Gerald (Gerry) Ellis Moore
1940-2021
It is with profound sadness
and heavy hearts that the family of Gerry Moore announces his sudden
and unexpected passing in Moncton on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the
age of 80. Born December 15, 1940 in Fredericton, he was the son of
the late Ellis and Florence (née: Barton)
Moore.
He will be deeply missed by
his loving wife of 61 years, Linda Moore (née: Abernethy)
and his four children, Kim Costin (Douglas), G. Danny Moore (Sherry),
Rick Moore, all of Moncton, and Kelli Cheverie (Sean) of Amherst, NS
and his 7 grandchildren, Brandon Moore, Christopher, Jonathan, Matthew
and Nicholas Cheverie and Ashley and Brady Moore, his sisters, Joyce
Booker (Hilly), Janice Brown and many nieces and
nephews.
Gerry was pre-deceased by his
sister, Sandra Burden, Linda’s parents, Dow &
Florence Abernethy and brothers-in-law David Brown, Paul Abernethy and
Donald Cowperthwaite.
From a young age, Gerry had a
passion for hockey, playing for the Fredericton Capitals, Woodstock
Karnes, Saint John Oilers, St. Stephen Aces, Blacks Harbour Silver
Kings, and Amherst Fun Timers. His passion led to a successful and
diverse career, working with Rosser Sales & Equipment, Irving
Oil, Lounsbury’s Equipment, Merrithew Construction, Connors
Bros., Midland Transport, EP Melanson and McDonald’s. Gerry
retired as a proud, 20-year McDonald’s franchisee for
Amherst, NS and Sackville, NB and remembered those years as the
happiest of his career. He was a recipient of the prestigious
‘Ronald’ award and was known for his development
of the ‘McLobster’ sandwich for Canada. Gerry also
served on many boards including the Nova Scotia Business Development
Board.
Gerry loved people and had a
remarkable ability to walk into a room and make everyone feel special.
He was a man of many talents but none shone through more than his
ability to capture an audience with his infectious personality and
enthusiasm when telling a story and making a past connection. His
legacy will live on not only through his children and grandchildren
but also through the many lives he touched and from his generosity as
a community-minded individual. He helped shape so many communities in
so many positive ways and will be fondly remembered by
many.
Gerry loved his
McDonald’s family, his Royal Oaks Community and his winters
in Ponce Inlet, Florida with his many friends and especially his best
friend, Don McLean.
A private family service and
interment will be held in Fredericton at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Heart & Stroke foundation, Ronald McDonald
House Charities Atlantic or a charity of your choice would be
appreciated by the family.
Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657
Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) in care of
arrangements.
Online condolences and sharing
of memories may be shared on Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook page or
at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Gerry Ellis Moore 19402021..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick