Peacefully, with family by his side, the passing of Ralph Nelson Heckbert, age 88, occurred at the Prince County Hospital on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born in Summerside, P.E., he was the son of the late Earl and Violet (Sellick) Heckbert. He served as the publisher of the Journal Pioneer for 14 years before retiring. Survived by his wife and best friend Helen (MacEwen) Heckbert; children David (DeAnna) Heckbert and Marilyn (Tim) Poirier; grandchildren Gina (Jason) Awalt, Gregory (Lauren), Julia, Brett and Taylor; great-grandchildren Jaden, Ella, and Forrest; and by his sister Doris Dommermuth. Predeceased by his brothers Edwin and John Heckbert; and by his brother-in-law Edwin Dommermuth. Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial to follow the funeral service at the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside. Visiting hours on Monday from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca

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