It is with heavy hearts that the family are grieving today for the passing of a wonderful man, Councillor Gerry Thomas of Lennox Island who died at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on November 14, 2017 with his family by his side. Gerry was a devoted Councillor on Lennox Island, a talented musician and carpenter. He was operator of Minigoo Fisheries Canteen, a fisherman, and supervisor of forestry for Lennox Island Development Corp. A man of many talents who would go out of his way to help others and had so many tasks he wanted to do. He will be greatly missed and is an enormous loss to the Community. On July, 21, 2017 he married the love of his life, Heather, who is devastated by his passing. Gerry was predeceased by his mother, Theresa Thomas and step fathers Peter Cerle, Walter Burns and Wendall Noye. He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Thomas, his special dog Wishbone, son Garry Lewis and daughters Carol Lewis and Catherine Labobe; sisters Lisa, Tina and Nova Legere; Wonita Webber and brother Peter Legere; 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was a much loved son in law to Louise and Laurie Smith of Arcadia, N.S. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson Tyne Valley Funeral Chapel. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at the home of Heather and Gerry Thomas, 168 Oapus Trail, Lennox Island on Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. A family service for close family and friends will be held at a later date to return his ashes to the earth. www.fergusonsfh.com

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