Obituary of Christopher, "Ernest" John

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Friday, July 9th, 2010 of John 'Ernest' Christopher, of Parkhill Place, Summerside, aged 88 years. Ernest was born on April 22, 1922 in Piusville, P.E.I. to his late parents Linus & Adeline ( nee Bernard ) Christopher. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth ( nee Hippenstall ) Christopher and loving father of Shirley Fell of Ont. and Charlie ( Anne ) of Summerside. Also lovingly remembered by 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Survived by his sister Elizia Ellsworth and sister-in-law Exzilia DesRoche both of Tignish. Besides his wife and parents, Ernest was predeceased by his brother Walter, sister Mary Pineau, brothers-in-law Ira Ellsworth & Alex Pineau and son-in-law Bill Fell. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Monday July 12th, then to St. Paul's Church, Summerside for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m.. Interment to take place in the church cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday evening only, 6 - 9 p.m.. Memorial donations in Ernest's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Prince County Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to send a condolence to the family, please click Online Condolences below OR send an e-mail to epfuneral@eastlink.ca