Tributes

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

John (Jack) D Smallwood

2015
 Second World War Veteran

Peacefully at his late residence, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, of Jack Smallwood, Charlottetown, age 96 years. Son of the late Percy and Frances (MacLauchlan) Smallwood.
Survived by Viola (Sampson), his devoted wife of 68 years. Jack will also be sadly missed by his loving children: Scott (Veronne), Kenneth (Sue), Marjorie McKearney, and Rosemary (Mike) Power; cherished grandchildren: Christopher (Lindsay) Smallwood, Sara (Geoff) Noble, Jennifer (Frank) Nucci, Jackie Smallwood, Kenneth Smallwood (Maranda Groom); Marc and Dane McKearney; Stephen (Cheryl) Power and Kim (Dave) Power; and great-grandchildren: Ethan Smallwood; Lauren, Geoffrey, and Grady Noble; Lexi and Frankie Nucci; Delia and Caleb Hennessey, Chloe and Kenneth Smallwood; Ella and Clara Power; and Taylor and Aiden Power. Predeceased by his brother, Lorne Smallwood.
Jack enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939, where he served on the North Atlantic escort ships (Acadia, Skeena 1 and Regina 1) until 1945. After WWII, Jack volunteered his services with the Navy Cadets, first as Lieutenant Band Master-Divisional Officer- Executive Officer; then as Commanding Officer of the RCSCC Kent, until his retirement in 1964, when he became president of the Navy League of P.E.I. Jack was a lifetime member of the Masonic Order (St. John's Lodge #1); Eastern Star, and Island Shrine Club (Philae Temple). He was one of the founding members of Spring Park Church and honorary president of the Canadian Legion (#1) Charlottetown.
Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home, from where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in People's Cemetery, Charlottetown at a later date. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
If so desired, donations to the P.E.I. Humane Society would be gratefully accepted.
Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Service of Remembrance at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at Belvedere Funeral Home on Sunday at 5 p.m. for Brother John Dewar "Jack" Smallwood, his Brethren, relatives and friends. Officers and members of St. John's Lodge No. 1, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons are asked to attend. Brethren of other Lodges are invited.
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Francis (Frank) Byron Smith

1919 - 2009
Peacefully at the Prince Edward Home on Monday, January 12, 2009, of Mr. Frank B. Smith formerly of North River, age 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Alma (nee Buote) Smith and dear father of Kenny (Nicky Gray) of Halifax, N.S., Suzanne (Roger) Ghiz of Halifax, N.S., Nancy Blanchard of North River, Debbie MacMillan of North River and Michael (Leon Walters) of Halifax, N.S. Frank is also survived by seven loving grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Byron F. and Priscilla (nee Blanchard) Smith; sister, Helena Anderson; grandchildren, Angela and Donnie; son-in-law, Bernie Blanchard; and daughter-in-law, Geraldine (nee MacMillan) Smith. Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Thursday morning, then transferred to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the P.E.I. Ostomy Association. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Wednesday 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 Wednesday 14 January 2009. 
 
Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.