OBITUARIES

It is with heavy hearts and sadness, the family of Ronald McLean announce his passing which occurred peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born on August 25, 1949, in Souris, PEI, he was aged 75 years. Ron will be remembered as a most loving father to Jonathan Pepper McLean (Jen), Ronnie McLean (Allison), Cathy McLean (Gary) and stepsons Harold and Francis Ross. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, along with his nieces and nephew Eboni Court, Evan O’Brien, Alexanderia Doucette, Julissa McLean, Cindy Cuff; his lifelong friend and work companion Randy Carter, dear friends Verna, Charlene, and Milo, along with Pepper's mother Melita Rose Birt. Also remembered by the Ross Family from Matane Quebec. Ron is survived by his dear siblings Patricia McLean Ettinger (Kerry) and Charles McLean. Predeceased by his beloved wife Rejeanne (nee Ross), along with his parents Ronald Pius and Mary Elizabeth McLean (nee Gregory), sister Mary (Mae) Cuff, brother David, and two infant brothers; his grandparents Mary Elizabeth and David Gregory, Margaret Bushey and Pius McLean along with his brother-in-law Arnold Birt and many cousins, uncles and aunts. Ronnie was there to lend a helping hand to everyone he met. He was known as the road runner. He took many people to and from doctor’s appointments, grocery runs, and home from various outings. He loved to drive. He delivered fudge to Charlottetown at any given moment where he soon became known as Uncle Ronnie to everyone he met on his fudge deliveries. He loved to talk, laugh, and tell stories. He put a smile on everyone’s face. His passion and true love was the sea. This is where he worked most of his life as a chief engineer on many ships. He made many trips to the wharf daily, where he was night watchman protecting and watching over everyone’s boats. He was an avid newspaper reader and he read it daily from front to back. This was a love he picked up from his Grandma Gregory. He was kind to his family, friends, and relatives. Ronnie was a friend to all he met, and he will be greatly missed. By personal request, there will be a public visitation at Dingwell Funeral Home on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with no funeral service to follow. Interment will take place in the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, donations in memory of Ron can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital Equipment Fund). Due to severe peanut allergy please refrain from bringing any peanut products.

It is with sadness the family of Sharon Ching (nee MacGregor) announce her passing, which occurred peacefully surrounded by love and family at her side, at the Colville Manor, on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born on August 18, 1947, she was aged 77 years of Little Harbour, PE. She leaves behind her best friend and beloved husband of 58 years, Ray Ching, and will be remembered as a caring and dear mother to Lori MacAulay (Mike), Luanne Ching, and Tracy Bishop (Steve). In addition, Sharon will be missed by her grandchildren, Danette Murray (Kevin), Brett MacAulay (Melinda), Randy MacAulay (Addie MacPhee), Braelyn Campbell (Damien Taylor), Brielle Campbell (Cameron Murphy), and Ashlyn Bishop, as well as her beloved great grandchildren, Camden, Meredith, & Hazel MacAulay, Max & Lauryn Murray and Kynlee Rae Taylor. Sharon is survived by her brothers-in-law Sterling Ching and Peter Ching (Deborah MacGregor), and sisters-in-law Ruby Dixon, Roma Dick, Betty Ching (Gerry Lawrence), and Mildred Ehler, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Laura MacGregor, sister Carol Ann, brother Murray, and infant brother Eric; parents-in-laws Clarence and Ena Ching, brother-in-law Gordon Ching, and sister-in-law Kaye Ching. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Kingsboro Baptist Church on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in the South Lake Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Sharon can be made to Souris Lion's Club Christmas Boxes.

After a long and full life, Bernard Stephen Clinton found his well-deserved rest on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bernard was born on August 31st, 1943, at the family home in Souris River to Bernard and Mary Matilda (nee MacAulay). This same home would see him raised alongside his five siblings, see him and his loving wife Marlene (nee Cheverie) raise five children of their own, and see them entertain many grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. For over 55 years, Bernard and Marlene built a life in Souris River that showed dedication to their community and their family. A man of few words, Bernard could be counted on to love quietly. Through many years of marriage, his commitment to his life partner through ups and downs of life was borne through an undercurrent of patience and persistence. As a father and grandfather, Bernard was so proud to share his love of his trade, sports, and his community with his five children and seventeen grandchildren. His stories of their accomplishments spoke volumes, for a man of few words, but his dependable presence through their successes and failures showed his stalwart kind of love. Bernard was predeceased by his parents and brothers Gerald and Terry Clinton. His life is celebrated by his wife Marlene, his sisters, his children, grandchildren, and many extended family members. Sisters, Pat Clinton, Fran (Chester) Gillan, and Elaine (Jerry) Blanchard, and sisters-in-law Helen and Janet Clinton. Children, Stephen (Peggy), Kelee (Jackie) Hebert, Cherie (Jeffrey) Chapman, Shelley (Scott) Christian and Marla (Andrew) Clinton. Grandchildren, Anna, Maria, Allee, Brett, Brandon, Halee, Keesha, Aleesha, Rebecca, Alex, Julia, Rory, Helena, Temika, Breea, Draven and Evie. Bernard had the opportunity to work alongside many tradespeople over the past 50+ years in the construction industry. He was proud of the company he built first with his uncle, Eugene MacAulay and then with his son, Stephen. He loved what he did and that was evident in that he continued working in the industry until he couldn’t anymore. A sincere thank you to his clients and most importantly the staff of B. Clinton Construction for all the support over the years. To the staff of the Souris Hospital and all the health care workers. The care that Bernard and his family received as his health declined was professional, full of respect for human life and dignity. Thank you for your care and compassion throughout it all. To his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, he’ll be cheering from above…it’s been a long time since 1967 for the Leafs; but like his entire life, he remained supportive and cheering that good times would come. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 3-6pm. A funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 10:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Bernard can be to the Souris Minor Hockey Association.

It is with sadness, the family of Robert Athol Baker, announce his passing which occurred with his loving children by his side at the Souris Hospital on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on December 5, 1925, he was in his 99th year of Lakeville, PEI. Robert is predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Aletha (nee Bruce), and will always be remembered as a most loving and caring father to Roberta, Carolyn, and Sheila Poole (Michael). He will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren Melissa Hembruff (Shawn), Christopher MacLaren, Lukas Poole (Lindsey) and Cassandra Poole (Dylan) and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Quinton, Zachary, and Tahlia. In addition, he is survived by his dear sister Jean Mosher, and sisters-in-law Anita Baker and Marie Roman. Predeceased by his parents William and Gladys Baker, infant son David, and brothers Irving (Mabel), Lyman and brother-in-law Ray Mosher. Robert was a faithful member of the South Lake Christian Church, and the Eastern Kings Community Seniors Club. He loved trout fishing, bowling, wood working and enjoyed travelling, but most of all, he loved time spent with family and friends. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00pm-5:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the Kingsboro Baptist Church on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the South Lake Christian Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Robert can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital) or the South Lake Cemetery Fund.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Joseph Jennings at the Souris Hospital on Monday, October 21, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born in Souris, PEI, on September 20, 1954, and was the son of the late Jimmy and Edna (nee Dugas) Jennings. He will always be loved by his dear wife Gail (nee LeBlanc) and was a devoted loving Dad to Falon Jennings. Brian is survived by his siblings Sandra, Keith (Lorna), Ricky (Brenda) and Nadine (Larry Taylor) along with his special fur companion Loki and will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition, he is survived by his sisters-in-law Mary Jennings and Dorothy Jennings, brothers-in-law Steve LeBlanc and Mike LeBlanc, and was a special uncle to Kelli Jennings Dingwell and Steven Jennings. He is predeceased by his siblings Jackie, George, Mary Rodd, Billy, Gail McCarville, Sam, Dougie, and baby Billy and Blanche at infancy. Also, predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Albert and Beatrice (nee Conway) LeBlanc, along with his brother-in-law Gary LeBlanc. Brian had the good fortune of leaving this world surrounded by people who are special to him. Brian was a member of the Souris Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. He was a hard worker all his life. At the age of 48 when Holland College was offering the Power Engineer course in Souris, he went back to school and received his license for 4th Class Power Engineer. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to call him a friend. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4-7pm. A funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Brian can be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or the Souris Volunteer Fire Department.

It is with much sadness that the family of Joseph “Wilfred” Steele announce his sudden, but peaceful passing at his residence in Goose River on Monday, October 21st, 2024, one day before his 68th birthday. Wilfred will be forever loved by his wife of 31 years, Melinda (nee Noel). He is remembered as a loving father to Anita and Aaron, and a doting grandfather, “Pop,” to Malcolm. He is survived by his siblings Theresa (Bill) Lewis, Gerard (Muriel), and Mary, as well as numerous nephews and nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Wilfred is also survived by his mother-in-law Maddie (Joe) Saunders, and brothers-in-law Roland (Wanda) and John (Debbie) Noel. He was predeceased by baby Emma, parents Ambrose and Effie (MacKinnon), and father-in-law Allison Noel. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place at the Dr. Roddie Community Centre in St. Peter’s Bay on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5-8pm. A funeral Mass will be held in the St. Peter’s Bay Roman Catholic Church, St. Peters, on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00am with interment to follow in the parish cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Wilfred can be made to the St Peter’s Group of Alcoholics Anonymous or the St. Peter’s and Area Food Bank. Please click on the link below to watch the Funeral Mass for Mr. Wilfred Steele: https://youtu.be/SQpuK3JFjGE

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.