John "Charles" Wright
1930 - 2022
John "Charles" Wright
Visitation Information
Visitation
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Visitation Time
9:30 a.m. until time of funeral.
Visitation Location
Moase Funeral Home, Summerside
Service Information
Service Date
Thursday September 29, 2022
Service Time
10:30 a.m.
Service Location
Moase Funeral Home, Summerside
Burial Information
Burial Location
Interment in the Searletown Cemetery
Requested Charity
Memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice
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Wright – The death occurred peacefully, at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, September 23, 2022, with his family present, of John "Charles" Wright, age 92 years. Charles was born in Searletown, PEI to his parents Walter and Helen (Bishop) Wright. He lived in Searletown, in the house where he was born, into his 80th year then he moved to Summerside to a senior’s apartment on Lefurgey Avenue. Four years ago he moved to community care at Andrews of Parkhill. He enjoyed his time there making friends with staff and residents alike. He especially enjoyed the great meals. 

Charles is survived by his brother George Wright (Phyllis), Waterford, ON, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Mary Wright Bradshaw (late Reginald), Ruth Wright MacDonald (late Norman), sister-in-law Marie (Shea) Wright and his niece Marylea MacDonald. 

Charles was a dairy farmer from a young age having been gifted a calf (Maud Abber Kirk) at the age of 12. His Dad, Walter, paid $12 for that calf! His dairy herd (Wrightway Holsteins) was mainly built from that first calf since she produced at least 6 heifers. He said he spent most of his dairy farmer’s life searching for a perfect cow and Wrightway Star Elizabeth R was that cow and a big milk producer.

Charles was a great historian and very proud of his United Empire Loyalist Wright heritage. He had his DNA done and enjoyed hearing from distant relatives about his connections on all sides of his family tree (Bishop, MacLure, Trueman, Black, etc.). His mind remained very keen to the end as he recalled numerous stories and events to family and friends. 

Charles was a very generous man. Over the years he often organized family and friends reunions and quite often paid for all attendees. In 1985 the Prince County Hospital Corporation (now PCH Foundation) made him a life member for his many monetary contributions to PCH.

He had a great sense of humour. He took a keen interest in politics and sports. He was an avid reader and loved murder mysteries. In younger years, he was a member of the Bedeque Beavers hockey team. He was a diehard Toronto Maple leaf fan but his favourite hockey player in recent years was Sydney Crosby. 

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Staff and Residents at Andrews of Parkhill, the Prince County Hospital, in particular, the Emergency Department Staff and Drs. J Reid and M Kutcher. Also special thanks to Dr. Paul Kelly who was his family doctor for many years. Dr. Kelly affectionately called him Charlie. 

Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the Searletown Cemetery.  Visiting hours on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Prince County Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. 

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