STRUM, Gordon Eugene - 83, Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, in the Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Hortonville, Kings Co., he was a son of the late Percy and Ella Strum. Gordon had served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 27 years, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was awarded the Canadian Decoration and Clasp. During his time in the navy he served on many ships including the HMCS Margaree, Protector, Provider, Boniventure, Ottawa and Cap de la Madeleine. Gordon had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch No. 69, Berwick, and St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn. After his navy career he worked for the Nova Scotia Department of Highways until his retirement. Gordon was an avid gardener and hunter. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Rhoda A. (Barlow) Strum, Aylesford; son, Bradley (Marsha) Strum, Bedford; daughters, Deborah “Debbie” (Peter) Dufault, New Glasgow; Anna (Barry) Joudrey, Orilla, Ont.; Jocelyn (Norm Morine) Rippey, Waterville; Bambie Hamilton, Aylesford; grandchildren, Shelley, Michael, Victoria, Christopher, Jay and Jessilyn; great-grandchildren, Mason, Ashton and Dakota; great-great-grandchildren, Finn, Harrison, Trent, Nathan and Tyler. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son-in-law, Jim Rippey; grandson, David Hamilton; brother, Gerald (Edith) Strum. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bryce Johnstone of DeMont Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service (902-538-8317). There was no visitation. A private graveside service took place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, in the Berwick Cemetery, with Canon Emery Harris officiating. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzehimer Society of Nova Scotia or to any charity. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Christina Mercer and to his second family on the Winslow Unit of the Grand View Manor. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.familycare.ca