Robert "Bob" Allison Barbour - Obituary

1939 - 2018

     At the Western Hospital, Alberton, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, with his loving family by his side, of Robert Allison Barbour of Alberton, age 79 years. Beloved husband to Shirley Evelyn Mae (nee Roswell) Barbour. Born at Alma, P.E.I., on October 1, 1939. He was the son of the late Archie and Mildred (nee Dunbar) Barbour.

     Loving father to Wendell (Debbie) Barbour of Tillsonburg, Ont., Mike (Rose) Barbour of Charlottetown. Caring grandfather to Brandon, Amber, Chad, Jordan and Victoria. Great-grandfather to Ivry, Sophia, Sarah and Jayden. Dear brother to Carol (Dennis) Rainka of Vancouver, and Ann (Barry) Sandercock of Ontario.

     He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Cliff (Sandy) Roswell of Ont., Kenny Roswell of Ontario., Florence (Wayne) Gibbs of DeBlois, P.E.I., Donna (Dan) Ramsey of Ontario, Bruce (Muriel) Roswell of Ontario, Vera (Wayne) Mordue of Ontario and Eddie Roswell of Ontario. He will be sadly missed by his many cousins  friends and acquaintances.

He was predeceased by sons, Jeffery and Ricky (in infancy), a sister, Helen Barbour, sister-in-law, Marie Goring and brother-in-law, Bobby Roswell.

     Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home & Chapel, Alberton. Visiting hours Friday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday afternoon from the Alberton Baptist Church, for funeral servie at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Ross Morrison officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery Greenmount, P.E.I.

     Family flowers only. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Alberton Baptist Church would be gratefully appreciated.

Robert Douglas (Bobby) Gordon - Obituary

1937-2017

            The death occurred at the Palliative Care Unit of the Community Hospital, O'Leary, on Friday, July 14,2017, with his loving family by his side, of Robert Douglas (Bobby) Gordon of Elmsdale age 80 years. Beloved husband to Ferne Belle (nee Matthew) Gordon. Born at Alma, PEI, on July 28, 1937, he was the son of the late David and Manerva (nee Horne) Gordon.

            Cherished father to Kevin (Darlene) Gordon of Summerside. Loving grandfather to Bobby Jo (Josie) Gordon, of Alma, and Jill (Nick) Heer, of Summerside. Lovingly remembered  by his great-grandchildren, Brayden Arsenault, Luke Gordon, Brianne Gordon, Ella Heer and Claire Heer. Dear brother to Wilna Warren of Maplewood Manor, Alberton, and by special family friends, Marie and Frank Luttrell, of Roseville. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and friends.

            He was predeceased by siblings, Kenneth (Late Mary)Gordon, Grace (Late Elmer) Hamill, Blanche (Late Jack) Clark, Willard Gordon, and Alton (Late Martha) Gordon, and by sisters and brothers-in-Law, Dorothy (Late Earl) Currie, Erskine (Late Shirley) Matthews and Ben Matthews.

            Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home & Chapel, Alberton, from where a private Family visitation and service will be held, Rev. Robert Lockhart officiating. Interment in the Elmsdale United Church Cemetery.

            As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Palliative Care Unit of the Community Hospital, O'Leary, would  be gratefully appreciated.

Brendon Wallace - Obituary

1926 - 2017

Peacefully, at the Community Hospital, O'Leary, on Tuesday, June 19, 2017, of Brendon Edward Wallace, of the Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence, Alberton, and formerly of Elmsdale, age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Roberta E. (nee Adams) Wallace, and father to the late Reginald Wallace (March 15, 2017). Born at Alma, PEI, on April 4, 1926, he was the son of the late John P. and Eva (nee Gaudet) Wallace.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Frances Wallace, of Elmsdale, and loving grandfather to: Shelley (Duane) Rennie, of Elmsdale, Tanya (Scott) Harper, of Charlottetown, Alex Wallace, of Elmsdale. Caring great-grandfather to Brandon and Heidi Rennie, Madisyn and Thomas Harper, and Hank Wallace. He will be sadly missed by a very dear friend, Marjorie MacKay, of O'Leary.

Dear brother to Katherine (late William) Profit, of Summerside, and brother-in-law to: Eric (Sandra) Adams, of Burlington, Ont., Ruby (Roy) Fraser, of Northport, Lorraine (Fraser) McKinnon, of Summerside, Lillian Adams, of Rosebank, Marge Aukema, of Toronto, Freda Adams, of Moncton, and Lily Riley, of Alberton. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by a sister Jean (late Alton) O'Brien, of Alberton, and by brothers, George and Earl. He was also predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-laws, Florence Wallace, Thelma (late Harry) Wells, Ivan Adams, Alvin Adams, Walter Adams, Elmer Adams, Blanche (late Cleve) Hardy, and Gail MacDonald.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Tuesday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday afternoon from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Lynn McKinnon officiating. Interment in the Elmsdale United Church Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Home Care & Palliative Care would be gratefully appreciated.

Kerras Trent Jeffery - Obituary

1966 - 2017

Peacefully, after a four-and-a-half year battle with cancer, at his late residence, on Thursday, June 1, 2017, with the love and support of his loving family, of Kerras Trent Jeffery, of Alma, aged 51 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Hustler) Jeffery. Loving father to Courtney Jeffery (Travis Gaudette) and Corinda Jeffery (Matt Capicotto) and by his special fur baby "Calvin". Born on April 6, 1966, he was the cherished son of Wilbert and Verna (nee McDowell) Jeffery of Alberton.

Dear brother to Carter, Robert (Barb), Randy (Christine), Diane (Glen) Wallace, Kenny (Jody), and Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix. Lovingly remembered by his grandmother, Empress (late Roy) McDowell, of O'Leary.

He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Nick Doucette (Carl), Roy Hustler (Eleanor), Bernice Costain (Gary), Norma Blacquiere (Arnold), Peter Hustler (Lorraine), Winnifred Hustler (Ivan), Priscilla Handrahan (Wendell), Barry Hustler (Rita), Joey Hustler (Darlene) and Normie Hustler (Jaunita).

He will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He will always be remembered by Dwayne & Crystal, Larry & Jane, Dave & Dorothy, Blair & Sharon and Gary & Kim.

He was predeceased by grandparents, Louis and Annie (nee Cannon) Jeffery, father and mother-in-law, Chester and Mildred Hustler, brother-in-law, Irvie Hustler, special nephew & nieces, Kameron Cooke, Jenny Lynn Deagle and Jessica Lynn Hustler.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Saturday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Sunday afternoon from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Darrach Fagan officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorials to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery would be gratefully appreciated.

Mary E. (Kinch) McNeill Obituary

1938-2017

     At Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 of Mary Elizabeth McNeill, beloved wife of the late Roy McNeill, age 78 years.  Born in Lauretta, P.E.I. on April 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Benedict and Gertrude (nee MacNeill) Kinch.  She is survived by her partner, Sylvere Gallant, of Summerside.
     Dear mother to Rose McNeill, Summerside; George (Diane) McNeill, Norboro; Susan (Danny) Carruthers, Kitchener, ON; Cherished Grandmother to Kevin, Jeffery, Melissa, Matthew, Gregory, Candace, Ricky and Joey.  Great-grandmother to Codilynn, Alexis, Brayden, Hailey, Jayden, Adalynn, Tyson, Samantha, Isabella and Logan.
     Dear sister to Jenny O'Halloran, O'Leary; and sister-in-law to: Doris (late Wilbert) Gray, Mabel (late Jacques) Dumas; Clare (Lorna) McNeill; Theresa (late Ralph) McNeill, Anna (late Ben); Marie (late Lawrence); Esther (late Irving); and Ruthie (late Wilbert).
     She was predeceased by Siblings, Lawrence, Etta, George, Ben, Irving, Lucy, Everett, Dave, Joseph and Wilbert, and sister's-in-law, Eileen Luttrell and Molley Arsenault.
     Resting at Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton.  Visiting hours Friday 6-9 pm.  Funeral Saturday morning from Sacred Heart Church, Alberton for funeral mass at 10:30am.  Rev. Andrew MacDonald, Celebrant.  Interment later in the Church Cemetery.

Blanche Mildred Rennie - Obituary

1921-2016

     Peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, with her family by her side, on Sunday, January 10, 2016, of Blanche Mildred Rennie, of Dock Road, Alberton, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Hampton Rennie. Born at Elmsdale on October 26, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Jemima (nee Gibbs) MacNeill.
     Loving mother to: Marilyn (Charles) Ashley, of Alberton; Blois (Nola), of Dock Road, Gary (deceased) (Connie), of Dock Road; Ellen (Doug) MacLeod of the Brae; and Troy (Maxine), of Union. She is survived by 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters: Pauline (Bill) Hutchings, of Mississauga, Ont., and Carole Cole of Toronto, Ont. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Olive MacNeill, of Toronto.
     She was predeceased by siblings, Claude, Leigh, Thane, Betty, Olive, Ruth, Hazel and Ethel.
     Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday afternoon from the Elmsdale Church of the Nazarene, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in the Church cemetery.
     As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Western Hospital Equipment Fund or to the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, would be gratefully appreciated.

Alden Ervin Rennie - Obituary

1940-2016

 

    At the Dartmouth General Hospital on Sunday, November 6, 2016, with his loving family by his side, of Alden Ervin Rennie, of Dartmouth, age 76 years, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Campbell) Rennie. Born at Alma, PEI, on January 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Arthur Allison and Lulu Belle (nee Williams) Rennie.
     Loving father of Janet (Jason) Shortt of Surrey, BC, and Jason (Penny) Rennie of Oakfield, NS. Cherished grandfather to Alex Lassaline, Ella Shortt, Kieran Rennie and Kacee Rennie. Dear brother to Arlene Rennie of Alma, PEI, Sherrill (Fred)Horne of Bloomfield Dale (Annette) Rennie of Alma, PEI, Ronnie (Joan) Rennie of Alma, PEI,  and Karen (Leonard) McNeill of Elmsdale, PEI. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, David (Edith) Campbell of Alberton, PEI, Elizabeth (Hector) MacLeod of Alberton, Elda (Robert) Culbert of Alberton, Gwen (Rick) Hardy of Cascumpec, PEI, Rob (Debbie) Campbell of Stratford, Margaret (Gary) Gallant of Summerside, PEI, Nina (late Donald) Campbell of Charlottetown, PEI, and Douglas Rooney of Markham, Ont. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Lulu, his mother and father-in-law Robert and Georgie (Lewis) Campbell, a sister Joanne Rooney and a brother-in-law Donald Campbell.
     Alden was employed for 19 years with the Bank of Nova Scotia, 22 years with the Province of Nova Scotia in the Department of Justice and served 22 years as Registrar of the SEDMHA Tournaments.
     Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, PEI. No visiting hours by personal request. Funeral Saturday afternoon, November 12th, from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel, for funeral service at 3:30 p.m. Interment in the Elmsdale United Church Cemetery.
If so desired, memorials to the Heart and Stroke Association would be gratefully appreciated.

Mrs. George (Dunbar) Rayner Obituary - 1940

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Feb. 19, 1940

Frank E. Barbour Obituary 1887-1967

 Thanks to Donna (Barbour) MacPhee for the following newspaper clipping. 

Betty (Barbour) Pederson Obituary - 2015

We were sad to learn of Betty's passing this week - she grew up and went to school in Alma. 

     Suddenly at her late residence (corner of Centerline Rd and Montrose Rd., Montrose), on Monday, February 16, 2015, of Elizabeth Eileen (Betty) Pedersen, of Montrose, P.E.I., age 66 years. Born at Alberton on June 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Muriel (nee Arthur) of the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, and the late Donald E. Barbour. Loving mother to Stacey and her husband Brad Davis of Oakville, Ontario. Cherished grandmother to Shawn Tyler Pedersen. Step great-grandmother to Brody Davis, step grandmother to Melissa, Jenna and Brett. Dear sister to Arthur and his wife Jean Barbour of St. Felix and David and his wife Joy Barbour of Alberton. She is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law: Roy (Bernadette) Pedersen of Tignish; Roger (Firma) Pedersen of Port Hawksbury, N.S.; Kenny (Joan) Pedersen of Burlington, Ont.; Elsie (Brian) Shea of St. Louis; and Wanda (Pedersen) Saunders of Alberton. She is further survived by her many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and acquaintances. She was predeceased by her husband Billy, her son Shawn, her father Donald, and by sisters Florence and Cathy, and brother-in-law Glendon Pedersen.  Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home Alberton. Visiting hours Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Saturday afternoon from the Gordon Memorial United Church, Alberton, with funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Lynn McKinnon officiating. Interment to take place at Glenn Oaks Cemetery Oakville, Ont.  As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Alzhiemers Society would be gratefully appreciated.

Ralph H. Rennie Obituary - 1984

     Thanks to Donna (Barbour) MacPhee for this clipping from her 1984 Scrapbook.

Rita Kinch Obituary - 1955

     The Community of Alma was saddened when on November 25^th Miss Rita Kinch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kinch of that district, passed peacefully away in the presence of her immediate family, who cared for her devotedly during her lingering illness (cancer).

     Rita was a kind and a devoted daughter, whose happy disposition won her many friends wherever she moved.

     Rita will be sorely missed from her own community and in particular from Tignish where for many years she was a valued employee of the firm of Morris & Bernard.

     To her sorrowing family goes the sympathy of her many friends and relatives.

     Floral tributes:  A wreath from the family.  Wreath from C.N.R. Brotherhood – The Polio Clinic.  A Spray from Rennie’s Store Alma – A spray.  Many Mass Cards and messages of sympathy from friends and relatives both from Canada and United States bore silent tribute to Rita’s memory.

     Funeral Mass was sung by Rev. Phelon McKenna, P.P., of Sacred Heart Church, Alberton, assisted by Rev. Dennis Gallant.

     Pall bearers were:  Waldron Barbour, Harry Dunn, Robert McAssey, Jack Clark, Brendon Wallace.

     Interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Alberton, Prince Edward Island.

Minerva (Horne) Gordon Obituary 1954

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January 22, 1954

Rae Barbour Obituary 1895-1977

     Miss Rae Barbour of Alma died suddenly in the Western Hospital Sunday morning.  March 6, 1977, as the result of a heart attack.  She was a lifelong resident of this community where she was born eight-two years ago (1895).
     Here parents were James Barbour and his wife Margaret Gordon.  Mrs. Barbour died when her children were very young and her two daughters, Sophie and Rae, became the homemakers for their father and brothers.
     In time three members of the family left Alma but Rae and her brother Gordon remained on the family farm.  Some years ago Robert McAssey came to their home as a lad to help with the farm work but soon became as a son to them. 
     Miss Barbour was active in church and community.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and then of the United Church of Canada in Montrose congregation.  She was keenly interested in the life and work of the Church at home and abroad.  She was a member of the Woman's Missionary Society and for many years was an active member of Montrose Cemetery Committee servicing as its treasurer.  She organized and gave leadership to the first CGIT of the Province and also organized and counselled a young people's society.
     Rae Barbour was a person whose strong Christian faith sustained her own life and found expression in unnumbered deeds of kindness.  Her home was a place where the best traditions of Island hospitality were upheld, a place where all who came were made welcome.  She was kind to everyone but in her heart there was a special place for children and for those in need.  To many people her passing has brought a sense of deep personal loss, yet that sense of loss is mingled with thanksgiving for the enrichment her inner strength and her friendship gave to life.
     Miss Barbour was a well informed person who read extensively.  Over the years she complied a series of scrapbooks which will increase in value as time passes.  A good memory combined with much firsthand knowledge made her a recognized authority on both local and family history.  One of her hobbies was stamp collecting.
     Surviving are three brother, Athol in Los Angeles, California; Gordon in Alma and Keith in Germantown, New York.  Her only sister died last year.
     Also surviving are Robert and Lulu McAssey and their children: Margaret, Gordon, John, James and Gary.
     The funeral was held on Wednesday from her home to Montrose United Church where the service was conducted by Rev. Stewart B. Russell.  Congregational hymns were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace".  The organist was Blanche Crockett.
     Pallbearers were Archie Barbour, Sterling Barbour, Eldon Barbour, Roscoe Barbour, John Barbour and John Clark.
     Flowerbearers were Gordon McAssey, John McAssey, James McAsssey, Gary McAssey and Scott Clark.
     Interment was in the church cemetery.

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    The above was published in the Journal Pioneer Newspaper, March 17, 1977. Page. 5, Cols. 4-7.  Copy supplied by Donna (Barbour) MacPhee.

Joseph Cyril Kinch Obituary

1934-2014

     At his home in Alberton on Saturday, June 21, 2014, of Joseph Cyril Kinch, formerly of Brockton, aged 79 years. 

     He was born in Alma on March 25, 1934, the son of the late Benedict and Gertrude (nee McNeill) Kinch.

     Dear brother of Jennie O'Halloran, Bloomfield, and Elizabeth McNeill, Summerside. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Ruthie Kinch, Esther MacEachern, Marie Kinch and Anne Kinch. He was predeceased by siblings Laurence, Etta, George, Ben, Irving, Dave, Lucy, Everett and Wilbert.

     Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home, 522 Thompson Road, Palmer Road, for visiting hours Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral will be held Wednesday, June 25, at St Mark's Church, Burton, where funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

     Interment in the church cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Mark’s Cemetery Fund would be greatly appreciated.

     Post-script.  The family of Benedict and Gertrude Kinch lived on the Centerline Road in Lauretta where Ricky MacLeod and his family live today.  The old house was set back on the lot, sideways across from Louis Jefferys.

Lettie Vincent Obituary

1909-1959

     The community of Alma was deeply saddened on Sunday afternoon, November 22nd when it was learned that death had claimed the life of Lettie Vincent, at the Provincial Sanatorium, Charlottetown, in her 51st year. Miss Vincent, who had been a patient in the Sanatorium for several years bore her sickness with patience and without complaints and always had a cheerful smile for those who called. For several years she was able to visit her home occasionally but for the past year she was unable to do so.

     She leaves to mourn one brother Guy, at home. A private service was held at the home on Tuesday afternoon. November 24th, at 2 o'clock, thence to the Anglican church, Alma, of which she was a faithful member. The service was conducted by the pastor. Rev. Michael R. Ness. The hymns which were choices of the deceased were "What a Friend: and "Breathe on Me Breath of God". Pallbearers were Jack Clark, Lorne Crockett, Kenneth Crockett, Ross Getson, Robert McAssey and Weldon Rennie Interment was in the church cemetery.

     Attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Jess Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Vincent and Eugene Vincent, Moncton, N.B. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gallant, Summerside, Mrs. Laura Clapp and Miss Marion Ryan and several others of her nurses from the Provincial Sanatorium, Charlottetown.

cf. December 23, 1959 Journal Pioneer

Jennie ( Currie ) Galpin Obituary

1915 - 2014

     The death occurred peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at the Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O’Leary, P.E.I. on Sunday, May18th , 2014 of Jennie Mae Galpin (nee Currie) of Summerside, P.E.I. and formerly of Alma, Lot 3, P.E.I. in her 100th year. 

     Jennie was born on April 13th, 1915 in Alma, Lot 3 to her late parents Nelson and Lily Belle (nee Brooks) Currie. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Galpin and loving mother of Viola (Maurice) Gallant of New Annan and Ernest (Theresa) Currie of Rosebank. Also lovingly remembered by her 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Jennie was predeceased by her sisters Martha and Edith and brothers Gordon and William (in infancy). 

     Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside until Tuesday, May 20th, for a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 p.m.. Interment to take place in Floral Hill Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley. 

     Memorial donations in Jennie’s memory to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Visiting hours on Tuesday afternoon only from 1:00p.m. until time of service. 

     Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@eastlink.ca Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, P.E.I. www.peifuneralcoops.com

Peter A. Burke Obituary 1882-1954

November 24, 1954 – Journal Pioneer

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Death of Mr. Peter A. Burke

             Mr. Peter A. Burke, one of the most prominent citizens of Tignish passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 72.

            Mr. Burke, accompanied by his wife while enroute to Alberton, stopped at the home of Mr. Watson Hardy Montrose.  On return to his auto to resume his trip he suffered a heart attack and died instantly.

            The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, Alma, PEI.  He was probably best known for the success of his many years as cheesemaker in Alma and later Tignish where he had resided for the score of years.  He was also most successful in his general management of the Bellevue Hotel in Tignish.

            There are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father, his sorrowing wife, the former Gertrude Alyward of Pleasant View,; four daughters, (Irene) Mrs. John E. Cameron, Summerside; (Myrtle) Mrs. Lloyd Foley of New York; (Florence) Rev. Sister Mary Leonard of the Order of St. Martha, Charlottetown; and (Bernice) Mrs. Donald Davis, Montague.  His only son Leonard, was killed in England while serving with the Air Force during World War II.  He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Brown, Mass., USA.

            Funeral services were held on Monday morning, November 22^nd, from his late residence in Tignish to the Church of St. Simon and St. Judy where Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. J.A. MacDonald.  Assistants in the mass were: Deacon Rev. M.J. Rooney, Bloomfield; sub-deacon, Rev. Edmund Roach, St. Dunstan’s University; master of ceremonies, Rev. William Simpson, St. Dunstan’s University.  Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Claude Shea, R.C.A.F.  Station, Summerside; Rev. Louis Dooley, Brae; Rev. Emmanuel Richard, Palmer Road; Rev. Joseph N. Trainor, St. Mark’s; Rev. Terence Campbell, St. Dunstan’s University; Rev. Father Sinnott, Alberton.  The choir was under the direction of Rev. Denis Gallant, Tignish.  The organist was Leonard Gallant. 

            Honorary pall bearers were: Hon. J.A. Bernard, Messrs. C.F. Morrissey, John B. Myricks, Justin McCarthy, J.B. Morrissey, John B. Christopher, Francis Ready, A.D. O’Brien, Joseph T. Arsenault, James O’Brien, James Christopher, Francis Kinch.

            Active pall bearers were Messrs. Gerald Handrahan, Joseph Macdonald, Fidele Arsenault, Camille Chaisson, Howard Dunbar and Roy Clohossey.  Interment was in the church cemetery.

Submitted by Mike Gaudet by email
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PS.  Peter Burke was born and raised where Stanford McNeill lived on Centerline Rd.  

John Ross *Jack* Donald Obituary

1923-2013

     Peacefully at the Western Hospital, Alberton, on Friday, August 23, 2013, with his loving family by his side, of John Ross (Jack) Donald, beloved husband of Marion Sophie (nee Barbour) Donald of 494 Marchbank Road, Montrose, P.E.I., age 90 years. 

      Born at Alma, P.E.I., on June 1, 1923, he was the son of the late Wallace Earl and Annie Isabel (nee Cole) Donald. 

     Loving father to Darrell (Tracey) Donald of Montrose, and Della (Dennis) Rix of St. Lawrence. Cherished grandfather of Taylor Donald and Sophie, Jenna and Jake Rix. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Wanda Matthews, Grace Donald, Betty Donald, Carol Donald and Mary Beth Donald. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews. 

    He was predeceased by siblings, Rae Donald, Leigh Donald, Isabel Weeks, Verna Donald, Jean Turner, James Donald and Wallace (Bill) Donald.

     Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Monday, August 27th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon from the Gordon Memorial United Church, Alberton, for funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Lynn McKinnon officiating. Interment to take place at Montrose United Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Montrose United Church Restoration Fund or to the Western Hospital Equipment Fund would be gratefully appreciated.

Gertrude S. (Wallace) MacNeill - Obituary

1922-2008

     Peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Monday, April 21, 2008 of Gertrude S. MacNeill of Alberton formerly of Alma aged 85, wife of the late Stanford MacNeill. Born on June 2, 1922 in Coleman, the daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Griffin) Wallace. 
     Cherished mother of Betty (Clayton) Arthur, Alberton; Irene Butler, Alberton; Norma (Jim) Millman, Folly Mountain, NS; Mary (Ronnie) Hutt, Northport; George (Chris) MacNeill, Alma. Beloved mother in law of Bonnie MacNeill (late James) , Alberton; Betty MacNeill (late Wayne). Loving grandmother of Heather, Steven, Pam, Roger, Shelley, Michael, Brenda, Jason, Morgan, Melissa, Jake, Patti, Joslyn, Ashton, Amber, Spencer, Katie and 22 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Annie Getson, Carleton, Lot 6; Mary Dunbar, Alma; Cowan Wallace, O’Leary; Ewen (Mary Alice) Wallace, St. Margaret’s Bay, NS; sister in law to Eddie (Florence) MacNevin, O’Leary. Special aunt to Jean (Edgar) Oatway, Summerside. 
     Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by grandson Jamie Butler, brothers and sisters Erma (Lawson) MacNevin, Florence MacNevin, Margaret (Russell) Lockhart, Albert (Etta Mae), George & John in infancy, sister in law Erma Wallace, brothers in law Chester Getson, Jack Dunbar, nephews Douglas Dunbar, Billy Getson, James Getson, and Cecil Wallace. 
      Resting at the Ferguson Funeral Home and Chapel, O’Leary with visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral on Wednesday in the Chapel at 1pm. Interment to follow in the Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Alma. Memorials to James Wallace MacNeill Memorial Library Fund at Three Oaks School or the Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.