GRANT, Gerald Ernest – 96, of Berwick formerly of Nictaux West. It is with mixed emotions that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on Thursday June 6, 2013 in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. He left family by his side to make his final journey to be with his Lord. Born in Nictaux, on July 9, 1916 he was a son of the late John and Lenora (Sheridan) Grant. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Gerald served as a rifleman in British Columbia during WWII. Upon his return to Nova Scotia he worked as a loyal and dedicated employee of J.D. MacKenzie Creamery, which later became Farmer’s Dairy, until retirement. He was a member of the Nictaux United Baptist Church and a past member of the IOOF. Gerald enjoyed watching baseball and hockey and was an avid fan of the Jays and Leafs. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 69 years the former Norma Vidito. He is also survived by daughters, Sheila (Norman) Fritz, Cayley, AB and Debbie (Tony) Gates, New Albany, NS; son, Blair Grant (Sheila Parker) Ardrossan, AB; grandchildren, Grant (Lorie) Fritz, Weirdale, SK; Aaron (Kacy) Fritz, High River, AB; Stacey (Brad) Dickinson and Kris (Lorell) Grant, both of Calgary, AB and their mother, Donna Grant, Calgary, AB; Veronica Grant, Calgary, AB and her mother, Iris Grant, Calgary, AB; Scott (Andrea) Gates, Weston, NS and Gavin Gates (Katherine Barkhouse), Waterville, NS; and great grandchildren, Cameron, Alyssa, Bryanna, Wyatt, Madeleine, Riley, Daxton, Logan, Emilie, Dirk, Justin and Kody. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Evelyn Cunningham and an infant sister, Jane Grant; brothers, Percy, Cecil, Vernon “Jim”, and Ronald “Tom”. By Gerald’s request, there will be no visitation. We wish to thank the management and staff at New Vision Special Care Home for their exceptional care and compassion in the past year. A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, June 10, 2013 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448 with Rev. Bill McLeod and Rev. Claude Bonnell officiating. Interment will be in the Nictaux Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or charity of one’s choice. On-line guest book, and Celebration of Life Service webcast are available by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com