Gerald (Gerry) Duncan White
Could 29, 1955 – September 12, 2024
Gerald Duncan (Gerry) White, former RCMP Officer, (Regimental No 31545) and retired Royal Canadian Naval Lieutenant CD – age 69
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerry on September 12, 2024 at Hospice Halifax.
Born in Cornerbrook NL, he was the son of the late Sidney White and Una (Brake)White. Gerry lived a lifetime of service and journey. He was sworn into the RCMP on his nineteenth birthday and was posted to serve in his house province of NL. Gerry transferred to the Navy and began his Naval profession with postings in Victoria BC, Quebec Metropolis, QC, Canadian Forces Station Shelburne, NS.
His deployments included HMCS Saskatchewan, HMCS Kooteney, Cornwallis CF Firm Commander, HMCS Ottawa, CF Halifax fight coaching, HMCS Protecteur, Fight Officer, HMCS Margaree Fight Officer, Royal 22 Regiment Fight College Quebec Metropolis, Naval Reserve HQ, UN Particular factor, Operations Officer CFS Shelburne, Naval Operations College Halifax, Defence Analysis and Improvement Atlantic, The Baltic, Chilly Warfare deployment as a part of NATO’s Standing Naval Power Atlantic, Mediterranean, South America, Samploy ‘78 Galápagos Islands, Manchu Picchu.
Gerry misplaced his Dad on the early age of eight in a tragic mill accident. His prolonged household jumped in to fill the massive void and Gerry by no means forgot their loving generosity.
It formed how he considered his world and he carried it ahead. He was all the time able to lend a serving to hand, be an advocate or donate his time to attempt to lighten the load for others. He was a daily blood donor; making simply over 150 donations of the present of life. He travelled throughout Canada driving a assist car for the Nationwide Children Most cancers Experience in 2019, serving to within the battle towards child’s most cancers.
His persona was bigger than life. His optimistic outlook and his keenness to grab the day lead him to a lifetime of a variety of experiences; from his world travels as a naval officer to engaged on the ice roads in retirement. He realized to talk French fluently whereas dwelling in Quebec and beloved the power to speak in one other language. He by no means shied away from a microphone and will all the time be counted on to sing O’Canada or say a blessing. He not often handed by any navy or regulation enforcement particular person with out stopping to inquire about their service, give phrases of encouragement and all the time a joke or two. Throughout his retirement he grew to become a justice of the peace and he completely loved having the ability to carry out civil wedding ceremony ceremonies particularly for family and friends.
He was an avid motorcyclist for over 50 years and travelled many kilometres throughout the US and Canada together with his Blue Knights household. He additionally loved the nice outside and continued to camp, fish, hunt, sail and ski by out his lifetime.
Gerry volunteered his time to numerous organizations and held many positions. He all the time described his most dear ability as his capacity to “ put out brush fires”. If anybody wanted a bartender, auctioneer, driver, speaker, singer or a kind notarized he was their man.
Gerry was a member of the RCMP Veteran Affiliation, UN NATO Canadian Navy Group, the Blue Knights Motorbike Membership, the NS Mass Choir, John Albro Lodge No122 and The Order of St. George.
Gerry had the present to construct sturdy lasting and cherished relationships all through his life. His heat good natured persona, sense of humour and his fast wit captured all who got here inside his sphere, if for no different cause , than to see what he was going to do subsequent.
He’s survived by his loving spouse Jane (Foley), his soulmate. Gerry adored his Jane and collectively they discovered happiness in all that they did collectively, additionally his beloved daughter Linda Lee (Tim) Fifield, Kentville, and his treasured grandchildren Griffin, Ivan and Mireille Fifield. They have been his delight and pleasure and so they renewed his religion in humanity on daily basis.
He’s survived by his brother, Sidney White Stephenville NL, his sister Linda (Al) Feltham Cornerbrook NL, his treasured Aunts and Uncles, His mom in regulation Mary Foley; together with many particular nieces and nephews, grand nieces & nephews and his cousins that he beloved and cherished dearly. He might be remembered by his family members for his improvements, his fantastic story telling capacity and his kindness and generosity.
Predeceased by his mother and father Sidney and Una White, his Father in-law Ronald Foley sister in-law Barb White.
The household wish to specific their deep gratitude and like to the numerous many mates, household and neighbours for all you have got finished for Gerry throughout his sickness. Particular due to his Oncologist, Dr Robin McFarlene and the Oncology workers on the Dickson Heart, to Dr. DuPere and the Palliative Care workers on the VG, The VON and Hospice Halifax. A particular due to his Physician Heather MacKinnon for her unbelievable care and dedication.
There might be no visitation at Gerry’s request. Cremation has taken place, a funeral service and Celebration of Life might be held at Life Department Church
10 Lancaster Drive, Dartmouth NS at 1 pm Friday September 20, 2024
Donations might be made in Gerry’s reminiscence to Hospice Halifax, Palliative Care Halifax or a charity of your selection.
“ May you have fair winds and following seas”
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, September 20, 2024
1:00 PM
Life Department Church
10 Lancaster Drive
Dartmouth, NS B3A 4Y9
