Tributes

Joseph J. Dykens

1917 - 2011
("Joe the Barber") 
 
Peacefully 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 - 2008
At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 13, 2008 of Harold Theodore Ellis, Charlottetown, Veteran of World War II, age 91 years. Beloved husband of Eva (nee Shaw). Dear father of Beverley and Grant. Lovingly remembered by his extended family Adele (Shaw) and Harold Moore, Laurie Anne and Trent Good, Ty, Tristen, Kinley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Brother of Margaret. Brother-in-law of Leah and Isabel Ellis, Victor Shaw Shirley), Janet and Dorothy Shaw and Dorothy Bryanton (Harry). Predeceased by his daughter Freda Margaret, by his parents Theodore and Mary Jane (Munn) Ellis, by his brothers Cecil, William (Phyllis), Eric, Alden (Margaret), Olin and Rupert. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home for visitation Monday 1:30 - 3:30 and 6:30 - 8:30. Funeral from the Charlottetown Bible Chapel, Lincolnwood Drive, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in People’s Cemetery, Charlottetown. Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Bible Camp or Pat and The Elephant. Please refrain from wearing scents. No lilies, please.
 
Royal 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

2012
The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, June 4, 2012, while surrounded by the love of his family, of Russell Maurice Ewing of Charlottetown, aged 87 years.
Russell 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

2014
Veteran of the Second World War
Peacefully, 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 - 2011
Peacefully, and surrounded by family members, the death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2011 of Milton Fitzpatrick of Charlottetown in his 89th year. Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Myrtle, and his sons Stephen (Carol) of Thornhill, Ontario and John (Irene) of Belleville, Ontario. He will be lovingly and proudly remembered by his five grandchildren, Caitlin, Sean, Andrew, Ryan and Sarah. He is fondly remembered by his sisters Laura (Reg) Power, Josephine Fitzpatrick, Bernie Koughan, and Thelma MacDonald; brother Leonard (Anne); and sisters-in-law Vivian Goddard, Violet Oicle, and Ferne Edgecombe. He was pre-deceased by his parents John and Winnifred Fitzpatrick; brothers Edward, Vernon, and Leo; and sisters Erna Linde, Kathleen White, Eleanor Dougan,  and Frances. Resting at the Belvedere Funeral Home. Visiting hours are 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on January 1st, 2012. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., January 2, 2012 at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Charlottetown. Interment to follow at the Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions in Milton’s memory may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Pat and the Elephant. 

Royal 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 - 2011
Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, December 10, 2011 of John Joseph “Joe” Foley of Richmond Street, Charlottetown, in his 100th year. 

Joe 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 - 2009
Suddenly at his late residence on Monday, September 7, 2009 of Mr. H. Leith Ford of Queen Street, Charlottetown in his 88th year, Veteran of World War II. 

Dear 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 - 2019

FRANCIS, 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 - 2010
At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2010 of Lorne Lea Francis of Stratford, age 93 years. Beloved husband of M. Erma J. Francis (nee Rankin). Dear father of Ronald, Ottawa, Ontario and Lorna Worrell (Peter), Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Weston and Catherine (Duggan) Francis and by his eleven siblings. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church or CNIB.
 
The 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.

Aubin Bruce Gallant

2015
The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, February 22, 2015 of Aubin Gallant, husband of the late Evelyn (nee Pineau), veteran of the Canadian Army during the Second World War, of North Rustico, aged 90. 

Aubin was the father of Francis Gallant (Elaine Quinn), Red Deer, Alberta, Debbie MacFarlane (Danny), North Rustico, Barry Gallant (Delores Richard), North Rustico and Shirley Dunfield (Karl), North Rustico; grandfather of Denise Grant (Larry), Carla Parsons (Kent), Sasha Dunfield, Nevin Dunfield, Bonnie Gallant and Bruce Gallant; and great-grandfather of Jessica, Janelle, Jackie, Curtis, Taylor, Brodie, Brooklyn and Landon. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Ritchie (Vaughan), Moncton, New Brunswick; sisters-in-law, Eileen Gallant, Edna Gallant and Anita Gallant; and many nieces and nephews. 

Besides his wife Evelyn, he was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Beatrice (Gauthier) Gallant; brothers, Joe, Eddy, Reggie, Francis, Stephen, Rene, Walter and Tommy; and sister, Lilla Gallant. 

Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home,
2538 Glasgow Road
, New Glasgow, for visitation on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branches 1 and 30 will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 4:45 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, North Rustico, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. Interment later in Stella Maris Cemetery. Due to severe allergies, please refrain from wearing scented products. 

If so desired, donations in Aubin’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital would be appreciated.