OBITUARIES

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.

Peacefully at the Colville Manor in Souris, on Sunday, August 31, 2025, George Gerard Campbell passed away with his loving family by his side. Born on February 8, 1947, to the late Hugh and Mary Campbell in Souris, he was in his 79th year. George leaves behind his best friend and loving wife of 35 years Linda (nee Perry) and will be forever loved by her sons Steve (Beth) and Donnie (Gloria; deceased). He was as dear Grampie to John, Tara, and Kate, along with Braelyn (Damien), Brielle (Cameron), their mother Luanne Ching, and great granddaughter Kynlee Rae. George is survived by his sister Anne, sisters-in-law Lynda and Anne MacInnis, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and members of the Perry family. Predeceased by his sisters Reta MacDonald (Pedie), Mary MacDonald (Leland), and brothers James, Jerry, John, Angus Campbell (Ivy) and 2 infant sisters. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care shown to George during his time at the Colville Manor. The compassion and support by the entire nursing team will always be remembered. A visitation will take place at Dingwell Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Souris, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1:00pm with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of George can be made to The Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Colville Manor) or the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the death occurred of Ok-Son Weibel (nee Kim). Born on October 9, 1944, in Seoul, Korea, she was age 79 years. Ok-Son is predeceased by her beloved husband Rolf Weibel. A burial will take place in the Union Cemetery, Souris West, PE, at a later date. If so desired, donations in memory of Ok-Son can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital).

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, Amelia "Dolly" Marcella Paquet (nee Sheehan) passed away with family by her side. Born on June 29, 1931, she was in her 95th year of Bear River, PE. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Fred James Paquet and will be forever loved by her son Shane Paquet. Amelia was a dear grandmother to Bradley, Vanessa (Kyle), Nicholas, Stacey (Jamie), Darcy, Mitchell (Tessia), and great grandmother to Lytisha, Sean (Mikaela), Zoie, Xavier, Domenic, Jackson, Zeeke, and Caidence. Amelia leaves behind her sister Laura Shoemaker, and sister-in-law Bernice Sheehan, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Margaret Sheehan, brothers Buddy, Melvin, George (Yvette) and brother-in-law Tom Shoemaker. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, Souris, where a visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Margarets, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11:00am, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Amelia can be made to the St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at his residence in Annandale, on Friday, August 15, 2025, the death occurred of Alan “Moose” McDougall. Born on October 28, 1941, to the late Lemuel and Marjorie McDougall, he was aged 83 years. Alan leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary McDougall (nee Jenkins), and their daughter Jen MacDonald (Ray). He was also a dear Poppy to Alex McDougall (Katie Jordan). He is survived by his sister Jeanne MacLean, sisters-in-laws Pat MacDonald (Wendell), Laura Robertson (Glen), and brother-in-law Randy Jenkins. Predeceased by his brother John McDougall (Helen), parents-in-law Rand and Jen Jenkins, sister-in-law Judy Tassell, and brother-in-law Caleb Jenkins. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the Dundas United Church, Dundas, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:00pm. Interment will follow in the Annandale United Cemetery, Annandale. If so desired, donations in memory of Alan can be made to the Annandale Cemetery Fund or the St. John Regional Hospital Foundation.

It is with sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Alan Lee Rice of Souris, and Charlottetown, PEI, born on October 15, 1961, in Souris, announce his passing. The death occurred peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, in his 63 years. Alan is survived by brothers, Michael Rice and Brian Rice, our Uncle Roger Burke and cousins Karen and Glennie family. First cousins Matthew Joly-Rice and Jason Joly-Rice of Alberta. Alan is predeceased by his mother, Marilyn Joyce Jones (nee Burke), father Joseph Earl Rice, and brother Darrell Osborn Rice. Alan is dearly missed by his family and special friends, and special loving and caring foster parents, Arlene and Neil Proud of Charlottetown. Alan will be laid to rest in the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Souris, PEI. A graveside service will take place on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 1:00pm. Alan will be sadly missed by all his friends and caregiver. Alan has been blessed with Divine Love on earth. God Bless you Alan on your final journey, love always Brian, Matthew and Jason Xo Xo.

Peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, the death occurred of Carl Bernard Clinton. Born on August 27, 1969, he was age 55 years. He is survived by his loving mother Helen Clinton (nee McCormack) and will be missed by his siblings Gerard, Jeff (Andrea), Terry (Keila) and Noelle. Carl leaves behind his nieces and nephews, Faith, Porter, Georgia, Ayden, Maddox, Sasha, Maddie, Kobe, and Sophie as well as numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Predeceased by his father Gerald Clinton. Although Carl ended up down a rocky path, he had a special spark for life. He could always be found with his signature grin on his face and a sarcastic comment to make. By personal request, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Carl can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

It is with much sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Dorilla Maureen MacDonald (nee Peters), aged 59 years, announce her sudden passing which occurred in Souris, PEI on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was a proud and loving mother to Angela MacDonald (Randy MacKenzie), and a caring grandmother to Carson and Savannah. She loved her two grandchildren more than anything—they meant the world to her and brought her so much joy. Everything they did she made sure to share with everyone she knew. Her love for them had no limits, and through their memories of her love will always be with them. Dorilla leaves behind her dear siblings Debbie (Wayne Arseneau), Darlene Peters (Johnny Doucette), Brian Peters (Jeanne Jenkins) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Lucille Peters, brother Brendon Peters, special uncle Vern Peters, best friend Tanya Eldershaw as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Dorilla was a woman whose heart overflowed with care, humor, and unwavering resilience — and more often than not, you could hear her laughter or voice before you ever saw her coming. She left this world having given it all she had — through life’s struggles, joys, and everything in between. Dorilla’s life was not always easy, but she was a fighter. No matter what life threw at her, she always found the strength to pull through. Her spirit was defined by quiet endurance and a deep love for the people around her. She had a heart made for caregiving. Dorilla worked for several years in a daycare, where her love for children shone brightly in every hug, every playful joke, and every patient lesson. Later in life, she extended that same loving care to the elderly, offering comfort, dignity, and companionship to those who needed it most. She also took great pride in her love for cleaning — finding peace and satisfaction in bringing order and care into the spaces she touched. In her younger years, Dorilla lived life to the fullest. She was vibrant, bold, and full of laughter. A true jokester at heart, she loved to make people laugh and could lighten the mood in any room. Her quick wit and playful spirit made her a joy to be around. But nothing in this world meant more to Dorilla than her grandchildren. They were her pride, her joy, and her favorite topic of conversation. Anyone who sat with her for more than a moment would quickly hear stories about them — each one told with glowing pride and deep affection. In her quiet moments, Dorilla found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. She was a devoted fan of Wheel of Fortune and rarely missed an episode. Crossword puzzles kept her mind sharp, and time spent with her people — those she loved deeply and completely — filled her heart. Dorilla’s presence was warm, real, and unforgettable. She lived with humor, fought with strength, and loved without limits. She will be missed more than words can express — but her laughter, love, and legacy will live on in those who knew her and were lucky enough to be loved by her. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where a visitation will take place for family only. A graveside committal service will follow in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, St. Charles, PEI. If so desired, donations in memory of Dorilla can be made to Kid Sport PEI or the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital).