James Alexander "Dale" McKenna

The death occurred peacefully at the Tignish Long Term Care Facility, with loving family members present, on Sunday,September 21st, 2025, of James Alexander "Dale" McKenna, formally from the Dock Road,in Elmsdale West and more recently Alberton, aged 89 years. Loving husband of Eileen Rosemary McKenna(Reilly)

Devoted father to Jacinta (Larry) Arsenault, Ron (Angele), Leigh (Isabel), Neil (Sylvie) and Paul.

He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Ron, Joey, Anthony, Andrea, Dale, Alexander, Sarah, Gabrielle and Riley, also his numerous great-grandchildren.

Born on September 19, 1936, Dale was pre-deceased by his parents Ronald and Gertrude(Cameron) McKenna ,and his four sisters who he dearly loved, Joan McCluskey, Aileen(late Carl) Shea, Norma(late Basil) Griffin, and Catherine, who he so lovingly cared for over many years.

Dale is also survived by his brother-in-law Bernie McCluskey of Moncton NB,and three sisters-in-law; Rhoda McCarvell and Mae Wedge of Hamilton,Ontario, and Janet Reilly of Burton, PEI.

Also special mention to acknowledge the love and caring of his beloved nieces and nephews of the Norma/Basil Griffin family, and the Joan/Bernie McClusky family, as well as those nieces and nephews on the Reilly side of the family.

Resting at the West Prince Funeral Home,522 Thompson Road, St.Louis PEI.

Visitation will be on Thursday September 25,2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Funeral will take place on Friday September 26,2025 at Sacred Heart Church, Alberton PEI at 10:30 am

Fr.Jacques Rigaud will be officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Due to an immediate family member having "SEVERE SCENT ALLERGIES" attendees for services are asked to respect that these services will be designated "SCENT FREE" and gifts of flowers will be limited to only immediate family members.

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As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Western Hospital and/or Tignish Seniors Home would be greatly appreciated.

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