The death occurred peacefully at the Garden Home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 of Agnes “June” MacKenzie of Charlottetown, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bruce MacKenzie. Loving mother of Colin (Heather), Sharon (Bill) Fortier and David. Grandmother of Oliver and Jonathan MacKenzie, Lindsay (Devon) Praught, Patrick and Andrew Richardson and great-grandmother of Charlie. Survived by brother-in-law Jack Stewart. Predeceased by her parents Stewart and Agnes Dickson and sisters Gladys Stewart and Alice (John) Fraser.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday from All Souls Chapel – St. Peter’s Cathedral. Interment in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to St. Peter’s Cathedral would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 of Owen “Kirby” Ward of Charlottetown, age 74 years. Loving partner of Carmel Parker. Proud father of son David Parker (Melissa Arsenault), and grandfather of Sierra and Mason of Edmonton. Survived by siblings George (Linda), Dale (Herc), Bill (Barbara) and Karen (James) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Ruth (Grady) Ward, sister Carol (Bruce) Pickard and friend Laurie Deloughery.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No visitation or service by request. A Celebration of Life for family will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations the Provincial Palliative Care Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleahfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Home on Sunday, August 29, 2021of Marion “Frances” MacDonald (nee Clow) of Grand Tracadie, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan MacDonald and loving mother of Blain (Debra) Clow and Sheldon (Sonia) MacDonald. Granny Frances to Holly, Stacey, Sean (Afton) and Sara. Survived by special cousin and best friend Marilyn (James) Martin. Aunt to Sheila Gallant. Predeceased by her parents Wallace and Hilda (Keizer) Clow, brother Robert (Ruby) Clow, and niece Sharon Clow.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a private visitation and service will be held on Thursday. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, August 27, 2021 of Master Warrant Officer David Lloyd Benton, CD with Bar (Ret’d RCAF) of Charlottetown, age 79 years. Beloved husband of Mary Martina (Francis) and loving father of The Honourable Catherine Benton (Darren Eisan) and David (Heather) Benton. Grampy of Rebecca and Rachel Eisan, Alicia (Matthew) Kingston, Maxwell Benton, and Connor Pollard-Brown. Great-Grampy of Quinn Kingston. Survived by brother Bill (Doreen) Benton, sister Bev (Ted) DeCorso, and siblings-in-law Marilyn (the late Jack) Sark, Dianne Francis, Alan (Karen) Francis, Carolyn Sark, Brian (Georgina) Francis, and Beverley (the late Michael) Francis. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Doris (Caswell) Benton.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral mass Tuesday from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). If so desired, memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. Visiting hours Monday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. following COVID restrictions. If you wish to attend, please contact the funeral home at 902-566-5549. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 of Laura Meredith Black, age 76 years. Predeceased by her beloved parents Bunty and Norman Black and dear sister Cynthia Foley. Left to mourn are her sister Heather Hubley (Ken), nephew Steven Hubley (Joanne), and niece Laura Robinson (Travis), great nieces Riley and Hannah, and great nephew Brody.

Meredith was blessed to have wonderful and supportive friends and neighbours.

She will be remembered fondly for her caring and compassionate nature, her affection for dogs, zest for travel, and love of life.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). A private family interment will follow in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Treatment Centre of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

She will be missed.

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge of Richard “Dick” Sutherland MacLean, formerly of Charlottetown, age 91 years. Brother of Wendell and Donald MacLean. Fondly remembered by special friend Nancy Munn Ramsay. Predeceased by his parents Sutherland and Ellicott (Murley) MacLean and sisters Marjorie Webster and Ardeth Toth.

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=77259ce6-4ff0-4534-bcc9-34bc93e6f50f Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours Thursday from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Brenda passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 20, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Reginald Gamble and Mary (Welch) Gamble, sister to the late Brian, David (Wayne) and the late Alan, mother to Sheryl (Fred) Blanke, Michael (Jana) Arthurs, and Suzanne (Anthony) Ripley, grandmother “Nana” to Michaela and Emma Arthurs, Brianna, Marena, and Theodore Blanke, and Abagail and Ashley Ripley. Brenda was a dedicated and caring mother, loving grandmother, and a lifelong friend to many. Survived by special friend Sue Mazerolle.

Brenda was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on October 5, 1946. She graduated from Truro High School in Nova Scotia. She then went on to graduate from the Saint John School of Nursing. After working as a nurse for many years she eventually retired from Saint John Regional Hospital.

Most recently, Brenda was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Charlottetown, and loved to sing in church choirs. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time making homemade gifts and ornaments for her friends, family and church family. Brenda will be deeply missed and is now with her Heavenly Father.

Special thank you to the staff of Burnside Community Care for their care of Brenda over the past three years.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from Grace Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Please visit the church website to register – gracepei.com For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be webcast on Mike’s YouTube channel. Please email Mike at mikearthurs39@gmail.com for the link. Interment in Ocean View Memorial Gardens, Saint John, New Brunswick on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Visiting hours at the church from 10 – 10:45 a.m. If so desired, memorial donations to Grace Baptist Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Michael G. Meacher, of Charlottetown and Stanley Bridge passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 3, 2021 with his adoring family at his side. This gentle man of incredible strength, honour, courage and kindness, fought bravely to stay with us longer.

Left to mourn is; his loving wife of 61 years, Harriet (Campbell) Meacher; their cherished children, Jennifer, Carolyn (Gavin) and Michael; their precious grandchildren Lucy Harper, Logan and Michael McCulloch; his brothers, Walter (Lynn), Robert (Pamela) and John; his brother-in-law, Alexander B. Campbell (Marilyn); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Walter and Vera Meacher, his beloved sister Mary Lynne, his in-laws Thane and Cecilia Campbell, Virginia (Campbell) and Gordon Kinsman, and Melville and Mary Campbell.

A family committal service will be held at the Cavendish Community Cemetery on Tuesday August 10 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a friends and family celebration of Michael Meacher Darlin’s (MMD) life from 3pm to 5pm at the family cottage.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, August 1, 2021 of Stephen George MacQuarrie of Dunstaffnage, age 68 years. Remembered by his loving partner Diane Halman. Brother of Thelma (the late Roy) MacNeil, Louise MacQuarrie and Bernadette (the late Jim) MacDonald all of Charlottetown, and Eileen (William) Gallagher of Ireland. Predeceased by his parents George Wes and Muriel Isabel (MacDonald) MacQuarrie, brothers Ellsworth and Neil (Valerie), and sister Iris (Joseph) Haley.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the Home Care nurses, staff of Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Unit 2 and the Provincial Palliative Care Centre.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in Canoe Cove Cemetery. 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 peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021 of Sharon Lee Elderkin of Long Creek, age 73 years. Beloved wife of Sherman. Survived by her stepson Paul. Sister of Eugene, Lynda, Beth, and Wilma, sisters-in-law Sherry and Audrie, and brother-in-law Philip. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Frances Hanscome, and siblings Richard and Lucille.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). Interment in the Appin Road Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Canoe Cove Christian Camp or a local charity would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com