WHELAN, William Edward “Ted” – (Retired RCMP) 1940-2009. At his home on Monday, December 21, 2009, William Edward “Ted” Whelan, of Cumberland, age 68 years. Beloved husband and “Best Bud” of Vaunda (nee Todd); dear father of Lisa, Ottawa and Mark, Charlottetown; brother of Barry, Jeanette, Rosanne, Eddie, Marie and lovingly remembered by his special cousin Marion Baker, all of Newfoundland and Labrador. Also remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents William and Rose (Doyle) Whelan and his sister Margaret. Rested at Belvedere Funeral Home, then to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cornwall for Funeral Mass. Interment in St. Martin of Tours and St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Cumberland. Memorial donations may be made to St. John House, Child Find or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.belvederefh.com.