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YUILL, Gerald Reid (35493)

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Birth

  • Born on January 18, 1954 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on February 09, 2012 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Notes

  • Occupation: Body Shop Owner
  • Obituary: Gerald Reid Yuill - 58, Brookside, Colchester County, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born January 18, 1954, in Truro, he was a son of Dorothy (Boomer) Yuill, Hilden, and the late Reid Yuill. Gerald spent his life in Truro. In his younger days, he was active in basketball and football and also had a passion for drag racing his Chevy. He was self-employed as a body man, working in his shop on Brookside Branch Road. He valued his family and spent many hours out on the "trikes" with his mother. Gerald had a special way with his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; they all seemed to be drawn toward "Uncle Gerald". He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Along with his mother, Gerald is survived by his brother, Dennis (Cathy); sisters, Brenda (Frank) Smith, Debbie, Becky (Greg) Ash, Lynn (John) Roy; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Gerald's family will receive friends from 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2012, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Spring interment in Bible Hill Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Gerald's memory to Canadian Cancer Society in memory of his father or to Maggie's Place are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "Guest Book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Sources

  • Halifax Chronicle Herald: Obituary February 13, 2012

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