Gerald Victor Vanstone
1930-2021
Jerry passed peacefully on Tuesday, June
15th, 2021, at White Rapids Manor, with his
daughter by his side. Gerald was born on December
11th, 1930, in Halifax, NS, and is now at rest
with the love of his life, Roberta Vanstone.
Jerry will be deeply missed by his daughters Tammie Graham
(Michael), Cindy Vanstone; grandchildren Rachael MacKillop (Alex
Rabaa), Ian MacKilliop (Roselyn Batolina), Sheena MacMillan (Scott)
and Adam Graham; great-grandchildren Rian MacKillop, Gabriel MacKillop
and Hartley MacMillan. Gerald has many nieces and nephews who love and
will miss him with all their hearts.
Jerry joined the military at the age of 19, in
1950. Jerry served under II RCR, as an Infantry Soldier,
retiring in 1987, 37 years later. Jerry was a Korean Vet.
During his time in the military, he also was with The Black
Watch and Airborne, having over 300 successful jumps. Jerry was very
proud to serve his country and to be a Royal.
Jerry also had other interests in his life. He ran marathons
and was very involved in boxing both before joining the Army and
during his time as a Royal. Jerry had 102 Fights, 5 Losses
and 1 draw. He was inducted into The Canadian Boxing Hall of
Fame, CF Hall of Fame and The New Brunswick Sports Hall of
Fame.
Jerry was a wonderful husband, who adored his wife Roberta;
she was his life. He loved his children and grandchildren
with all his heart. There was something about Jerry that
just made you like him as soon as you met him. He was kind,
honest and one of the most loyal people you could meet.
Jerry had friends all the way from young children up to men and women
his own age and he loved each and every one of them. It was
easy to feel happy and loved when you were around him. And
we can’t forget that cigar.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the
nurses and support staff at White Rapids Manor for the love, care and
respect they extended to Gerald during his stay.
They would also like to thank the nurses and support staff of Enhanced
Living (Oromocto Special Care Home) for the same.
A visitation will take place at Oromocto Funeral Home on
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. A Mass of
Christian Burial will take place at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Church on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 2pm, with a burial to follow
where Gerald and Roberta will both be laid to rest. For
those who wish to attend the service, we kindly ask that you call
Oromocto Funeral Home at (506) 357-5100 or email Oromocto@mcadamsfh.com
with your name, phone number, and number of attendees. For
those unable to attend, the Mass will be live streamed at the
following link: vimeo.com/565097355
Donations in memory of Gerald may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of donor’s
choice.
www.oromoctofh.com
Click here to View Condolences
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Victor Vanstone 19302021..
Death notice for the town of: Oromocto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick