Myers, William Joseph "Billy"
April 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Joseph Myers, age 75, at the O'Leary Hospital, PE, on April 29, 2025. Born on December 16, 1949, in Prince Edward Island, Billy lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service to his community.
Billy was no stranger to hard work. He spent much of his life fishing lobster and harvesting Irish moss along the shores he loved. He also worked in construction and served as the devoted caretaker of the Palmer Road Church.
Whether tending his woodlot or lending a hand to neighbours, Billy's strength and generosity never went unnoticed. He found joy in the simple things, company around the kitchen table, a quiet walk through the woods, and time spent with the people he loved.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alyre and Rita Myers; his sister, Karleen Doucette; his mother- and father-in-law, Edward and Delores Gallant; and his brother- and sister-in-law, Barry and Holly Gallant.
Billy leaves behind his beloved wife, Irene Myers (formerly Gallant), and his children: Troy Myers of Summerside, PE, and Melanie Cudmore (formerly Myers) and her husband Jamie Cudmore of Rice Point, PE. He was a proud and loving Grampie to his grandchildren, Karson and Brae Myers.
He is also survived by his sisters: Audrey (Mark) Ellsworth , Claudia (Jimmy) Arsenault, Mary (Donnie) Perry, and Nora (Clarence) Buote. Left to cherish his memory are his in-laws: Wilfred Gallant, Joseph Gallant, Edie & Neil LeClair, and Jerry Gallant.
“He loved his family fiercely, worked faithfully, and gave more than he ever asked for in return.”
Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home, 522 Thompson Rd, where visitation will take place Thursday May 1st from 7-9 pm.
Funeral will take place on Friday May 2nd at 3:30pm at Immaculate Conception Church , Palmer rd. Fr. Praveen is officiating.
Memorial donations can be made to Immaculate Conception Parish Building Fund.
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Pitre, Florence Ann "Nan"
April 21, 2025
The death occurred at Prince County Hospital on April 21st, 2025 of Florence Ann "Nan" Pitre nee Doucette, of Tignish Shore, aged 77. Florence was the daughter of the late Leo and Loretta(Richard) Doucette.
Nan is survived by her loving husband Alvin Pitre and her children, Franklin (Betsy) Aubrey (Bobbi Jo) and Sue Ann (Matthew) Campbell.
Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Nathan Blanchard(Katie),Brodi Arsenault, Madison Pitre(Ricco), Chance Pitre, Carter Pitre(Payton), Cole Pitre(Bailey), Brooklyn Pitre and Aiden Campbell.
Nan will be sadly missed by her brother Wilbert (Theresa) Doucette, and sister Deborah Doucette Gaudet. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Nan was predeceased by her parents ,Leo and Loretta(Richard) Doucette,her daughter Thelma Pitre, and brothers and sisters Julia Bernard ,Gilbert Doucette, Wilbert Doucette, Hector Doucette, Thelma Doucette ,Jimmy Doucette and Aubrey Doucette.
In an era where women rarely worked on boats, her occupation as a fisher-woman is a source of great family pride.
Resting at West Prince Funeral Home, 522 Thompson rd.
Visitation will be Friday April 25th from 7-9pm.
Funeral to take place at St.Simon and St.Jude Church, Tignish on
Saturday April 26th at 3:00 pm.
Interment will take place at a later date.
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Gallant, Holly Mary
April 14, 2025

The death occurred peacefully at her home in Tignish with her loving husband, Joe by her side of Holly Mary (née Perry) Gallant on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born at Western Hospital on September 28, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Irma (née Harper)and the late John W. Perry of Tignish.
A lifelong resident of Tignish, Holly and Joe raised five boys, of whom she was
incredibly proud: Joel (Laura) of Port Hill, Jarrett (Sarina) of Castlegar, BC, David(Jenna) of East Bideford, Dominic (Stacey) of Ellerslie, and Curran of Fort McMurray,AB. Holly was also blessed with ten grandchildren: Alexandra, William, Grace, Raya,Perry, Palmer, Taylor, Liam, Owen, and Lena.
Holly was a dear sister to the late Herbie (Lois), and Harley (Arlene), Hal (Brenda),Hilary, Heidi, and Harris. She was also a cherished sister-in-law to Irene (Billy) Myers,Wilfred Gallant, Edie (Neil) LeClair, Jerry Gallant, and the late Barry Gallant.
To Holly, family was everything. She remembered every birthday, every milestone, every little detail that made her loved ones feel special. Her five boys were her greatest pride and joy – no mother could have loved more fiercely or celebrated more fully. And Joe,her loving partner in life, stood by her through everything, living out their vows with quiet strength and unwavering love, right to the very end.
Holly never missed a chance to celebrate an accomplishment or to pull off a
goodhearted prank. In that way, she will never be forgotten as these same traits can be found in her siblings, her boys, and her beloved grandchildren. We will forever miss her infectious laugh and the way she balanced her tough-as-nails attitude with unwavering compassion.
In her younger years, Holly was a talented athlete, most notably hockey and softball.Her love of sports and fierce competition was passed to her sons and are now being nurtured in her grandchildren. Always eager to hear how every game went, where their games had taken them, and new skills learned.
Besides her parents, Holly was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Delores Gallant; her brother, Herbie; and her brother-in-law Barry Gallant.
She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews who will deeply mourn her passing
Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home, Palmer Road on Sunday, April 20 with
visiting hours from 6-9 pm.
Funeral Service to be held at St Simon and St Jude Catholic Church, Tignish Monday,April 21, at 10:30 am.
Interment to be held at a later date.
The family extends deep gratitude to all those who supported Holly and Joe over the years – especially their dear friends, extended family, the community of Tignish, and the Parish of St Simon and St Jude.
A special thank you to the Tignish Fire Dept, RCMP,and Island EMS for their care during Holly’s time of need.
In memory of Holly, memorials can be made to the Parish of St Simon and St Jude,
Tignish.
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Gaudet, Joseph "Leo"
April 4, 2025

The death occurred peacefully at the Palliative Care unit of Community Hospital ,O'Leary, on Friday April 4th, of Joseph "Leo" Gaudet, of Ebbsfleet, aged 81.
Leo was born to Alphie and Mae Gaudet on June 13,1943. He was the beloved common-law spouse of Shirley Boulet,and loving father to his 4 daughters, Paula(Kevin) Collicutt, Nancy, Kelly(Darren) Blanchard, Farrah(Scott Gavin) along with his two step children Daniel(Heidi Chaisson) and Denyse Boulet(Cory MacMillan.Leo will also be missed by Theresa, the mother of his girls.
Leo was predeceased by his parents Alphie and Mae(Dugay) Gaudet,siblings George, Dora,Rita and Pat.
Left to mourn along with his common-law spouse and his children are Henry(Phyllis) Gaudet,Stella(Phillip) Gallant,Bernadette(Gerard)Gallant, Alice(Edlow) Gallant, Peter(Susan) Gaudet, Theresa (Raymond Richard), Francis(Claudia) Gaudet, Ten grandchildren, thirteen Great Grandchildren, Two Great-Great-grandchildren, and his faithful dog, Moe.
Resting at West Prince Funeral Home ,
522 Thompson Rd.
Visiting hours are Sunday April 6,2025 from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Funeral will be held Monday April 7th at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church,Palmer Rd.
Fr. Praveen is officiating.
Memorial donations can be made to The Immaculate Conception Church Fund.
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Kinch, William Adrian
March 29, 2025
The death occurred at his late residence in Christopher Cross, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, of William (Billy) Adrian Kinch, age 64 years. Loving husband to Raeann (nee Handrahan) Kinch. Born at Alberton on August 8, 1960, he was the son Freda (nee Hogan) and the late Adrian Kinch.
Cherished father to Liam of Charlottetown, Aydan (Brynne), Mairen and Declan of Christopher Cross. Dear brother to Blair (Eileen) Kinch, Verna (Kenneth) Richard, Bernice Kinch-Snow (Nelson Snow), and Stephanie Kinch (Mark Cullicutt) of St. Louis and sister-in-law Karen Kinch.
He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Leo and Lawreen Handrahan, and in-laws, John and Sharon Handrahan, Ian and Natalia Handrahan, Neil and Jacqueline Handrahan, Kearon and Allison Handrahan and Dane and Melissa Handrahan. And special Aunt Mary Kinch.
Predeceased by brother Kenny.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the St. Simon & St. Jude church in Tignish, Rev. Tim Broderick officiating.
Interment later in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of a wake, a reception will be held at the Heritage Inn after the funeral for friends and family to gather.
As an expression of sympathy, memorials to West Prince Caring Cupboard, or the Parish Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. No flowers please.
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McCarthy, Edward Joseph
March 26, 2025

The death occurred at Community Hospital, O'Leary on Wednesday March 26, 2025 of Edward Joseph McCarthy of Campbellton, aged 78.
Edward was the son of the late Leo and Alice(Murphy) McCarthy.
Left to mourn is his wife, Dorothy(Robertson) McCarthy and their children, Krista, Alicia (Danny) and Mark(Kendra).
Lovingly remembered by Grandchildren, Maddy(Tyler), Brenna, Serena, Declan(Jasmyn), Keelan(Mary Fran), Logan and Alice, and Great Grandchildren, Sylas, Raya and Bowen.
Lovingly remembered by siblings, Sheryl(Ivan) Brenda, Lowell and Eric(Marie).
and In-laws Billy, Edie and Eileen(Alan)
Edward was predeceased by his parents Leo and Alice(Murphy) McCarthy,an infant daughter Sheryl Ann, sister Adele, niece Brenda, nephew Sheldon, Brothers in law George and Kevin and sisters-in-law Pat and Leona.
Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home , 522 Thompson Rd.
Visitation will be Friday March 28,2025. from 7:00-9:00 pm
Funeral will take place on Saturday March 29,2025 at 10:00am at St.Marks Church, Lot 7. Interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to Community Hospital Palliative Care Unit
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Arsenault, Norma Mary
March 25, 2025

The death occurred on Tuesday March 25,2025 at Prince County Hospital, of Norma Mary Arsenault of Tignish and formerly of St.Edwards, aged 85.
Norma was the daughter of the late Joshua J. and Genevieve(DesRoches)Bernard and the wife of the late Adrian J,Arsenault.
Norma was dearly loved by her children, Jenny(Tommy) LeClair, Maureen(Carl) Gallant, and Merritta(Arthur) MacWilliams.
Sadly remembered by her grandchildren, Jonathan(Brandy), Marrissa(Reg), Joshua(Christine), Jessie(Gilles) Arsenault, Rebecca Rayburn, Ben(Danielle) LeClair, Brooke MacWilliams, and Emma LeClair.
She will be remembered by her Great-grandchildren, Molly, Alanna, Grace, Nina, Emma, Logan, Evelyn, Kai, Scarlett, Felix and Nate.
She will be sadly missed by her siblings, Clifford, Lucille, Madeline, Adrian, and Dianne as well as son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Linda,and Ellie, and sisters-in-law , Stella and Mary.
Norma was predeceased by her parents Joshua and Genevieve(Jane) Bernard, her Husband Adrian , a daughter Pauline, and sons Eddie and Kenneth. Also by siblings Eddie, Noreen and Wilbert, Ben and Edmond.
Norma was an avid Bingo fan, she also enjoyed doing her diamond art ,crocheting and jigsaw puzzles. She also worked at Royal Star Fisheries for 35 years, until her retirement .
Resting at the West Prince Funeral home , 522 Thompson Rd.
Visitation will be Saturday March 29,2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Funeral will be held Monday March 31,2025 at 10:30 am.at Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Rd. Interment to take place at a later date.
Donations in Norma's Memory can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church fund.
Norma's family would also like to say a huge thank you to the staff at Prince County Hospital ICU department for the wonderful treatment their mother received. The staff went above and beyond with their care and compassion.
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Bernard, Richard Joseph
March 18, 2025

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Tuesday March 18, 2025 of Richard Joseph Bernard ,formally of St.Louis aged 65.
Richard was the son of the late Henry J and Doreen Bernard.
Left to mourn are his children, April (Cory) Rayner and Joey (Tabitha) Bernard.
Also by his grandchildren Charlee and Oliver Rayner, and Jayde Bernard, Olivia Ellsworth and Lucas Gavin.
He will be remembered and missed by his sisters , Brenda(Gerard) Blanchard, Marion(late Brian Leclair) and numerous neices and nephews and cousins
Richard was predeceased by his parents Henry J. and Doreen Bernard, his grandparents Henry and Alice Bernard, and Joseph and Lydia Bernard. He was also predeceased by his Aunts and Uncles, Alyre(May) Bernard,Wilfred(Eva) Bernard, Arthur Bernard Emile(Agnes) Bernard, Rita Perry , and Alfie(Florina) Bernard.
Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home
There will be visitation at the funeral Home, 522 Thompson Rd
Tuesday March 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm,
To be interred at Immaculate Conception Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to help the family with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated.
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Corrigan, Cathy Mary
March 15, 2025
The death occurred peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of Community Hospital, O'Leary, on Saturday, March 15, of Cathy Mary Corrigan-Wells of Alberton, formerly of Deblois, aged 59.
Left to mourn is her devoted husband, Eldon Wells.
Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred (Freddie) and Geraldine (Gallien) Gaudet of Leoville.
She will be forever remembered and cherished by her children: son Nick (Melissa) Corrigan and daughter Vanessa (Malcolm) Richard. Cathy will be deeply missed by her treasured grandchildren, Cade and Lily Corrigan, Dawson (Kloe) Richard, and her beloved fur-grandbaby, Abby.
She is lovingly remembered by her brothers Paul (Judy), Carl, and Floyd (Marie), and predeceased by her brother Wayne and her parents Wilfred (Freddie) and Geraldine (Gallien).
Also left with fond memories are her in-laws: Brenda (Pat) Doucette, Donna (Kenneth) Poirier, David (Mariah) Wells, John (Ester) Wells, Kenny (Tammy) Wells, Floyd Wells, and Elva O'Meara, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Cathy was a longtime, dedicated member of the West Prince Funeral Home Team, and had recently retired from her role as cook at École Pierre-Chiasson in Deblois. Her kind, selfless nature was felt by all who knew her, especially the students she served daily, who loved and admired her deeply. Cathy also devoted much of her life to her faith and community as a longtime member of the Palmer Road CWL.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Blais and the staff at the Palliative Care Unit, Community Hospital, O'Leary, for the compassionate care Cathy received.
Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday, March 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road, with Father Jacques Rigaud presiding.
Internment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations in Cathy’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Community Hospital, O'Leary.
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