Tributes
Raymond Joseph Durant
2013Predeceased by his wife, Helene (nee Tremblay); brothers, Ezra, Herman, Willard; and sister, Jeanette.
Beloved father of Mike (Charlottetown) and Nancy (New Haven), and loving grandfather of Alexandra and Ryan.
Ray was born in Summerside, P.E.I., in 1922. He was a veteran of the Second World War, member of the P.E.I. Regiment and notably the First Special Service Force. Ray worked briefly in Ottawa after the war, then sailed for several years on the ice-breaking ship "Tupper" with the Canadian Coast Guard. He married Helene in 1960 and returned to P.E.I. to raise a family working for several years as a bartender, and eventually moving to the Department of Highways where he drove the fuel truck in the summer and a "salt shaker" in the winter.
Ray had a magnetic personality. He drew people to him with his sense of humour and his huge heart. He loved music and dancing with his lovely wife Helene. In later years, Ray and Helene travelled regularly to attend dances in Moncton and in Ottawa and also took vacations to Mexico with daughter Nancy and her (then) husband Doug.
In May 2005, Ray was honoured to head the VIP procession of the parade that opened the new War Museum in Ottawa. He was overwhelmed by the thousands of people who turned out to honour the veterans and the many who ran along side his jeep to shake his hand and thank him for preserving their freedom. Ray told his daughter later that the day "was one of the high points in his life".
Ray was a great listener and had many friends whose lives were touched by his kindness and compassion. He was a wonderful father and husband and a hard working man. He loved trout fishing and the outdoors; in his own words: "there is not a stream on P.E.I. that I haven't fished in". He enjoyed carpentry work, painting and landscaping work and was very proud of the wonderful home he built and maintained for his family.
Ray's last few years were spent at the Atlantic Baptist Home where he received the best of care and was dearly loved by many of the staff.
Ray's wishes were to have a private memorial ceremony with his children. In lieu of flowers, donations to the P.E.I. Alzheimer's Society or the P.E.I. Atlantic Baptist Home in Ray's memory would be deeply appreciated.
"Thank you Dad for all you did for us and for giving us the most precious gift of all - our cherished memories of you. Love Mike and Nancy"
Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com.
Joseph J. Dykens
1917 - 2011Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, March 21, 2011 of Mr. Joseph J. “Joe the Barber” Dykens (Veteran of WW11) of Charlottetown age 93 years.
Beloved husband of the late Helen “Pete” (nee Peters) Dykens and dear father of Chrystine Gallant and Lona Ryan (Kevin).
He is also survived by grandchildren Randy Holmes (Karen Burke), Mark Holmes, Dawn Holmes (Scott Gaudet), Jill Holmes, Terry Dykens (Wendy), Shannon Piccott (Chris), Kelly Dykens, Christine MacCallum, Deron Lund, Bethany MacCallum (Jeff); great grandchildren Alex Holmes, Abbigale Holmes, Craig Stoddart, Connor Holmes, Kenzie Gaudet, Josh, Kennedy and Kaden Holmes, Zack, Calvin, and Eric Dykens, Max and Maggie Piccott, Joey and Clifford Doucette; great great granddaughter, Hailey LeBlanc.
He was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Elizabeth (nee Aulcroft) Dykens; grandson, David Gallant; son, Larry Dykens; daughter-in-law, Maida Dykens and daughter, Maida MacCallum.
Resting at the Cutcliffe Funeral Home where the funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, March 26, 2011 morning at 11 a.m. Interment later in the family plot in the People’s Cemetery, Charlottetown.
Visiting hours on Friday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m.
Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a veteran's tribute service at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:45.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the P.E.I. Cancer Treatment Centre.
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 Cutcliffe Funeral Home at 6:45PM on Friday 25 March 2011.
Harold Theodore Ellis
1917 - 2008Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 6:15PM on Monday 15 September 2008.
Russell M. Ewing
2012Russell was born in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, on June 27, 1924 the son of Rev. Merton and Lulu (Shipley) Ewing and stepson of Winnifred (Hunter, Estabrooks) Ewing. Russell is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen (Burke); his son Jim (Marie), Stratford; sister Isabel (John) Hildebrand, Fredericton, N.B.; granddaughter Sarah, Charlottetown; sister-in-law Thelma (Burke) Farrell, Vancouver, B.C.; and seven nephews and nieces.
Russell was a veteran of the Second World War and a psychologist by profession, working in both the P.E.I. Departments of Health and Education.
We would like to extend a very special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency ward and Cancer Treatment Centre for giving him an extra two years of quality living, as well as units 1 and 3 for their caring and support in the final weeks.
Resting at the MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Spring Park United Church at 10 a.m. Interment in the People's Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
Family flowers only, however, if so desired, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
John J. Farquharson
2014Peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Provincial Palliative Care Unit on Friday, August 22, 2014, of John J. Farquharson of Bunbury, age 89 years.
Beloved husband of the late Jennie (MacLaren) Farquharson. Loving father of Jane (Doug Crossman), Paul (Jennifer MacInnis) and Robert (Jill LeBlanc). Grampy to Sami, Mark, Laura, Kate and Laura, and great-grampy to Henry, James, Noah and Lauren.
Predeceased by his parents, Adele and Russell and sister, Helen Farquharson.
Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Tuesday from Clifton United Church at 9 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery.
Family flowers only, however, if so desired, memorials to ALS Society, Clifton United Church or the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Visiting hours Monday from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at the graveside on Tuesday following the service.
Milton Bernard Fitzpatrick
1923 - 2011Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the Belvedere Funeral Home at 6:30PM on Sunday 1 January 2012.
John Joseph "Joe" Foley
1912 - 2011Joe was a life time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Charlottetown Branch #1 and veteran of the second world war.
Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Clara (nee Head) Foley, and cherished father of Marcella McIntyre (Allan), Kenneth (Marlene), and Brian (Janet Wigmore Burke). He is also lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and by his last surviving nephew George Clarke.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 on Wednesday morning, then transferred to St Dunstan’s Basilica 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 Joe’s memory may be made to the Charlottetown Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of PEI.
Visiting hours at the funeral home Tuesday 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 Tuesday 13 December 2011.
Hammond Leith Ford
1922 - 2009Dear father of Gary (deceased), Randy, and Karen (Timmy) Hopkinson. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents Hammond and Annie (Younker) Ford, his sister Edith Ince, and infant brother, Ashley.
Resting at the Cutcliffe Funeral Home where the funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Visiting hours on Friday 6 - 9 p.m.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of P.E.I. or the P.E.I. Humane Society.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home at 5:45PM on Friday 11 September 2009.
On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Beatrice Agnes Francis
1938 - 2019FRANCIS, Beatrice Agnes Peacefully, surrounded by family at Whisperwood Villa on Sunday, November 3, 2019 of Beatrice A. "Bea" Francis (nee Doyle) of Charlottetown, age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Cpt. Roger Francis and dear mother of Terry (Mike Cheverie) Francis, Earl, George (Lisa) and Lloyd (Jess); daughter-in-law Patricia Francis; several grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Harvey; parents, Earl and Theresa (nee Doyle) Brown; step-parents, Gordon and Theresa Stewart; grandparents William and Mary Doyle. 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 a.m. Interment later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours on Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. Members of Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #1. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca
Lorne Lea Francis
1917 - 2010The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 Charlottetown will conduct a Veteran's Tribute Service of Remembrance at the Belvedere Funeral Home at 6:45PM on Monday 1 November 2010.