Obituary: Halifax Chroninicle on April 3 2010
GROOM, Gary Charles - 75, Dartmouth, passed away suddenly March 31,2010, in Dartmouth General Hospital with all his family beside him. Born in Halifax he was the son of the late William Charles and Rose (Ennis) Groom. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norma (Langille); sons, Michael (Glenda Roache), Dartmouth; David, Tantallon; Jeffrey (Sheilagh LaPier), Dartmouth; Craig (Rosella Shaw), Porters Lake.; grandchildren, Scott (Jocelyn Whalen), Miranda, (Ken), Cheryl, Jennifer (Brad), Matthew, Laryn and Danika; great- grandchildren, Chloe, Kenneth, Kaylee Mae; sisters. Donna Fultz, Dartmouth; Pam Brown, Pickering, Ont. He was predeceased by brothers, William and Robert; sisters, Mildred, Ruby and Beverley. Burial to take place Monday, April 5, in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, 771 Main St. at 2 p.m., Rev. James Haugh officiating. No visitation by request. Family flowers only.