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

Departed peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on January 16th 2022 when he left us to join his beloved wife Anne in Heaven.

 

Gerald B. Ells of Charlottetown, PEI aged 96 years. Devoted husband of Dorothy Anne Ells (nee Dunsford); loving father of Judy Ells-Whittingham (David) and Randy (Kathy) Ells; Grandfather to Gareth (Gloria) Whittingham; Uncle Gerald to Douglas, Robert and Tom Sear, and Susan (Ells) Leger. Predeceased in November 2021 by his wife of 66 years, Anne Ells; his parents Herbert and Vera (Mosher) Ells; brother Vernon Ells and wife Marjorie.

 

Gerald was born in Canning, Nova Scotia on February 25th 1925. A descendant of the original ‘Planters’ who settled in the Annapolis Valley in 1760’s. Gerald would accompany his Dad on rambles, exploring the Valley and Blomidon shore. The family was embedded into the Canning community and both Gerald and Vernon grew up with family, strong faith, music, local industry and love of the land.

 

Gerald finished High School in 1942 and completed his electrical apprenticeship in the next 2 years. While working his trade and volunteering with the Fire Department he found time to set up a small photography studio in Canning. Now he could take photos of the Valley he loved. He was noted for his scenes of the valley and for hand-colouring many of these photos in oils.

Anne and Gerald met at a skating party in 1949 and as their relationship grew Gerald found himself following Anne and her family to Ottawa where he began work with Crawley Films, then a leading company in Canadian film.

 

Gerald and Anne were married in Ottawa in 1955, where they brought Judy and Randy into the world. They had many family adventures and created a beautiful home and garden in Bells Corners. Once there, Gerald would work for Computing Devices of Canada where he was an industrial photographer. He photographed many leading-edge designs and technology.

 

In 1971, the family moved to PEI where Gerald started the photography program at Holland College. A natural teacher, Gerald loved the Holland College philosophy of self-motivation and life-long learning. It was a perfect fit. There were many students over the years and Gerald was always very proud of all their accomplishments. His photo here, taken by former student Susan MacDonald.

 

In 1990 Gerald retired from Holland College. He and Anne spent time with family and fixing-up two charming homes. He developed lovely gardens for Anne at both homes so she would always have flowers and beauty. He was her constant companion and guardian.

 

Their last ten years have been at Andrews of Stratford where Gerald and Anne were close to Anne’s sister, Betty (Sear) Drysdale. They would take part in music and social events. Gerald began painting, container gardening and writing. In their nineties, Gerald would most often be at Anne’s side or reading and writing his memoirs for the family.

 

Gerald took beautiful textural photos which celebrated landscapes, seascapes, the built environment and people; inviting us to look closer and to celebrate the beauty in everyday scenes. Through his work, he continues to inspire us to care for our beautiful world as he did.

 

The family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers at Andrews of Stratford, Rev. Madonna Fradsham, Rev. Arnold Stairs and Dot Blanchard for all their love, care and attention for both our Mother and Father.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment in Toronto, Ontario. If so desired, memorials to Doctors Without Borders or Island Nature Trust would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Edith Hay of Hampshire, age 91 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur Hay; loving mother of Ruth (Doug) Phillips, Billy (Heather) Hay, Donald (Sharon) Hay and daughter-in-law Ann Hay. Much loved grandmother of Anita (Kenny) Conohan, Amy (Jamie) Hughes, Angela Phillips, Erin (Matt) Prendergast, Lisa Bernard, Jim Hay, Scott Hay (Bailey), Kathryn Hay (Nathan Lawless), Jessica Hay (Justin Canam), Spencer Hay (Bethany Drover), Tyson Hay (Marie Charles), Sarah (Jamie) Cummings, Gordon Hay, Denise (Shane) MacLeod. Devoted great-grandmother to Branson and Bradley Conohan, Anna, Emily and Thomas Hughes, August Prendergast, Hailey and Megan Bernard, Ivy and Hattie Hay, Charlie Ann Canam, Maverick and Westley Hay, Dylan and Darcey Cummings and Jack MacLeod. Predeceased by son Sandy and granddaughter Elizabeth.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=ab11f931-096e-4f27-9e65-5b0636a82aa3 Flowers and memorial donations gratefully declined. Online condolences may be made at www.amcleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Stella M. Saunders of Mount Stewart, age 101 years. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd Saunders. Survived by grandson Michael Saunders and great-grandsons Zack, Brendan, Sean and Kalan. Fondly remembered by nieces Lynn MacAdam and Olivia Fisher who provided companionship and care, sister-in-law Shirley Affleck, numerous nieces and nephews and their extended families. Predeceased by her son James (Dawn) Saunders. The last surviving member of her family, she was predeceased by her parents Jonathan and Margaret (McAssey) Affleck, siblings Violet, Harold, Gladys, Lottie, Leith, Marjorie, Edson, Freda, Jean, and Bruce.

 

The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff at Beach Grove Home (Sunset Unit) for their exemplary care of Stella.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan from where a family funeral service will be held on Monday. Interment later in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa. If so desired, memorial donations to the Beach Grove Home Residents fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with broken hearts we announce the death of Gordon Lank of Hampshire, age 80 years. Survived by wife Shirley (nee Diamond), children Norma Jean (John) Griffin, Darlene (Danny) Kneabone, Susan (Danny) McInnis, Donna (Patrick) Butler, David (Tracey Sanderson), and Trevor (Kathy Breau), grandchildren Colton, Alysha and Emma Jean Griffin; Kyle, Cody and Dawn (Egan) Kneabone; Mary Beth and Sue Ellen McInnis; Gordon and Justin Butler; Taylor and Cameron Lank; Ben, Matt, Cassie and Marlee Lank, and three step-grandchildren Matt, Meghan and Breanne Kiley. He was blessed with great-grandchildren John Kneabone and Jack Egan. Survived by brother Charles, step-sister Shirley Horne, sisters-in-law Isabel Stevenson, Miriam Lank and Noeline Lank, and brother-in-law Ernest Diamond (Marilyn Ford). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Melissa (Dennis) Lank, granddaughter Kerrilynn McInnis, great-granddaughter Lydia Jean Griffin, parents Willard and Millicent (Dunsford) Lank, brother William, half siblings Keith Lank, Hilda Cook and Joyce MacLeod (Oliver), brothers-in-law Alton Horne, Russell (Florence) Diamond, Elmer Larter, Clayton Stevenson and Eric Watts, sisters-in-law Lillian (Dan) Coles, Diane Jenkins, and Ruth Judson.

 

Gordon was the son of Willard and Millicent (“Minnie” Dunsford) Lank. Born in 1941, he lived in Sherwood for 5 years then moved to West Royalty where he lived until 1960, when he and Shirley Diamond joined forces and moved to Hampshire where they lived for 60+ years.

 

Gordie farmed in West Royalty and then Hampshire most of his life. He served as an A.I. Technician for several years. He was active in all aspects of life – school trustee, North River Fire Department, Junior Farmers, North River Minor Hockey, and shared his time and talents with several other boards over the years.

 

He was a member of Angus MacLean and Jim Lee governments and served as Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, Minister of Highways and Minister of Finance.

 

After Gordon’s service in government, the family purchased a cottage in Meadowbank in 1986 where they enjoyed 6 months of the year spending spring, summer, and autumn with family and friends.

 

To all Doctors, Nurses, Hospital staff, visitors and friends, Shirley and family say, “Thank You and Stay Safe.”

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private funeral will be held. Interment later in Hampshire Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the QEH Foundation (Cancer Treatment Centre) or Hampshire Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com