SHEPHERD Adeline Marie (nee Arsenault)
The funeral for Gerald “Gerry” Laughlin, of Summerside, was held on Monday, July 23, 2018, from the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, to St. Paul’s Church, Summerside, where funeral mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., by Rev. Chris Sherren, who proclaimed the Gospel and delivered the Homily. Cross bearer was Bernard McKenna. Candle bearers were Benny Arsenault and Dolphe Mazerolle. Incense bearer was Windsor Arsenault. Bulletins were handed out by Sean Kelly, Emily Ferguson and Craig Spencer. Ushers were Yvonne Gallant and Jean Doucette. The first reading was given by Sheila Laughlin and the second reading by Diane Griffin. Prayers of the Faithful were read by David Laughlin. The Processional Hymn was “Tree of Life”. Hymns were “Blest Are They”, “Seeds, Scattered and Sown” and “Amazing Grace”. The Recessional Hymn was “How Great Thou Art”. Organist was Bethany Dawson. Urn bearers were Michael and Jeff Laughlin. Interment took place in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Summerside, with Rev. Chris Sherren officiating.
Many heart wishes and prayers were answered in the early morning hours of July 22-2018, when Adeline Marie Shepherd nee: Arsenault passed quietly and peacefully into eternal life. Adeline in her 91st year, formerly of Southport/Stratford, P.E.I. had been a resident since 2015 of the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home, where she experienced wonderful care from her elder-care family. She is the treasured mother of surviving children, Ed (Diane), Gary, Theresa Butt (Paul) and Donnie all of Calgary Alberta, Joanne Malone (Dan ) of Stratford, P.E.I., Etta Reid (Charlie) of Suffolk, P.E.I., and daughter in law Patricia (Pat) Shepherd, special Granny to 12, Elisa, Michael, Nicole, Brad, Alyson, Dan, Matt, Kenny, Keith, Nikki, Jamie, Brady and Great Granny to 21, AJ, Brett, Cade, Dayton &Erik, Mikayla, Joshua & Sophie, Ryan, Adam & Alex, Attasha, Emily, Kaylee, Grace, Ethan, Christian & Taylor, Jayce, Mya, & Emerson. Of her 13 Arsenault siblings, she is survived by 2 sisters, Theresa Costello (Norbert deceased) of Rustico, P.E.I. and Anne Marie Gauthier (Richard) of Miscouche, P.E.I., 2 brothers, Gerard Arsenault Ontario, Stanley Arsenault, N.B. and adopted brother Francis who resides with brother in law Joey MacIntyre in Miscouche, P.E.I. Surviving members of her Shepherd family include, Mary Waye, Helen Demeres, Lloyd Shepherd, Earle (Carol) Shepherd, Bonnie Bain and numerous extended family members. Adeline was predeceased in life by her parents, Florin and Marie Anne Arsenault of Egmont Bay, P.E.I., her husband James Edward (Eddie) Shepherd, adult son Carl Francis and precious infant children Desmond John and Noella Clare as well as 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday, July 26th from 4 to 7 p.m. Members of the Catholic Women’s League will hold a prayer service at the funeral home on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. A celebration of life funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 27th at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Stratford, P.E.I. at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in the church cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to any charity of your choice or in memory of a lady who loved flower gardens, simply gift a flower to someone special in your life. On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
The death occurred peacefully at Summerset Manor, Summerside, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 of John Ross “Jock” Mungall of Summerside, aged 93 years. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Ross) Mungall. Survived by his daughters Barbara Reed, B.C.; Edith French, N.S.; and Diane Dewdney, P.E.I.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; brothersin-law Harry Dye, Halifax, N.S., formerly of Summerside; and Alex Scott, Glasgow, Scotland. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Edith (Dye) Mungall; infant son John Ross Mungall; a sonin-law; granddaughter Amanda French; and by two brothers and two sisters. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Friday, then to Summerside Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside. Visiting hours Thursday, from 2 – 4 p.m. only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Prince County Hospital Foundation or the Summerside Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Members of the RCAFA 200 Summerside Wing, will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home on Thursday at 1:45 p.m.