HIMMELMAN – Jerry R., 65, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Friday, February 24, 2017.
Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Ivan and Elizabeth (Walfield) Himmelman.
Jerry was a fisherman all his life and captained many vessels during his fishing career. He was an avid reader, loved to hunt and cook and enjoyed chatting with friends for hours. He loved animals especially his beloved pug “Mayflower” and the Lahave Islands, where he grew up, remained “home” in his heart.
Jerry is survived by his companion Pauline Reid.
He was predeceased by his wife Pearl (Laffin)
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Jerry’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Betty - Anne Williams and John Townsend, Hill Side Rd. Brooklyn Queens Co. N.S.
Dear Pauline… Betty-Anne and I offer you our deepest sympathies with Jerry’s sudden passing. Your wonderful memories of Jerry will provide comfort at this most difficult time. Jerry was a true and trusted friend, Jerry… Rest In Peace my friend.
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We are so sorry to hear of Jerrys sudden passing. Pauline, we send to you our condolences during this difficult time. We are thinking about you. Please know that we care. Linda & Curtis Maillett
John and Nancy Leefe
Pauline, we enjoyed Jerry’s friendship and will miss his smile and quiet humour.
Andrew & Lillian Godfrey
Andrew and I want to offer our condolences. Jerry was a good friend and buddy. We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with those he left behind.
Donald and Angela Zwicker
Angela and i want to give our condolences. Jerry was a very good friend of ours we will miss him walking to town and back and our chats you rest in peace Jerry hope we will meet again God Bless.
Norman Levy
Please accept our deepest sympathy, we are going to miss seeing Jerry sitting in his garage and waving to everyone as they drove by……I bought one of his anchors from him and I have it on my boat, so he will always be on the water, a place he loved. Norman & Faye Levy
Shirley and Paul Shot
Dear Pauline, so sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. He was a great guy, always ready for a chat. We will miss seeing him when we drive by. Blessings
Brian Whynot
Dear Pauline I am sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing we use to see him walk up passed home and stop in for a chat …..he will be missed by a
lot of people. R.I.P. dear friend always be missed by Brian andJackie Whynot
Dennis& Sherri Harrington
To Pauline,
So very sorry for your loss, take care.
Charlene & Carl Veinot
Pauline: So sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. Have missed seeing him going past our house and walking to town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult. Take Care!!
Dan MacLEAN
Pauline, Our deepest sympathy. We will miss our highway chats. Dannie and Joyce
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To Pauline, So sorry for your loss , sending our sincere condolences.
Take care Pauline.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Jerry Himmelman, I want to extend my sincere sympathy on this sad occasion. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.
With heartfelt condolences
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
carla
Sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. He always had a special place in my heart!Love Carla
Susan Verge
Pauline, I am so sorry for your great loss. I will miss seeing Jerry coming into the smokeshop for his ciggarettes. Take care.
Paul Huntley
Pauline,
It was sad to lose Pearl, and now Jerry. You were a great companion to him when he needed it most, and we’ll miss our conversations with him. Jerry, and you, will remain in our prayers.
Christine Hirtle
I am very sorry to learn of Jerry’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats at DFO. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Evelyn Fredericks
Sorry to hear about Jerry…Thinking of you in this terrible time,,
Wayne and Evelyn Fredericks.
Crystal &Randy Wamboldt
Pauline we are so sorry to hear this news, anything thing you need call.
Karen, Bob, Hannah and Luke
Dear Pauline,
We will always remember Jerry with fondness and cherish our memories of time spent with him. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences in this time of sorrow and may God comfort and keep you in the coming days.
Pat Fralic
Pauline & family …
We will miss seeing Jerry waving as we drove by on our bicycles, & George had the privilege of chatting with Jerry on Wed….George was shocked to hear Jerry had passed away Fri..Jerry wanted him to stay longer & he feels sorry now that he didn’t ….May you know our thoughts & prayers are with you…
George & Pat Fralic