Tributes

Harold Vincent Mahar

1925 - 2013
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear father and cherished husband whose love and spirit will forever live in our hearts. As was his final wish, he was surrounded by family and passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 peacefully at home in his 89th year. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Odella “Babe” (nee Ferguson), his wife and soul mate of 64 years; devoted and loving father of Charlene (George Nickels), Farley (Susan), Garth (Louise), and Heather (Joey Cairns). Vince’s legacy is his children. Cherished grandfather of 13; Warren, Jason, Kelly, Jeff, Tyler, James, Melissa, Amy, Cassidy, Colin, Brodie, Greg, Laura and 12 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his surviving brother Ray (Dora), and sisters-in-law Marie Mahar, Hilda Szalay, Thelma Misener, and Florence McNichol. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. 
Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Matilda Mahar, and brothers Bob, Reg, Lornie, Howard and Freeman. 

Vince was a proud WWII veteran and served as an Able Seaman (Gunnery Rating) from June 1942 to the war’s end and post war as well as a period of time in the Reserve Navy. He was employed with Canada Packers for 31 years until their closing. 

He will be forever remembered for his love and pride of his family and love of his home life and anything “Irish”. The humor, love and laughter he brought to our lives with his straight forwardness and quick wit, will be with us always. He nurtured his creative spirit throughout his life and took pleasure in being the family’s “Mr Fix-It”; expressing his love and talent through his many projects for family and friends. He could turn his hand to anything. He was our “walking dictionary” with the amazing ability to spell or know the meaning of any word presented to him. He loved to read and kept up with current events right up to the end. It is with great sadness that we bid him goodbye but he will forever be in our hearts and memories. The family would like to extend their deepest thanks fo the staff of Home Care and Palliative Care, Dr. Veer, and Dr. Don Clark, for providing such caring and compassionate support in his final days. 

Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Saturday morning, then transferred to St. Pius X Church for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. 

Visiting hours on Friday 6 - 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vince’s memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI or the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. 

Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a veteran’s tribute service at the funeral home on Friday evening at 5:45 p.m.

On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca

Louis Freeman Mahar

1934 - 2009
On this day, Monday, September 21, 2009, the family is sad to announce the death of Freeman Mahar, peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home, age 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel “Dolly” Mahar and loving father of Pam (Mike), Herbie (Mary-Lynn), Darlene (Jade), Patsy (James), Theresa (Reg), Arthur (Heather), Mikie (Susan), Michele (Pat) and Margo (Alain). Freeman is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Bob Mahar (Sadie deceased), Vincent Mahar (Babe) and Ray Mahar (Dora) and sister-in-law Marie Mahar. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Matilda Mahar, brothers Reg, Lornie and Howard Mahar and his grandson, Jeffrey. Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford, for visitation on Wednesday, September 23, 6-9 p.m. only. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 24 at St. Dunstan’s Basilica at a time to be announced. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home. 

The Royal Canadian Legion Charlottetown Branch #1, Charlottetown, will hold a Veterans Tribute service at the funeral home on Wed 23 Sep 2009 at 5:45PM.
 

George T Marshall

1933 - 2018
Peacefully with his family by his side at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Saturday, June 2, 2018 of George Marshall of Charlottetown age 85 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Buchanan) and dear father of Ken (Diann), Darlene (Danny) Birt, Gary and Lorie Marshall (Melvin Wakelin). George is also survived by 8 loving grandchildren, Stacy (Mark) Cavanagh, Dawn (Mark) Axworthy, Jody (Alex dec.) Birt, Jamie Marshall, Trent (Ashley) Birt, Sarah (Lucas) Younker, Leah Weeks (Brad Robertson), Matthew Weeks; great grandchildren Jenna, Kennedy, Cole, Kiley, Ella, Dylan, Aiden, Morgan, Haley and Charlea. He is also lovingly remembered by sister Doreen Huggan (Tom Bambrick dec.), nephew Lester Huggan (Sylvia) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Hilda (Muise) Marshall. Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Wednesday, 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, Charlottetown. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Branch #1 of the Charlottetown Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran’s Tribute Service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. The Holy Redeemer Knights of Columbus will hold a prayer service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 8 p.m. All Knights are welcome. If so desired memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada (PEI). Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.

Ronald Daniel McInnis

2014
Veteran of Second World War. Ronnie passed away at the Garden Home, Charlottetown, on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
He was born in St. Peter’s Bay on November 4, 1918, and his family moved to Morell around the time of the Second World War. He enlisted in the army when war was declared and was a member of tP.E.I. Highlanders Black Watch Regiment. During the war he was stationed all across the country from B.C. to Newfoundland.
Ronnie was a gentle, quiet, hard-working family man who never wanted to be the centre of attention. But all that changed when he stepped on a rink, where he was a fierce competitor and one of the most talented amateur hockey players of his era. Many people felt he could have played in the NHL had he wanted to; which might be true because while playing with the Canadian Army team during the Second World War he played on a line with two NHL players.
Ronnie’s talent and artistry were not limited to the ice. During his 40 years as a welder with Proud and Moreside he designed and built numerous intricate ornamental iron installations all over the Island.
We are filled with gratitude to have been so fortunate to have had Ronnie as our father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend.
Dear father of Beverly Mednick (Leo) and Kenneth McInnis. Loving grandfather of Sean and Jessica McInnis. Brother of Mae Grant (Eric, deceased) and Lyman McInnis (Anne). Lovingly remembered by his special nieces, Clara Lawton and Cookie McDonald.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Lila (McGrath); by his parents, Joseph and Katie (MacDonald) McInnis; by his siblings, Art (Betty), Ethel MacDonald (Barney), Edith MacEwen (Doug) and Joseph (Joan).
Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment later in St. Theresa of the Little Flower Church Cemetery, Morell. To respect Ronald’s wishes there will be no visitation.
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Walter Newton McInnis

2013
The death occurred on Friday, February 1, 2013, of Walter Newton McInnis of Charlottetown, age 78 years.
Husband of Kathryn (nee Morrison), father of Carol (Brad) Thomas and proud grandfather of Grace, Eden and Emma. Brother of Fred (Belle), Shirley Lynch, Bev (Basil) Chaisson, Barbara Wheeler, Gail Korsman, Donnie, Wayne, Robert (Sis), Patsy (Bobby) MacDonald, Norman (Linda), Susan (Roy) Aylward, Mary Lou (Ricky) Storey and George. Predeceased by brothers - Billy, Phillip, James and his parents - Vernon and Lena MacInnis.
Walter's passing was peaceful due to the efforts of the staff and volunteers of the Charlottetown Palliative Care Unit and friend, Peggy.
Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford. The Royal Canadian Legion, Charlottetown Branch #1, will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home on Friday, February 8, at 1:45 p.m. After the service, family will meet friends and acquaintances from 2-4 p.m. There will be no funeral service by personal request.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Hospice Palliative Care would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home.
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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.