Conrad 'Sonny' Gibson
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: July 13th, 2012
Conrad 'Sonny' Gibson, 98, New Glasgow, formerly of Whitney Pier and Sydney, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2012, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Sydney, NS, Sonny was the son of the late Robert and Leslin Gibson.
Sonny was a former employee of Sydney Steel, a member of Trinity United Church and Club 55. He enjoyed playing in the band, darts, travelling and bowling. Sonny loved to talk about the older days.
Sonny is survived by his daughter, Gordena (Roger) Earle, New Glasgow; sisters, Isabel and Gelda, California; grandsons, Terry and Darrell; granddaughter, Marlene; godchild, Alyssa; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Sonny predeceased by his wife, Mary; daughter, Georgena; special friend, Matilda; sister, Ula and brothers, Bosie, Calvin, Neville, Jerome, Danny and Larry.
Visitation for the late Conrad 'Sonny' Gibson will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Monday, July 16, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Sonny's life will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Robert 'Bob' Gibson officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the reception area. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sonny's memory may be made to Trinity United Church or charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
