Gerald Bryson Strong
Passed on: August 31st, 2018
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald Bryson Strong on August 31, 2018, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Shannon and Hazel Strong.
Bryson worked many years in retail outlets in the Glace Bay Area. He was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, was on the Board of Managers, sang in the Choir and also served many years as Janitor of the church. Bryson also sang in the Coal Town Chorus and was a member of the Tyrian Youth Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by daughters, Geri Lou Strong- Snook (Henry) and Neila Ferguson (Alan); son, Shannon (Amanda); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Kevin (Ann), and special nieces.
Service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. The Masonic Lodge will be having a Masonic service at 10:45 a.m. before funeral service. Interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Church Building fund or charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences can be sent www.pattenfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank the staff of Levatte’s Lane of Harbourstone Enhanced Care for the kindness shown to our DAD.
