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RICHARD - The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, of Marie "Aline" Richard (nee Gallant) of 79 Harvard St. Summerside, aged 70 years.
Dear wife of the late Joseph "Adelard" Richard.
Loving mother of Reg (Debbie) of Summerside, Joanne (Harvey) Reeves of Traveller's Rest, Brian (Sheila) of Summerside and Gerald (Shelley) of Summerside.
Also lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren Danielle, Justin, Patrick, Sara, Evan, Angela and Julia.
Survived by brothers and sisters Ted Gallant, Nelida, Jeanne (Felix) Arsenault, Alfred (Louise), Leo (Stella), Norman, Matt, Leona (Adolphe) Richard, Liza (Euclide) Gallant, Eric (Anna) and Paul (Therese), as well as sister-in-law Cecile Gallant.
Also survived by brothers-in-law Leo (Eva) Richard and Nazaire (Sophie) Richard and sister-in-law Therese (Adrien) Arsenaault and Melina Gallant.
Predeceased by her daughter Paula, her brother Edgar, her brother-in-law Leo Gallant, Albin, Austin, Fred and Rev. Emmanuel Richard as well as sister-in-law Julia Gallant and Mary Richard.Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home 245 Pope Rd., Summerside until Monday, then to St. Paul's Church for funeral mass at 11:30am.
Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations in Aline's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatfully appreciated.
Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm.
DOUG ROBERTSON - With the courage that carried him throughout his life, surrounded by his loving wife, Jeannie, only daughter - Kim, sisters-in-law Judy and Heather, Doug left his world on October 14, 1997, due to a pulmonary embolism, (blood clot to the lung), at the age of 56.
Doug was the only son of the late Ed and Hazel Robertson, Mt. Mellick, and brother of Norma Sawada, (Jim, Joey, Shelly) of Salmon Arm, B.C. Doug’s only son, Kent, died at age 19, on March 14th, 1988.
Life got off to a difficult start for Doug when his father Ed, died at 46, leaving 15 yr. old Doug, his sister and mother to run the family farm. After attending Mt. Mellick School he farmed, worked at Parkway Volkswagen, sold Life Insurance. Entering the potato industry, he worked with Hayden Brothers, Cherry Valley; George Lawton, Pownal, (with whom he credited giving him the knowledge and understanding of the business) and George’s son, Elwood. Elwood and Doug had a strong business, and personal friendship, and Doug remained on to become the General Manager of the business which eventually became Abegweit Potatoes LTD., Pownal, a position he held at the time of his death.
Doug was a former member of the Vernon River Lions Club, holding most of the offices, and winning the Lion of the Year Award, and was quite involved with the Progressive Conservative Party in his earlier years. When his health allowed, Doug loved to golf, curl, play cards, and was a terrific dancer, often being the “Life of the Party”.
A “Large Player” in the potato world, Doug was widely respected for his knowledge and honesty in a difficult business. He sat on various boards over the years and was always willing to share his information and expenence with others. He loved his work, and enjoyed his fellow employees and also his competitors in the business. The evidence of the respect he had was shown in the largely attended Wake and Funeral, and the unbelievable number of floral tributes and large financial donations from U.S.A., Newfoundland; Magdalen Islands, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes, which were forwarded to charities in his memory.
It will however, be in his private home life, that the void has and will be felt for a long time. Doug was a wonderful family man. Benjamin and Jessica still share very vivid memories of their Grandfather and his kindness and love for them.
Doug spent most of his life fighting off physical afflictions of every sort. His last year of life was so difficult. He suffered from a broken shoulder and hip due to a severe fall on ice in March of '97, requiring two operations, the second in June, and his final hospitalization in late September. A role model for us all, he remained courageous and optimistic about life he never complained and he never gave up.... and whenever the rest of us get discouraged we remember Doug... his bravery and his attitude... and most importantly the love and consideration he had for us, during his most trying times. We love him and we miss him.
We again wish to thank everyone who has shared with us their continued kindness and support.
Jeannie Robertson, Kim, Rob, Benjamin, Jessica Cameron, Norma, Jim, Joey and Shelly Sawada
MORRISON - Guardian, 27 May, 1982
J. Thomas Morrison, Gone But Not Forgotten
Family, relatives and friends were deeply saddened when Thomas Morrison was called to his eternal rest suddenly at the Provincial Home for the Aged on February 4, 1982.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Morrison of Mount Vernon.
He was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters.
His one surviving sister "Effie, " Mrs. J.M. MacLeod lives in New Westminster, B.C.
When a young man, he moved to Orwell Cove where he was a very successful farmer until his retirement. For the past several years, he suffered two strokes and had a heart condition. He was always determined to make the most of life and would bounce back to active living, always interested in church, politics, horse racing and hockey.
For the past year, he was unable to be at home due to ill health which required special care that he received at the Provincial Home and on weekends when he was feeling well he would come home.
Tom, as he was known to all, was a genuine person, well respected in the community.
His generosity, kindness, and happy smile will always be remembered and held in the highest esteem by all whom had the privilege of knowing him.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Gladys Wood, one son, Stanley, and wife Jean, Granddaughter, June, and Grandson, Glendon and wife Christine, and two great-grant-children, Melissa and Craig and his sister, Effie.
The funeral which was largely attended was held from St. Andrew's United Church, Vernon, under the direction of the Jenkins Funeral Home.
The service was conducted by Rev. James A. Fraser assisted by Rev. Dr. D.A. Campbell, organist Mrs. Mertie Snderson. A duet "How Great Thou Art" was rendered by Mrs. Frances MacRae and Mr. Lloyd Martin. The congregational hymns were "What a Friend we Have in Jesus" and "Rock of Ages."
The Staff of Matheson and MacMillan Ltd. attended in a body.
Honorary pallbearers were Gavin Rid, Douglas Roloson, Harold Martin, Cuyler Dingwell, Francis MacIntyre, D.R. Cummings, Earl James, Lloyd MacDonald, Micheal McKenna. Pallbearers: William Morrissey, Clifford Sullivan, Walter MacLeod, Gerrit Visser, Clifford MacLeod, Kenneth MacLeod. Flowerbearers: Lloyd Furness, David Hunter, Jacob Visser, John MacRae, Arnold MacLeod.
Interment took place in St. Andrew's Church Cemetery.
MRS. MARY (HECTOR) BUCHANAN (nee Axworthy)
In the passing of Mrs. Hector Buchanan who died at her home at Hunter River on the tenth day of February the province has lost one of its noble women, and the community of Hunter River one whose life had been rich in its acts of kindness always rendered without show or ostentation. Her character was too well established and held in too high esteem to have anything to hope for praise or to fear from censure. Her mild and gentle spirit rendered it nearly impossible for her top have any enemies. The innocence and sanctity of her behaviour, the sensitivity of her heart, the fidelity with which she discharged the duties of life and the calmness with which she bore its rebukes and sufferings will leave a lasting impression on the minds of all her friends and acquaintances. She had humble views of herself, exalted ones of the Saviour and of His grace. Many a weary traveler found shelter under her roof. As she lived so she died in the faith and hope of the gospel.
We join her in the ardent wish: "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like His."
Although in delicate state of health for the past two years, it was not until the last her loved ones gave up hope for her recovery and notwithstanding the loving care and attention which she received the end came calmly and peacefully, requesting her weeping ones not to mourn. We are confident she hath received the well-done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
She leaves to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother, a sorrowing husband and four daughters, namely, Mrs. J.W. Kimbell, Mrs. Goe. Gamester, Mrs. G.E. Younker and Mrs. E.G. Toombs.
The latter two being constantly with her during her long illness.
Also one sister Mrs. J. Buchanan, No. Chelmsford, Mass, and two brothers, George and Thomas Axworthy, Concord, N.H.
The funeral which was largely attended was held on the fourteenth and was conducted by Rev. Ewen McDougall and Rev. R.H. Baxter.
The hymns used were, The Lord's My Shepherd, I Love the Lord Because my Voice, Sleep on Beloved and Abide with Me.
At the conclusion of the service a favorite hymn of the departed, Where Jesus is 'Tis Heaven, was sung as a duet.
Interment was made in Portage Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Fred Toombs, Hammond Bertram, Eldon Seaman, W.H. Carew, John Chandler and T.D. Ling.
FITZPATRICK - The death of Mrs. Bernard Fitzpatrick, 391 Market St., Summerside, occurred at Summerset Manor on Monday, at the age of 71yrs.and following a lengthy illness.
Born in Mont Carmel she was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Celina (Arsenault) Richard.
The deceased had resided in Summerside all her married life.
She belonged to St. Paul's Church.
Besides her husband she is survived by two sons and three daughters: Ralph, in Summerside; Edward, CFB Senterre, P.Q.; Jean, Mrs. Fred Handrahand, at home; Norma, Mrs. Robert Steele, Slemon Park; Miss Rena, Scarborough, Ontario.
A daughter Diane predeceased her at 26 years old.
Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, a sister and three brothers: Elva, Mrs. John M. Arsenault, Fred and Emmanuel Richard, all of Summerside; Alcide, Glace Bay, N.S. and a half-brother Theodore Richard, Summerset Manor.
The funeral will be held Thursday to St. Paul's Church for funeral mass at 10am with Entombment in St. Paul's receiving vault.
WILLIAM H. AXWORTHY - There passed peacefully away on January 13th, 1919 of Stomach trouble.
William Axworthy, aged 65.
He leaves to mourn the irretrievable loss of a kind husband and father, sorrowing wife nee Elizabeth Duffy and nine children by a former marriage four sons and five daughters.
The sons are; George, John and Hubert at home; Pte. Willie in England; the daughters are; Mrs. William Hickox Fredericton, P.E.I; Mrs. Alban Carl, Summerville, Mass; Mrs. Frank Quinn, Charlottetown; Miss Sophia Montreal; Miss Bertha at home; also one step daughter, Miss Margaret Duffy, also of Montreal.
There remains also members of his own immediate family, Thomas of Dover, George of Colorado, Mrs. Hector Buchanan, Brookfield, P.E.I. Mrs. James Buchanan, North Chelsmford, Mass. R.I.P.
SONIER - At the Prince County Hospital on Saturday Feb. 19, 1979, AUTHER JOHN SONIER, of 226 Lefurgey Avenue, Summerside aged 74 years.
Resting at the Moase Funeral Home until Tuesday Feb. 20, then to St. Paul's Church, Summerside for funeral mass at 11:30am.
Interment in church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials to a society of your choice would be appreciated.
Journal Pioneer, Summerside.
RICHARD - The death occurred at Prince County Hospital of ALFRED (FRED) RICHARD on October 16, 1997.
Born in Mont Carmel on Oct. 10, 1909 he was the last surviving member of his family.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Celina (Arsenault) Richard.
He lived in Mont Carmel until 1933 when he moved to Summerside.
On February 11, 1942, he married Marguerite Gallant and had a daughter, Diane and a son, Clair (Ya Ya).
Fred was a loving husband and father.
He worked hard all his life and especially enjoyed working outdoors.
Fred worked at the base, Holman's, Parkside School and the French Social Club.
He was a founding member of the French Social Club and a member of the Societe Saint-Thomas d'Aquin and the Parkview Seniors Citizens Club.
Religion was an important part of Fred's life and he sang in the English, French and funeral choirs.
On the occasion of his 70th year in the church choir he was awarded the Apostolic Blessing by The Holy Father Pope John Paul II.
Fred had a strong belief in prayer and he could often be found walking the kitchen floor saying the rosary.
Fred loved visiting family and friends and eagerly anticipated and treasured visits from family and friends from off-island.
The door was always open, there was always a bed, and plenty of food for everyone.
He loved to walk and enjoyed talking to those he met, playing cards, having sing songs, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy" with Edmond.
His smile and great sense of humour will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Journal-Pioneer, Summerside P.E.
