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Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday September 15, 2026, Shirley Mae Macleod passed away with her loving family by her side. Born on March 27, 1955, she was aged 71 of Souris, PEI. She is survived by her brother Barry Beck and will be remembered as a caring step parent to Troy Gregory (Viki), Todd Gregory (Michelle), Cody Gregory, Aaron Gregory Macvane (Courtney), and Nick Gregory Macvane. Shirley was a loving and supportive step grandmother to Justine, Nicole, Laura, Hailey, Lennie, Michael, Mark, R.J, Alexander, Kahlan, Savannah, Jasmine and Dakota and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her partner James “Jimmy” Andrew Gregory and her parents Alexander and Ethel Macswain, and brothers Lornie and Harry Macswain. Shirley was remembered by her love of bingo and playing cards with her step grandchildren . You would find Shirley enjoying company of those who stopped by the family home to visit, and spending time with her kitty patches. We would like to thank all the hospital staff in Souris who looked after Shirley while she was there. A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary’s Roman. Catholic Church in Souris, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Shirley can be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that the family of Donald Patrick Larkin announces his passing, which occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born on May 17, 1947, Don was in his 80th year, of Five Houses, PEI. Don will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Anika Larkin (Mike Crooks), and his beloved grandson, Owen. He is also survived by his siblings, Jemma Larkin, Raymond Larkin, Mary Jane Wortman (Raymond), Mark Larkin and Freddie Larkin; he is also survived by Huguette de Repentigny, Anika’s mother. Don was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Anna Larkin (nee MacKinnon), and his niece, Irene. Don was also predeceased by Joseph Remi MacKinnon and Barbara MacKinnon, who were second parents to him. Don was a true life force who loved adventures, stories (the bigger the better), cars, the Island and his many friends. Above all, he loved his family and was especially proud of his grandson, Owen, who held a very special place in his heart. Don’s love for Prince Edward Island, particularly the eastern end of the Island, was evident throughout his life. He dedicated his time and energy to many projects and causes close to his heart, including the Roma Historical Site, the Greenwich Provincial Park project and Rails to Trails, to name just a few. Although his adventures took him around the world, PEI was always home. Of all the places Don travelled and all the stories he collected along the way, the Island truly had his heart. A visitation for family and friends will take place at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the St. Peters Bay Roman Catholic Church on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Don can be made to Parkinson Canada.

Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, James Andrew Gregory passed away with his loving family by his side. Born on March 24, 1947, he was aged 79 of Souris, PEI. He is survived by his partner Shirley MacLeod and will be remembered as a caring father to Wayne Woods, Troy Gregory (Viki), Todd Gregory (Michelle Gregory), Cody Gregory, Aaron Gregory Macvane (Courtney) and Nick Gregory Macvane. James was a loving and supportive grandfather to Ashely, Matthew and Devon, Justine, Nicole, Laura, Hailey, Lennie, Michael, Mark, R.J, Alexander, Kahlan, Savannah, Jasmine and Dakota, and all his Great grandchildren. He is survived by brother Bernie (Emily), and sisters Darlene ( Francis) and Donna, Shirley. Predeceased by his parents Andrew, Annie, and Brothers Daniel, Earl, Joey, Richard, Robert, and sister Anne Marie. Jimmy was remembered by his love of bingo, and fishing. You would find Jimmy most times playing cards and enjoying company of those who stopped by the family home to visit. We would like to thank all the hospital staff in Souris who looked after Jimmy while he was there. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris, on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations and memory of James Andrew Gregory can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital).

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Blair Joseph Carter announces his passing, which occurred peacefully at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Born October 11, 1948, in Souris, PEI, Blair was in his 78th year. Blair was a hardworking man who took great pride in his family, his work, and the life he built. He spent much of his life on the water and behind the wheel. For 40 years, he fished lobster, silversides, mackerel, and especially herring. He also drove tractor-trailer throughout his life, spending many years in Alberta hauling logs. In his later years, Blair became well known in the community for his dedication to the art of rigging and mending herring nets. He took great pride in this work and in keeping a traditional skill alive. Blair also had a special talent for canning and took great pride in making his own pickles, beets, chow, jams, and especially his solomon gundy. These were more than just recipes—they were traditions he enjoyed preserving and sharing with others. Those who knew Blair will remember his witty sense of humour and his love of a good chat. He always seemed to have a story to tell, particularly about his years of trucking and fishing. Whether sharing a memory, telling a story, or simply enjoying a conversation, Blair had a way of making people stop and listen. He was a familiar sight around the wharf, often seen driving his best friend, Trapper, around. Their friendship was a special part of Blair’s later years and will be remembered fondly by those who knew them both. Blair leaves behind his loving children, Trapper, Garth Carter, Jamie Carter (Lora-Lee Mackay), Colleen Carter, Aaron Carter (Amanda MacVane), along with their mother Joyce Perry (David). He was a caring and proud grandfather to Matthew Burke (Miranda), Caleb Carter (MacKenzie Burley), Walker Carter, Tyson Carter, and Austin Carter (Jordan), and He was a cherished Great-Grandfather to Jayden Aitken, Stella Rose and Salem Knockwood. Also, step grandfather to Chandler MacKay (Olivia), Brittany Kennific (Zachery), Zachary Gordon, and step great grandchildren Emerson and Amelia Kennific, and Marie MacKay. He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Paulette Longaphie, Terry Carter (Jean), Janeen Laybolt (Dale), Verna and sister-in-law Bonita Carter, wife of his late brother Eric “Bim” Carter, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Blair was predeceased by his Parents Garfield & Helen Carter (Paquet) brother Eric “Bim” Carter; sister Leona Savoie; brothers Harvey Carter, Austin Carter, David Carter, and Colin Carter; dear friend Dora Gallant; son-in-law Jimmy Drake; and Jim Taras, Grandson's Fiancée Allea Aitken. Blair leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him. His love of the sea, his years on the road, his stories and humour, and the traditions he carried with him will live on through his family and friends. Though he has cast off from the wharf for the last time, his memory will remain in the hearts of those who loved him. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. A visitation will take place at Dingwell Funeral Home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 6:00-7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Blair may be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund.

Peacefully at the Colville Manor in Souris, on Monday, August 17, 2026, Fulton Underhay passed away with family by his side. Born on February 18, 1946, he was in his 81st year, of Eglington, PEI. He is survived by his loving sister Lorna Bulpitt (Clayton), also by his nieces and nephews, Lance Underhay (Sarah) and their boys Riley and Coby; Margo Bulpitt (Dr. Chris Gray) with daughter Bridget Gray; Philip Bulpitt (Rhonda) with boys, Wason and Wyatt; Steven Bulpitt with his children Evelyn and Reid, a niece Cheryl Bulpitt. Fulton is predeceased by his parents Ernest and Evelyn Jean Underhay, brother Alan (June), and nephew Darcy. It is with great sadness, we say goodbye to “Tiny”, a true character who spent most of his life in the Fortune area and devoted more than seven decades to his passion for genealogy. In his younger years, he worked “up north” before moving home, taking over his father’s business, and later finishing his working years at the Rodd Brudenell. Fulton had an encyclopedia worth of knowledge on family history; he became a keeper of stories and connections of countless families in the community. Fulton was a familiar face at benefits, community gatherings, and at Souris Wildcat football games. You would often find him hitchhiking his way to wherever he wanted to go. He loved gardening, loved his community, and had a wonderful curiosity about people and their history. He will be remembered for his incredible knowledge. For those who knew Fulton, there will be plenty of stories to tell, plenty of memories to smile about, and probably more than a few conversations that begin with, “Fulton would know the answer to that”. He will be remembered, missed and talked about for years to come. Wherever he is, I hope that he has found a beautiful garden, a good gathering of people, and maybe even a ride to get him there. A visitation will take place at the Bay Fortune United Church, on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:00-2:30pm. A funeral service will follow in the church at 3:00pm, with interment to take place in the Bay Fortune Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bay Fortune Cemetery Fund.

Bernie Mooney passed away peacefully in Hamilton, Ontario with his brother Louis and his friend Melissa at his side. Bernie lived his life to the fullest—and had many stories to prove it! He was kind, caring, generous, funny, and always up for a good time. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, his stories, and the many memories he created with the people who loved him. He proudly and bravely enlisted to serve our country. Corporal Bernard Mooney joined the Canadian Armed Forces in July 1970 and served as a Combat Field Engineer. During his service, he served as a member of the Canadian Airborne Regiment and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment. He completed a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus in 1974 as well as a tour in Lahr, Federal Republic of Germany from 1975 to 1977 at which time he was honorably released. Bernie is survived by his brothers Jim (Frances) Mooney Charlottetown, Charles Mooney (Stella Deveau-Gauthier) Souris West, Louis Mooney Stoney Creek ON, and Gerry (Diane) Mooney Rollo Bay, along with his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John "Jack" and Helena "Annie" (Cahill) Mooney; his sister Patricia "Patsy" Doucette; his brothers Francis "Frank" Mooney and Joseph "Joe" Mooney; his sister-in-law Suzanne Mooney; his nephew Stephen Mooney; and his niece Michelle Mooney. Bernie loved this Island, his family, vintage vehicles, country music, and old westerns. He had a big personality, a big heart, and a life filled with stories that will continue to be told for years to come. Please join us on Sunday, August 30th between 3pm - 5pm at the Souris Legion to celebrate Bernie’s life, share memories, and raise a glass to a truly unforgettable man. Rest easy, Bernie. You certainly lived a good life—and left us with plenty of stories to tell.

It is with sadness, the family of Gloria Helen Chapman (nee MacDonald), announce her passing, which occurred peacefully at the Colville Manor, Souris, on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Born on April 16, 1944, she was in her 83rd year. Gloria is predeceased by her beloved husband, Cyril Chapman, and will be remembered as a loving mother to Craig (Rachel), Jeff (Cherie), Jason (Marise), and Jamie (Tracy). She was also a special grandmother to Jessica (Devan), Danika (Colby), Drew, Tori Jayne, Rebecca (Simon), Alex, Daniel, Renée, Marc, Jalyn, Marybeth, Sarah, Bryce, her great-grandsons Turner and Oliver as well as great-granddaughter Annie. She will be deeply missed by her sibling Ronalda, along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Predeceased by her parents Leo and Helen MacDonald. Also by her brothers Charles, Wilbur, Marcelus, Ignatius, Ronald, Joseph and her sisters Augusta and Gloria Claire. Gloria started her career as a teacher at Fort Augustus and Rollo Bay Schools before transitioning to working alongside her husband in Chapman bros. until her retirement in 2013. She maintained a love of sports and was an avid Softball Pitcher and Broom ball player. Later she loved the hours watching her children and grandchildren playing various sporting activities. Her competitive spirit lives on in her family. She was involved in community organizations such as CWL, and 4 H. We would like to thank the staff at Colville Manor for their outstanding kindness, care and compassion during Gloria’s tenure as a resident. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, where visiting hours will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Souris on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:00am. The interment will follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Gloria can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation.

It is with much sadness and heavy hearts, the family of William ‘Dale’ Cahill, announce his passing, which occurred peacefully with family by his side at the Souris Hospital, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Born on January 8, 1944, in Sydney, NS while his parents helped in the war effort, he was age 82 years, of St. Charles, PE. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne Marie (nee White), and will be forever loved by their children Chris (Juanita), Julie Ching (Duane), Deanna Cahill, Colin (Heidi) and Andrew (Lydia). He will also be lovingly remembered as a supportive and compassionate grandfather to Randy, Amy (Matt), Jenna (Matthew), Nathan (Carley) Max (Sarah), Emily (Ethan), Drew, Caleb (Ariella), Owen, Georgia, and Jacob and great grandfather to Aidan and Emerson Campbell, Leo, Marley and Rowan Birt and Amelia Cahill. Dale is survived by his siblings Leo (Muriel), Cliff (Ronelda), John ‘Jack’ (Janie) and Elmer Cahill (Cookie Jaeger). In addition, he will be missed by brother and sister-in-laws Eddie White (Nancy), Janie Cahill (John ‘Jack’), Judy Manning (Jack), Donna Cheverie (David; deceased) as well as Cathy Cahill, and Sharon Miles. Honorary ‘sister’ in law Kathy Bruce (Walter) as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Olive Cahill (nee Peters), brothers Bernie and Jim (Marg); father and mother-in-law Francis and Lucy White, brother-in-law Kenny. Dale will be remembered as a hardworking and humble man whose kindness, integrity and quiet strength earned him the love and respect of all who knew him. He was a skilled carpenter by trade and took great pride in building with his hands. He was also a sheep farmer, raised chickens and gardened in St. Charles. Dale cherished his family and remained devoted to his church and community. His generous spirit and humour will be fondly remembered by his family, friends, and the community. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris, where visiting hours will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 2:00-5:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, St. Charles, on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:00am with the interment to follow in the church cemetery. If so desired, donations in memory of Dale can be made to the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital), or the St. Charles Cemetery Fund.

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Adolphus Francis (Dolphie) MacEachern on July 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Hermanville, PEI on May 17, 1934, to the late Donald Francis and Mary Elizabeth. Dolphie was predeceased by his brothers Andrew, James, Hughie, and Bernie. Dolphie will be remembered with love by his family and friends. His gentle kindness, spirited humour, and calming presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, Souris, PEI. A graveside service will be held at the St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, PEI on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:00am. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sweet Jenna Marie Croucher (soon to be Roggeveen), aged 23, on the morning of July 7, 2026. From an early age, Jenna was truly one of a kind. She was fiercely independent, with a stubborn streak that could never be matched. Yet beneath that determination was a remarkable kindness, compassion, and an ability to connect with people that made everyone around her feel safe, comforted, and welcomed. As a young girl, Jenna was a protector and a healer. She cared for people, animals, and anything else she felt needed her help. Those qualities stayed with her throughout her life and helped shape the extraordinary person she became. Jenna was the best big sister to Lesley and Evan. She was their biggest supporter, their role model, and their fiercest defender. The love she had for them was unwavering, and she took great pride in being their sister. To her friends, Jenna was deeply loyal and endlessly caring. She was the person you could always count on for honesty, support, and encouragement. Her friendships were genuine, and she treasured each one. As she grew into her teenage years, Jenna decided she wanted to follow in her Dad's footsteps and pursue a career in Paramedicine. It quickly became clear that she was exactly where she was meant to be. In her short but meaningful career, she earned the trust and respect of her colleagues and partners. She was calm in a crisis, compassionate in difficult moments, and unwavering when others needed her most. Any patient fortunate enough to be in her care experienced the very best of who she was. As a daughter, Jenna was wise beyond her years. She had a nurturing spirit and often took on the role of caretaker for those she loved. She made it easy to be her Mom and Dad. Jenna loved fiercely and without reservation, and everyone fortunate enough to receive that love knew exactly how deeply they mattered to her. When Jenna met the love of her life, Morgan, there was never any doubt that he was the person she was meant to spend her life with. The love they shared was rare, genuine, and beautiful. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, adventure, and unwavering devotion. Jenna was living through one of the happiest chapters of her life. In her 23 short years, Jenna experienced more than many do in a lifetime. She found true love, pursued a career she was passionate about, travelled, and found joy in the simplest moments. Whether it was watching a sunrise or sunset, spending time with her two families—the Crouchers and the Roggeveens—sharing a glass of wine, walking her beloved dogs, Lola and Adley, visiting with friends, or sailing aboard the Scagon, Jenna embraced life wholeheartedly and found beauty in every day. Jenna leaves behind a legacy far greater than her years would suggest. She leaves behind a family who loved her beyond measure, friends across many places who adored her, and a fiancé with whom she could not wait to spend the rest of her life. She was a rare beacon of light in this world, someone who could command a room with her presence while always making everyone around her feel seen, valued, and special. She made the world a better place, and it is a little dimmer without her in it. Predeceased by her grandparents Peter and Mary Chaisson, Leslie and Gertrude Croucher, along with Opa Roggeveen. Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris, where visiting hours will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 3:00-8:00pm. A regimental funeral service will be held at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00am. The public are kindly asked to be seated by 9:30am. The livestream will be directly on the Island EMS Facebook page Friday: www.facebook.com/islandems If so desired, donations in Jenna's honour can be made to the Jenna Croucher Memorial Fund at the Holland College Foundation, or the PEI Humane Society. In Jenna's memory, we ask that you tell those closest to you that you love them. Smile often. Take time to appreciate the small things that make life beautiful. When you see a sunset, a field of lupins, or a boat sailing by, think of Jenna and speak her name. Jenna, you are loved beyond words. We love you more. Forever. Mom (Mary), Dad (Robin), Lesley (Matt), Evan (Grace), and Morgan.