The death occurred peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on July 8, 2021 of Margaret Susan Whiteside of Charlottetown, age 81.

She was the younger daughter of George B. Whiteside and Margaret I. Litster Whiteside. She is survived by her sister Mary E. Whiteside Ranby (Berkeley), Chester, England, niece Catherine Darwent (Pete) of Cheshire, England, nephew David Ranby (Rachel) of Boston Spa, Yorkshire, England and Elizabeth Bergstrand (Colin) of Ashton-Hayes, Cheshire, England. Also survived by grand nieces and nephews Matthew and Rachel Darwent, Verity Ranby and David and Hannah Bergstrand.

Born in Truro, NS, Susan’s family moved to Charlottetown in 1943, where her father worked for the Federal Department of Agriculture. Educated at Prince Street School and Prince of Wales College, Susan went on to acquire a BA from Dalhousie University, an MA (History) from the University of British Columbia, and a degree in Library Science from the University of Toronto.

After thirty years working as a librarian at Dalhousie and the Nova Scotia Museum, Susan returned to Charlottetown in 1997. She enjoyed making many new contacts and having community involvement in such organizations as the Charlottetown branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women. She learned valuable lessons during a two-part journey through cancer and above all rejoiced in friendships, new and life-long.

Susan was an avid gardener and reader. She loved to travel around the Island visiting craft shops and discovering new places to eat.

She gives thanks to her family and all who helped her along her journey.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Monday at 10:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Anglican Church’s Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund or to a library or literacy program of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death of Deborah Tanton occurred suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Adam (Jennifer) of Toronto and brother Andrew Pletch (Olga) of New Paltz, NY. Debbie will be missed by her nieces and nephew, her many friends and her dog Finny. Predeceased by her parents Herbert and Esther (Rattenbury) Pletch, and sister Anne Walton (Wally).

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=fd381dbd-0f42-47d6-9006-7c5d94613380 Interment later in The Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at her late residence on Friday, July 2, 2021 of Cathy Kaptein of Charlottetown, age 61 years. Beloved daughter of Jennie and the late Charlie Kaptein. Loving mother of Brittany and Matthew. Sister of Wilhelmina Parker and aunt of John and James Parker. Predeceased by her brother Johny.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private graveside service will be held in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery. If so desired memorials to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated. Online condolences maybe made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Monday, June 28, 2021 of Thelma J. Bernard of Charlottetown, age 86 years. Loving wife of the late Raymond Bernard, mother of Paul “Bruno” (Rhonda) and Pam (David Christian), and Nana of Owen and Cate. Survived by her sisters Gloria Ryan and Nancy (Donald) Hughes, and sister-in-law Marie Ford. Predeceased by her brother Harold Ford and brother-in-law Archie Ryan.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. If so desired, memorials to the Alzheimer Society of PEI would be appreciated Interment in The Peoples Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred at home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 of A. Bruce Pickard of Cumberland, age 77 years. Loving husband of Janet (Lambe) and beloved father of Bobby (Kathy), Sherry, Donna, Darrin (Pheasant), and Amanda (Walter). Grandpa of Madison, Nathan, Ivan, Will, and Adalyn. Also survived by Janet’s family Dale (Shirley), Debra (Bill), Darrell, Scott, Valerie, and Laura (Chris). Brother of Russell (Janet) and Frances Ramsay. Predeceased by his first wife Carol (Ward), parents Milton and Lily Pickard, and brother-in-law Leigh Ramsay.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=0a4dc89b-d6b8-4052-9a0d-33a3bf81caa1. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations to Queens Home Care would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, June 17, 2021 of Philip John Koch of Charlottetown, age 78 years. Loving husband of Nadine (Smith), father of Peter (Tahra) and grandpa of Liam and Troy.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel with private arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 of Rob Lawlor of Stratford, age 42 years. Loving husband of Elizabeth DeBlois and father of Samantha Foster and Cameron, Mason and Christian Lawlor. Beloved son of Bill and Sonia Lawlor and brother of Carrie and Richie. Survived by his in-laws Rob and Elaine DeBlois and brother-in-law Bill (Michelle) DeBlois.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A private service will be held. If so desired, memorial donations to the Lawlor boys’ education fund may be made at the Stratford Credit Union. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on June 4, 2021, Margaret “Elaine” MacDonald left this world in her 81st year. Elaine is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Ross MacDonald, daughter Marla Gidney (Randy), son Dean and grandchildren Santana and Claire. Elaine is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws Reta Nicholson and Laurie and Ralph Annear, and her many nieces and nephews.

Elaine was the daughter of the late Roderick and Margaret (Gillis) Nicholson of Thistle and Shamrock. She was predeceased by her siblings and in-laws: James (Sadie), Ira (Lena), Lorne (Florence), Samuel, May (Thomas Harris), Hazel (Bill Duffin and Albert Wallace), Elva (Jim Christinson) and Sterling.

Elaine taught school for 3 years before obtaining her R.N. from the Prince Edward Island Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. She worked both in the PEI Hospital and taught in the School of Nursing. When the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary was begun, she and Helen Cottreau had the task of finding the hundreds of individuals needed for the establishment of the first group of volunteers for the Pantry and Gift Shop.

She was also a proud member of the Wo-He-Lo Club and La Club. She was an active member of Trinity-Clifton United Church, always ready to contribute to projects of the United Church Women. She enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, cooking and talking to friends.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Tuesday from Trinity United Church at 1:30 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the funeral will be live-streamed via the church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TrinityUnitedCharlottetown. Interment in Lower Montague Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, however, donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Trinity-Clifton United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, June 3, 2021 of Gerwyn R. “Gery” Jones of Charlottetown, formerly of Vancouver Island, age 71 years. Loving husband of Linda, father of Elizabeth, Shannon, and Bea, and grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Survived by his sister Susan Escoffery. Predeceased by his parents Gerwyn and Sarah (Ramsay) Jones.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. No services by personal request. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Barbie, age 77 on June 4, 2021, of Charlottetown. Born January 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clifford “Jiggs” and Nora “Nonie” MacDonald, beloved wife of the late Larry Stevens and predeceased by her two brothers Donnie (Ruth) and David (Sharon/Brenda).

As a supportive Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and avid sports fan, Barbie could always be found on the sidelines or in the stands at many sporting events supporting her kids and grandson. Family and friends were of paramount importance to Barbie. She stayed in close contact with her extended Island family while living in Ontario cultivating lifelong friendships with so many great people. To Barbie, every day was a beach day!

Devoted Mother to Lisa and Greg. Lovingly remembered by her wonderful grandson Matthew and her ‘chosen sister’ Marjorie. She will be greatly missed by many.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c3963326-618d-4102-be81-3cd6575f68el  Interment in Calvin Presbyterian Cemetery, Mermaid. A private visitation will be held. Flowers gratefully declined, however, if so desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI Division) or Calvin Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com