Tributes

Charles Ruttan

1958 - 2019
RUTTAN, Charles “Eddie” Peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Sunday, December 8, 2019 of Charles “Eddie” Ruttan of Charlottetown, age 61 years. Son of the late Clarence and Annie Mae (MacLennan) Ruttan. Survived by his step-mother Marilyn Ruttan of Bridgewater, N.S., step-brother Terry Conrad of Lunenburg, N.S. and step-sister Patricia Skidgmore of Mississauga, ON. Predeceased by his sister Anna Marie and infant brother Clarence Jr. Eddie was a faithful member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 in Charlottetown. He enjoyed darts, bowling and bingo. Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 will hold a Service of Remembrance at 10:15 a.m. Visiting hours from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. If so desired, memorials to Pat and The Elephant would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
 

Donald Clarence Scott

1935 - 2019
SCOTT, Donald Clarence Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, of Donald Clarence Scott, C.D., of Charlottetown, age 85 years. Loving father of Heather Scott, Valerie Ferrish (Brian) and Grant Scott; son-in-law Nelson Robertson and grandchildren - Madison (Justin Lank), Graeme and Keighan Scott, Jayde Ferrish, Blake Ferrish (Brittany Fullerton), Nathan Ferrish (Whitney Simmons), Caleigh Robertson, Alex Robertson (Cara Drover), and 9 great-grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by his wife - Esther Scott (nee Reid); daughter - Janice Marie Robertson and parents - John and Mary Anne (MacDonald) Scott. Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford for visitation on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion - Branch #1 will hold a tribute service at 4:30 p.m. prior to visitation. Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Hillsboro Funeral Home - Stratford Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the KidSport PEI or Arthritis Society of PEI would be appreciated. www.hillsborofh.ca

George Shelfoon

The death occurred at the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home on Thursday, September 6, 2012 of George Shelfoon of Charlottetown and Stanhope, age 87 years. Veteran of Second World War (Royal Regiment of Canada).
Beloved husband of Janey and dear father of Peggy Ann (Allan) Tupper. Grandfather to Joshua and Adam. Survived by sister, Margaret Hutchings, and special nephew, Richard Baldwin.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Stanhope Eastern Road Cemetery.
Family flowers only, however, if so desired, memorials to Trinity United Church Restoration Fund or the Atlantic Baptist Home Activity Fund would be appreciated.
Visiting hours on Tuesday from 1 until 2 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Newman J. Sigsworth

1918 - 2015
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, December 7, 2015 of Newman J. Sigsworth of Whisperwood Villa, Charlottetown formerly of Borden Carleton, Veteran of the Second World War, Hard Hat Mark V Diver, Air Sea Rescue, age 97 years.

Beloved husband of Rita (nee MacLean) Sigsworth and dear father of Wilma, Arlene (David) Lipton, Anita (Ken) Kelly, Cathy (Wayne) Young, Keith (Alma), Bill (Debbie), Frank (Val) and Denise (deceased). Proud Granddad of Sonya Lipton (Matt MacCallum), Taylor Lipton, Jade Flemming (Tony), Ryan Kelly(Jennifer), Rachelle Kelly(Cory Jay), Jean-Marc Paille, Patrick Sigsworth, Kyle Sigsworth, Lindsey Sigsworth, Dylan Sigsworth, Britanny Ollerenshaw (Ian), Kalem Sigsworth and Great Granddad of Bates Ling, Levi Jay, Luca MacCallum, Violet MacCallum, Payton Anna Kelly and Cate Kelly. Newman was the last surviving member of his family, being predeceased by his parents Capt. William J. and Catherine (Walker), Sigsworth, brothers Michael Sigsworth, Dr. Pius Sigsworth and sisters Hester Kenny, Jean Nyberg and Genevieve Gemski.

Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Friday morning, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veterans Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.

If so desired contributions in memory of Newman may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.

 

John William Skinner

The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Saturday, November 10, 2012 of John William Skinner of Charlottetown, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (MacLauchlan). Loving father of Florence Skinner (Hubert Sock MacDonald), Janice (Dave) McAlduff, Rebecca (Ernie) Doiron, Ruth Skinner (James Johnson) and Andrew (Kelli). Loving grandfather of Samantha and Jillian Sullivan, Chris, Sara and Jason McAlduff and Andrew and Liam Doiron. Brother of Janet Skinner and brother-in-law of Shirley Skinner, Verna MacLauchlan, Les (Winnifred) MacLauchlan, Joyce MacLauchlan, Marjorie MacLauchlan, Wanda Mallett and Marguerite Ellis. Predeceased by his parents Rev. John R. and Margaret (MacDonald) Skinner; brothers Alexander and Maxwell, sisters-in-law Margaret and Lorraine Skinner, Edith MacCallum and Beth Ellis; brothers-in-law Walter, Malcolm, Gideon, Alvin and Harry MacLauchlan. 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Wednesday from Park Royal United Church at 11 a.m. Interment in St. James United ChurchCemetery, West Covehead. Family flowers only, however if so desired memorials to ParkRoyalUnitedChurch or Beach Grove Home Meadow Unit would be appreciated. Visiting hours Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com