ROLFE – Gerald Leo, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Sunday, February 7th, 2010.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Newman L and Ellen C. (Boutilier) Rolfe.
Gerald served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps during World War II. Following the war, he re-enlisted and served until 1970. During this time he served in various countries including Egypt and Jamaica. After his honorable discharge from the Armed Services, he was employed for a brief time with New System Laundry in Liverpool and then with Steel and Engine Products Limited “STENPRO” as a stockman. He enjoyed reading and handy man work around his house.
He is survived by his daughter Evelyn (Wayne) Fredericks of Liverpool. Sons Danny (Wendy) of Wellington, ON, George (Bonnie) of Red Deer,AB and Murray (Donna) of Liverpool. 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Sister Helen (James) Wilson of Toronto and Brother John (Marguerite) of Halifax.
He was predeceased by his wife Audrey (Schrader), sister Agnes Burke and brothers Ernie and Newman.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service at Gerald’s request. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Bonnie Whynot
Evelyn and Wayne my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time just remember he is in gods hands now and at peace
ROBERT@JEAN HUSKINS @FAMILY
We would like to let you know that our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this time.
Chub, Jean and family
Valerie & Gary & Ross
Evelyn & Wayne sorry about your father. I will miss his smile and his joyful hello when every day I come through the door for my morning visit. If you need anything and if we can help please let us know.
Valerie& Gary & Ross
Evelyn& Wayne so sorry about your father.I will miss his smile and joyful hello each morning as I came to visit. If there is anything that we can do for you and Wayne please let us know.I will miss him dearly.
Hugh & Pat Dixon
Evelyn &Family.
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing.
He was a great man & a good neighbour.We enjoyed talking to him when he was out in the yard.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Janet and George Fletcher
Murray, We were sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Perry Potter
Ann and I are So sorry to here of your fathers passing. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Dot and Fred Lohnes
Evelyyn, Wayne and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you If anything we can do let us know
Becky (Jollimore)Long
Eve, Wayne and family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I wish I could be there for you. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
sylvia whynot
Evelyn,Wayne and family, sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my deepest sympathy to you.
pamela mansfield
Murray and Donna , we are sorry to hear of your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam and Wayne Mansfield
Ricky & Donna Bollivar
Donna & Murray ….. Evey & Wayne …. Thinking of you all in your time of loss….Our deepest sympathy goes out to you….Take care
eldrige&phyllis whynot
so sorry to hear of your loss. our deepest sympathy to the family.
Ernie & Trisha Doucette
We are so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Kirk & Donna Whynot
Murray& family, sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gerald Keddy, MP
Dear Evelyn, Murray and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerest Regards,
Gerald Keddy
Doug & Valerie Wamboldt
Murry & Family, we are so sorry to hear of your fathers pasing, our thoughts are with you. Hold on to the memories, they will get you through this hard time. {{{Hugs}}}
David and Brenda Burke
Evelyn, Wayne and family
We were so sad to hear of your Dad’s passing.
We remember your Mom and Dad’s trips to Halifax and what a joy they both were to our family.
Your Dad was always full of stories which had us giggling.
He will be missed.
Love David and Brenda Burke
Cheryl Kempf
Muzzy, Sorry to hear about your Dad. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of memories.
Barb and Brian Fralic
Our thoughts are with you all. Barb Brian, Nick and Jess
Mary Ann & Gerald J Burke
Gerald and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We too remember him when he would come to Halifax. I first met your Dad when he came to see his sister, at my mother-in-law’s birthday party. He was so full of funny stories. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy … Mary Ann and Gerald Burke
Theresa Schrader
To Evie, Billy, Angie and Dougie, I wish to express my sympathy to all of you. I wish there was a way that I could be there in person, but can not be. Uncle Gerald will be missed. Wishing you all strength in the days to come. With lots of Love, Theresa
Lloyd and Barb Naugler
We were very sorry to hear of your father”s passing.He will be greatly missed by all of you.Our condolences.. lloyd and Barb N
Jim Peach
Murray
Sorry to hear about your Dad. May God give you & your family comfoet.