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Edythe Gillis posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
My sincere sympathy on the loss of a good neighbor. Thinking of you during this sad time.
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Helen Hubley posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Gethin and Family.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather to your children.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am glad to hear you are back on PEI.
Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to see you in 2025.
God Bless.
Helen Hubley
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Sheila Bell donated to Farmers Helping Farmers Inc.
Monday, December 23, 2024
My sincere condolences to Catherine and the entire family. I will be forever grateful for the many hours Mr.Edward spent coaching me. He was the best, so generous and kind.
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Heather and Thom posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2024
Catherine so very sorry to hear that Michael’s time on this earth has come to an end. May you find peace and comfort from your family and friends at this time. JC, Kyle, and Nick were blessed to have had Michael as an important part of their education.
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KM posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2024
A kind, intelligent and encouraging teacher. Always one of our favourites. A true attribute to his profession and community.
Sending our deepest condolences,
JC, Kyle and Nick MacMillan
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Dean & Loraine Hancock donated to Farmers Helping Farmers Inc.
Monday, December 23, 2024
I memory of Mike
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Beryl Carr posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2024
Thinking of you Gethin and all of your family at this time. So sad to hear your dear dad has passed on. May the days ahead be full of wonderful memories of the happiness he left for you to cherish forever. God Bless.
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Veronica Martisius donated to Farmers Helping Farmers Inc.
Monday, December 23, 2024
To my Aunt Cathy all the cousins (Geth, Meg, Cecily, Eric, Lisa, Steven, Crispin, Sam, Ruby, Joseph, Isaac, Frances, and John) - sending you so much strength and care during this time of great mourning and celebration of the beautiful life Uncle Mike lived here on this earth. May his spirit be at peace among the warmth of our ancestors.
With love, Veronica, Bryce and Olive
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Susan MacDonald (MacEachern) posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2024
Mr Edward epitomized how we should all do our best to live- with faith, grace, kindness and love. He was a huge influence in my life and I was so lucky to have had him firmly planted in my corner for 45 years. He and Catherine came into my life when I needed them most and I am forever thankful. My sincere condolences to Catherine, Gethin, Cecily and Eric and all the family- his passing leaves a large void in the lives of so many. I am comforted knowing the depth of his faith and that he was ready for his next steps. Rest In Peace Coach- you will never be forgotten.
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Javier Salabarria posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Rest in Peace dearest Michael.
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Roger Passmore pledged to donate to St. Peter's Cathedral
Sunday, December 22, 2024
In Memory of our brother cousin Michael Edward.
Roger and Susan Passmore
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Barbara MacRae posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
My condolences to Catherine and family.
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Tara Stewart posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of you. I am thinking of you all and hoping you find comfort in your memories and each other. My sympathies.
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Charlotte Teunissen posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
My condolences to all who loved Mr. Edward. He was for a short time a bit like another dad for me, while I was good friends with his daughter, Cecily. He possessed an absolutely delightful, enthusiastic and welcoming spirit. I just learned of his passing today, via my brother, on this sad day of my own father’s passing — Herman Teunissen (Nov 15, 1945 - Dec 21, 2024). Much love, may he rest in peace, his soul soar high and his family be kept in warmth, love and comfort. Love Charlotte.
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Maddy Fortune posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Mr Edward was so much more than just a teacher in his days at Belfast school. He was the epitome of a leader and a mentor. He showed kindness, care and concern for each student that crossed his path. He fostered a love of learning for many; myself included. In his very gentle way, he commanded respect from his students, but also gave the same to them in return. I have no doubt the loss of Mr Edward will be felt by all who knew him. We will be praying for the hearts of those with whom he was nearest and dearest. He has left a legacy in his wake, not just in his wonderful family, but through each and every student whose life he impacted and influenced. Rest in peace, Mr Edward.
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ELIZABETH Townsend donated to Farmers Helping Farmers Inc.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Harold Robertson and Liz Townsend - we cherish our memories of Michael from 40 years of friendship, and a shared concern for Farmers Helping Farmers families in Kenya.
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Devin Hornby posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Such a lovely man and an unforgettable teacher. Rest in peace, Mr. Edward!
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Glenda Landry Campbell uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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My darling Michael……we shared the stage many years ago but I never forgot the joy of that experience. Rest now sweet man.
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Liz Townsend & Harry Robertson posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Michael was a wonderful friend who was our best man at our Belfast wedding. One of his signature legacies will be The Christmas Pudding with a wonderful brown sugar sauce that he tended with care before it was spooned over his old fashioned pudding that had steamed for hours on the wood stove. The final touch was the lighting of the pudding with enough to make a wonderful blue light that thrilled us all! In summer he loved the woods and all the spring flowers. We will miss you Michael. Always steadfast and committed to projects at home and at Church. May you rest in peace! Your steadfast friends Liz & Harry
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Rick Hancox posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Michael Edward: a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and a fine human being. The world needs more like him. My deepest sympathies to Catherine, the children, and the entire Gallant/Edward family.
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Charlie McGeoghegan posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I am so sorry for Catherine's, Gethin, Cecily and Eric's loss. Mr Edward stands out as one of my most influential teachers growing up. His attention to detail was second to none. He taught us early on to double underline headings with red pen, and how and when to place arrows to emphasize an area of importance (before power point was a thing), but each arrow had to be perfectly shaped, and those double lines had to be spaced perfectly 1mm apart. We were marked according. Science class was full of great memories too of hands on experiments . It must have stuck because 37 years later I still remember. He was strict as a teacher, vice principal and principal, but we all respected him, because he did it in a way that made perfect sense when he explained it. Later after we graduated, he became a friend, and it was always a pleasure to see him and Catherine at community events and school concerts. Mike was a great neighbor, husband, father and friend, and he will be truly missed. His strong Faith in God throughout his life, assures that he is with the Lord now, and I'm sure he will help organize things in Heaven. Our sincere condolences to all his family.
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Margaret Rooney posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
My heart and prayers are with you Edwards family. Mr. Edwards will remain my most influential and treasured teacher. I still use a lot of the principles that he taught me. He was a man of grace and strong but gentle conviction. He treated each one of us as the unique individuals that we are and pushed us to do our best. He took the time to encourage us and build us up . I will never forget that!
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Lyman Douglas posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Michael. I had many opportunities to chat with and share teaching and coaching experiences with Michael.! He was the epitome of what a teacher and parent should aspire to be. He was such a warm, caring, intelligent and funny person with a quick whit! May the life long memories you all generated with him be a continuous source of comfort and joy to you all. God bless!
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Bonnie Jean MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Oh, Mr. Edward, I am sorry to see you go.❤️ You were my gym teacher, my music teacher and an icon at Belfast Consolidated School. You were always very kind to and supportive of our family and I am happy to have had a chance to reconnect with you during the time of Mom’s illness and passing. She always spoke very highly of you and enjoyed her years teaching with you. Your positive energy and enthusiasm for life will be missed. My condolences to Catherine, Gethin, Cecily, Eric and your entire family.
Bonnie Jean (McCabe) MacDonald
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Saturday, December 21, 2024
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Post-war, a remarkable cohort of extraordinary young men and women came of age in Charlottetown. In the 'seventies and early 'eighties we found new ways to become our best selves. We flourished in the arts, in commerce, in politics and in education. Michael Edward - head, heart and soul - was the best of us. Thanks for the flights of fancy, Michael, the wonderful conversations about God and Faith and Love and Hope, and the actual small craft flights you piloted over the Island that brough so much joy to so many.
High Flight,
By John Gillespie Magee Jr.
"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds,—and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air ....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high un-trespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God."
RIP dear friend. The world is a better place, and PEI skies bluer because you gave so much love with such grace and ease.
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Molly Edward donated to Farmers Helping Farmers Inc.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
In memory of my beloved brother Michael Edward, a true steward of the land in heart and in example.
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Annette Ryan posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Edward was a kind and creative teacher who cared deeply for his family and for nature. May your many warm memories strengthen you in difficult days. Mr Edward brought so much to Belfast School, it is difficult to know where to start. He expanded the athletics program to many sports to explore the strengths and interests of different students. He led elaborate drama productions and he personally built an enriched English program that set me up for academic opportunities that I remain very grateful for. He truly valued life and shared that with his students. He will be widely treasured.
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Nathan Shumate posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Michael Edward was an exceptionally good man, and his reward will be choice.
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Leo MacNeil posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Condolences to the family Mr. Edwards was Definitely one of my favourite teachers. So sorry for your loss
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Priscilla Morrison posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mr .Edward’s passing as that is what he was known as to me. He was one of my favourite teachers. He made learning fun through visual and hands on experiences. He was so kind and caring to all students. HUGS and PRAYERS to all his family and friends and many students who were blessed to have him as a teacher.
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Crystal Bell posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
He was a favorite of mine and was such a fair teacher. He taught me phys ed among other subjects but was so fair. You didn't have to be a true athlete to still get get good marks based on effort. That has stayed with me.
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Kendall Docherty posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
A teacher who taught his students by experiences, experiments and humour. Rather than look at pictures of trees, mosses and other things found in nature he would take trips to his families wood lot and share the true experience. Teachers like that are few and far between Mr. Edward’s was one of the best. My sincere condolences to all the family as you navigate the difficult days and weeks ahead, pull strength from the special memories and stories you all share to carry you in the hard times,
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Tracy Morrison posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mr. Edward was my favourite teacher at Belfast school, prayers for healing, peace and love to his family ❤️
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Amy Stewart posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sending my deepest sympathies. I had the huge pleasure of having Mr. Edward’s as my teacher. He was a one of kind teacher who made a big impact on kids and didn’t even realize he was doing it. He will be very missed but I’m fortunate to say I had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Kathy Neily posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
It was my pleasure to get to know both Michael and Catherine in the past few months. My prayers and condolences are with Michael's family. He and Catherine always graciously received me and made me feel welcome.
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Friday, December 20, 2024
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