Obituary Overview
Gerald Raymond Trafford
Trafford, Gerald Raymond, CPO2 (Ret’d) RCN, of Dartmouth, passed away on February 7, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer in his 78th year.
Gerry was the beloved husband of Margaret Trafford. He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and was a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces in which he served his country for over 26 years, retiring in 1984 then continuing his career for Saint John Shipbuilding for the next 11 years. Returning to Nova Scotia to be closer to his family, he lived out his life devoting his love to his partner and best friend Margaret.
In addition to his wife Margaret (Lee), he is survived by his loving children, Alane Banfield (Michael), Cole Harbour, Darrell Fizzard, Dartmouth, Tanis Monette, Dartmouth, LeeAnn Larocque (Gaetan), Cole Harbour, Paula Penman, Halifax, Lisa Dickson (Colin), Halifax; Jeff Trafford (Carolyn), Halifax; brother Charlie Trafford, Saskatchewan; and several beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will also be greatly missed by his best friends Brian Hills (late Sam Hills); Fred Nurse and Geneva Rideout.
He was predeceased by his mother Alice and father Fredrick; brother’s Norm, Arthur and David; mother in law Susie Lee.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial service will be held at 11am on Tuesday February 13th, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, Lt. Shelley Oseil officiating. Reception to follow. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, Dartmouth Corps, 171 Main Street Dartmouth, N.S., B2X 1S1.
Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Raymond Trafford 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia