Gary Dewar Naylor
1936-2018
Naylor – The
death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on
Tuesday, September 11, 2018, of Gary Naylor, of Victoria West, and
formerly of St. Eleanors, aged 82 years. Born in Halifax, NS,
he was the son of the late Arthur and Edna (Dewar) Naylor. Survived by
his wife Emily (Moore) Naylor; children Garrett (Tracey), Susan, and
Rick (Charlotte); grandchildren Marli (Steven), Cory (Ashley) and
Krista (Josh); great-grandchildren Bella, Julianna, Gauge, Katherine,
Nova and Oaklynn; brother Bill (Bernice); sister-in-law Lynn Naylor;
and by many beloved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife
Bernice (Swetland); sister Linda; brother Bob; infant great-grandson
Lyric; and by a nephew Robbie.
Gary was grateful to his parents, brothers and sister, wives
Bernice and Emily, children and grandchildren for a great life. The
extended families of Bernice and Emily were supportive and loving. It
is fourteen years since Nov. 7, 2004, when Prince County Hospital
Emergency saved his life for the first time. Thanks to all who work
there and to those who received emergencies in Halifax. Grateful
thanks go out to Dr. Kelly, Dr. Webber and to the members of the
Palliative Care team who supported the family so well over the last
two months.
Gary was proud of his RCAF career which spanned the years
1954 to 1989. He accomplished nine tours of flying operations: four in
Air Defence Command, one in Training Command as a Flying Instructor,
three in Search and Rescue, and one as Commander of 116 Air Transport
Unit flying in Egypt, Syria, Israel and several remote locations in
the Sinai. Between flying tours he worked for two years as a
Fighter/Weapons Controller, spent a year on the Distant Early Warning
Line and commanded the Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax for three
years. He was proud to serve as a Canadian Exchange Officer at Tyndall
Air Force Base.
Gary was highly respectful of his many Senior Officer and
Senior NCO Leaders in the RCAF. He always put loyalty to the Air Force
and honesty ahead of personal advancement. Gary was especially
thankful to the amazingly talented Ground Crew Technicians whose skill
was evident in the many safe aircraft he flew. Finally, Gary
considered his last ten years of Search and Rescue Operational flying
to be the most challenging and he was proud to have worked with so
many brave young Canadians who took calculated risks on a daily basis
on behalf of their fellow citizens. The motto they live by is apt
“That Others May Live”.
Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Sunday, then
to the Victoria West Presbyterian Church, Richards Road, Victoria
West, for funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Floral Hills
Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley. Visiting hours Saturday from 3-5
p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Prince
County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Due to severe allergies, please refrain from
all scents.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary Dewar Naylor 19362018..
Death notice for the town of: Summerside, Province: I-P-E