Tributes
H. Raymond Hennessey
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1920 - 2011
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, March 24, 2011 of H. Raymond Hennessey C.A. (Lt Col Ret) of Charlottetown, age 91 years, a gentle man and a gentleman. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Pam (David) Ing, Bill (Ruby), Tim (Liz), and Alan (Susan). Grandfather to Chris, Andrew, Trevor, Craig, Eric, Brian, Jeff and Alexander. Great grandfather of Avery, Terrin, Nathaniel, Brenna, Gabriel, Elias, Eowyn, Amadeus and Tyler.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Monday at 10AM. Interment later in Tryon Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Parkinson Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.MacLeanFH.com.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the MacLean Funeral Home at 1:45PM on Sunday 27 March 2011.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Monday at 10AM. Interment later in Tryon Peoples Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Parkinson Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.MacLeanFH.com.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the MacLean Funeral Home at 1:45PM on Sunday 27 March 2011.
Shirley O. Hennessey ( Nee Boulter)
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1925 - 2017
Veteran WW ll
Surrounded by love at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2017 of Shirley (Boulter) Hennessey of Charlottetown, Veteran of World War II, in her 92nd year.
Wife of the late Joe Hennessey. Left to celebrate her life and follow her example are her children, Brenda (Phil) Matusiewicz, Joey (Shelley) Hennessey, Linda "Bubby" Hennessey, John Hennessey (June Nunn), Danny Hennessey, Wally (Barbie) Hennessey, Lori Hennessey (Dougie Carmody), Gordie (Giselle) Hennessey, Francie Hennessey (Leo Tierney), Jennifer (John) Crook; her grandchildren, Kara (Darren) Smith, Kristopher Matusiewicz (Alena James), Michael Matusiewicz, James Clancey, Dan Hennessey Currie (Katie McGarry), Nick Hennessey Currie (Dawn Currie), Matthew Hennessey (Bobbie Anne), Morgan Hennessey (Alycia), Jane Hennessey, Jamie Hennessey, Joey Hennessey, Jacob Hennessey, Wally Anderson, Kristie Hennessey, Jackie Matheson (Audrene), Jodilyn Matheson, Logan Myers, Luke Myers, Hudson Crook; great grandchildren, Kali, Lindsey, Tate, Lucy, Devin, Daisy, Dannie Grace, Micah, Holli, Isabella, Liam, Sophie, Brooklyn, Cohen, Riah, Brielle, Airlie, Great Kitty, Matthew, her sister Linda (Don) MacPhee, Marnie Boulter, Merna Boulter as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Friday, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran’s Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 2:45 p.m.
If so desired contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Surrounded by love at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2017 of Shirley (Boulter) Hennessey of Charlottetown, Veteran of World War II, in her 92nd year.
Wife of the late Joe Hennessey. Left to celebrate her life and follow her example are her children, Brenda (Phil) Matusiewicz, Joey (Shelley) Hennessey, Linda "Bubby" Hennessey, John Hennessey (June Nunn), Danny Hennessey, Wally (Barbie) Hennessey, Lori Hennessey (Dougie Carmody), Gordie (Giselle) Hennessey, Francie Hennessey (Leo Tierney), Jennifer (John) Crook; her grandchildren, Kara (Darren) Smith, Kristopher Matusiewicz (Alena James), Michael Matusiewicz, James Clancey, Dan Hennessey Currie (Katie McGarry), Nick Hennessey Currie (Dawn Currie), Matthew Hennessey (Bobbie Anne), Morgan Hennessey (Alycia), Jane Hennessey, Jamie Hennessey, Joey Hennessey, Jacob Hennessey, Wally Anderson, Kristie Hennessey, Jackie Matheson (Audrene), Jodilyn Matheson, Logan Myers, Luke Myers, Hudson Crook; great grandchildren, Kali, Lindsey, Tate, Lucy, Devin, Daisy, Dannie Grace, Micah, Holli, Isabella, Liam, Sophie, Brooklyn, Cohen, Riah, Brielle, Airlie, Great Kitty, Matthew, her sister Linda (Don) MacPhee, Marnie Boulter, Merna Boulter as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Friday, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran’s Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 2:45 p.m.
If so desired contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
H. Douglas Hill
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2017
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Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, April 9, 2017 of H. Douglas Hill of Stratford, age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Rogers). Loving father of Rosemary (Dennis) Compton and James (Tracy) Hill. Grampy to Sarah, Stephen (Olivia), Elizabeth, Sophia, Matthew (Ashley), Cameron and Emma. Great-grampy to 8 great-grandchildren. Brother of Roberta (the late Ike) Elkin. Predeceased by sisters Marjorie and Edith and brothers Donald and Jack.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from Zion Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3to 6 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
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Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, April 9, 2017 of H. Douglas Hill of Stratford, age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Rogers). Loving father of Rosemary (Dennis) Compton and James (Tracy) Hill. Grampy to Sarah, Stephen (Olivia), Elizabeth, Sophia, Matthew (Ashley), Cameron and Emma. Great-grampy to 8 great-grandchildren. Brother of Roberta (the late Ike) Elkin. Predeceased by sisters Marjorie and Edith and brothers Donald and Jack.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from Zion Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3to 6 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
Due to allergies, please refrain from wearing scents.
George Howard Hood
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1923 - 2009
Peacefully at home on Thursday, August 13, 2009 of Mr. George Howard Hood of Cherry Drive, Sherwood, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Priscilla (nee Kent) Hood.
Dear father of Gerald (Margaret) of Cornwall, Dr. Gregg (Lois) of Rocky Point, Keith (Louise) of Calgary, AB, Dana (Wendy) of Kentville, NS, Ricky (Deborah) of Charlottetown, Carmel (Donald) of Moncton, NB, Lorel of Toronto, ON, and Rob (Rhalda) of Sherwood.
Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Rowland of Halifax, NS.
He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Euphemia, stepmother Louise, brothers Ernest, Donald and Robert, and grandson Jason. Resting at the Charlottetown Funeral Home until 9:45 Monday morning, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the family plot at The Roman Catholic Cemetery.
If so desired, contributions in George’s memory may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Stroke Unit.
Visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:45PM on Sunday 16 August 2009.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca
Dear father of Gerald (Margaret) of Cornwall, Dr. Gregg (Lois) of Rocky Point, Keith (Louise) of Calgary, AB, Dana (Wendy) of Kentville, NS, Ricky (Deborah) of Charlottetown, Carmel (Donald) of Moncton, NB, Lorel of Toronto, ON, and Rob (Rhalda) of Sherwood.
Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Rowland of Halifax, NS.
He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Euphemia, stepmother Louise, brothers Ernest, Donald and Robert, and grandson Jason. Resting at the Charlottetown Funeral Home until 9:45 Monday morning, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the family plot at The Roman Catholic Cemetery.
If so desired, contributions in George’s memory may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Stroke Unit.
Visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:45PM on Sunday 16 August 2009.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca
James Oswald Hornby
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1916 - 2011
At the P.E.I. Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home, Charlottetown, on Thursday, June 9, 2011 with family at his side, of James Oswald Hornby of Charlottetown, age 95 years.
Predeceased by his parents, John and May Camilla (Hornsby) Hornby, and siblings Kathleen, Helen, Edward, Eleanor, Marguerite, Camilla and Ena. Veteran of the Second World War, he flew Wellington bombers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Squadron 407, and after the war flew commercially with Maritime Central Airways and Eastern Provincial Airways.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 64 years, Jean (MacPhee), and children Jim, Brian (Laura Lee), Susan and Jeff, grandchildren Jessie Hornby, Devin Hornby, Sarah Hornby, Keith Baglole, Sebastian Baglole, Eric Hornby, Brendan Hornby, and special friends Susan Sherwood and Harry Baglole.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home for visitation on Monday, June 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Society of P.E.I. or Lazos Solidarios.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the Hennessey Funeral Home at 6:45PM on Monday 13 June 2011.
Predeceased by his parents, John and May Camilla (Hornsby) Hornby, and siblings Kathleen, Helen, Edward, Eleanor, Marguerite, Camilla and Ena. Veteran of the Second World War, he flew Wellington bombers in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Squadron 407, and after the war flew commercially with Maritime Central Airways and Eastern Provincial Airways.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 64 years, Jean (MacPhee), and children Jim, Brian (Laura Lee), Susan and Jeff, grandchildren Jessie Hornby, Devin Hornby, Sarah Hornby, Keith Baglole, Sebastian Baglole, Eric Hornby, Brendan Hornby, and special friends Susan Sherwood and Harry Baglole.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home for visitation on Monday, June 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Society of P.E.I. or Lazos Solidarios.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the Hennessey Funeral Home at 6:45PM on Monday 13 June 2011.
Francis Joseph “Unk” Hughes
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1925 - 2008
The death occurred at his late residence on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 of Mr. Francis Joseph “Unk” Hughes of Wedgewood Avenue, Charlottetown, Veteran of World War II, age 83 years. Special friend of Bella Cook. Father of Maurice “Moe" (Ann) of East Royalty, Heather (Frank) Robison, of Charlottetown, Frank (Theresa) of Elmwood, Joanie (Moe) Acorn of Charlottetown, Barb (Bernie) Dowling of East Royalty, and Mike Hughes of Charlottetown.
He will also be lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sisters Doris MacCallum and Ruth (Maurice) DeCoste, and brother Reggie (Marg) Hughes, as well as extended family, Doug (Shirley) Cook, Dale (Terri) Cook, Danny (Lorna) Cook, Debbie (David) Myers, Darlene (Kenny) Myers, Darla Jenkins and Shane Lafferty.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan, grandson Joey Robison, great-grandson Austin, sister Mary McTague, brothers Maurice and Richard.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Friday morning, then transferred to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in The Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Society - Maritime Region or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of PEI.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:45PM on Thursday 31 July 2008.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca
He will also be lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sisters Doris MacCallum and Ruth (Maurice) DeCoste, and brother Reggie (Marg) Hughes, as well as extended family, Doug (Shirley) Cook, Dale (Terri) Cook, Danny (Lorna) Cook, Debbie (David) Myers, Darlene (Kenny) Myers, Darla Jenkins and Shane Lafferty.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan, grandson Joey Robison, great-grandson Austin, sister Mary McTague, brothers Maurice and Richard.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Friday morning, then transferred to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in The Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Society - Maritime Region or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of PEI.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:45PM on Thursday 31 July 2008.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca
Stephen Agustine Hughes
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2014
The death occurred at the MacMillan Lodge, Charlottetown, on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, of Stephen A. Hughes, formerly of Kelly’s Cross, age 91. Stephen was a proud veteran of the Canadian Army in the Second World War.
He is survived by his nephew, Clifford Hughes (Adri); grandnephews, Gary (Kelly) and Darrell Hughes; special great-grandnephew, Matthew Hughes; friends, Louise MacDonald and Gordon Stright; and numerous Hughes relatives. Stephen was the last surviving member of his family.
Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Thursday, May 8, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. Charlottetown Branch # 1 and Kingston Branch # 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veterans Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kelly’s Cross, on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
If so desired, memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Cemetery would be appreciated.
He is survived by his nephew, Clifford Hughes (Adri); grandnephews, Gary (Kelly) and Darrell Hughes; special great-grandnephew, Matthew Hughes; friends, Louise MacDonald and Gordon Stright; and numerous Hughes relatives. Stephen was the last surviving member of his family.
Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Thursday, May 8, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. Charlottetown Branch # 1 and Kingston Branch # 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veterans Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kelly’s Cross, on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
If so desired, memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Cemetery would be appreciated.
Thomas (Tom) Hunter
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1920 - 2010
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Whisperwood Villa on Thursday, June 8, 2010, of Mr. Thomas (Tom) Hunter of Charlottetown, age 90 years.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Eileen (nee Curley), and much loved father of Sandra (Bob) King, York Point; Ian (Shirley), Stratford; Vicki (Kevin) Kemlo, Calgary, Alberta; Marjorie, Vancouver, British Columbia; Patty, Onoway, Alberta; Marlene (Harry) O'Neil, Bedford, Nova Scotia; and Terry, Ottawa, Ontario.
Tom will also be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Mike, Ashley, Aaron, Andrea, Eryn, Kelli and Katrina; his great-grandchildren, Reece, Taylor and Cayde; his brother, Jack of Scotland; and sisters-in-law, Evelyn MacLellan and Isabel Dennis.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Saturday morning, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m., with interment to follow in the family plot at the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
If so desired, memorials in Mr. Hunter's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of P.E.I., Pat & The Elephant or charity of choice.
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held on Friday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Members of Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a veteran's tribute service at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:45.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Eileen (nee Curley), and much loved father of Sandra (Bob) King, York Point; Ian (Shirley), Stratford; Vicki (Kevin) Kemlo, Calgary, Alberta; Marjorie, Vancouver, British Columbia; Patty, Onoway, Alberta; Marlene (Harry) O'Neil, Bedford, Nova Scotia; and Terry, Ottawa, Ontario.
Tom will also be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Mike, Ashley, Aaron, Andrea, Eryn, Kelli and Katrina; his great-grandchildren, Reece, Taylor and Cayde; his brother, Jack of Scotland; and sisters-in-law, Evelyn MacLellan and Isabel Dennis.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Saturday morning, then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m., with interment to follow in the family plot at the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
If so desired, memorials in Mr. Hunter's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of P.E.I., Pat & The Elephant or charity of choice.
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held on Friday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Members of Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a veteran's tribute service at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:45.
Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Ralph Irwin Jenkins
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1926 - 2011
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, November 14, 2011 of Ralph Irwin Jenkins of Charlottetown, age 85 years, veteran of World War II and a career officer. Born in Charlottetown, PEI on March 23, 1926 to the late Ralph and Helene (Cooke), survived by his wife Emmy Lou (Douglas), his children Alix, James and Jane, his brother Paul (Barbara) and grandsons Nathan and Trahern Haskell, his brothers-in-law Albert and Alan Douglas, nieces and nephews Ann MacNeil (Don), Rebecca Alexander (Scott), Peggy Jo Myers (Tim), Daniel (Kim), Timothy (Karla), Lowell and Janet Mollison, Peter Douglas (Janet) and Alison Douglas and many grand nephews and nieces. Irwin was predeceased by his sister Frances Jenkins Mollison.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from the First Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:45. All comrades are requested to attend. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
Soldier, sailor, tinkerman, Ralph Irwin Jenkins has died in Charlottetown at the age of 85. A Canadian Navy veteran of the Second World War and a career officer in the Canadian Forces, a keen athlete, “Jinx” became a popular professional boxer (50 bouts) in the Maritime Provinces when the sport was in its heyday during the 1940’s. Irwin became the first lifeguard at Brackley Beach in 1947. Following graduation from Acadia University in 1950, he was commissioned to the Royal Canadian Dragoons, serving in several posts in Canada, Europe and Africa. Posted to the Island in 1969, he was later seconded to the PEI provincial government to become the Executive Director of the 1973 Centennial celebrations that marked the Island’s 100 years in Canadian Confederation. The highly successful year-long program consisted of several hundred events, ranging from the Royal visit to national sports events and community celebrations; eight major heritage capital projects and many similar smaller projects. A familiar figure in the symbolic top hat at most events, Irwin became known as the “Smiling Father”.
An honorary staff member to three Lieutenant Governors, Lieutenant-Colonel Jenkins arranged VIP visits to the Island, ranging from Queen Elizabeth II, to Prime Minister Trudeau who was at the peak of his popularity. Irwin later directed the conversion of the PEI Motor Vehicle Branch into the Highway Safety Division. After retirement, Irwin and his family operated the Brackley Beach drive-in theatre, a bookstore and several rental units. A Rotarian and Legionnaire, he served on various voluntary service committees throughout his active life. Ralph Irwin Jenkins, you will be greatly missed.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the MacLean Funeral Home at 6:45PM Wednesday 16 November 2011.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Thursday from the First Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:45. All comrades are requested to attend. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
Soldier, sailor, tinkerman, Ralph Irwin Jenkins has died in Charlottetown at the age of 85. A Canadian Navy veteran of the Second World War and a career officer in the Canadian Forces, a keen athlete, “Jinx” became a popular professional boxer (50 bouts) in the Maritime Provinces when the sport was in its heyday during the 1940’s. Irwin became the first lifeguard at Brackley Beach in 1947. Following graduation from Acadia University in 1950, he was commissioned to the Royal Canadian Dragoons, serving in several posts in Canada, Europe and Africa. Posted to the Island in 1969, he was later seconded to the PEI provincial government to become the Executive Director of the 1973 Centennial celebrations that marked the Island’s 100 years in Canadian Confederation. The highly successful year-long program consisted of several hundred events, ranging from the Royal visit to national sports events and community celebrations; eight major heritage capital projects and many similar smaller projects. A familiar figure in the symbolic top hat at most events, Irwin became known as the “Smiling Father”.
An honorary staff member to three Lieutenant Governors, Lieutenant-Colonel Jenkins arranged VIP visits to the Island, ranging from Queen Elizabeth II, to Prime Minister Trudeau who was at the peak of his popularity. Irwin later directed the conversion of the PEI Motor Vehicle Branch into the Highway Safety Division. After retirement, Irwin and his family operated the Brackley Beach drive-in theatre, a bookstore and several rental units. A Rotarian and Legionnaire, he served on various voluntary service committees throughout his active life. Ralph Irwin Jenkins, you will be greatly missed.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the MacLean Funeral Home at 6:45PM Wednesday 16 November 2011.
Robert Gordon Johnson
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1917 - 2014
Robert Gordon Johnson peacefully departed this world on Thursday, October 30th, with his wife Shirley and sons Peter and Harlan by his side. He was in his 97th year. Born November 4th, 1917, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bob was the son of Albert Ernest Johnson, formerly of Bedeque, P.E.I. and Lillian (McLellan) Johnson. Bob was predeceased by his brother Orville and sister Bess of Winnipeg. Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley (Lavers) and children David (MaryAnn), Robert Jr. (Linda), Peter (Lyne), Harlan, and daughter Elaine (Brad) Murray. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eliot, George(Emily), Veronica (Dan), and Nathaniel, Robert III, Heather(Marcel Thibeau, Cameron and Katie Murray as well as by great-grandchildren Josephine Johnson, Hunter and Macey Thibeau. As a young man in Winnipeg, Bob traversed the lean years of the Great Depression. He graduated from Winnipeg’s Daniel MacIntyre Collegiate. In the days following the declaration of war in 1939, Bob enlisted in the Fort Garry Horse Regiment. In 1941 he re-enlisted in the R.C.A.F., training in London, Ontario, and Ottawa, before receiving his wings in 1942. He received further training as a fighter-reconnaissance pilot at Rockliffe, Ont. and Debert, N.S where he met his wife-to-be. Bob next went on to serve with the 123rd Squadron in 1943. He soon was called to serve with the 28th R.A.F. Squadron in England and was subsequently posted to Northern Assam/India. On January 14th, 1945 while on a reconnaissance mission, his plane was shot down behind Japanese lines. After parachuting, he walked 23 days by night through the Burmese jungle before re-joining his squadron, a distance of over 200 miles. Bob was subsequently awarded the Military Cross and was cited for carrying out a model escape from enemy territory. Bob and Shirley initially established their family in Winnipeg, later moving to the Detroit area, then the Atlanta area, before settling in the Maritimes in 1955. It was in Halifax that Bob discovered his enthusiasm for Insurance Claims Adjusting, working throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. In 1977, Bob’s final career posting brought him to Charlottetown, P.E.I. a city and province with family connections which both Bob and Shirley eagerly embraced. Bob’s interests ranged from amateur radio operation to serving in diverse community organizations. He was made a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 and the men’s Probus Club of Charlottetown. He was a member of the West Royalty Seniors Association, the R.C.A.F.A. No.2 Confederation Wing and the Gyro Club. During this same period, Bob built a summer home at Chelton, near Bedeque, a place where family loved to gather and where Bob and Shirley made many enduring friendships. Resting at the Belvedere Funeral Home from where the memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Visitation Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the Spring Park United Church Organ Fund. Royal Canadian Legion Charlottetown Branch #1 will hold a Service of Remembrance at the funeral home on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.