Peacefully, at
the Palliative Care Unit of the kings County Memorial Hospital, on
Monday September 9, 2019, Wendy Iris Mennie-Ashford, Beach Point
passed away at the age of 72 years. Born in Manchester, England, May
5th, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Bursk and Beatrice
(Mallalieu) Bursk. At the age of seven, following the death of her
father, Wendy immigrated to Canada, along with her mother and sister.
The family settled in Montreal where Wendy completed her education and
worked for a number of years for Prudential of England Insurance
Company. She rose to the position of Director of Training. She later
lived in Kitchener, Ontario and in British Columbia before arriving in
PEI in 2007. Wendy played a vibrant role in the life of the
communities of Murray Harbour/Beach Point. She was widely recognized
as an excellent cook, providing dinners for friends on a regular
basis, and donations of home-baked delights for church and community
events. Wendy also enjoyed gardening, creative art, her violin lessons
and card playing with a group of lady friends. She is survived by her
husband David Ashford, Beach Point, sons Mark Bussey and Dean Bussey,
B.C. and sister Patricia Cuthill, P.Q. She was predeceased by her
parents, named above, and her previous husband, Roger Mennie (deceased
2010). Many thanks to the Palliative Care Unit Staff, Kings County
Memorial Hospital for their dedicated care during Wendy’s
last weeks. Also, to the Southern Kings and Queens Hospice Association
for their presence and comfort.
Cremation has
taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held for Wendy on
Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:00 am at the Murray Harbour Baptist
Church, Rev. Mark Buell Officiating. Interment to follow at the Murray
Harbour Cemetery and reception in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to the Elderdog Program, Kings County
Memorial Hospital or Southern Kings and Queens Hospice Association.
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