Alma Cecily Carver (nee Edwards) left us on the morning of Saturday,
April 6, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Ludlow
Carver of 61 years and children Kenneth Carver (Beth); Sheila Duffy
(Pat); Donna Carver-MacKenzie (Brian); Allan Carver (Kelly); Darlene
Pound (David); and Elizabeth Carr (Jason); 13 Grandchildren (Whew,
that’s a lot. Wait. There’s more) and 4 Great
Grandchildren. Alma was pre-deceased by her parents Harry and Hazel
(Smith) Edwards and siblings Robert, Reginald, Alice, and Ralph. Alma
was born in Hampshire and spent her early years growing up on a
beautiful farm. While attending Prince of Wales College, she met
Ludlow at the Rendezvous Restaurant. He was smitten.
“Who’s the quiet one?” he asked. A couple of years
later, he announced he was moving to Toronto to look for work. The big
city was appealing to Alma (maybe Lud has a little something to do
with it). She quit her job and they both headed for The Big Smoke.
Love must have tagged along for the ride, because soon after they were
married. They came back to PEI to look after Ludlow’s mother,
Jessie, who took sick. The Island never let them go again, because it
keeps good people. They settled down and filled their house with kids.
It was well known that if someone needed a place to stay, the doors at
Alma and Lud’s were always open. Didn’t matter who, or for
how long. There was always room. Leading up to every Sunday was
preparation of the church bulletin. It was a great source of pride for
Alma to have it ready for service without fail. Sometimes it drove her
kids nuts (I know, because I’m writing this and I’m her
kid). But she was not going to let down the minister or the
congregation. Oh, and every Saturday was “getting my hair
done” day. DO NOT try to reschedule that. Alma was soft spoken,
pleasant and– what’s that word– oh yes, stubborn.
When she made up her mind, it was made up and that’s it. End of
story. We say a loving goodbye to Hazelbrook’s greatest and most
beloved baby sitter. Alma will be missed by all who had the pleasure
to meet her. There will be a wake to celebrate Alma and her legacy at
Belvedere Funeral Home on April 10, 2019 from 4-7 pm. A memorial
service will be held at Belvedere Funeral Home on April 11, 2019 at 11
am. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Hazelbrook Cemetery fund or to the Palliative Care Unit.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alma Carver 19382019..
Décès pour la Ville: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E