OBITUARIES

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the death occurred of Peter “Pete” “Dickie” Alphonsus Finnan, aged 89 years, of Rollo Bay, PEI. He is missed by his nieces and nephews Anne Fraser, Andrea Richard, Kyle and Jeff Perry, Simone Cameron, Shelley Kay, Lori Richard, Albert, Gerard, Andy, and Ken Finnan, Claire Shepard, Lillian King, Anne, Ken Finnan, Lisa Stevens, Randy Stevens, Jo Anne, Dianne Panneton and grandnephew Jordan Perry (Carling). Also by his close friends Jim McCartney of McCartney Auctions, Mario Faus, Gord Mitchell, and to Dick O'Keefe, Roger Burke and a special thanks to the Kickham family for their friendships and support. Predeceased by his wife Pearl Stairs, parents Albert and Mary (nee Johnson), siblings Ruth Panneton, Lawrence “Buddy”, Mary Stevens (Jerry), Theresa Perry, Pius, Evelyn Richard, and nephew Sean Perry. Pete moved to Hamilton, Ontario in the early 1960’s. He worked in Hamilton for 55 years as a truck driver and mechanic. He returned to Souris West in 2018. He was love by all those that knew him. He renewed old friendships and made new ones when he returned to PEI. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and he outlived the length of time he was given by Health Practitioners. Pete truly loved his daily trips to Tim Hortons; his 7 a.m. visit with the guys and his 1230 meeting with his lady friends. The family would like to thank to Dr. Malone, Dr. Tiwana, Dr. Mulligan, Home Care, Meals on Wheels, Rexall Pharmacy staff, Seaside Bakery, Souris Hospital Staff for all their care and kindness shown to Pete during the last 7 years. By personal request, there will be no formal funeral services. A graveside committal services will take place at a later date in the St. Alexis Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Rollo Bay. If so desired, donation can be made to the St. Alexis Cemetery Fund.

At her residence on Sterns Avenue, Souris, Frances “Franny” Therese Stewart passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born to the late Roach and Marjorie McGaugh on October 7, 1936, she was aged 88 years and formerly of South Lake. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Francis and will be forever loved by her children Mary Stephey (Lynn), Lisa Weddle (Jim), Cyndi Russell (Steve; deceased), and Bobby Weddle (Darla). Frances was a loving Nana to Autumn, Nate, Sarah, Hannah, Amanda, Lauren, Liam, Calem, Rylen, Hudson, Madelyn, Maggie, Chloe, and Big Nana to Kinsley, Olivia, Landon, and Aliyah. Survived by her sisters Aileen Dwan (Earl; deceased), Noreen Kennedy (James) and Anne MacDonald (Danny; deceased), along with numerous nieces, nephew, and extended members of the Stewart family. Frances is predeceased by her siblings Ethel Todd (Frank), Bernice McInnis (Daniel), Gene McGaugh (Lucy), Colin and Sterling “Buster”. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Margarets, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00am with a burial to follow in the St. Columba Church Cemetery, Fairfield. If so desired, donations in memory of Frances can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Peacefully at the Colville Manor on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the death occurred of Donald “Duck” McIntosh. Born on October 7, 1948, in Souris, he was in his 77th year. He will be deeply missed by his son Dwayne (Michelle), along with his grandchildren Victoria, Chelsea, Kyle, Nathan, Amanda, and Josh. Donald his survived by his siblings Frankie, Faye, Arlene, Deborah, Eric (Bev ), and Ian. Predeceased by his wife Linda, son Darren, parents Andrew and Cecilia McIntosh and siblings Jimmy, Paul, Betty, and Andy. By personal request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will take place at a later date in the Hillside United Church Cemetery in Wellington, PE. If so desired, donations in memory of Donald can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a recovery center of choice.

It is with sadness the family of Leslie Peck, Kingsboro, PEI, announce her passing which occurred peacefully and with her loving family by her side at the Souris Hospital on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Leslie will be missed by her friends, neighbours and family. Her longtime partner Doug will lovingly remember her. Her daughter Kit Ngo will forever miss her and keep her in her heart. Also to mourn her loss are grandchild Jaden Andrew Nicoletta and her former husband Minh Quang Ngo. Leslie loved being part of a community and she loved to talk a lot with anyone and everyone. Her life was filled with so many stories from across the world, from Italy, France and Scotland to Thailand and Vietnam, and to Costa Rica. She truly experienced life to the fullest. But above all she loved where she found her last home on New Zealand Road, PE. She had finally found her happy place and spent a wonderful 17 years of her life. She felt so lucky to have found this place and the people in it. She is predeceased by her parents Albert John Peck and Julia Currie Kimball. By personal request, there will be no funeral service. A private graveside service will take place for family and friends at the Kingsboro Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Leslie can be made to the Kingsboro Cemetery Fund.

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully with loved ones by his side, at the Garden Home in Charlottetown on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Cyril was formerly of Annandale, PEI and born on October 25, 1937, in Greenvale, PEI - he was in his 88th year. Cyril is predeceased by his beloved wife Virginia “Ginny” Mooney (nee MacDonald) who passed in 2013. He will be greatly missed by his daughters Barbara (Gary) Holmes of Annandale, Janice of Charlottetown, and son Wayne of Poplar Point. Cyril was a proud Granddad to Brodie, Brandon, Keisha Holmes; Shane (Tricia Sanderson) Mooney; Jordan (Morgan) Stewart; Dawson Mooney and Caelan Mills-Mooney and loving Great Granddad to Declan and Jayden Holmes, and also River and Ronin Mooney. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Louise (Michigan, USA) and Doris (Bill) (Hamilton, ON), along with sisters-in-law Rita Mooney, Gloria Johnston and his many nieces and nephews. Dad always tried to find the good in people and things – he was quite the storyteller. His smile and laughter we will treasure. Dad was predeceased by his beloved son – Blair, precious infant granddaughter – Breann, his parents - Joseph and Mary, parents-in-law Leonard and Delia MacDonald, as well as his siblings, Reta, Eldon, Merlin, Evelyn, Peg, Ken, Gerry, Cecil (twin), Joan, and numerous, brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, Souris where visiting hours will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 3-6pm. A funeral service will be held at the Bay Fortune United Church on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11am. The interment will follow in the Annandale United Church Cemetery. If so desired, donation in memory of Cyril can be made to the Annandale United Church Cemetery Fund, the Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation or Nature PEI.

Peacefully at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Francis (Frankie) Joseph Mallett passed away with his loving siblings by his side. Born on February 13, 1971, he was aged 54 years, of Milltown Cross, PEI. Francis will be lovingly remembered by his dear brothers and sisters Gordon (Florence), Joseph, Alphonse (Shirley), David (Jeannie), Theresa, Madeline Sonier, Martha, Vincent, and Robert Mallett. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Predeceased by his parents Philias and Exilda Mallett, brothers Roger and John, and sister Barbara Mallett. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 2:00-4:00pm, and 7:00-9:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Souris, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:00am. The interment will follow in the St. George’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, St. Georges. If so desired, donations in memory of Francis can be made to the St. George’s Cemetery Fund or the Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

The death occurred peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Souris, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born on September 29, 1948, she would have been in her 78th year. Joyce is predeceased by her beloved husband Doug McCartney, and survived by Patricia McCartney (Mitchel), Shawn Banks (Julie), and her grandchildren Jacob, Ethan, and Brennan. She will be deeply missed by her siblings Norbert (Polly), Barrie (Joan), Judy (Earl), Noella (Kevin), and will also be missed by her dear friend Peggy Jenkins. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Rita, and brothers Albert and Ed. By personal request, there will be no public funeral services. If so desired, donations in memory of Joyce can be made to the PEI Humane Society.

It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts, the family of Ernestine Mary Lee MacDonald (nee Dugas), announce her passing which occurred with her precious family by her side at the Souris Hospital on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born on May 31, 1962, she was age 63 years. Ernestine leaves behind her beloved husband of 38 years and life partner Richard and will be remembered as a caring and loving mother to Paul (Erin) and Jordan (deceased). She was also a dear Nanny to Parker, McKenna and Luke. Ernestine is survived by her siblings Lolly Deagle (Wilfred), Fran Bruce (Rupert), Charlotte Coffin (James), Bonnie MacDonald (Jimmy), sister-in-law Susan Dugas, as well as her MacDonald in-laws Gen MacLean (Gerald), Cindy and Irene MacDonald, Paula Sonmor, Barb Cheverie, Preston MacDonald (Margie), Sheila Cheverie (Darky), Darlene Clinton (Louie) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Irene Dugas, brother Philip Dugas, nephew Conrad MacDonald, parents-in-law Charlie and Rita MacDonald, brothers-in-law Sterling MacDonald, Elmer MacDonald, Albert Cheverie, and Barry Sonmor. Ernestine’s pride and joy were her grandkids. She loved baking with her grandkids, spending numerous nights camping as well as spending every moment watching her grand kids at sports events. Every Saturday you would find Ernestine with her family at happy hour if she wasn’t working with her lovely coworkers at the Montague Liquor Store. She was over the moon to travel with family to Florida and watch her beloved Maple Leafs win. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris, where visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4pm-8pm. A funeral Mass will take place at the St. Columba Roman Catholic Church in Fairfield on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 11:00am, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Ernestine can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital) or the St. Columba Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, George Urban Gregory of Rollo Bay PE, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on December 19, 1939, he was in his 86th year. George is predeceased by his beloved wife Lois Ann (nee Conway) and will be missed by their children Alan (Susan), Sheri (Bob), Bradley (deceased), Dawn, Angela, and Erin (Jeremy). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Eric (Layla), Kyle (Cass), Emily (Jordan), Nathan, Camden, Ethen, Landon, Brinley, Makayla, Adalyn, and great granddaughter Valerie. George is survived by his siblings Mary Jean, Melford, Mae, Lorraine, DJ (Debbie), Margaret, Lorna (Keith) and Melvina, his sister-in-law Irene, and his many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. George will be remembered by many for his amusing story telling and witty banter. Predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Renilda Gregory, his beloved son Bradley and infant grandson Shawn, his siblings Eddie, Sinnott, Kenneth, and Everett, his sister-in-law Dolly, his brothers-in-law Terry, Mike, Johnny, Leonard and Dan, his nieces Mary, and Kimberly, and nephew Charles. By personal request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. A memorial Mass will take place at a later date. If so desired, donations in memory of George can be made to the St. Alexis Cemetery Fund or Kings County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, William “Billy” Trenholme passed away with his loving children by his side. Born on March 14, 1941, he was in his 85th year of Souris, PEI and formerly Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carolyn Frances (nee Wright), and will be lovingly remembered by their children Ty Trenholme, Kathy Luckey, and Gordon Trenholme. Billy will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren Chandler and Brent. Predeceased by his brother Ross Trenholme. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where there will be no visitation or funeral service by personal request. A graveside service for family will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 3:00pm in the Bayfield Cemetery in Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick. All are welcome to attend.