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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ROBITAILLE, Gerard Joseph (Gerry) - Age 79, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014, in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII. Born October 7, 1934, in Quebec City, Gerry was the eldest son of the late Cyrille and Therese (Carrier) Robitaille. Gerry proudly served our country with a long military career in the Royal Canadian Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He sailed on many ships, beginning with the HMCS Iroquois in 1952 and retiring from the HMCS Preserver in 1984. He was predeceased by his wife, Abbie (Baxter) in 2003; brother, Jean Paul Robitaille and niece, Jill Coughlin. He is survived by his companion, Lane Thomas, Halifax; son, Michael (Val) Robitaille, Beaver Bank; his daughter, Fran (Paul) Grichen, Ottawa; granddaughters, Nicole Robitaille (Bill Sarty), Dartmouth; Jennifer (J. P.) Lachance, Beaver Bank; grandsons, Devan and Mitchel Pennell, Ontario; and great-granddaughters, Ava Grace and Tessa Kate Lachance, Beaver Bank. He is also survived by brother, Michael (Pat) Robitaille, Madoc, Ont.; sisters, Helene (Gordon) MacLeod, Dartmouth and Rae Beckman, Belleville, Ont.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gerry could often be found at his favorite local 'watering hole', sharing a laugh and a beverage with his many dear friends. He was proud to boast that he had never spent any time in jail and he never got a tattoo. Cremation has taken place. At Gerry ’s request, in lieu of visitation or funeral service, his ashes will be scattered at sea and a memorial reception will be held in The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20. Sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, support staff, and volunteers in the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII and Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII. Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to Capital Health Palliative Care Services or Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII.
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