Fall of 2018

     After a long dry summer we've avoided frost a few times the past couple of weeks - the plants are holding on.  The burning bush is in full flame.  These photos were taken a few days ago.  Notice the bed of orange and yellow Mum's which I planted in memory of Mom - next summer I'm going to put steps between them.

Remembering Dad

It's Father's Day and our first year without our Dad - we miss him alot! 

Dad was proudest of this family photo taken in the spring of 1973.

     We had this family photo taken in 2009 by the same photographers, Heckbert Studio, as in 1973.

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Here's Dad's Obituary

     The death occurred peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, with his loving family by his side, of Wilbert Cecil Jeffery, of Alberton (formerly of Alma), age 86. Beloved husband of 56 years to Verna (McDowell) Jeffery. Born in Lauretta on October 5, 1930, he was the son of Louis and Annie Jane (Cannon) Jeffery. Son-in-law of Empress (late Roy) McDowell, O'Leary.
     Loving father to: Carter; Robert (Barbara); Randy (Christine); Late Kerras (Shirley); Diane (Glen) Wallace; Kenneth (Jody); and Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix. Grandfather to: Jennifer (Owen) Pitre; Mark (Mary Ann); Cheryl (Christopher) Clements; Marcy (Devin) Ellis; Courtney (Travis); Corinda; Shaylyn Wallace; Colin Wallace; Stephen; Darcie; and Madeline (Keenen) Arsenault. Great-grandfather to Ciara, Emma, Charlie, Connor and Cadie.
     He is also survived by sisters, Mabel (late Bill) Barnett, Eileen (late Ralph) Greene, and Gladys (late Bill) Grant. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Noreen Jeffery, Millie (Russell) Brown and Elsie (late Allison) Smith. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his son Kerras, he was predeceased by brothers Gordon (Freda), Harold (Joey), Sterling and Preston (Delores).
     Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. Visiting hours Thursday, September 21, 2017, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017,  from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Darroch Fagan officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, PEI.
     Donations in loving memory may be made to Western Hospital, Prince County Hospital or to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Alma.  FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY. www.rooneyfh.ca

Late Spring 2018

After a long winter, it's exciting to see the apple and pear trees blossom and tulips come to life!

Summer days

    My lilies are starting to bloom and the property is looking good.

New flag for Canada's 150th birthday

Dad and Mom got a new flag the other day and I got it up.   Looks great!

Alma, P.E.I.'s, Kerras Jeffery remembered for his contribution to folk art community

Kerras T. Jeffery appears next to one of his folk art pieces. The native of Alma, PEI died on June 1.

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            A Prince Edward Island man who turned scraps of wood and metal into beautiful art pieces is being remembered this week for his contribution to the province’s folk art community.

            Kerras Trent Jeffery, 51, died at his home in Alma, P.E.I., on June 1.

            “I knew him for four years and I came to love him. He was infectious,” says his friend, Larry Dugdale of French River, who delivered the eulogy at his funeral Sunday at the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel in Alberton.

            “Kerras is remembered as the finest folk artist that P.E.I. has ever seen. He is also remembered for his absolute talent.”

            Whether it’s the double-headed pigs carvings, the King Tut masks, the Canada Mountie beaver or the bear sculpture that guards his back door, the artist was known for his creative, playful spirit.

            “Everything he did was made from repurposed materials. He would take an old gun that had lost his value, carve a moose, put it on the end and call it a moose gun. He made the Guinness book of World Records for building the largest egg beater in the world in 2005,” says Dugdale.

            With an exhibition in Calgary and a website, his sculptures have been sold “all over Canada and beyond.” His commissioned work includes pieces created for Kingsbridge Garden, St. Andrews, N.B.

            Jeffery, who ran Back Road Folk Art, also received media attention during his 20-year career. He was featured on “Canadian Pickers,” on CBC Radio with Shelagh Rogers and in “Saltscapes” magazine, this past Feburary as well as in The Guardian.

            Jeffery, in an earlier interview, said he gradually got into folk art. “I pinch myself sometimes. I enjoy what I’m doing. I used to be a labourer, but when I got into this, it was like a day at the beach,” says Jeffery in the video, “If You Build It — North Cape Coastal Drive’s Coastal Stories" (see the video below).  

            The folk artist is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Hustler) Jeffery and children Courtney Jeffery (Travis Gaudette) and Corinda Jeffery (Matt Capicotto) and his special fur baby "Calvin".

            Born on April 6, 1966, he was the son of Wilbert and Verna (nee McDowell) Jeffery of Alberton.  A brother to Carter, Robert (Barb), Randy (Christine), Diane (Glen) Wallace, Kenny (Jody), Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix he is remembered by his grandmother Empress (late Roy) McDowell, of O'Leary. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Nick Doucette (Carl), Roy Hustler (Eleanor), Bernice Costain (Gary), Norma Blacquiere (Arnold), Peter Hustler (Lorraine), Winnifred Hustler (Ivan), Priscilla Handrahan (Wendell), Barry Hustler (Rita), Joey Hustler (Darlene), Normie Hustler (Jaunita).

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            Peacefully, at his late residence, on Thursday, June 1, 2017,  with the love and support of his loving family, of Kerras Trent Jeffery, of Alma, aged 51 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Hustler) Jeffery. Loving father to Courtney Jeffery (Travis Gaudette) and Corinda Jeffery (Matt Capicotto) and by his special fur baby "Calvin". Born on April 6, 1966, he was the cherished son of Wilbert and Verna (nee McDowell) Jeffery of Alberton.

            Dear brother to Carter, Robert (Barb), Randy (Christine), Diane (Glen) Wallace, Kenny (Jody), and Darlene (Rheal) Lacroix. Lovingly remembered by his grandmother, Empress (late Roy) McDowell, of O'Leary.

            He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Nick Doucette (Carl), Roy Hustler (Eleanor), Bernice Costain (Gary), Norma Blacquiere (Arnold), Peter Hustler (Lorraine), Winnifred Hustler (Ivan), Priscilla Handrahan (Wendell), Barry Hustler (Rita), Joey Hustler (Darlene) and Normie Hustler (Jaunita).

            He will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He will always be remembered by Dwayne & Crystal, Larry & Jane, Dave & Dorothy, Blair & Sharon and Gary & Kim.

            He was predeceased by grandparents, Louis and Annie (nee Cannon) Jeffery, father and mother-in-law, Chester and Mildred Hustler, brother-in-law, Irvie Hustler, special nephew & nieces, Kameron Cooke, Jenny Lynn Deagle and Jessica Lynn Hustler.

            Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Saturday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Sunday afternoon from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel for funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Darrach Fagan officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery.

            As an expression of sympathy, memorials to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery would be gratefully appreciated.

www.rooneyfh.ca

It's the first of June...tulips blooming