl MacMicken (Nancy) and Ron MacMicken (Brenda), brothers-in-law Donald Roper (Susan) and Jim McCauley, sister-in-law Sandy Roper, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Helen MacMicken, in-laws Fred and Erma Roper, sister Karen McCauley, and brother-in-law Ernest Roper.

 

Bill was born on the family farm in Carleton Siding. At the age of 12, the family moved to Charlottetown where Bill attended Queen Charlotte and then Prince of Wales College. In 1962, he began working at the Charlottetown Agricultural Research Station where he remained until retiring in 1995. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Sherwood Fire Department for many years. Bill was a voracious genealogist who spent countless hours combing the records at the Public Archives searching for his own ancestors as well as those of clients and friends, and clients who became friends. He had a great love of history. As an avid golfer, Bill loved nothing more than playing a round of golf with family members or friends. Bill was known by all for his incredible sense of humor, always ready with a joke or funny story. Bill’s greatest joy was watching his family grow. He was proud Poppy to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all their friends.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private funeral will be held on Friday. If so desired, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at her late residence on Friday, April 8, 2022 of Connie Cameron of Charlottetown. Daughter of the late Percy and Flo (Harper) Cameron. Survived by sisters Helen Cameron and Sharon (Patrick) King, niece and nephews Allan (Joyce Barbour), Jan (Michael) Cleary, Doug (Carol Joyce), three grandnieces and three grandnephews. Also survived by many other close friends and family. Predeceased by brothers Ian (Shirley) and Allan.

 

Memories of Connie will be treasured by all who knew her, especially the many children that she loved and cared deeply for. We will “love you forever” Connie.

 

Connie always said, “we are put on this earth to be good to each other”, and that she was, in her every action.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment later in Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Make-A-Wish Foundation PEI or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com