Gerald Douglas Jollymore
1931-2018
With deep sadness the Jollymore family
announce the peaceful passing of their uncle, Gerald
Jollymore on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Willow Lodge,
Tatamagouche at the age of 86. Born in Stellarton NS, the
son of Earl and Christina (Forsythe) Jollymore on July 5,
1931.
In his younger years, Gerald lived in
Amherst but moved to Ontario with his family where he did odd jobs and
worked in the tobacco fields, but when his brother Bill packed up his
family to return home to Nova Scotia, Gerald came along with him where
Gerald worked in the woods and blueberry fields for a number of
years. He lived in Maccan, River Hebert and finally at
Bayview Manor in Joggins, making many good friends wherever he
was.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping
with his brother, Bill, and nephews. After he got his own
car, he enjoyed his nightly drives around River Hebert and Joggins and
going to hang out with the boys at McLellan’s Garage. Gerald
led a simple life and what he had he appreciated. He always
had a smile for everyone he met and was willing to help out anyone,
especially his friends at Bayview Manor.
Gerald spent his last years under the
kind care of the nurses and staff at Willow Lodge where once again he
got to go fishing, attend social events, bus trips, and helping to
look after the animal farm there and once again made many new
friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by his brothers, Bill (William) and Wayne, of River Hebert, and a
sister, Roxie Budd, of Digby, NS. He will be sadly missed by
his Aunt Lillian Wells of Amherst, several cousins and many nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Furlong~Jones Funeral
Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS
(902-667-8777). A graveside service will be held for Gerald
from the River Hebert Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at
11 am. Life Celebrant Scott Balser presiding.
Donations in memory of Gerald may be
made to the River Hebert Hillside Cemetery or the LA Animal
Shelter.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Gerald’s online memorial at
www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia