It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edgar John Pretty of New Perth on August 17, 2025, age 78, just 1 week shy of his 57 th wedding anniversary. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Edgar was born in 1947 in Bishop’s Falls, Newfoundland to Jack and Elizabeth Pretty. He was a proud Newfoundlander and deeply loved his adopted home of PEI, but he loved his family most. In 1967 he joined the RCMP. In 1968 he married his love, Elizabeth Jean Faulkner of Bishop’s Falls and moved to PEI. In 1975 he became an Air Traffic Controller in Charlottetown and worked there until the Tower closed in 1996. He was transferred to Gander, NF where he was a Controller during 9/11. He liked to say that their door didn’t close for 5 days with people needing friendship, food and showers. In 2005 he retired back to his beloved PEI where the next adventure began. He loved travelling the world with his wife, golfing with friends and family and as an avid fly fisher, fishing salmon with his son in Newfoundland. 

He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth (Bette), his children Dawn Gaudet (husband Julien), Tina Myers and Jonathan Pretty, his sisters Barbara Macleod (husband Earl) and Helen King (husband
Clarence) along with countless family and friends who loved him. We are heartbroken that he is going on his next adventure alone. There will not be a wake nor service however, there will be a celebration of life on September 6 th starting at 1pm at his daughter’s home for friends and family at 25 Michael Dean Lane where we can share stories and laughter. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.