The death occurred at her late residence on Monday, February 9, 2026, of Pat MacEachern of Cornwall, age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late W. Wayne MacEachern. Loving mother of Steven (Wendy Reid), Dean (Lisa), Robert, Lana (Gary) Clow, and Thane (Sherry Gillis). Proud Gammy of Jacob (Samantha), Mathew (Samantha), Nicole (Logan), Emily (Keir), Alex, Joe and Sarah and great-gammy of Jackson, Abigail and Lillian. Lovingly remembered by her siblings Fred Burke, Sal (Lowell) Balderston, and Wilma Burke and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Willard and Florence “Honner” (Carr) Burke, sister Dorothy (Stan) Ferguson, sisters-in-law Bonnie Burke and Viola (Reg) Taylor.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8b1bdb0b-cefb-479f-8eab-dd14d160ba7d Interment later in Cornwall Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the PEI Humane Society or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Visiting hours Sunday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

PEI Humane Society

Box 20022

Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Ph: 902-892-1190

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

The death occurred peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, of James Roger MacAdam of West St. Peter’s, age 81 years. Loving father of Danny (Jennifer), Brian, Elizabeth and Cory and grandfather of Devon, Kalen, Aidan, Ashley, Lila, Emily, Colby, Madelyn, Isaac, Ethan and Ryan. Predeceased by his grandson Jonathan James MacAdam.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. There will be no visitation or service by personal request. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred after a brief illness on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta, of Debbie MacPherson (née Bruce), age 57, formerly of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

 

Debbie was the beloved daughter of Eileen Bruce (nee Marshall) and the late Jim Bruce.

 

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Wilfred MacPherson; her brother, Jimmy Bruce; and her sisters-in-law, Jennifer Diepman (Andy) and Tania MacPherson. She is also survived by her nephews Daniel Hodder (Kourtney) and Tyler MacPherson, and nieces Amie MacPherson, Meagan Pauley, and Grace MacPherson, as well as six great-nieces and great-nephews. Debbie is further survived by her aunts and uncles Ann (the late Moe), Marion, Maud, and Peppy (Larry) Campbell. She will be deeply missed by her lifelong friends of over 40 years, Shelly McKim and Theresa MacDonald. Predeceased by her uncle George and aunt Linda.

 

There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Malcolm J. Darrach Community Centre. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Shirley Mae (Millar) MacLean, Charlottetown, age 70, wife of David Leigh MacLean on January 26, 2026, at the QE II, Halifax, N.S. Daughter of the late Vernon and Helen (Cairns) Millar of Kelvin Grove. Lovingly remembered by sisters Marilyn (Dennis) Gabriel, Catherine Millar, Wendy Millar (Dave), Betty Jean Millar (Harvey); mother-in-law Lillian MacLean and sisters-in-law Debra (Terry) Batchilder, Karen (Clair) Praught, Rhonda (Brian) MacPhee and Sharon McGuigan (Phil McNeill) and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, father-in-law Miller MacLean, brother-in-law, Richard McGuigan and nephew Tyler MacPhee.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral service Friday from Spring Park United Church at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://youtube.com/live/m3ayCAeUNHI?feature=share If so desired, donations may be made directly to the QEH Foundation or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

With profound sadness, we announce the death of our beloved daughter, Lia Ellena Bonifacio, age 2, which occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

 

Though her time with us was brief, Lia filled our lives with her sweet smile and curious nature.

 

Lia will be lovingly remembered by her parents Marvin and Nancy Bonfacio, stepsiblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Visiting hours from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Christine Gates passed away in her sleep on Monday, January 19, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Christine was born May 4, 1947, to Charles and Helen Gates in Alvinston, ON, and was predeceased by her sister Bonnie. She will be greatly missed by her children Casey (Monika Warzecha), Megan, and Matthew Dorrell, siblings Pat Bowie, Terry Gates, Wendy Gates and Wanda Miniely, grandson Lochlan Dorrell, and friend Marilyn McKay.

 

Christine was an avid reader, a prolific rehabilitator of feral cats, a green thumb, a dedicated gamer, a skilled photographer, and an appreciator of classical music and Canadian indie rock. She loved children and was a devoted elementary school teacher for many years. She was also a committed advocate for meaningful action on climate change.

 

A get together in remembrance of Christine will be held in the Morrie Room at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel on Monday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Christine may be made directly to the PEI Provincial Palliative Care Centre or Island Nature Trust. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Provincial Palliative Care Centre

93 Murchison Lane

Charlottetown, PE C1A 0G3

Ph: 902-368-4781

 

Island Nature Trust

PO Box 265

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Kings County Memorial Hospital, Barry Joseph Creed passed away at the age of 74, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born February 13, 1951, in Montague, PEI to John and Phyllis (McGee) Creed. Barry was predeceased by his parents, brothers John William and John Wilfred.

 

Our father was widely known by many but from the early age of 17, our mother Stella was always at his side. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past November and over those years there were many tough days but also far many good ones. Dad and Mom sacrificed everything for their kids and provided for our every need to the best of their ability. Things certainly were not easy in those days, but they were a strong team and they persevered. Family was everything to Dad and he and Mom lived for their children Bob, Brady, Brodie, and Sandra. In Dad’s eyes, none of us could do wrong but he was always there to keep us on the straight and narrow, especially the boys who he knew needed to be watched closely as we grew up. There was no fooling, Dad!

 

Dad did whatever it took to support our family, having worked in the potato, forestry, and construction industries early in his working career. However, Dad was home on the water having spent almost 60 years fishing everything that could be fished. From the early years of fishing with his father and grandfather to the Usen draggers, to having his own fishing fleet for the last 51 years, the salt air is what made him happy. Dad knew the importance of his children obtaining a solid education and demanded that we all attend college or university. He was never prouder then when Brady and Brodie obtained their own fleets, fishing alongside him in Grahams Pond. Fishing was in his blood and Dad spent many years as a member of the Southern Kings and Queens Fishermen’s Association and as President of the Grahams Pond Harbour Authority.

 

Known as Grampy to his 6 grandchildren, he keenly followed their every activity and enjoyed following their every move whether they knew or not, he was aware of their every move and took so much pride in their achievements.

 

Our father’s passing leaves a huge hole in our family. He will be missed every day by all of us but will not be forgotten by his caring family nor his friends. Dad loved telling stories so please continue to tell your own stories to those that matter the most. That was Dad’s way.

 

Left to mourn his passing are his wife Stella (nee McCarron), sons Bob (Carmelle), Brady (Tammy), Brodie (Jolene), and daughter Sandra Walker (Joe). Grandchildren Briana, Faith, Austin, Lena, Brae-Lynn and Serria, step-grandchildren Olivia Hicken (Brian) and baby Lucy, and Madelyn Bell (Matthew). Siblings Sylvia (Gary), Valeria Beck (Sidney), Gail Clarey (Andy), Winnifred Clements (Robert), and Eugene Creed (Debbie).

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Mass Friday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Sturgeon. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation or St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Cemetery fund. Private family visitation only. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation

PO Box 490

Montague, PE C0A 1R0

 

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cemetery fund

PO Box 209

Montague, PE C0A 1R0

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anne Shirley Carr Koke (nee Huestis). Shirley passed peacefully at Andrews of Stratford on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 95.

 

Lovingly remembered by her children, Doug Carr (Heather), Shane Carr (Ann Marie), Don Carr (Darlene), daughter-in-law Donna Carr, stepchildren, Hilda Koke and Winston Koke, and sister-in-law Evie Huestis. She is also remembered by 15 grandchildren, Jeff, Jodi, Jay, Jaime Lynn, Stephen, Darcy, Jennifer, Dustin, Hailey, Meghan, Ryan, Logan, Bailey, Ellen and Sarah, 21 great-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.

 

Born in Charlottetown on April 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Victoria Huestis. She was predeceased by husbands Ralph Carr and Jacob Koke, son Gordon, daughter Beverly, stepdaughter Edith, and siblings, Marjorie, Keith, Beverly, Charlie and Shelly.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c14933fe-9b04-47d6-b64f-e88a9e45cfa3 Interment later in Sherwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Visiting hours Friday, January 16 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, of Ruth Gunn of Mount Stewart, age 78 years. Loving wife of John Gunn and cherished mother of Tony (Brenda). Proud Nanny of Hope and Chelsea. Fondly remembered by her siblings Carl, Joyce, Theresa (David) Clarkin, Elsie (John) Sharkey, Eric, Ivan (Barb), Kevin, and Lora Lee and brother-in-law Roger Coffin. Predeceased by her parents Pius and Reta (Affleck) Feehan, infant son Christopher Robin, sisters Muriel Coffin, Edna (Duey) Dunn and Kathy Feehan and sister-in-law Elaine Feehan.

 

Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

John Henry Tye, 95, of Charlottetown, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Andrews Park West after a life of community service. Born in New Glasgow, NS on June 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Orval and Evelyn (Nichols) Tye.

 

The first person in his family to attend university, Henry earned a BA from Mount Allison University in 1952 and a Bachelor of Divinity (now a Master of Divinity) from Pine Hill Divinity Hall (now the Atlantic School of Theology) in 1954. He later pursued postgraduate studies at the Boston School of Theology.

 

After ordination as a United Church minister in 1954, Henry served congregations in Cape North, NS and Parrsboro, NS before coming to Park Royal United Church, Parkdale in 1961. At Park Royal he oversaw the expansion of the congregation as well as financing and construction of the church’s extension. In the community he tirelessly promoted ecumenicalism in a variety of forms, including sitting on the committee that led to the formation of UPEI. He left Charlottetown in 1967 to assume administrative positions in the United Church’s Maritime conference office in Sackville, NB, first as Director of Christian Education and then as Executive Secretary for the Maritime Conference. Later, he also served a term as President of the Maritime conference. In 1989 he returned to Park Royal where he ministered until he retired in 1991.

 

For many years the word “retirement” didn’t hold much meaning for Henry, whose work ethic was unmatched. He continued to supply preach for congregations in the Charlottetown area in need of a minister. At the same time, he helped to launch the PEI chapter of Habitat for Humanity and held leadership roles in a wide range of organizations including the Canadian Bible Society, the Upper Room Ministry, and the Charlottetown Christian Council. He was particularly proud of the Tye Foundation, a charitable foundation that he established in memory of his wife Laurene to financially support the work of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and other community organizations. Over the years his contributions were recognized by many awards including an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity by the Atlantic School of Theology in 1991. Henry was named Charlottetown’s Citizen of the Year in 2003, and his leadership was acknowledged by the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in 2009.

 

He had tireless energy and wide-ranging interests that included innumerable woodworking and building projects, beekeeping, photography, and family history. He enjoyed time spent at the family cottage that he built in Little Harbour, NS and in later years filled many pleasurable hours reminiscing about his days growing up on MacDonald Street in New Glasgow and the important influence of his grandfather who lived next door. He was a lifelong gardener, collector, and book lover. A great storyteller, Henry loved to laugh and make others laugh; his good humour will be missed by everyone who knew him.

 

He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Diane (Peter), St. John’s, NL; Cathy (Tony), ON; and Mark (Veronica), Mount Uniacke, NS; grandchildren Laurene Davis (Mike), Melissa Thompson (Colin), Miranda Landry, Kayla Tye Flemming (Tyler), Callum Latta, and Emma Tye; great-grandchildren Aria Persaud, Amaya Gordon-Landry, Naomi Davis, and Bentley Thompson; and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Henry was predeceased by his wife, Laurene (Falconer) in 1989, his brother Alison in 2009, and his sister Margaret (Peg) in 2020.

 

The family would like to extend their deep thanks to the staff of Andrews Park West for their care and kindness to Henry for the last three years.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. from Park Royal United Church. Donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the QEH Foundation in the name of the Tye Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be made directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation (Tye Foundation)

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425