Passed away 31 May - age 76
HURDIS, Gerald “Gerry” – 76, Halifax, passed away suddenly May 31, 2017 in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital. Born in Carleton Place, Ontario, he was a son of the late Jack and Freda (Carter) Hurdis.
Gerry served 33 years in the Royal Canadian Navy as a cook. He had a passion for country music, antique cars, animals, and spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes, Cole Harbour; daughters, Charlotte “Sherry” (Peter) Lightfoot, Canning; Jeannie (Lloyd Ralph) Cromwell; son, Brian (Jessica) Hurdis all of Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Theresa “TJ”, Tamika, Chantal, Michel, Austin, Addison; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet (Bryan) Drynan, Ontario; nieces, Donna, Brenda; nephew, Randy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Road. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday June 8, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow. Donations in memory may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com
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HURDIS, Gerald “Gerry” – 76, Halifax, passed away suddenly May 31, 2017 in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital. Born in Carleton Place, Ontario, he was a son of the late Jack and Freda (Carter) Hurdis.
Gerry served 33 years in the Royal Canadian Navy as a cook. He had a passion for country music, antique cars, animals, and spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes, Cole Harbour; daughters, Charlotte “Sherry” (Peter) Lightfoot, Canning; Jeannie (Lloyd Ralph) Cromwell; son, Brian (Jessica) Hurdis all of Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Theresa “TJ”, Tamika, Chantal, Michel, Austin, Addison; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet (Bryan) Drynan, Ontario; nieces, Donna, Brenda; nephew, Randy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Road. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday June 8, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow. Donations in memory may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com
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