The death occurred peacefully at Prince County Hospital on December 24, 2023 of Arnold C. Van Vliet of Summerside, age 93. Loving father of Helen (Marshall Clow), Marietta MacCormack, Arnold (Della), John (Arvilla), Mark (Catherine), Stephanie (Chris Wells) and Michelle. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Rachel (Joanasie), Andrew (Sarah), Paul (Christina); Jean (Dave), Andrea (Gary), Valerie (Ian), Christopher, Daniel (Ashley); Shawn (Jaime), Jason (Randi); Lauren (Michael), Jillian (Joshua), Adrienne (Justin); Eric (Jess), Kiersten (Marta); Sarah (Alex), Ian; Logan (Erin); twenty great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Survived by brother Nico and sisters Nel and Mien. Predeceased by his wife Brigitta and infant daughter Judy; sons-in-law Ron Hughes, Trevor MacLean and Bruce MacCormack; two great-grandchildren in infancy; and seven brothers and four sisters. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Friday January 5, 2024 then to St. Paul's for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to take place at St. Peter's cemetery in Seven Mile Bay. Donations in Arnold's memory to St. Paul's Legacy fund or St. Peter's cemetery fund would be appreciated. Visiting hours on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 3-6 p.m.
Arnold C. Van VLIET — Summerside
