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Visitations
His family will receive visitors on Friday, July 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Eagles Funeral Home.
Funeral Service
Gerard's funeral service will be held 11 am on Saturday July 8 at The Church of The Holy Name, Westville with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. For those who can not attend, the funeral may be watched by visiting the Facebook page of Stella Maris -Holy Name Catholic Church
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Donna & David Avery posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Verna, Kevin and all of Gerard’s loved ones, it is very difficult to lose a sibling. Thinking of you all and may all of your wonderful memories of Gerard bring a big smile.
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Steve & Denise Hart posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Our deepest condolences; may all the good memories help carry you through this sad time.
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Glenn and Beverly Curtis posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Deepest sympathies, prayers, love and strength to Gerard's family. And especially to my cousin Cathy. It was wonderful to see how happy you made each other.
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Paula Purcell posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Genealogical relationship of Gerard MacDonald (1952-2023) to Paula J Purcell (1953-):
Gerard MacDonald and all his siblings are Great Grandchildren of Edmund Purcell (1790-1873) and Margaret Shaw.
Paula J. Purcell and all her siblings are Great-Great-Grandchildren of Edmund Purcell and Margaret Shaw.
Gerard MacDonald (1952-2023) was a second cousin to Paula's father Ralph S. Purcell, (1919-1992).
Therefore Gerard MacDonald and Paula J Purcell are second-cousins once removed.
In more detail:
Paula's Great-Grandfather William Purcell (d. 1930s) was married to Catherine MacDonald.
William Purcell was a son of Edmund Purcell (1790-1873) and Margaret Shaw.
William Purcell's sister Elizabeth (Libby) Purcell married William Roderick MacDonald. Their son William Joseph (aka Joe Billie) married Catherine Cameron. They had 11 children including Gerard.
Paula's Grandfather Alexander (Alex) Purcell (d. 1930) married to Mary Ellen MacKenzie (d.1945) was a first cousin to "Joe Billy" MacDonald.
FYI: The three Purcell brothers i.e. William, Edmund and Patrick, sons of Edmund and Margaret Purcell, all farmed in Pleasant Valley at some point in their lives.
[source: A History of Pleasant Valley by Marie MacLellan. May 1973: History 300:11 Dr. Raymond MacLean. see p. 7]
Writer Marie MacLellan (nee Purcell) is a daughter of Joseph Purcell and Anna MacDonald and a niece of Vincent Purcell. Her document is available at the Antigonish Museum. I have a copy as well.
My sincere condolences to Gerard's wife Cathy and to all his siblings and their extended families. I am so glad I met Cathy Boswell several years ago in Ottawa and that we discovered we were related- not so distantly really in the big scheme of things.
Sincerely, Cousin Paula
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Rosalind MacDonald lit a candle
Saturday, April 1, 2023
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My condolences to all the families
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Mike Burnside posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
I will see you again one day my friend ❤️
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Anne Haley-Cameron posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 27, 2023
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Deepest sympathy to all of the family at this time of such great loss. Will be in touch soon, Jeannette. Sincerely, Anne Haley-Cameron
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Owen&SueEllen McCarron posted a condolence
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Dear Verna, Dan and the entire MacDonald family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the many wonderful memories of your brother give you great comfort in the days ahead.
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Mary A. Haley posted a condolence
Friday, March 24, 2023
Dear Jeanette and family.Please accept my condolences over the death of your dear brother J,D.Please remember all the good times and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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June Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the MacDonald family with the loss of Gerard May your fond memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time Thinking of you all with love ….June Stewart(Hennie)
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Janet Cameron posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Dear Jeanette, I am so very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. May all your wonderful memories of happier times be a comfort to you and your family. With sincere sympathy, Janet Cameron
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Elaine MacLennan posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2023
So very sorry for the loss of Gerard.
He was a great neighbor and friend to my family and my brother Harold Tye. May he rest in peace. Elaine Tye MacLennan
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Peter & Cathy Berkvens posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2023
Dear Verna & Tom, and MacDonald families, We are so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. It sounds like he lived quite a life and you will all have lots of memories to treasure in these hard days ahead. Sincere condolences.
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Robin Jardine posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2023
Cathy, we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bradley & Robin
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Gary & Cindy Perrin posted a condolence
Sunday, March 19, 2023
To the family & extended family of Gerard our sincere condolences and heartfelt compassion for your emotional loss, thinking of you all in your sadness. Gerard was a great guy, always friendly and had time to chat , he will be greatly missed.
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shirley levangie posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 19, 2023
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Yvonne posted a condolence
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Dear Margie, Anna , Verna and all the family, was saddened to hear about the loss of your brother Gerard,
Our deepest Condolences ♥️
Hugs to you all, Charlie and Yvonne
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Martha Brown posted a condolence
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Dear Cathy, During my week shared with you and Gerard in Dec. I experienced his story telling skills, and marveled at the experiences he had in his long career. When I complimented him on them he said "My very best story has been Cathy!" May you take comfort in the memory of the love you gave and received with Gerard.
Martha Brown
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Kevin and Lisa MacLaughlin posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Kevin and Joanne and Family: our deepest condolences on Gerard' s passing. Kevin and Lisa MacLaughlin
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Shelley Lebert posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Cathy, my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your loving husband, Gerard. There are no words to settle the upheaval and heavy emotions at this time. Peace to you. Love Shelley
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Jim & Carol Michaud posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Dear Cathy & Families - Sincere sympathy on your loss of your husband. our thoughts and prayers are with you. love and Prayers Jim & Carol(Carty) Michaud
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Darryl MacKinnon lit a candle
Friday, March 17, 2023
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John Muirhead posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Sending deepest condolences to Cathy and all of Gerard's family. He always had a funny story whenever our paths would cross.
John and Inez Muirhead
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William Billy Dunbar lit a candle
Friday, March 17, 2023
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I would like to send my condolences to the family of Gerard's . Lived and hung around with him a long time. Great guy lots of laughs will be missed. RIP buddy see you on the other side .
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Charlotte Lacroix posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
" My Deepest Sympathy Verna and Tom on the passing of your brother Gerard, May his treasured memories bring you comfort day by day"
Sending you my prayers! Charlotte
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Sherma McGill posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
My sincere condolences to Gerard’s family. I have not seen Gerard since the early 70’s but certainly remember what a nice person he was. May your happy memories bring you strength and comfort.
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Donna Larkin posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Deepest sympathy to all Gerard left behind. Memories of his humour will keep him alive. Blessings
Donna and Bill Larkin
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PennyMcMullin posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Margie ,I was sad to read your brothers obituary ,he sounded like an amazing person. Coming from a large family you will take comfort in eachother and the stories about Gerard .I’ll bet he could tell a few !
Share those memories .
Sending hugs
PennyMcMullin
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Cheryl MacRae posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
So sorry to read about Gerard’s passing. Our condolences to the MacDonald family.
John and Cheryl MacRae
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Lorraine and Alan Davis posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
So sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. He’ll be entertaining on the other side. We’ll all meet again some day. Deepest sympathy to the family.
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Garry Macdonald posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
Garry& MaryGwenMacDonald. To Jeanette and all of your family, Our deepest condolonces on the passing of JD. He was loved by many and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of being in his company.
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Paul & Carolyn Veniot posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
A very colourful character indeed. JD had the rare ability to make anyone feel at home in any situation with his stories & sense of humour. Our sincere sympathies to the MacDonald family.
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Trevor lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
I know his legal name was Gerard but he was JD to anyone who met him he was such a storyteller
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Chris & Char posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Our deepest most heart felt condolences to you Cathy and JD’s beautiful family. J was such an unforgettable man, a hilarious, animated story teller with an endless repertoire! So often his stories revolved around the love and fun he shared with his family but especially his brothers and sisters. His love for you all was beautiful, undeniable and it was an honour to get to know you vicariously through his words. God bless, Chris & Charlene Xo
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Raymond Macleod posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
To Cathy and jd's sisters and brothers we offer our sincere condolences Ray and April Macleod
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Seymour Dixon posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. He was a very special guy and enjoyed our talks.I will miss him. Sending our condolences to his wife and Family. Seymour and Donna
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Wayne and Terry MacLaughlin posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Condolences to Gerard's Family and Extended Families on his Passing.He was a Great Guy and loved our conversation's.R.I.P. Gerard.
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Kent Roy posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Sorry about your loss kathy jd was a good friend
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Weldon Green posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Very sorry to hear about Gerard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Caroline Cotter posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Gerards passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and all the family.
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Kevin & Shelly Curtis posted a condolence
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Cathy and Gerard's family, we are so sorry to hear of Gerard's passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time and hoping you can find comfort in the many memories you all share.
Love Kevin & Shelly Curtis
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Lynn MacDonald lit a candle
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Even when a life is well lived we do not want it to end. We love who we love and want them with us. Love holds us up and keeps us going through days like you are living thru now. Condolences seem so little to offer now but I hope they will give you strength in the days ahead. Know that I am thinking of you Cathy, Jeannette and families and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn MacDonald
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