Obituary of Martell, Joseph " Wilbert "

The death occurred peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I. on Monday , January 11th, 2010 of Joseph Wilbert Martell of Summerside, P.E.I. and formerly of Cape Breton, N.S., aged 87 years. Wilbert was born on September 21st, 1922 in Sampson Cove, N.S. to his late parents Henry & Adelina ( nee Landry ) Martell. Beloved husband of 47 years to the late Bertha ( nee Briand ) Martell. Besides his parents and his wife, Wilbert was predeceased by his brothers Clarence & Leandre and his sisters Irene Martin, Katherine Gallant, Bertha Dorion and Delima. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Friday, January 15th , 2010 for funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. . Interment of cremains to take place in Cape Breton, N.S. at a later date. Visiting hours on Thursday evening only ,7 - 9 p.m.. Memorial donations in Wilbert's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff and friends at Parkhill Place Retirement Residence and the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, for all the comfort and care they provided. If you would like to send a condolence to the family, please click Online Condolence below OR send directly to epfuneral@pei.aibn.com .