OBITUARIES

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).

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, July 30, 2022, Andrew “Andy” Melenus MacInnis passed away surrounded by love and with family by his side. He was aged 77 years of Souris and formerly Souris Line Road, PE. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years Audrey (nee Peters) and will be forever loved by his daughters Kim Hughes (Jimmy) and Shelley Lavie (Colin). Andy will also be remembered as a most caring grampie to Lemuel (Hannah), great grampie to Hudson and Lauren and step grampie to Shawn (Jennifer) and Natasha Lavie. In addition, he is survived by his siblings Gordia, George (Bernadette) and Frank MacInnis, numerous nieces and nephews and extended members of the Peters family. Predeceased by his parents Alphonsus and Irene MacInnis, sister Mary MacGillivary and infant son Kenneth MacInnis. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 4-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Andy can be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or the Souris Food Bank and are appreciated by the family.

Peacefully at the Riverview Manor in Montague on Sunday, July 24, 2022 the death occurred of Helen Jeanette Blackett (nee Blaisdell). She was in her 81st year of Primrose, PE. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Stirling and was a loving mother to Florence (Gordon), Roland (Mary), Barb (Len) and Brian. Helen will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Amber, Crystal, Ocean, Helen, Jennifer, Zachery, Jessie, Libby and great grandchildren Ava Grace, Mylah Rae, Madison, Colby, Aiden, Cameron, Greenlee, and Hope. Predeceased by her parents Herman and Pansy Blaisdell and siblings Margaret, George, Andrew and Doris. By personal request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service for invited guests will take place at the Old Dundas Acorn Cemetery, Dundas, PE. If so desired, donations in memory of Helen can be made to the Old Dundas Acorn Cemetery Fund or the Riverview Manor.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Kiana announce her sudden passing which occurred in Summerside, PE. She was aged 28 years. Kiana was strong, generous and creative with a great passion for animals. Her life was tragically short but her legacy of compassion, beauty and love for family will always be treasured. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. A service of remembrance will be held at the International Children’s Memorial Place, Freetown, PE for family and close friends. If so desired, donations in memory of Kiana can be made to the PEI Humane Society.

It is with heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Edgar Walter Dixon announce his passing which occurred peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was aged 78 years of Souris and formerly East Baltic, PE. He leaves behind his best friend and beloved wife of 58 years Lynn Ann (nee Roach) and his daughters Jillian Boxer Dixon (Morris Ergas) and Terri Dixon Cheverie (Gerard) whom he dearly loved. Edgar will also be lovingly remembered as a caring Papa to Mathew, Jaclyn, Siena, Ilsa, Alaina, Fiona and special grampie to Ella, Sophia and Hudson. He is survived by his sisters Janet Gregory and Sheila McInnis (Charlie). Predeceased by his parents Walter and Inez (nee Rose) Dixon, brother-in-law Vimy Gregory and sisters-in-law Audrey Morrow and Connie Stewart. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the Dundas United Church on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the Kingsboro Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Edgar can be made to Kings United Pastoral Charge.

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Vernon Gerard Keefe of Souris and formerly Lot 42, Morell, PE at the age of 80 years. Vernon will be forever loved by his children Marissa, Afton, Ryan and Amanda and their mother Lynn Perry who remained a special and trusted friend. He was also loved and cherished by his grandchildren Lucinda, Shandi, Kameron, Revan, Seth and River. Survived by his dear sister Shirley and brother Mervin (Suzie), goddaughter Ashely and also by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born on April 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Martha (MacDonald) and Jack Keefe. Predeceased by sister Noreen and his brothers Elmer, Sterling, Earle, Johnnie, Carl, Emmett and Ivan and nephews Kevin, Leonard and Brian. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given to their father by Dr. MacLeod and the entire nursing team at the Kings County Memorial Hospital. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 6-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at the Church of St. Lawrence O’Toole, Green Meadows on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the St. Lawrence O’Toole Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Vernon can be made to the St Lawrence O’Toole Cemetery Fund.

It is with saddened hearts, the family of Elora Mae Rose (nee Ching) announce her passing which occurred surrounded by her loving family at the Colville Manor on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Formerly of Lakeville, PE; Elora was born in Red Point, PE on October 26, 1939 and was a daughter to Charles and Bessie Ching. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years Robert Rose and was a loving mother to her sons Myles (Carol) and Boyd (Arlene). Elora was also a devoted Nanny to Adam Rose (Donna), April MacIntyre (Darren), Andrew Rose, Ellen Lukeman (Chris), Keisha Rose Topic (Ben), and Jorie Rose (Graeme); as well as a great-grandmother to Madison (Daniel), Colby (Gracie), and Aiden Rose, Hailey, Leah (Kalan), and Gracie MacIntyre, Cora, Ruth, & Winnie Lukeman, Mae and Tilly Topic. In addition, she is survived by her siblings Elwood Ching and Connie Coffin of Red Point, sister-in-law, Verna Gauthier of Kingston, Ontario and several nieces, nephews and many close friends. Elora is predeceased by her sons Sterling and Dean, parents-in-law Livingston and Alda Rose, brothers-in-law Lawrence (Joe) Gauthier, Blair Coffin and sister-in-law Mavis Ching. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the Kingsboro Baptist Church on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the South Lake Christian Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Elora can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada (PEI Chapter) or the South Lake Christian Cemetery Fund and are appreciated by the family.

It is with much sadness, the family of Walter Alvah Ching announce his passing which occurred peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at the Souris Hospital on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was aged 78 years of Souris, PE. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years Donna (nee Coffin) and will be forever loved by his sons David (Darlene), Clarke (Michelle) and Duane (Julie). Walter will forever be remembered as a most caring grampie to Abigail, Kelsey, Meghan, Calvin, Emily and Drew. He is survived by his dear sister Betty Bruce (Merton), brother-in-law Douglas Coffin and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lowell and Florence Ching and sister-in-law Tillie Coffin. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care that was given to Walter by the Souris Paramedics, Dr. Berrow and the entire nursing staff of the Souris Hospital and Home Care. A funeral will be celebrated at the Kingsboro Baptist Church on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00am with interment to follow in the Kingsboro Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5-8pm. If so desired, donations in memory of Walter can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital or Souris Home Care) and are appreciated by the family.