Obituary of Joseph Allain

ALLAIN, Joseph “Gerald’’ The death occurred suddenly at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I., on Thursday, October 23, 2008, of Joseph “Gerald’’ Allain of Miscouche and formerly of St. Edwards, P.E.I., age 68 years. Gerald was born in St. Edwards on April 21, 1940, to his late parents, Ben and Denise (nee Gaudet) Allain. Beloved husband of Olive (nee DesRoches) Allain and loving father of Ben (Janice) Perry of Dartmouth, N.S., Lisa (Mark) Ronahan of Miscouche, Becky Allain (Roger Smith) of Emyvale and Matthew Allain of Halifax, N.S. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Brendan and Colby Ronahan, Noelle Pettipas and Nikita and Max Perry; his mother-in-law, Mary DesRoches of Miscouche, along with several nieces and nephews. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Eva (Marty) Woznica of Scarborough, Ont., Jane Dugay (Leo Gallant) of Summerside, Joe “Zie’’ (Catherine) of Whitehorse, Yukon, Melvin of St. Edwards, Nelda (George) Arsenault of Nail Pond, Philip (Carmen) of Miminegash, Phyllis (Henry) Gaudet of St. Edwards, Clifford of Summerside and Wayne (Chris) of Summerside. Besides his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his father-in-law, Urban DesRoches; his infant siblings, Henry and MaryAnn; his sister-in-law, Jean Allain; and his brother-in-law, Freddie Dugay. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, until Monday, October 27, then to St. John the Baptist Church, Miscouche, for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to take place in the church cemetery. Visiting hours on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations in Gerald’s memory to St. John the Baptist Church Restoration Fund would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at epfuneral@pei.aibn.com. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, P.E.I.