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