Tributes

Lyle V. J. McKearney

1924 - 2011
Peacefully at Wisperwood Villa on Tuesday October 25th, 2011 with his granddaughter Michelle McKearney by his side of Lyle V. J. McKearney formerly of Mount Stewart aged 86 years. 

Veteran of the Second World War. 

Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (nee Murray) McKearney. 

Lyle is fondly remembered by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Eileen (Don) Veinot, Theresa Smith, Catherine “Kay” (Gerald) MacEachern, Carol MacPhee, daughter-in-law Sue McKearney and sister-in-law Geraldine (David) Young. 

Lyle was predeceased by his sons Robert and Gary McKearney his parents John and Florence (nee MacDonald) McKearney; sisters Helen Currie, Bernadette Walsh, Vivian Alderson, Pat Mullen; brothers, Gerald McKearney and Ivan McKearney. 

Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:15 on Friday morning, then transferred to St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Stewart for funeral mass at 10 a.m. 

Interment to follow in the family plot at the St. Andrew’s Parish Cemetery. 

If so desired memorials in Lyle Memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of P.E.I. or the Canadian Diabetes Association. 

Visiting hours at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. 
 
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the Hennessey Funeral Home at 5:45PM on Thursday 27 October 2011.
 
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.

William Byron McLellan

1910 - 2009
At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, July 25, 2009 of Mr. William B. McLellan of Charlottetown in his 99th year (veteran of W.W.II). Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Curley) McLellan. Survived by his daughter-in-law Susan McLellan of Chatham, Ontario; grandchildren, James (Linda) McLellan and Myles; great grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer McLellan. Also survived by his sister, Tina Murnaghan. Predeceased by his son Wayne; sisters, Eleanor MacCallum, Marion Campbell, Margaret Aucoin and brothers Reginald, Edward and Earl. 

Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Tuesday morning then transferred to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. 

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation of P.E.I. or the Queen Elizabeth Foundation. 

Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m.  

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 funeral home at 6:45PM on Monday 27 July 2009.
 

R. Hugh McLeod

1916 - 2013
R. Hugh McLeod, Veteran of World War II

Peacefully at Whisperwood Villa on Sunday, May 12, 2013 of R. Hugh McLeod of Sherwood, age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Reta (Jay). Cherished father of Ruth (Eldon) Rogerson, Lorna (Gordon) Hansen and Heather (Donnie) Thompson. Grampie to Karen (Mike) Stanley, Jill (Jonathan) Mosher, Kim (Gerard) Gosselin, Krista (Jason) Katz, Amy (Keir) Perry, Isaac (Amber) Thompson and Ellyn (Adam) Suski. Great-grampie to 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Dorothy Markell, Palmer (Shirley) and Kenneth (Shirley) MacLeod. Also survived by sister-in-law Thelma Jay. Predeceased by sisters Isabelle (Alec) MacDougall, Theresa (Hector)Trotter, brother Peter (Glenda) MacLeod and sister-in-law Orva Jay. 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Park Royal United Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. Family flowers only, however if so desired, memorials to Park Royal United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

R Eugene Mcneill

1927 - 2018
Peacefully with his family by his side at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, August 4, 2018 of Eugene McNeill of Charlottetown age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Dowling) McNeill and dear father of Donald "Sugar Bear", Kent "Cagey", Michael (Linda), Sandy (Gordie) McConnell, Mary Teresa "M. T."(Ron) Young, Scott (Andrea) and Shawn. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Michelle Young (Jessie Santos), Jenna Young, Melissa Frankfurth (Nathan) Diana Hatt, Greg McConnell (Kate) Brianna Flood (Cody), Karina McNeill, great grandchildren; Theo Young, Jackson Santos, Ellison and Luke Hatt, Harlow and Beckham Flood and his sister Stephanie MacNeill. He was predeceased by his son Richard Wayne, parents Albert and Mary (MacLeod) McNeill, brothers Clifford and Willie, sisters Frances Nelson (Pete), Elthea Larter (Elmer), Levina Green (George), Eudora "Dodi" Keller (Joe) and Catherine Kennedy (John) and grandchildren Emma and Olivia McNeill. Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Tuesday, then transferred to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a tribute service at the funeral home on Monday at 6:45 p.m. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association (PEI) or the Alzheimer Society of PEI. On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca. 

Jack Meredith

1920 - 2009
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday November 10, 2009 of Jack Meredith of Milton and formerly of Charlottetown age 89 years. Veteran of World War II. Born in Heywood, England he came to P.E.I. with The Royal Air Force in 1939. Husband of Muriel and the late Bernice Meredith. Dear father of Gary (Diane),and Lana (John) Irwin. Stepfather of Heather Keir (Ormie Hopkins) Grandfather of Doug, Tracey, Jodi, Kelly, Dylan and David. Great grandfather of Michelle, Tyler Jack, Riley, Griffin , Katie, Bayleigh and Max. Brother of Harry Meredith.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired memorials to The Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.  Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
 
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:45PM on Thu 12 Nov 2009.

George Jarvis Mill

1916 - 2009
At the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, of George Jarvis Mill, of Sherwood , aged 93 years, veteran of WW 11.

 Loving husband of Edith May Amy Misener (nee Coles). Father of Jarvis (Susan), Erwin (Nancy), Barb Jay (Irwin), Georgie Affleck, Ann Hughes and David Misener (Elaine). Grandfather of 15 grandchildren,12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Palmerson and Annie Belle (Crossman), his first wife Barbara Marie Reeves, brothers and sisters, Ida MacCully (Seymour), Walter (Margaret Reeves), Helen (Ronald MacDonald), Bessie (Alfred Cole), Elgin (Gladys Coles), James (Lorraine MacInnis), Freddie (in infancy), and grandson William Mill.

Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 2 P.M. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home or the Canadian Cancer Society (PEI).

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the Belvedere Funeral Home at 5:45PM on Thursday 4 June 2009.
 

R. Gerald Mitchell

1917 - 2014
With great sadness, the family of Richard Gerald Mitchell announce his passing on Sunday, April 27th, 2014, six days after celebrating his 97th birthday.

Beloved husband of Julia McGaughey. Gerald and Julia were married in 1941 and enjoyed more than 72 years together. He died at home on

Walthen Drive
, in the house where they raised their seven children.
 Much loved by his family: Gerald (Sheila), Morgan (Rose), Regan (Colette), David (Merilyn), Julia (Claude Parent), John (Claire Nantes), Mary (Al Dowling). Memories of "Pop" will always be cherished by his 23 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

 He is survived by his sister and best friend, Marion Mitchell, sister-in-law Mary McAllister, brother-in-law Morgan McGaughey (Sylvia) and many nieces and nephews.

 Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Loretta (Fitzgerald), sisters and brothers-in-law Marjorie and Frank O'Keefe, Betty and Gordon McWade, Mary and Lou Hennessey and Donald McAllister.

A veteran of WWII, Pte. Mitchell served overseas with the 1st Infantry Division, and after being assigned to the 4th Field Army, 1st Brigade, experienced battlefield activity in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. After the war, he was employed as a locomotive engineer with the CNR, operating trains from one end of the Island to the other until his retirement in 1979.

 A man of great physical strength, yet a kinder, more gentle soul you could never meet. He was a person of strong faith, a supporter of the right to life and a devoted member of St. Dunstan's Basilica parish.

 Gerald had a passion for band music, having been a member of the League of the Cross Band, the Military Band and the Charlottetown Seniors' Band.

Resting at Hennessey Funeral Home, with visitation on Wednesday, April 30th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Dunstan's Basilica on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran’s Tribute Service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 4:45 p.m.

 As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to P.E.I. Right to Life Association or St. Dunstan's Basilica Restoration Fund would be appreciated.

Edward Wesley Monkley

1941 - 2018
On November 30, 2018, Edward Wesley Monkley of Charlottetown, PE, age 77, peacefully passed away at the Garden Nursing Home in Charlottetown, PE. Edward was the son of the late G. Lorne and Edna Monkley and was born in Summerside, PE, on February 11, 1941. Edward was predeceased by his wife M. Claire Sirois and his brother Allen Monkley of Stratford, PE. Edward is survived by his brother and wife, Errol and Evelyn Monkley of Charlottetown, PE and his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Monkley of Stratford, PE. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families including; Sandra (Terry) Pauley of Stratford, PE; Steven (Noella) Monkley of Summerside, PE; Christopher (Kristen Wight) Monkley of Charlottetown, PE; Lisa (Darren) Gray of Stratford, PE; and Allana Monkley (Amanda Dowe) of Truro, NS. Edward will be laid to rest next to his wife at the Church of Saint-Anne, NB, in the parish cemetery. Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where a Royal Canadian Legion Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday at 9:50 a.m. immediately followed by the funeral service. A reception will follow in the Morrie Room. In memory of Edward, donations can be made to the Shriner’s Sick Kids Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com 

Daniel (Dan) M. Morris

1938 - 2011
The death occurred peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 of Mr. Daniel “Dan” M. Morris, of Charlottetown and formerly of Souris, aged 72 years. 

Beloved husband of Diane (nee Emond), and loving father of Danny (Linda) Duquette. 

He was predeceased by his stepchildren Larry, Carol Ann and Roy Duquette, his parents Finbar and Florence (MacDonald) Morris, and brother Hubert “PeeWee” Morris. 

Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 on Saturday 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, Charlottetown. 

If so desired, memorials in Dan’s memory may be made to Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home. 

Visiting hours at the funeral home Friday evening 6 to 9 p.m. 

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 5:45PM on Friday 19 August 2011.

Albert C. Muncey

1920 - 2016
Veteran of WWII
At Whisperwood Villa on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 of Albert Curtis Muncey of Charlottetown, formerly of South Milton and Moncton, age 96 years. Father of Reg (Vera, deceased), Jacqueline Allain (Leo), Gordon (Heather), Susan Ford (David, deceased) and Scott. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Traci, Kim, Rhonda, Sheri, Christine, Marc, Steven, Alan, Matthew, Dylan, by his fourteen great-grandchildren and by his three great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Roberta (MacLean), granddaughter Michelle Allain, siblings Mildred MacLatchy (Ingram), Phyllis Trenholm (Carman), Ruby Campbell (Donald) and Reginald (WWII K.I.A). Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home from where a private funeral service will be held. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. No visiting hours by request. Memorials may be made to Canadian Cancer Society (PEI). A Veteran’s Tribute Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:00 p.m.