OBITUARIES

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Arthur Floyd Stewart, aged 83 years of Red Point, PE, announce his passing at the Souris Hospital on September 25, 2022. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years Anne (nee Young) and will be forever loved and missed by his children David (Jacinta), Susan and Andrea. He was a very proud and loving “Bubbie” to his grandchildren Madelyn, Josh (Jayne), Meghan, Jordan (Morgan), Alyson and Mallory and great grandchild Karter. Arthur is survived by his sister Karolyn Jones and brother Glen; sisters-in-law Joan (nee Tomlinson) and Nora (nee MacDonald); and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Nelson and Helen (nee MacLean); parents-in-law Foster and Enid (nee MacDonald) Young; siblings Jean Coffin, Eldon and Ira; brothers-in-law Preston Coffin, Forbes Young (and wife Emma) and Edward Jones; sister-in-law Barbara (nee Pike); niece Carol Giles (nee Stewart) and nephew Dean Stewart. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and great sense of humour. Arthur was a founding and long-term member of the Friends of Elmira Board of Directors. A farmer, fisherman, builder and general jack of all trades, he never hesitated to support his community and lend a hand. He was also an unwavering and devoted Toronto Maple Leaf fan. He had a great love for his family, both near and far and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to acknowledge the special care and endless compassion given by the paramedics, Dr. Craig Malone and the nurses and staff of the Souris Hospital. Resting at the Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4-7pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Kingsboro Baptist Church on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 1pm. A private interment will follow for the family at Kingsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Arthur can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital).

Peacefully at the Colville Manor, Souris on Sunday, September 18, 2022, the death occurred of Harold “Harry” Francis Gallant. He was aged 90 years and formerly of St. Charles, PE. Harold is predeceased by his beloved wife Isabelle Anne Gallant. Dear father to Gina MacDonald (Eldon). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandson Andy MacDonald (Megan), great-grandchildren Kaden and Kylie and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition, he is survived by his brother-in-law Howard Gallant (Rita), sisters-in-law Della Gallant and Helena Jamieson (David). Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Josephine Gallant, sisters Muriel, Georgina Lapoint, Helena Hatch, Genevieve Pineau and brothers Cornelius, Arthur, Elmer, Peter, Robert, and Albert. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given to Harold over the last two years by the staff of Souris Home Care, Souris Hospital, and the Colville Manor. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 4-7pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Charles Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery where he will be laid to eternal rest beside the love of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Harold can be made to the St. Charles Cemetery Fund and would be greatly appreciated.

It is with sadness the family of Arthur Joseph Perry announce his passing which occurred peacefully and with family by his side at the Souris Hospital on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was aged 71 years of Souris, PE. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years Ann (nee Walsh) and will be forever loved by his children Rachael (Robbie) and Greg (Paula), grandchild Braden and step-grandchildren Dylan, Zachary, Anthony, Hunter and Kaden. Arthur is survived by his sisters Joan (Kenny), Linda (George), Anne, brothers Gordon (Marlene), David (Vera), Wayne (Audrey), brothers-in-law Leroy (Loretta) Albert (Mary) and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Alice, parents-in-law Leonard and Jeanette Walsh, son-in-law Jonathan Carter, brothers Rex and Gerard, brothers-in-law John Campbell, George, Melvin, Earl Walsh, and Wayne MacLennan. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 5-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Arthur can be made to the Souris Hospital or the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at the Colville Manor on Saturday, September 3, 2022, Gordon Keith Duncan passed away with family by his side. He was aged 75 years of Little Pond and formerly Burlington, Ontario. He leaves behind his beloved wife Anne (nee Hardwick) and his daughters Tamara and Katie whom he dearly loved. He will also be remembered as the best Bumpa to Charlie and Maddie. Keith is survived by his dear brother Paul, and his nieces and nephews Amy, Stacy, Kim, Chris, Josh and Kevin. Predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Edna, brother Glenn and sister Lois. Completed funeral service arrangements will be announced at a later date with interment to take place in the Bay Fortune United Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Keith can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Colville Manor).

Peacefully at the Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague on Thursday, September 1, 2022, the death occurred of Gordon Wayne Brake. He was aged 67 years of Souris, PE. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 38 years Cathy (nee Anderson) and will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Marjorie Anderson, sisters-in-law Karen Anderson, Sheila Wolters (Dirk), Amanda Lawrence (Darcy), brothers-in-law David (Diane), Scott (Angela), Steven (Christina) and Adam Anderson (Melanie) and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition, he is survived by members of the Carter family whom he dearly loved Carol Sharkey (Joe), Dawn Rogers (Tucker; deceased), Thane Carter (Linda), Shane Carter and Shelley Rose (Guy). Wayne was a valued member of the Souris Fire Department and devoted 40 years of his life serving others with this career. He will be remembered for his humor and kindness which was apparent when you met him. He loved fishing, fixing engines, collecting coins and any treasures people would give him. He had a great love for his family and will be deeply missed by all in the Town of Souris. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Marcella Brake, sister Anne, infant brother Peter, father-in-law Leo Anderson, nephews Cole Lawrence, Connor Taylor and niece Sabrana Anderson. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 4-7pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, September 5, 2022 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Wayne can be made to the Souris Fire Department or the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund. *Due to severe allergies, we ask that you please refrain from wearing scents.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, the family of Michael Francis McIntosh announce his passing which occurred surrounded by family at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was aged 66 years of Souris River, PE. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 34 years Sharon (nee Coffin) and his children Evan (Heidi) and Candice (Joey) whom he dearly loved. He will also be remembered as a most caring grampie to Ava and Frankie. Mike is survived by his dear mother Joan and will be forever loved by his siblings Ronnie (Lorraine), Norman (Colleen), Gertie Campbell (Wayne), Chrissy MacAulay (David), Andy, Rena MacAulay (Dwain), Roger (Tania), Laura MacDonald (Joe), Beth, Lenny, Pam Whalen (Lennie), Danny (Cindy) and sisters-in-law Jeanna McIntosh and Connie McQuaid. Mike is lovingly remembered by members of the Coffin family; mother-in-law Shirley Coffin, and sisters-in-law Karon Coffin (Rob Bliss) and Connie Coffin. In addition, he is survived by his special aunts Rita and Linda Lutz and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father John, brothers Kevin McIntosh, Peter McQuaid, father-in-law Roy Coffin and brother-in-law Blair Coffin. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 4-7pm. A private graveside service will be held for family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital) or Kid Sport PEI.

Peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Souris Hospital on Monday, August 15, 2022, the death occurred of Wally Smith. He was aged 79 years of Kingsboro, PE and formerly South Strafford, Vermont, USA. He leaves behind his beloved wife Barbara (nee Herbert) and will be forever loved by his sons Josh (Tracey) born in Montague and Patrick Smith born in Charlottetown. Wally will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Conner, Jasmine and Nicole Smith. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Virginia Smith and his dear son Jeremy Smith. Wally and Barbara lived in Vernon River in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Wally worked at the Guardian, the Eastern Graphic, the PEI Department of Agriculture and also the Ark at Spry Point. He was a proud founding member of Farmers Helping Farmers. By personal request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of life will be held for family and close friends at a later date in Vermont, USA. If so desired, donations in memory of Wally can be made to the Maya Educational Foundation, a support for vocational training or Farmers Helping Farmers.

Peacefully at his late residence in Calgary, Alberta, the death occurred of Ralph Graydon Muttart. He was aged 74 years and formerly of Souris, PE. Ralph will be forever remembered by his children Jason Muttart, Justin (Venessa) Muttart, Tammy (Robbie) McLean, Melissa (Trevor) Sanderson, Wilfred Muttart and by his grandchildren Dustin, Lucas, Jesse, Zachary, Alicia, Nathan and Paige. He is predeceased by his parents Ralph G Muttart Snr, Helen (Richard) Lyons and infant brother John Lyons. A private graveside service for friends and family will take place in the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Souris. If so desired, donations in memory of Ralph can be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

On Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by love, at her childhood home in Rollo Bay, Angela Campbell, age 45, found peace. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Daryl Burgess and will be forever loved by her parents, Danny and Donna (nee MacLean), her sister and family, Andrea (Jeff), Porter and Georgia Clinton. Angela will also be lovingly remembered by Daryl’s daughters Ashley and Lauren, and his mother Sandy, who welcomed her into their family. She also had a great love for her dogs Sadie and Maisie and is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Angela gifted her time, attention, and love to the many important young people in her life and she would say she was rewarded tenfold. She was often the glue that brought people together, letting them be their best selves, whether at work in her role as project manager or amongst family and friends. In her almost 46 years Angela did what was most important - loved and was loved unconditionally, providing us an example of a strong, caring, independent woman. As you remember Angela, think of her tapping those perfectly polished toes to a fiddle tune, being on the other end of the line to offer support, hiking a trail with Sadie and Maisie, or cheering you on from a sideline. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre. An extra special thanks to Dr. LePage for the personalized care she gave Angela. Finally, to all those who worked hard to make MAID a possibility, a heartfelt thank you for creating space for people to end suffering with dignity. A public visitation will be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 5-8pm. By personal request, a celebration of life will take place at a later date for close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Angela can be made to The Terry Fox Foundation, a cause Angela felt strongly about.

Mary Elizabeth Gorman “Betty” passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, PEI. She passed away peacefully and quietly much in the same manner in which she lived her life. She is predeceased by her brothers A.J., Elmer and John, sisters Bernadette, Laura, Sally, Sr. Hilda, Susie and Mary. A truly pleasant person, Betty was a devoted and loving mother to her 5 children Charlene (Paul), Bernadette (Jean), John (Joanne), Rosalie (Andre) and Anna (Robert). She made time for everyone with grace and joy. Nanny Betty leaves to mourn her 10 “guppies” Mark, Sarah, Carla, Michael, C.J., Mattie, Samantha, Ryan, Thomas and Imogen and more recently 2 great granddaughters Reese and Brooklyn. While raising her family in Montreal, Betty worked at the Royal Montreal Golf Club for over 50 years alongside her sisters Celly and Susie. Upon her retirement, Betty returned to the island where her sister Celly and nephew Leo were her constant companions and eventually her care givers. She leaves to mourn countless relatives and friends both in PEI, Quebec, and Ontario. She will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit, ever pleasant demeanor, sense of humor, easy smile and loving nature. Betty will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank the staff from Souris Home Care for their care over the past year and would also like to recognize the excellent care and compassion afforded to her by the nurses and staff at the Kings County Memorial Hospital. A funeral mass for friends and family will take place at the St. Charles Roman Catholic Church on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Betty can be made to the St. Charles Cemetery Fund or the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Home Care).