Claire Theresa Hendricken

The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital of Claire Theresa Hendricken of Fanningbrook on Friday the 24th day of March 2023. Claire was born in Charlottetown on December 07, 1952 to Daniel Hendricken and Catherine (Phelan) Hendricken. Claire leaves to forever cherish her memory her siblings: Lornie, J.P., Diane MacKay (Donald). Coleen Rodgerson (Howard), and Leo (Helen); sisters-in-law, Vilma, Marjorie and Doris; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Barney to cherish her life and spirit. Predeceased by her siblings; Irwin, Bernice Kelly (Howard), Elaine Wood (Roy), Frankie and Phelan (Diane); and sister-in law, Marie. Claire was a devoted and dedicated pediatric nurse, who cared deeply about the children. Although she was small in stature, she was fierce in her convictions and loved deeply. She was the one person her entire family relied upon for medical advice if anything happened, whether it be a heart attack, cancer, diabetes, or injuries incurred from a motorcycle or car accident. She always dropped what she was doing and came to be there whenever anyone needed her. Claire will be sorely missed by her entire family but especially by her brother Lornie, with whom she lived for years with their dog Barney. There will be no visitation by personal request. All are welcome to attend her funeral mass at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Stewart on Saturday, April 01, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the parish cemetery. Following the burial everyone is welcome to attend a celebration of Claire’s life at Peakes Tee in St. Teresa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Claire’s memory to the Children’s Wish Foundation, or to the PEI Humane Society either directly or by e-transfer to northshorefuneralhome@gmail.com Online condolences can be sent to the family through our website at  www.northshorefuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to North Shore Funeral Home, Morell.

The funeral for the late Claire Theresa Hendricken was held on Saturday, April 01, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Stewart, with Father Danny Wilson officiating. The urn bearer was Clair Jerome Hendricken. The first reading was read by Andre Hendricken, while Ryan MacKay proclaimed the second reading. Cathy Hendricken Cameron offered the prayers of intercession. Father Wilson read the gospel and delivered the homily. The pallbearers consisted of Shawna MacDonald, Karen Doyle, Shannon MacKinnon, Gordie Wood, Shawn Rodgerson and Marie McKenna. Honorary pallbearers included the nursing class of ’74 & pediatric team. Flower Bearers were Margaret Curran, Anne Hendricken, Alex Hendricken, and Darlene Hendricken. Eucharistic minister was Kathleen Trainor. Music was provided by Jacinta MacDonald singing, Processional, Here I am Lord; Psalm, The Lord is My Shepherd; Preparation of gifts, Hail Mary, Gentle Woman; Communion, Into the Garden; Incensing, Songs of the Angels; and Recessional, City of God. Interment will take place later in the parish cemetery. The funeral was under the direction of North Shore Funeral Home, Morell.