Ricky Ellis Obituary - Restorer of Island Heritage Buildings

     Sad news from West Prince today as we learn of the passing of Ricky Ellis - he was a carpenter, painter, restorer who repaired alot of Island Churches and buildings over the years.  He and his sons and workers could often be seen hanging from church steeples, painting and repairing. Below are a few that I know about, but there are many, many more! He's gone too soon and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and those of us who appreciated his talents in helping fix-up our old Island buildings.

     The death occurred suddenly at his late residence on January 29, 2017 of Richard "Ricky" Lorne Ellis, Dunblane, 62, beloved husband of Donna (nee Betts) Ellis. Born January 16, 1955 in O’Leary. Father to Carman (John McInnis), Richard (Sarah Jones), Dana (Priscilla) & Kurtis (Joanne). Loving grandfather to Caitlin (Skylar Hustler), Taylor, Hunter Ellis, Mia, Cooper Ellis, Kennedy, Finnley and Isla Ellis. Great grandfather to Abbie, Ali & Lydia. 
http://www.fergusonsfh.com/obituaries/113480

Dixon Mill owner dies

I learned yesterday of the passing of Mac Dixon - he was one of those Islanders very proud of his family's heritage in rural Prince Edward Island.  I met him only once back in April 1989 when he showed us through his old mill and told us stories of bygone days - truly a step back in time that day.  After that I oftened heard him on the radio talking about his horses.

OBIT: William Lyon MacKenzie King ( Mac ) Dixon  Died on Oct. 15, 2011 (age 85) at the Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Mac was born May 7, 1926, and was the son of the late Jack and Edna (Smith) Dixon of South Melville and husband of the late Erma (Ings) Dixon, to whom he was married for 50 years. Mac is survived by his five children: 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mac grew up in South Melville where his family ran the Dixon Mill and where he eventually began his 50-year career in farming. Mac and Erma ran a mixed farm and Mac was extremely proud of his Clydesdale horses, of which he began raising at the age of 19 until he turned 75. Mac was an active member of the Liberal party for many years, and was very proud of the history behind his given name.