Gerald Conrad Erskine, of Sunset Dr., Bathurst,
passed away of lung cancer, surrounded by family and friends on
Thursday May 4, 2017, at the age of 59. He listened to
“Juliet’s Farewell” from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite
at the end.
Gerry was born in Calgary and although he lived
there relatively briefly he maintained a life-long affinity for
horses, hard work, and rural culture. Whether at his acreage
in Pennsylvania, in woodlots of the Maritimes, or in offices anywhere
he went, he could be seen dressed in his cowboy hat working and making
friends with all he
met.
He moved frequently as a child until his family
settled in Bathurst in 1965, where he attended Chalmers School and
Bathurst High
School.
Friends from those early years remember him well
and, except perhaps for a few malcontents, fondly. He was
known for pranks and risky experiments that seemed to threaten
disaster but which always in the end worked out. In High
School he was noted for his good eye and technical skills in
photography, and for his pinball
prowess.
Gerry was always interested in science.
As a youth he explored the fields and fauna of Bathurst.
Later he studied computer science at St Mary’s University and worked
in software development, sales and support roles for municipal
authorities. He married, raised two children, fulfilled
leadership roles in the Boys Club and Scouting Canada, and was
extremely active on other socially beneficial
activities.
After a successful career in software, Gerry moved
to Pennsylvania where he started a new phase involving horses, held
the necessary day job, and continued to make many
friends.
His enjoyment of curling was lifelong, which he
played from high school to his death, even after his stroke interfered
with some of the more athletic aspects of the sport. He was
especially fond of his curling trips to Grand Manan Island.
During his final illness he received numerous calls and messages from
fellow curlers who appreciated his eagerness to help, the ability to
make friends, and general
likeability.
He was predeceased by his father, Roger Thomas
Erskine (1975), and is survived by his sons: Andrew and Ian Erskine,
his siblings: Neil, Joe and Jane Erskine, and his loving mother,
Florence Erskine (nee
Taylor).
To respect Gerry’s wishes there will be no
memorial service. Donations in his memory can be made to
Bethesda Mission, PO Box 3041,
Harrisburg, PA 17105 or a charity of the donors
choice.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Erskine.source

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