It is with heavy hearts and an appreciation of a life well lived, the family of Mary “Edwina“ Wood (nee MacDonald) announces her peaceful passing surrounded by family, on August 8, 2023, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Born on April 27, 1938 in Little Pond, PEI, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lauretta MacDonald. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alban Wood, son Gerald “Gerry”, dear sister Elaine and nephew Edward MacKinnon. She is survived by her children, Berni, Gene (Marlene), Elaine Thomson (Paul), Gerard, Carla Wood-Whitty (Vernon), Karen MacLaren (Johnny), and Steve (Richele). Special Grammie to Aaron Taylor (Lindsay), Josh Whitty (Chelsea), Kyle MacLaren (Paige),Trent Whitty (Tiffany), Melissa Dodge (Jordan), Brett Wood (Keesha), Jodhi Wood-Gaudet (Geoff), Cayla Wood, Ryan Thomson (Angela), Andrew Saulnier and Nikita Whitty, Step-Grammie to Deanna MacLellan (Sherry Lydia).
Great Grammie to Noah, Olivia & Benjamin Whitty, Jaxon & Danika MacLaren, Jack, Brooks & Lena Taylor, Charlotte & Harrison Dodge and Dominic Samms. Step Great Grammie to Bentley Wilton. Edwina was well-known for her loving, caring nature, sense of humour and strong faith. The family would like to thank the staff of the Garden Home for providing many years of care and comfort. Special thanks to Dr. Jane Hennessey, Staff of Unit 2, ICU, Emergency Depts of Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Island EMS.
Resting at the Dr. Roddie Community Centre, St. Peter’s Bay, with visitation on Friday, August 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Funeral mass and interment will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter’s Bay, Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 am.
If so desired, donations may be made to the MS Society (PEI chapter) at www. mscanada.donorportal.ca
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the North Shore Funeral Home, Morell, PE. To send condolences to the family, please email northshorefh2@gmail.com, placing the family name in the subject line.