Former prime minister Stephen Harper and current federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre were among the mourners expected in Tignish Wednesday for the funeral of former Egmont MP Gail Shea.

Shea died on Aug. 21 at the age of 66, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends in western Prince Edward Island and right across Canada.

Her funeral is taking place at St. Simon and St. Jude Catholic Church, with Rev. Tim Broderick celebrating the Mass and Rev. Frank Quinn giving the homily. The parish is livestreaming the event here .

Former P.E.I. lieutenant-governor Antoinette Perry is playing the organ for the service.

'Trailblazer' Gail Shea, former federal fisheries minister and MP from P.E.I., dies at 66

'Trailblazer' Gail Shea, former federal fisheries minister and MP from P.

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