TOY Joyce White
February 4, 1934 – June 27, 2018 You know one of those people that made you a better person just for having known them? That was Joyce, Jo, Mum, Nanny. She was a simple and kind person, the kind that they don’t make anymore.
She loved my dad, Mike, unconditionally.
For 62 years they built a quiet life that was overflowing with love. They taught people what it meant to really love someone. And the most simplest of pleasures were enough because as long as they were together, they had all they needed. Mum’s unconditional love extended to me and my brother, Gary. From the time we were born, she was always our compass, advocate, sounding board, but most of all she was our safe place to land when the world seemed big and scary. Her pride in us extended from our first steps, to our first big life events. She was always front row centre cheering us on, and catching us if we fell. We were loved to the fullest extent possible. A natural born grandmother, Chelsea was her first. Mum was there at her birth, and they continued to share many quiet and private moments together building their lifelong bond. Soon her heart filled again as Kassandra, Amanda, and Michaela followed. Each will forever carry with them memories of Nan’s love, her playful nature and the kindness she was known for. And this year Mum’s heart made room for her first great grandchild, Darien. I know that love was the foundation that Mum was raised on. Though some of her siblings have passed (Raymond, Mary, Reta, Doris), in her heart she never lost her connection to the life she shared with them growing up. She enjoyed news from her brother, Gordie, whenever possible, and the special bond with her sister Jean remained as strong as any siblings had. Mum was, in fact, the heartbeat of our small Toy family. Her gentle and loving perspective, and her selfless care for others are our gifts to remember now that she is gone. Thank you Mum for all that you taught each of us, and for always holding each of us in your heart as we will now hold you. I will miss you the most in my quietest moments, and I will continue to be grateful for you. I love you. Wendy. Mum’s wish for no service will be honoured, and for those so inclined, she noted Chrons & Colitis Canada, Canadian Cancer Society – PEI Division, or the Parkinson’s Canada – Atlantic Office for donations.
Peacefully at the Kings County Memorial Hospital Montague on Thursday, July 5th, 2018, John “Stewart” MacDonald. Born October 12th, 1935, he was the son of the late Angus MacDonald and Janie Stewart. Stewart will be sadly missed by his loving children Brenda Pauley (Ralph) Gallant and Brian MacDonald; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents Stewart was predeceased by his girlfriend Carol MacDonald, brother Gordon and a sister Betty Stewart. By personal request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment at a later date will be held in the Wood Islands Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonlogan.com
Peacefully at home on Thursday, July 5, 2018 of Ralph “Boo” Shepherd of Charlottetown age 88 years. Lovingly remembered and missed by his life partner Margaret Doucette.
Dear father of
Jason (Beth) Doucette, Paulette Adams (Kevin), Darlene Thompson (Doug), Debbie Jackson (Tommy) and Carol McGarry (Johnny). Loving Grampy of Xavier and Ryder. Brother of Lloyd Shepherd, Earl (Carol) Shepherd, Mary Waye, Helen Demeres and Bonnie Bain. He was predeceased by his brothers Benny, J.D., Eddie, Jack and Frank. Resting at the Hennessy Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held on Monday in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to an Education Fund for the Grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.