Corner Brook, NL
1929 – 2018
Surrounded by his loving family, Gerald passed away peacefully at Corner Brook Long Term Care on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the age of 89. Born April 27, 1929 in Corner Brook, Gerald was the eldest child of George and Jane Burton. He married Mavis Oldford in 1956 and together they raised three loving children. Gerald loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting most of all rabbit catching. Gerald worked for 42 years at Bowaters. He started there at the age of 17. He always brought humor and wit to everyday life and at times it would involve a sing along. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mavis as well as his loving children: Gerry (Debbie), Paul (Kim) and Denise; cherished by his grandchildren: Aaron, Christopher, Evan, Ryan and Niam; loved by his great-grandchildren: Logan, Gunner and Jaxon. He’s also survived by his sisters: Yvonne (Luke) Payne, Wilette (Steve) Myles and Gloria (Andrew) Hunt; brother Walter Burton; sisters-in-law: Marie Woodward, Gloria Austin, Edna (Al) Pfeffer and Carlson (Yvonne) Oldford. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents George and Jane Burton, infant son Gary, brothers Wilson (Marjorie) and Merle, sister Bernice, nephews Richard Austin, Roger Payne and Shawn Olford, parents-in-law Ambrose and Ellen Oldford, brothers-in-law Byron (Catherine) Oldford, Martin (Catherine) Oldford, Douglas Woodward and Robert Austin, sister-in-law Mary (Henry) Way. A special thank you to Dr. Westby and the nursing staff of 4th floor South for the exceptional care he received. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel, St. Mark’s Avenue with Pastor Alice Moores officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Support Group in Corner Brook, the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.