9120 Commercial Road, Rte.#4
Murray River, PE
C0A 1W0
(902) 962-3127
Services
Services offered at Southern King's & Queen's
WE SERVEAll Denominations and Beliefs
WE PROVIDE
Traditional Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Arranged Funeral Consultation
Funding Programs for Pre-Arranged Funerals
Live Steaming of Funerals
WE HAVE
Licensed Funeral Directors
Air-Conditioned Facilities
Chapel Facilities
Family/Reception Area
Flowers Arrangements By Country Garden Florist, https://audreysflowerrentals.ca
24 Hour Service
Service With Consideration
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If a Death Occurs
The Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Home should be notified immediately by the hospital, nursing home, other institution, clergy or family member.Our phone number is (902) 962-3127 and is answered 24 hours a day.
After the funeral home has been notified of the death, a director will contact the next of kin or the person responsible, to set a time to make the necessary arrangements. This meeting normally takes place at the funeral home.
Personal information about the deceased will be needed as well as a set of clothing and a picture. The time and place of the visitation and funeral will be decided at this time. The clergy or celebrant must be contacted before times for the visitation and funeral can be set. At this time also, the notices for the newspaper and website will be prepared.
The loss of a loved one is a very traumatic experience. Our funeral home staff are specially trained to travel through this difficult time with you, with compassion and understanding. We can help you regardless of the circumstances or place of death, even if it is outside of Prince Edward Island.
When you come to the funeral home, you will need the following information about the deceased:
- Full Name
- Health and Social Insurance Numbers
- Marital Status
- Name of Husband or Wife
- Occupation
- Date and Place of Birth
- Father's Name and Birth Place
- Mother's Name and Birth Place
- Name of Physician
- Cemetery Chosen
- Names of Family Members for Newspaper Announcement
Death Notices
MacDonald, Oliver Mark October 21, 2024
The death occurred suddenly at the Kings County Memorial Hospital on October 21, 2024, of Oliver Mark MacDonald of Montague, formerly of Murray River. Age 86.Lovingly remembered by wife, Vaunda (MacTavish) MacDonald; son, Darcy MacDonald (Jaime Moase) and his beloved companion, Tito. Remembered by grandchildren Kyle, Jaida and Quinn MacDonald. Survived by brother Rollie MacDonald; sisters-in-law, Carol Mosher and Gladys Mallet. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents, Malcolm and Amelia (MacLeod) MacDonald; brothers Benny MacDonald and Dockie (Lorraine MacRae) MacDonald; sister Loretta (Donald) Young; and sister-in-law Betty (MacLeod) MacDonald.
Resting at Southern Kings & Queens Funeral Home, Murray River, with funeral to be held from the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Committal to follow at Little Sands Cemetery. Donations in Oliver's memory, can be made to PEI Humane Society or Little Sands Cemetery Fund.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Finlayson, Debra "Elaine" October 19, 2024
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Provincial Palliative Care Unit, Charlottetown on October 19, 2024, of Debra “Elaine” Finlayson of Charlottetown, Age 69.Lovingly remembered by sons, Clay (Gayle) Perry, and Dean Perry; grandchildren Colton (Taylor) Perry, Destiny Perry, Dylan and Gavin and Taylor; great grandchild Laine Perry; brother Allison Finlayson; sisters, Judy Finlayson, and Brenda (John) Livingstone; and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by special partner Charles Chandler; parents, Vernon and Marion (Saunders) Finlayson; brothers Donnie and Leroy Finlayson; and nephew Carl Finlayson.
Resting at the Southern Kings and Queens Funeral Home, Murray River. As per her wishes, there will be no visitation, funeral service or burial.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Anderson, Douglas October 14, 2024
The death was unexpected and occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, PEI on October 14th, 2024 of Douglas Anderson of Bedford, NS. Aged 59. He was a long-time elevator mechanic.Lovingly remembered by his life-long partner, Louann Bell; his father Wesley Anderson (Tilda); his brothers Wayne and David (Karen) Anderson. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Jerry Bell and Craig (Karen) Bell; sisters-in-law Earla (Mike) Pellerine, and June Bell (David Wood). He will be missed by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews Kyle, Kody and Katlin MacKay, Willow Pellerine, Michaela Bell and Brianna and Abigail Wood.
Predeceased by his mother Gloria (Petley) and brother Terry Anderson; father and mother-in-law Clarence and Barbara Bell and brother-in-law Clayton Bell. Resting at Southern Kings & Queens Funeral Home, Murray River. There will be no visitation as per family request. A private burial will be held at Murray River Cemetery.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Gerrior, Ambrose October 9, 2024
The death occurred, peacefully, at Kings County Memorial Hospital on October 9, 2024 of Ambrose Gerrior of Sturgeon. Age 94. Ambrose was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Predeceased by his wife, Louise Hicken and his son Michael Gerrior. Ambrose was much loved and will be missed by many family and friends. Resting at Southern Kings & Queens Funeral Home, Murray River with visitation on Tuesday, October 15th from 1:00:-2:00pm, immediately followed by the funeral service at the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ambrose’s memory to St. Paul’s Cemetery. To view the livestream of Ambrose Gerrior's funeral,
please visit our YouTube channel, by clicking here.
Then select Ambrose Gerrior's video.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Newell, Sarah Pauline September 29, 2024
The death occurred peacefully, with family by her side, at the Kings County Memorial Hospital on September 29, 2024 of Sarah Pauline Newell of Montague. Aged 75. Lovingly remembered by daughter Norma (Allen) Fay; grandchildren Dylan Fay (Amber James) Morgan (Kailey) Fay and Rylen Peters. Survived by sister Bernice Sheehan; sister-in-law Florence MacDonald; son-in-law, Jason Peters; and many devoted nieces, nephews and close friends, whom she cherished.Predeceased by daughter Natalie (Newell) Peters; parents, Duncan & Regina (MacMaster) MacDonald; brothers, Joseph, Michael, Charles (in infancy) and Andrew (in infancy); sisters, Mary (Alphonse) Flynn, Nora (Elwood) MacDonald, Annie Allen, Clemmie (Charles) Somers, Rita (Roddie) MacPhee, Georgina (Alex) MacDonald; brother-in-law James Sheehan; and beloved fur baby Abbie, who passed recently.
Sarah was blessed to have many angels in her life, they came in the form of neighbours, friends and visitors.
Resting at the Southern Kings & Queens Funeral Home, Murray River, with visitation on Sunday, October 6 from 3:00 to 6:00p.m. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary’s Parish, Montague on Monday, October 7 at 11:00a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montague. Donations may be made in Sarah’s memory to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund in Montague.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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White, Simon Forbes September 26, 2024
The death occurred peacefully, with family by his side, at the Kings County Memorial Hospital on September 26, 2024 of Simon Forbes White, of Beach Point, just shy of his 95th birthday. He is finally back in the arms of his beloved wife, Edith Rosena (nee MacNeill). Survived by brother Seton (Marilyn); brother-in-law Malcolm Beaton; sisters-in-law Carol and Clara; and many nieces and nephews whom he cherished. Predeceased by parents Roland & Katherine (Singleton) White; his Nanny, Alberta (Forbes) White; siblings, Fred (Edna), Melvin (Marion), Darrell, Irene Beaton, Keith, Syble, Russell (Winnifred), Sadie, and Bryon (Ruby); and sister-in-law Ada MacNeill. Resting at Southern Kings & Queens Funeral Home, Murray River. Join the family Monday, September 30 for a viewing and fellowship from 1:00-2:00pm with the funeral service immediately following. After the service, fellowship will continue until 4:00 pm. Interment at Beach Point Cemetery. Donations may be made in Simon’s memory to the Beach Point Cemetery or Hospice of Southern Kings.
To view the livestream of Simon White's funeral,
please visit our YouTube channel, by clicking here.
Then select Simon White's video.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Courtney, Evan George September 7, 2024
We, the loving family of Evan George Courtney of High Bank, PEI, are saddened to announce his passing on September 7, 2024. He was in his 89th year. Devoted husband of almost 65 years to Donalda (nee MacKay). Fondly remembered by Donalda and their children: Lynn Manning (Chris), Carolyn Courtney (Paul Seviour), Ruth Courtney-Beck (John Beck), Bill Courtney (Josie) and his sisters Beatrice and Gail Courtney of Kilbride, NL, and sisters-in-law Lynn MacKay and Jessie Dennison, 12 adored grandchildren: Paul (Sarah), Christine (Jon), Ian (Mary-Claire); Allyson (Aaron), Sean (Melanie), Stephen (Heather), Emma; Katie (Jeff), Emily (Spencer), Jenny (Josh); Jillian, David; and 15 precious great-grandchildren : Ira, Evie; George, Teddy; Wally; Callum, Russell; Sloan; Clark, Vivian; Isla, Ellie, Howie; Caleb & Zoe. He loved his family.Evan was born November 9th, 1935 in Kilbride, the Dominion of Newfoundland. The eldest of four children, Evan served in the R.C.M.P. for 25 years, retiring at the rank of Staff Sergeant. While stationed in PEI, Dad met Mom, a young nurse. They married and then spent the majority of Dad’s time in the force in Newfoundland and Labrador, posted to detachments in Nain, Stephenville, St. Georges, and St. John’s. Dad went on to have careers with NL government in fire arm legislation, and developing and teaching a security course at the Community College. Eventually they retired to the MacKay homestead in High Bank where they enjoyed 32 happy years watching their family and gardens grow and thrive.
Never one to sit idle, Evan was a long distance runner and loved any outdoor family activity: fishing, berry picking, hiking, x-c skiing, kayaking, and working around the farm. He also loved photography, music, reading, painting, and daily walking hand in hand with Mom along the Shore Road.
Poppy, as he was known to his grand and great grandchildren, delighted in playing games, fishing, and giving rides in his two wheeled garden wagon. It didn’t matter what the chore, Poppy made everything more fun.
He sang “I’se the B’y “ to each and every child, and had a special knack of quietly engaging everyone in fun and made up games.
Dad was lovingly cared for, to the end, by Mom, the Love of his Life.
Predeceased by his parents George and Gladys Courtney, parents-in-law William and Christine MacKay, brothers and sisters-in-law David (Paddy), Sterling (Maureen), Leona (Oliver Giddings), Catherine (Basil Irving), Angus (Maisie), Wayne, and Robert Dennison.
A Celebration of Life will take place on October 5, with a visitation from 1:30-2:30pm and funeral service at 3:00pm from the Funeral Home Chapel. Private committal to follow at Little Sands Cemetery. Donations in Evan’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
To view the livestream of Evan Courtney's funeral,
please visit our YouTube channel, by clicking here.
Then select Evan Courtney's video.
Online Condolences
Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family.
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Click here to view archived death notices.
Preplanning
One of the services the funeral home offers is assisting families in pre-planning funerals. More and more people recognize that planning in advance lessens the burden on those you love. There is peace of mind in knowing that everything is in order.There are different reasons for planning ahead. It lets you make arrangements according to your own wishes. If funeral services are paid for in advance they are guaranteed at today's prices. The total amount can be paid at once or by installments agreed to by you and the funeral home. Your money is held in trust and there is no risk of loss.
The Community Legal Information(CLI) provides information and resources to Island residents to foster their understanding of the law and to help them navigate the justice system in the province.
They have many resources on will and estates, power of attorney, and healthcare decisions. We would like to pass this valuable information along to individuals who are pre-planning their funerals and to families/friends who are coordinating matters after the death of their loved ones. Publications include:
- Pre-death
- Wills
- Making Your Will
- Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Decisions
- Health Care Directive (Provincial Government Form)
- Wills
- Post-death
- Wills & Estates: Executor’s Role
- Wills & Estates: Administrator’s Role
- Wills & Estates: Executor’s Role
- Preventing Abuse & Neglect of Older Adults
- Planning Ahead & Staying Safe: A Guide for Indigenous Seniors
Most publications are available in print, and many are accessible online. All are available in English, while some are also available in French and other non-official languages. All print and online publications are free!
For more Information:
- Website: www.legalinfopei.ca
- Phone: 902-892-0853 / 1-800-240-9798
- Email: info@legalinfopei.ca
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors
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| The 2024 Board of Directors | ||
| President | Charles Williams | Murray River |
| Vice President | Glen Moore | St. Mary's Road |
| Secretary | Linda McCarron | St. Mary's Road |
| Treasurer | Myra Taylor | Montague |
| Member | Paul Martin | Lower Montague |
| Member | Doug Walker | Caledonia |
| Member | Clara Acorn | Murray River |
| Member | Royelle MacKay | Beach Point |
| Member | Stacy Harding | Alliston |
An annual meeting is held in April.
A third of the board is elected each year for a three year term.
A member may be elected for two consecutive terms.
The president may serve three years.
The constitution requires the board to hold at least six meetings per year.
Funerals are conducted by licenced funeral directors.
Embalming services are provided licensed embalmer, Jeremy B.Crosby.
History
The Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Home is a co-operative venture of the people of the communities of Southern King's & Queen's areas. It is owned by the Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Co-operative which was incorporated in 1994. We became the seventh funeral co-op on PEI. Presently we have membership of approximately 270.A nine member board oversees the working and operation of the funeral home. We held our first annual meeting in April 1995. We began by using local churches for wakes and funerals. In 1996 we purchased 1.9 acres of land in Murray River on which a house was located. The house was renovated so we could hold wakes and small funerals on site. In 2002 we expanded our facility by building on to the present building thus providing extra space and a chapel.
The Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Home offers full funeral services at its newly renovated and spacious facility featuring a chapel, wake room, family / reception area, and ample parking. There is live-streamig of funerals. We are located on Highway # 4 just north of the village limits of Murray River.
Donations
Memorial donations are accepted at the Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Home for any charity requested by the family. The family receives a card identifying the donor.Official receipts for income tax purposes are issued to the donor by the organization receiving the donation.
We do accept donations by mail to the funeral home (9120 Commercial Road, Rte. #4, Murray River, PE C0A 1W0) or by etransfer to funerals@eastlink.ca (be sure to include your mailing address in the note section so a receipt can be issued).
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Membership
When a person becomes a member of a co-operative, he or she has the same rights as every other member regardless of the number of shares held. Each member has the right to be notified of meetings of the membership, to attend meetings and vote on all matters brought before such meetings.Each member of the co-operative is also entitled to receive a copy of the audited financial statements each year. The members also approve of the auditor appointed at each annual meeting. Each member can also stand for election to the Board of Directors if he or she is interested in being more involved with the overall administration of the affairs of the co-operative.
A membership share in Southern King's and Queen's Funeral Co-op Ltd costs $50 and applications can be obtained by contacting the funeral home or any of the directors.
Principles of Co-operation
For better understanding of co-operation and the funeral co-operatives it may be best to explain the seven principles of co-operation. The seven principles outline the responsibilities every co-op has to its members and communities.
- Open and Voluntary Membership
Anyone who will accept the responsibility of membership and who can use the services may join the co-operative.
- Democratic Participation
At the local co-op level, each member has one vote, regardless of the amount of shares held. Member-owners control the co-op and have a responsibility to participate in decision making.
- Limited Interest on Share Capital
Co-ops are organized to provide services and are not for investment purposes. Generally, no interest is paid on share capital.
- Surplus Earnings Returned to Members
Surpluses, after expenses and reserve fund holdbacks, are returned to members in proportion to the use they make of the co-op.
- Co-operative Education
Member education is a vital part of co-operatives. Each co-op has an obligation to provide opportunities to help members, elected officials, staff and the general public, in understanding co-operatives and their role.
- Co-operation Among Co-operatives
All co-ops should actively co-operate in every practical way at local, national and international levels.
- Concerns for Community
Co-operatives accept the fact that they are vital and an important component of the communities in which they exist and must take steps to encourage the health of the community.
Location
Our LocationSouthern King's & Queen's Funeral Home is located on the west side of highway # 4 (right side of the road) before entering the village of Murray River. |
Contact
Southern King's & Queen's Funeral Home
9120 Commercial Rd. Rte. 4
Murray River, PE
C0A 1W0
Phone: (902)962-3127
Fax: (902)962-3012
Email: funerals@eastlink.ca