"Sibyl" Grace Cutcliffe

Sibyl Grace Cutcliffe (nee Hosking)

Sibyl passed away peacefully at the Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown, PEI, April 15th, 2024, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, Jack Cutcliffe, and cherished son Christopher. Also predeceased by brothers Ronald, John, and Frederick Hosking, and sister Joan Eddy. Survived by brother, William Hosking. Forever missed by children Blake, Brent (Susan Nagano), Neil (Patty Palmer), Nora, and Kirk (Jackie). Proud grandmother of Robbie (Sarah), Hattie (William Wright), Jeffrey, Newton, Brynn, Tate, Dane, Cale, Elliott, Reece, Sam, and Ivy; great-grandmother of Olson and Wells Cutcliffe. 

Sibyl was born in Bathurst, NB, as the fourth child of William and Mary Jane Hosking (nee Jamieson). After losing her mother at age seven, her father remarried (Mary Bond), and two more brothers were born. Sibyl attended elementary and high school in Bathurst, and received her teaching certification at MacDonald College, McGill University, where she met her life partner and fellow-Maritimer, Jack. The two were married in 1954 and lived in Ontario (Harrow and Picton) before moving to Charlottetown in 1962 with their first three boys. 

Sibyl was known for her positive outlook and fun-loving nature, and was blessed with the ability to take on life’s many challenges and opportunities. She had a deep commitment to family, with an unwavering devotion to youngest son Christopher (who had cerebral palsy). Sibyl also dedicated over four decades to volunteering, fundraising, and public service, notably on behalf of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Spring Park United Church, the Gold Cup Parade Committee, and Charlottetown City Council, to name but a few organizations. In 2012, Sibyl received the Order of PEI – the highest honour that can be awarded to a citizen of the Province – in recognition of her individual excellence and outstanding leadership in the community. 

Sibyl’s clarity of purpose, enthusiasm, and formidable energy were admired by many as an unparalleled "force of nature". She was a skilled badminton and bridge player, and an avid cyclist and investor. Sibyl also enjoyed treasured friends in numerous social circles. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Barbara Stewart, a  lifelong devoted friend, who later - during Sibyl’s years with Alzheimer’s - was an extraordinary caregiver. The family is also grateful for the caring staff at Geneva Villa, Whisperwood Villa and the Prince Edward Home. Sibyl will be fondly remembered for her courage and generosity of spirit, and will continue to inspire many whose lives she touched.

Visitation to be held at the Hennessey-Cutcliffe-Charlottetown Funeral Home, Friday, April 19, 4-7 pm, with Celebration of Life at Spring Park United Church, Charlottetown, Saturday, April 20, 2 pm. A reception will be held immediately following at The Rodd Charlottetown Hotel.

 

If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, at

www.qehfoundation.pe.ca, or to Spring Park United Church, or the charity of your choice.