Clyde River

I am married with four children. My family moved to Clyde River Rd. four years ago from Cornwall and I absolutely love the community of Clyde River. I enjoy living in the country but still so close to town. I am also a legion member, which I enjoy. I have worked at Health PEI for 36 years.

My husband Danny and I just built a new home on Herlihy Drive. We had lived on the Bannockburn Road from 1988 to 2000 when we moved to Cornwall. Once our children moved out, we wanted to move outside of Cornwall so made the move back to Clyde River. I have been employed with the Provincial Government for 33 years, the last 11 years with the PSC as Payroll Supervisor for the Province.   

Ruth Nelson

I grew up in New Haven and am married with two children. We moved from Cornwall to my Mother’s family home on the Clyde River Road 15 years ago, and are very happy we did so. Clyde River is a beautiful place, and a great community to raise a family. I’ve been employed at the QEH and Health PEI since 1994.

“I hope that I can make a positive impact participating in Clyde River Community Council, and learn more about the issues affecting my community.”

Julia Purcell

After brief stints in stage design and health care, I am now a full-time active visual artist. I paint the beautiful landscapes of Clyde River often. I serve on two arts-related boards and  have lived in the community since 1990.

“As a member of council, I am very interested in the benefits and protections of an official plan for Clyde River, in safe guarding our natural environment now and into the future and in improving our community for all.”

 

Steven Shoemaker

I live on Alexander Drive overlooking the scenic West River in Dunedin Estates with my wife Cynthia and two sons; Samuel, 17 and Simon, 12.  My wife and I are both teachers and really enjoy living in Clyde River.

“I have always had in interest in politics and decided to submit my name for Municipal Council in order to become more acquainted with the community, and to represent its residents best interests within the political framework of Prince Edward Island.”

 

Carolyn Wood

My husband and I live on a small mixed farm across the road from where I grew up. Our daughters are the 6th generation of Gillespie descendants to grow up and live in the community of Clyde River. I have worked for the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries since graduating from Nova Scotia Agricultural College. I’m involved in the 4-H program at both the club and provincial level and a member of Burnside Presbyterian Church, PEI Sheep Breeders’ Association, PEI Wild Blueberry Association and a Certified Crop Advisor.

“This is my second term on council and I’m looking forward the next 4 years.”

Chief Administrative Officer:

Fred Beer – administrator@clyderiverpei.com

I grew up in Clyde River and after completing college /university at Prince of Wales College / Dalhousie, moved to Toronto, Ontario. Operated a Machine Design and manufacturing business in Richmond Hill Ontario for 30+ years.

Married to Jeannie (nee Campbell) we have one son and two grandchildren. After wintering in Arizona for 15 years, we moved back to PEI in 2016 and have been busy renovating our 1800’s family farm house on the Bannockburn Road.

Jeannie and I are members of Clyde River Presbyterian Church, where I serve on their Board of Managers. I am also a member of the PEI and Ontario Professional Engineers Association.

“Following the retirement of our previous CAO, I was encouraged to take on the role. I look forward to working with the new council and giving back to the Clyde River community that has been home to our family for five generations.

I encourage all residents to get involved with your community by attending events, providing feedback on how your council is doing as well as speaking up on issues that are important to you. Learn / know where your tax dollars are being spent and, best of all, become a volunteer on a committee.”

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