Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Carreau
1928-2002
Jerry was born along with his twin brother Brian in 1928 to
parents Augustus and Dora (Doody) Carreau. He was the namesake of his
Uncle Gerald, who passed away in the Halifax Explosion.
Sadly, Jerry passed away in the early morning hours of
January 6, 2022, at the age of 93 with family by his side.
We are grateful his passing was gentle and peaceful.
Jerry grew up in Halifax and began his storied career at 16
years old with CNR, eventually moving up the ladder. He was
transferred to Moncton in 1962 where his family, including 5 children,
settled in Riverview. His 6th child
was born a year later – the only New Brunswicker in the
family.
Upon his transfer, he was given a beautiful floor lamp which
went with him to all the bars in Halifax, celebrating his promotion.
It eventually came with him on the train bound for Moncton.
We still have that lamp and oh the stories it could
tell!
He was always one to enjoy a good time. The 500 block of Yale
Avenue was where it was ‘happening’.
From water fights with all the neighbours – one such water
fight required him to repaint one side of the house, because he
didn’t let it dry before he turned the hose on his
neighbours; to carpeting the roof of a neighbour’s house
‘just because it was funny’; to picnics at Miller
Park, complete with a TV – because who wouldn’t
want a TV at a picnic?
Jerry was also an avid golfer, having a membership with the
Moncton Golf Club for close to 50 years – golfing right up
to the age of 90.
He married Judith (Cousins) in 1988, the same year he retired
from CNR. Together they made many cherished memories including trips
to Florida and Myrtle Beach in the winters, where one year they had
the opportunity to attend the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, a dream
come true for both of them. Their European Cruise, taken in
his early 80’s, was the highlight of their
travels.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 34 years, Judith.
His children Michael (Silvana) of St. Albert, AB; Gregory of Kelowna,
BC; Cathy Carreau of Halifax, NS; Annette (Bob) Miller of Riverview,
NB and Angela (John) McLaughlin also of Riverview and son in law Andy
Shaw, BC. Step-children Michael McNeil (Jeanne) of Riverview, NB;
Shari MacNeil of Rothesay, NB and Roxanne McNeil (Dev Paul) of Kanata,
ON; twin brother Brian of Moncton and favourite niece Julie (Tony)
Bond of Moncton, as well several nieces and nephews. He also
leaves to mourn his four grandchildren: Noah and Zachary of
St. Albert, AB and Duncan and Jeffrey Shaw of BC, as well as four
step-grandchildren Megan, Sydney, Brett and Brandon and many great
friends.
He is pre-deceased by his daughter Jeri-Ann Michelle Shaw
(September 20, 2000), his parents and brothers Daniel and
John. He is also pre-deceased by his two closest friends,
Stan Brechin and Gordie Hilchie.
The family would like to say a very special thank you to the
nurses at the Moncton Hospital on 5100, who treated him like a rock
star. He so very much appreciated all of you, as did his
family.
This is not good-bye
forever, it’s bye for
now…
At his request there will be no funeral. However, family will
be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home
and Cremation Center at 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview, NB (869-2007) on
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm. Proof of double vaccination and a photo ID
will be required upon entering the funeral home. Internment
will take place at Alderwood Cemetery at a later date.
Donations can be made in Jerry’s memory to the Friends of
the Moncton Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Jerry Joseph Carreau 19282002..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick