OBITUARIES

It is with sadness, the family of Richard “Dick” Jenkins announce his passing, which occurred peacefully with family by his side at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on March 22, 1951, he was 73 years of age from Little Pond, PE. He will be remembered as a loving brother to Harley (Shirley), Robert (Colleen), Kevin (Donna), Glenda (Bernard) and brother-in-law George Barrett. Also, Richard is deeply missed by his numerous nieces and nephews along with his fur baby Layla. Predeceased by his parents James “Penny” and Florence, sister Darlene, nephews Michael and Dale, along with his niece Miranda. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5-8:30pm. A graveside service for family and friends will be held in the Annandale Cemetery on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1:00pm. If so desired, donations in memory of Richard can be made to the Little Pond Community Centre Playground Equipment Fund. E-transfers can be sent to kilby4@hotmail.com. Please indicate your donation is for this memorial.

It is with sadness, the family of Richard “Barrie” Ellis-Jones, announce his passing, which occurred peacefully at his home in Morell, PE, with his loving wife by his side, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born on February 21, 1940, he was 84 years of age. He will be forever loved by his dear wife of 42 years, Lori Keating, and lovingly remembered by his three sons James (Irena), Richard (Angie), and Daniel. Barrie was also a caring grandfather to Xian, Dara, Jude, Ewan, and Natasha. In addition, he is survived by his sister Judith and brother David. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Dorice (nee Greatorex) Ellis-Jones. Completed funeral arrangements for a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Henriette (Henny) Hoogerbrugge passed away with her loving family by her side. Born in Overschie, Netherlands on January 28, 1947, she was 77 years of age. She will be missed by her loving and supportive brothers Arie (Gerty), and John Hoogerbrugge (Dawn) and fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Arie, Jason (Rachel), and Ryan Hoogerbrugge (Emily), and Jennifer Moses (Derek), Jay Hoogerbrugge (Tracy), Erika Zimmerman and Stephen Hoogerbrugge (Christina). She is predeceased by her dear partner Mary Ellen Murphy, along with her parents Jacob and Wilhelmina Hoogerbrugge. A funeral service will be held at the Bay Fortune United Church, Bay Fortune, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10:30am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Henny can be made via e-transfer to the Souris Lion’s Club Christmas Boxes (sourislions@gmail.com).

Surrounded by his loving family at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, David “Slacky” Gerard LaPierre passed away peacefully on Friday, October 04, 2024, at the age of 64 years. He will be forever loved by his best friend and loving wife of 32 years, Rayna (nee Reeves) and will be remembered as a loving father to Stephen (Chantel) and Capri Dawson (Chad). Awaiting his arrival in Heaven was his youngest daughter, April Laine, who passed away in 1997. David was a loving and doting Pa to his three little men, Nolan LaPierre, Cayden LaPierre, and Callen Dawson. He is survived by his brother, Norman LaPierre of Souris and predeceased by his parents Harold and Gertrude LaPierre, brothers Joey, Bernie and Peter LaPierre, and father-in-law and mother-in-law Melvin and Connie Reeves. In addition, he will be missed by numerous brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews and his little furry nap buddy Sophie. Born on December 11, 1959, David was a long-time fisherman of 37 years out of Souris Harbour fishing many of those years with his wife and son aboard the 4 Sail. He encountered many life challenges in his younger years but was a hard worker and found his HOME and happy place with Rayna where together they raised their beautiful family. He enjoyed fishing, his many winter travels to the sunny south, his daily spins to the wharf, his Habs & Ti-Cats but most importantly his family and many friends. He loved being a Pa and enjoyed watching “the boys” many accomplishments in his short time with them. He will certainly be missed and forever loved. A visitation will take place at Dingwell Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 3-6pm. A private graveside service for family and friends will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in Souris at a later date. If so desired, donations in memory of David can be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or the IWK Foundation.

Peacefully at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Francis Montgomery passed away with his loving family by his side. Born on June 11, 1943, he was 81 years of age. He leaves behind his beloved wife Christine (nee Stead), and will be forever loved by his daughter, Cherie (Joe Dixon) and son, Richard (Jen McWilliams). Francis will remain in the hearts of his three adored grandchildren Megan White (Johnny), Emily and Connor and missed by his best fur buddy Dudley. Also, to mourn his loss is his brother Wayne (Ann) and brother-in-law Harrison Stead. Predeceased by his dear son Robert, mother Sarah Gallant (Tommy), parents-in-law John and Eliza Stead, sister Mary Arseneau (Al) and special uncle Vincent. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11-1pm. A funeral mass will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00pm in the St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Margarets, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Francis can be made to the St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, Donald Lewis passed away with his loving family by his side. He was 64 years of age from St. Peter’s Bay, PE. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 42 years Linda (nee Ford) and will be remembered as a loving father to Robert (Holly) and Jeffrey (Breanna). Donnie was a dear grandfather to Eden, Annabelle and Alex. He is survived by his siblings Audrey MacKinnon (Leonard), Danny Lewis (Loretta), Debbie Chandler (Barry), Darlene MacDonald (Clarence), Wanda and Virginia Lewis, and sister-in-law Vicki Lewis. He is also lovingly remembered by members of the Ford family, and his very special friends Ian Morrison and Cathy Trainor. Predeceased by his parents Jerome and Penelope Lewis, brothers Roddie Lewis, George Lewis, Gerard Lewis, sister Margaret MacKinnon (Ralph), infant children Arlene and Gerard, father-in-law William and brother-in-law Richard Ford. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 3-6pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Peters Bay Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A reception will be held at the Dr. Roddie Community Centre after the services. Also, a celebration of life for Donnie will take place at the Circle Club with music from 6-10 pm. If so desired, donations in memory of Donnie can be made to Lennon House or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

It is with broken hearts and many tears, the family of Dallas Hebert announce his passing, which occurred surrounded by love and family, and in the arms of his Father at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick on April 19, 2014, he was 10 years of age. Dallas will be forever loved by his dad Randy Hebert (Danielle Bryanton) and is now resting in the arms of his mom Jessica Hebert (Brent Callaghan) who passed away suddenly on Friday, September 20, 2024, due to a motor vehicle accident. He will be deeply missed by his grandparents Roger and Cindy Hebert, and Don and Janice Payne, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly. In addition, is survived by Cohen Callaghan, Nika Callaghan, Mya Callaghan, Guy Poitras, Don and Shirley Payne, and his special aunt Nay Nay (Nicole Payne). Predeceased by Irma Trites and Yolande Poitras Dallas was known for his kindness, his affection for all creatures, his passion for Dance, his love of the Titanic story, and his excitement with cars and motorsports. He was compassionate and caring and loved his friends right to the core. It was impossible to feel left out in Dallas’ presence. He was hands on and offered help with whatever project that was at task. There is nothing he wouldn’t try. For those who were fortunate enough to know Dallas during his short life, they truly know the impact he made in the hearts of all those he met. He is leaving us with beautiful memories of a kind, generous loving boy. His dance class and school classmates will forever remember his kindness and determination. A visitation for both Dallas and his mom Jessica will be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. If so desired, donations in memory of Dallas can be made to the École-La-Belle-Cloche Breakfast Program, or the IWK Foundation. Repose-toi bien beau Dallas…

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, Mary Margaret Laybolt passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was aged 63 years of Dingwell’s Mills, PE. She will be deeply missed by her husband David Blaisdell, along with her sons Ronald, Everett, and Kyle. Mary Margaret was also a loving grandmother to Dakota and Katie. She is survived by her sisters Betty Blaisdell and Linda McKay, brothers-in-law Larry Laybolt, Jimmy Fall, and Bernie Blaisdell (Lisa), sisters-in-law Wendy Blaisdell, Rhoda DeCourcey (Pat), Beverly Blaisdell and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by her parents Everett and Harriet Laybolt, parents-in-law Elizabeth (Betty) Blaisdell and Andrew Blaisdell, son Kenny, siblings Dianne Laybolt, Doris Blaisdell (George), Maggie Feehan, Ann Fall, Jackie, Francis and Leonard Laybolt, nephews James Fall, Joseph Laybolt, and brothers-in-law Preston Blaisdell, Kenneth Blaisdell, Jim MacLeod and Gordon Blaisdell and sister-in-law Carol Ann Langley. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Stewart on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the St. Andrew’s Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Mary Margaret can be made to the IWK Foundation.

It is with profound sadness, and heavy hearts the family of Jessica Janice Hebert, announce her passing which occurred suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Cardigan, PE, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick on November 17, 1989, she was 34 years of age. She leaves behind her precious son Dallas and her ever-loving parents Don and Janice Payne. Also, to mourn her loss are her grandparents Guy Poitras (Yolande; deceased), Donald and Shirley Payne, and her aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved her dearly. In addition, she will be lovingly remembered by Brent Callaghan and his children Mya, Cohen, and Nika. Jessica will forever remain in the hearts of her co-workers at École-La-Belle Cloche, along with her dear students and the community of Souris as a whole. Jessica radiated kindness and love! There wasn’t a being alive that she wouldn’t try to help. Her love for her son Dallas was exceptionally beautiful. If you were lucky enough to have met her, you instantly became someone she cared for. She didn’t see bad in anyone or anything. Everyone deserved a chance and a hug. Her love of animals was equally amazing. She is leaving us with memories of her beautiful smile, and it will be etched in our hearts forever. A visitation for both Jessica and her son Dallas will be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. If so desired, donations in memory of Jessica can be made to the PEI Humane Society or the IWK Foundation. Repose toi bien Mme Jessica...

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Friday, September 13, 2024, James Andrew MacDonald passed away surrounded by much love and with family at his side. Born on May 11, 1943, he was in his 82nd year, and lived his life in Chepstow, PEI. James is survived by his dear wife Theresa and will be forever loved by his daughter Sharon Lahey (Gerry) and grandson Kieran. He will be deeply missed by his siblings Frances, Helen, and Kenneth (Joan). In addition, James is fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Mae, and siblings Alfred (Eva), Jean, Isabelle (Luke), and Rose (Joe), niece Gail, along with brothers-in-law Alex and Bill. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 4-7pm. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Souris, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00am. A reception for everyone will follow at the Souris Legion (56 Main Street). If so desired, donations in memory of James can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation.