Obituary of Gerry Blackburn

Blackburn, Gerry Paul: 29, Lower Prospect. It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce Gerry’s passing on May 28th, with his loving father, Gerald by his side. Born in Halifax, he is a son of Marion (Getson) Blackburn and the late Gerald Blackburn. Gerry had many friends, and was loved by many. He enjoyed four wheeling, boating, going to the camp, socializing, hunting and sport fishing. Gerry enjoyed many weekends at his camp with his many friends. There was always lots of food, drinks and company. He and his girlfriend, Jennifer, enjoyed the peace and quiet at the camp on crisp summer mornings. He also loved the sound of the rain on the roof while sleeping at the camp. Gerry was full of energy and could always make you laugh. Gerry has had the opportunity to see many places, Cuba, New England, Croatia, Paris, and Newfoundland. He had a beloved cat named Peaches, that he enjoyed playing laser tag with. She was just a kitten when he found her on his wharf and just couldn’t leave without her. Gerry’s kindness will be missed by many. When this tragedy occurred the whole community came together and the family would like to thank everyone who helped. Leaving behind to mourn is his mother, Marion, his girlfriend and love of his life, Jennifer Bonin, brother, Jody (Tresa) Blackburn, all of Lower Prospect, sister, Lorraine (Kevin) Tough, West Pennant, as well as two nieces, Abigail and Hannah Blackburn and nephew, Christopher (Roseann) Tough. Gerry passed away with his father, Gerald. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield (477-5601), where visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Star of the Sea on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11 AM with Father Gerald David as celebrant and Father Darek Misiolek as concelebrant. Interment will take place in Star of the Sea Cemetery, followed by a reception in the Terence Bay Fire Hall. Donations in Gerry’s memory may be made to Halifax Search and Rescue, 116 Lakeview Road, Lakeview, NS B4C 4C7 or Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com.