As a young man, he loved the ocean and spent many summers sailing with his grandfather. During World War II, he served 3.5 years in the Royal Canadian Navy on the HMCS Prescott (corvette) as chief petty officer and saw action in the Atlantic Ocea

n, Mediterranean Sea, Bay of Biscay, and the English Channel. After his discharge in 1945 he returned to Moncton and took over management of the family Business - the Moncton Fish Market (1945 – 1988). He ran his business with a generosity that to

uched all who knew him.

Gerry was active in many community and charitable organizations. He was a past president of VON Moncton, VON New Brunswick, Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation, and Gyro club of Moncton. He served 25 years on the board of NB Housing Authori

ty and six years on the board of Extra Mural New Brunswick as Financial Chairman. Other memberships included Moncton Friendship Club, the Probus Club, the Moncton Golf Club, the YMCA Century Club and he was a chartered member of both the Beaver an

d Beausejour Curling Clubs.

Sailing was one of his favourite pastimes and a very important part of his life. For many years, he was a member of the Shediac Bay Yacht Club and the captain of the "Misty Morn".

After retirement, he and his wife, Mona, travelled throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. In his later years he enjoyed playing bridge and poker with his family and many friends. His great sense of humour, kindness, an

d laughter will be missed by all who knew and loved him.