The 1863 Lake Map. Lot 3. Source: www.islandregister.com. Note Centerline Road is marked "Proposed Road"

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Mabel Vincent

 
     Mabel Lena Vincent 1893-1985. She lived away for many year. She was a great supporter of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. She left home at an early age and worked in Worcester, MA (at a sanitarium and then an envelope factory); she later moved to West Fort Anne, NY where she spend many years working for and taking care of a doctor.  She moved back to PEI in 1971.


Thursday, January 24, 2019

Alma School 1954

This was posted today on David Barbour's Facebook page. Thanks!

Marion Sophie (Barbour) Donald - Obituary

1931 - 2019
The death occurred at the Palliative Care Unit of the Community Hospital, O'Leary, on Saturday, January 19, 2019, with her family by her side, of Marion Sophie Donald, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Donald, of Montrose, age 87 years. Born at Alma, P.E.I., on August 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John Harry and Rachael Marion (nee Hardy) Barbour.
Dear mother to Della (Dennis) Rix of St. Lawrence and Darrell (Tracy) Donald of Montrose. Cherished grandmother to Taylor Donald, Sophie Rix, Jenna Rix and Jake Rix (Katherine). Dear sister to Wanda Matthews (George Richard) of Alberton. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces, cousins, and by her many friends and acquaintances.
She was predeceased by siblings, Waldron (late Daisy), Eldon (late Olive), Sterling (late Margaret), and Elmer (late Ethel). She was also predeceased by a brother-in-law, Basil Matthews.
Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. Visiting hours Wednesday, January 23rd from  6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday morning, January 24th from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Lynn McKinnon officiating. Interment later in the Montrose United Church Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Palliative Care Unit of the Community Hospital, O'Leary, or to the Montrose United Church Cemetery would be gratefully appreciated.

Verna Orilla (McDowell) Jeffery - Obituary

1940 - 2018
The death occurred peacefully at her home, on her 78th birthday, on Sunday, September 16, 2018, of Verna Orilla (McDowell) Jeffery, of Alberton and formerly of Alma. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert C. Jeffery (who predeceased her on Sept. 19, 2017). Born at Knutsford on September 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Empress (nee MacNevin) McDowell.
Loving mother to Carter, Robert (Barbara), Randy (Christine), Late Kerras (Shirley), Diane (Glen) Wallace,  Kenneth (Jody) and Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix. Grandmother to Jennifer (Owen) Pitre, Mark, Cheryl (Christopher) Clements, Marcy (Devin) Ellis, Courtney (Travis), Corinda, Shaylyn Wallace, Colin Wallace, Stephen, Darcie, and Madeline (Keenen) Arsenault. Great-grandmother to Ciara and Emma Pitre, Charlie,  Connor and Cadie Clements. She is also survived by sisters, Millie (Russell) Brown of Hamilton, Ont., and Elsie (Late Allison) Smith of West Point, and by sisters-in-law Mabel (Late Bill) Barnett of Summerside, Noreen Jeffery of Alberton, and Gladys (Late Bill) Grant of Scarborough, Ont. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Wilbert, son Kerras and parents, she was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Gordon (Freda) Jeffery, Harold (Joey) Jeffery, Sterling Jeffery, Preston (Delores) Jeffery, and sister-in-law, Eileen (Late Ralph) Greene.
Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home & Chapel, Alberton, for visiting hours Tuesday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday morning from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Fran Boutilier, Rev. Cathy Pharo and Dorothy Miller officiating. Interment  in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery Alma. Family flowers only.
As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Western Hospital, Holy Trinity Anglican Church or to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery Fund would be gratefully appreciated. 

Saturday, July 7, 2018

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.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Wilbert Cecil Jeffery - Obituary

1930-2017
               The death occurred peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, with his loving family by his side, of Wilbert Cecil Jeffery, of Alberton (formerly of Alma), age 86. Beloved husband of 56 years to Verna (McDowell) Jeffery. Born in Lauretta on October 5, 1930, he was the son of Louis and Annie Jane (Cannon) Jeffery. Son-in-law of Empress (late Roy) McDowell, O'Leary.
            Loving father to: Carter; Robert (Barbara); Randy (Christine); Late Kerras (Shirley); Diane (Glen) Wallace; Kenneth (Jody); and Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix. Grandfather to: Jennifer (Owen) Pitre; Mark (Mary Ann); Cheryl (Christopher) Clements; Marcy (Devin) Ellis; Courtney (Travis); Corinda; Shaylyn Wallace; Colin Wallace; Stephen; Darcie; and Madeline (Keenen) Arsenault. Great-grandfather to Ciara, Emma, Charlie, Connor & Cadie.
            He is also survived by sisters, Mabel (late Bill) Barnett, Eileen (late Ralph) Greene, and Gladys (late Bill) Grant. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Noreen Jeffery, Millie (Russell) Brown and Elsie (late Allison) Smith. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
            Besides his son Kerras, he was predeceased by brothers Gordon (Freda), Harold (Joey), Sterling and Preston (Delores).
            Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. Visiting hours Thursday, September 21, 2017, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017,  from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Darroch Fagan officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, PEI.
            Donations in loving memory may be made to Western Hospital, Prince County Hospital or to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Alma.  

Saturday, July 15, 2017

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.