Eric Georgeson
1949-2018
Eric
Georgeson, age 68, of Lyons Brook, Pictou County, passed away
peacefully on January 17th, 2018. He was the son of the late
Alton Clifford Georgeson and Winona « Sally » (Wark)
Georgeson.
At the young age of eight he received a microscope for Christmas and
was a « bug » enthusiast ever since. He started his passion in
science by studying at the Agriculture College, Truro (1971) and then
at McGill University, Montreal (1975), focusing on
entomology. Afterwards, he continued fulfilling his life
calling by working for the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
as the Provincial Entomologist. Eric’s passion and love of
science was evident not only in his research and news articles, but
also in his hobbies. Eric had a genuine love of teaching and helping
people by making himself available to anyone who might call or stop
him on the street with a science question. He was lovingly dubbed,
« The Bug Man of Pictou County ». After retirement, he
obtained a position at Dalhousie to teach the next generation
everything there was to know about insects.
He not only enjoyed science but was an avid reader. In particular, he
enjoyed reading about history, science fiction and was especially fond
of poetry. He was also an active member of The Baptist
Church.
Eric is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Debby (Brown)
Georgeson in Lyons Brook; son, Matthew (Lisa) and grandsons Ben and
Theo in Scotsburn; son, Chris (Karen) and grandson Oliver in New
Glasgow; daughter, Melissa (Ryan) in Greenwood; and sister Mary Ellen
(Stuart) Ashman in Red Deer. He will be dearly missed by family and
friends, including his sister-in-law, Cindy Lemon (Terry), and niece,
Shannon. He will be remembered as a gentle and loving
soul.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4 pm Saturday, in the R.H.
Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral service 2 pm
Sunday, in First United Baptist Church, East River Road, New Glasgow,
with Rev. John Dunnett and Rev. Dr. Morley Shaw officiating. Interment
will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be
appreciated.
Special thanks to those who sent their kind regards and prayers during
his illness and to the nursing staff at Glen Haven. As well, a very
special thanks to Nita Sellars for all her help during his
illness.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Eric Georgeson 19492018.source
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia