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Gerard DeBruyn, 85, of Scotsburn, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the Maritime Odd Fellows Home with his wife of 61 years by his side.

Born in Utrecht, Netherlands, Gerry and his new bride moved to New York, U.S., to help with the family Garden Centre business. After 22 years in the Garden Centre business Gerry retired at the young age of 45. Gerry moved his family to Heathbell, Scotsburn and took up farming as a hobby. Gerry was born on December 17, 1926 to the late Gerard and Helen DeBruyn.

Gerry is survived by his wife Alberta, Durham; and three children, Ronnie (Sherry), South Carolina; Helen, Scotsburn; and Dick (Glenda), Durham. Opa will be dearly missed by 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

There will be no funeral service by his request. Cremation took place. Please come to join the DeBruyn family for a celebration of Opa’s life at the John Gammon Hall in Scotsburn on Saturday, February 25, from 2-4 p.m. No flowers as a request from the family. Donations may be made to the Maritime Odd Fellows Home in Gerry’s Memory. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca

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• May Memories Comfort You

  Janet & Bruce Ervin on February 23rd, 2012

  “Ron, Sherry & DeBruyn Family:
  
  So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May fond memories of time spent together comfort you. Memories of bridge games in Blue Mountain, with your Dad, bring a smile to my face. Take Care.”

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• Deepest Sympathies

  Helen (Emery) Fraser on February 22nd, 2012

  “Dick, Glenda & Family ....So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.”

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• With Sympathy

  Mary Lou Walker Randall on February 21st, 2012

  “Sherry and Family:
  So very sorry to hear of your loss.
  God Bless.”

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  Jack & Lynda MacDonald on February 21st, 2012

  “Beppie, Ron, Helen, Dick and family: We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many years of knowing Gerry and playing "Stock Ticker" with him. Our prayer is that you all would be comforted at this time.”

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• Our Deepest Sympathies

  Susan & Fred Muirhead on February 21st, 2012

  “Dick, Glenda & Family, Fred and I have fond memories of living next door to your Dad, he will be missed.”

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• Dave and Anne Lumsden on February 21st, 2012

  “Ron and Family
  Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time
  Dave and Anne ”

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