HISTORICAL OBITUARIES

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Colville Manor on Monday, August 15, 2016, of Dot Dunphy (nee MacNeil) in her 96th year. Loving mother of Dianne Keefe (Allan Coffin). Fondly remembered by grandchildren Jeffery (Joanne) and Christa (Layton); great grandchildren Cameron, Brenna, Devon, Emma, William, Noah, Benjamin, Jenna and special cousin Eleanor Holland. Predeceased by husbands John Mooney and Aden Dunphy and son-in-law Emmett Keefe. Resting at the Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris, for visiting hours on Thursday, August 18, 2016, from 6 to 9 PM and Friday, August 19, 2016 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Funeral to be held on Friday morning at St. Columba Roman Catholic Church in Fairfield for funeral mass to be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment in the church cemetery. Memorials to Colville Manor would be appreciated. On line condolences may be sent to www.dingwellfh.ca.    

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family at the Souris Hospital on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, of Charles "Jonathan" Carter, aged 42 years of Souris, PE. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his wife Rachael, and son Braden. Jonathan is survived by his parents Anita White, and Charlie Carter (Mary); brothers Jason (Shanna), Ryan (Kristy), and sister Melissa (Paul). Also to mourn his loss are parents-in-law Arthur and Ann Perry; brother-in-law Greg (Paula), and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris with visiting hours Friday, October 27, 2017 from 6-9pm. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00am, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Braden’s education fund would be greatly appreciated.

 The death occurred peacefully at the Colville Manor on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 of Mary Belinda MacLellan, age 87 years, formerly of Souris, PE. She will be forever missed by her children Ronelda Cahill (Clifford), Ronald, Loretta Larkin, Neil, Joe, and Jeanette Stewart (Randy).  Mary is survived by her brother Leroy MacIsaac, best friend and special granddaughter Olivia Campbell, and grandchildren Lowell, Robin, Calvin, Lori-Anne, Ryan, Matthew, Bradley, Brittany, Sabrina and Natasha. Predeceased by her husband Neil, daughter Christina, and siblings Joe, Frances, Herbie, Louis, Orin and Ronelda Jamison.  Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris with visiting hours Friday, October 20, 2017, from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris. Interment to follow in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations can be made to the Colville Manor, or the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

The death occurred peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Friday, October 13, 2017 of Peter "Pedie" MacDonald of Souris. Beloved husband of Reta (nee Campbell); father of Alana Legere (Andrew), and grandfather of Fergus Peter Legere.  Peter will be missed by his sisters Joan Chisholm and Eleanor Champion; sister-in-law Anne Campbell, and brothers-in-law George and James Campbell. He will be fondly remembered by Sandra Hodder, Kenny O’Hanley, Rae and Alan Chisholm, and numerous other nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by parents Percy and Edith (Willette); siblings Kenneth, Daniel, Percy Jr, Tony, Floyd, Reggie, Boudine, Jeannette, and Gert; sister-in-law Mary MacDonald, and brothers-in-law Jerry, John, and Angus Campbell.  Missing his companionship will be beloved pets Cooper and Barney.  Visiting hours at Dingwell Funeral Home on Sunday, October 15, 2017, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, and Monday, October 16, 2017 from 9:30am until time of the funeral. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00am.  Donations in memory of Peter may be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.  

The death occurred peacefully, at Colville Manor with family at her side, on Sunday October 8, 2017 of Betty Fay, aged 73 years formerly of MacKinnon’s Point and East Baltic. She will be deeply missed by her husband Gene, and children Carl, Kevin (Lisa), and Angela (Maciej). Beloved Nana to Jack and Kate.  Betty is survived by siblings Estelle MacAulay, Danny (Carole) McKinnon, Maureen (Francis) Howlett, Justin (Mae) McKinnon, and Kenny McKinnon. Special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents J.C and Mary Ann McKinnon and siblings Alice Bushey, Margie Oberthier, Albie MacKinnon, Aelred (Mac) McKinnon, Dave MacKinnon and infant brother James.  Visitation at Dingwell Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 6-9pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Souris Food Bank.  

The death occurred suddenly at the Kings County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 21, 2017 of John Harold Banks, age 67 years, formerly of Little Pond. Loving and devoted husband to Wanda. He will be deeply missed by his children Shawn (Julie), Megan (Miika), Jeannie Roche (Tony), and Christian Duffenais (Tristan). John is survived by brothers Martin (Francis), Danny (Sandra), Joseph (Kathy); sisters Ronelda Victor (Billy), and Bonnie Jenkins (Craig). Also to mourn his loss are grandchildren Jacob, Ethan, Brennan, Erica, Jordan, Riley, Caleb, and Elias; great granddaughter Elody, and numerous nieces and nephews. Those who past before John are his mother Vivian, and sisters Violet and Lorena. He will be missed by his furry babies Dixie, Zeke, Zoey, and Ruby. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home for visiting hours Monday, September 25, 2017 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral service to be celebrated at Dundas United Church on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11:00am. Memorial donation in memory of John may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the PEI Humane Society.

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, September 15, 2017 of William James Holland, age 88 years, formerly of Elmira, PE. William will be greatly missed by his best friend and loving partner of 66 years Eleanor. Also to mourn his loss are children Bev Gillis (Donnie), Marie Gallant (Leonard; deceased), Doris Wakelin (Kirby), Blair (Teresa), and Jerry (Annette).  Survived by brothers George (Cecile), Emeric (Helen), and sister Joyce Perry (David). Fondly remembered by grandchildren Jeffery, Christopher, Nicholas, Matthew, Timothy, Kasey, Denton, Krystle, Tyler, Zach, Brianna, and Gabe. Also by 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Predeceased by daughter Charlotte Holland, and brother Artie (Helen; deceased).  Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home for visiting hours Monday, September 18, 2017 from 4-7pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated at St. Columba Roman Catholic Church at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the St. Columba Cemetery Fund, or the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of William would be appreciated. 

The death occurred suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth hospital on Thursday, September 14, 2017 of Joseph Rodrigue Claude Clement, age 53 years, formerly of the Souris Line Road.  He will be greatly missed by his three children Colton (Angela), Devin (Danielle), Alysha (Bailey), his special friend Lisa Ford, her children Emily and Ashton, and his grandchild Abel. Also, to mourn his loss are three step-grandchildren Keira, Xander, and Rexx.  Claude is survived by his mother Victoria; brothers Shane (Elizabeth) and Roddy (Angel), and sisters Dove (Jeff) and Lynda (Wayne). He will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Predeceased by his father Rodrigue Clement; brother Dwayne and step-father Ault Veld.  He was loved by all and will be resting at Dingwell Funeral Home with visiting hours on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral mass to be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11am. He will be missed by all.  If so desired, memorial donation to the heart and stroke foundation may be made in memory of Claude.

Peacefully at the Colville Manor with his family at his side on Friday, September 8, 2017, of Raymond (Ray) Philip Peters of St. Charles in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Patty). Proud father of Susie Christian and Bert (Suzette). Much loved Poppy to Scott (Shelley), Mark, and Jason Christian and Danielle and Jeremy Peters and 4 great grandchildren Dylan , Teagan, Julia and Rory. Survived by brother John and sisters Lela Hanlon (Jearard), Ruth MacGregor (Walter), Myrna Reeves (Eddie), Doris Diamond, and Joyce Vokey (Bob) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Albina and Leonard, brother Keenie sister Reina Breau, son in law Joe Christian, sisters in law Juanita and Mary Anne and brothers in law Lawrence and Kenny. Resting at the Dingwell Funeral Home Souris for visiting hours Sunday September 10, 2017 from 6pm - 9 pm and 9:30 to 10:30 on Monday, September 11, 2017. Funeral mass to be held at St Charles Roman Catholic Church on Monday September 11, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Charles Cemetery. If so desired donations in Ray's memory may be made to the St Charles Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at The Colville Manor, on Monday, September 4, 2017 of Harold Valentine Thompson in his 92  year. Beloved husband of 64 years of Catherine "Kit" (O’Hanley). Proud father of Danny (Linda), Cathy MacKinnon (Billy), Gene (Wanda), Lynn MacInnis and Robbie (Barbie). Much loved and very proud Grandpa/Popie to Jim, Jacki, Coralee, Joelyne, Erin, Jenny, Amanda, Emily, Cody, Hayley, Kate, and Jesse; 22 great-grandchildren, and special niece Veronica Thompson. He is also survived by his sister Mary Jay (Kenny; deceased), and brother John (Marie). Predeceased by his parents Harry and Veronica (Goodfellow); siblings Henry (Hilda; deceased), Jerome (Frances; deceased), Joseph (Josephine and Mary; deceased), Melvina, Vernon, Sexton and Wilfred, and his son-in-law Ronnie MacDonald.  Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Bernie Lewis, and his brothers-in-law B.J. O’Hanley (Pauline), Desmond O’Hanley, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Resting at the Dr. Roddie Community Centre, St. Peters Bay for visiting hours on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Peter’s Bay Roman Catholic Church on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2pm. If so desired, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the activity department of the Colville Manor.