Gary D'Eon
Gary Joseph D’Eon, age 72 of the Gentle Care Boarding Home, Dayton, formerly of West Pubnico and Dartmouth, died November 2, 2020 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Kate) (D’Eon) D’Eon. Gary was a retired Dartmouth Fire Fighter. He is survived by his son; Phillip (Virginia) D’Eon, Enfield, daughters; Lisa (Jack) White, Lower Sackville and Nicole ‘Nikki’ D’Eon, Halifax, sister; Myrna (Albert) d’Entremont, Middle West Pubnico, a very special friend Andrea Muise, grand children; Jacquelyn and Terry, a great grandchild Ethan, step-children; Billy, Barb and Karen, step grandchildren; Allie, Gracie, Tessa, Rebecca and Courtney. He was predeceased by his wife Katherine ‘Kathy’ (Cameron) D’Eon.
Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Middle West Pubnico on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 9:30-10:30am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow with Fr. Albeni d’Entremont officiating. The funeral will be live streamed on Facebook on the West Pubnico Funeral Home and Cremation Association page. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to NS Fire Fighter’s Burn Treatment Society in memory of Fire Fighter Gary D’Eon, St. Peter’s Cemetery Fund or to a charity of choice. On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at westpubnicofh.co. Due to COVID-19 restrictions seating will be limited in the church, social distancing guidelines must be followed and masks must be worn. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the West Pubnico Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Middle West Pubnico. 902 762-3407.
Gary’s life was based on his love of faith and music. He played and sang in many churches from Pubnico to Dartmouth. As he used to say, "singing is like praying twice".
A "Rockstar for senior citizens" Gary was known for playing around Yarmouth with Vic and the boys and local senior’s homes bringing smiles and lots of laughter and joy to them.
"Taz" was a Fire Fighter with the Dartmouth Fire Department for over 30 years. He often brought his guitar to the station and entertained the guys while they waited for a call. He loved his job and always reflected of his time fire fighting with a smile.
Dad’s love of food was an impressive sight. You never had to worry about leftovers if Gary was around. As he used to say "I’m batting clean up" and there was never a plate that wasn’t cleaned off.
Ever the happy go lucky guy, he had a joke for every occasion. "Oh very well", groovy and hot damn were some of his well known sayings. He loved making people laugh and got such joy from it. His unselfish and caring nature made you feel like you were his best friend.
Dad had a magical presence every time he donned his suit, bringing awe and wonder to so many children during his 13 years as Santa Claus at the MicMac Mall. So many times, he left kids wondering how he knew their names or what they wanted for Christmas. But being a father of three kids of his own, he knew the latest toys, that siblings would fight, and kids would not eat all of their suppers,
Gary loved going for drives, or as he called it "freedom riding". It was an adventure since you never knew where you were going, where you would end up or even how you were going to get home.
Dad’s whistle was like a calling card. No matter where you were, if you were looking for him, just listen for his whistle.
He was a special person to so many especially his children and family. Our loss will be "the day the music died".