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GERALD ROLAND DERRAH

DERRAH, GERALD ROLAND- Age 79 of Mount Pleasant, N.B., passed away at Carleton Memorial Hospital, Woodstock on October 4, 2003. Born at Mount Pleasant on May 12, 1924 Gerald was the son of the late Vinal and Olive (Woodcock) Derrah. He was a life long farmer. He was an active member of the Mount Pleasant United Baptist Church, a long time member of the Florenceville School Board, Woodstock Carleton Memorial Hospital Board, Carleton Co-operative Board, Carleton County Council and was active throughout his life in the Progressive Conservative Party. He is survived by his wife Sydney (Manuel); by two daughters Judy (Jack) MacQuarrie of Moncton and Carolyn (Randy) Derrah-Murphy of Fall River, N.S.; by three sons Brian of Ottawa and Chris (Norma) and Richard (Sue-Ellen) of Mount Pleasant; ten grandchildren Jason, Matthew, Jordon, Devan, Julie, Lauren Derrah, Jonathan and Amy MacQuarrie; and Emily and Rachel Murphy; and sister Avis Whitehouse. He was predeceased by daughter Brenda and brothers Charlie, Earl and Ray. Resting at the Britton Funeral Home, High Street, Hartland with visiting hours on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Mount Pleasant United Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Woodcock officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in Gerald's memory can be made to the Mount Pleasant United Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

 

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