Gilchrist, John “Harry” William – 86, of Grand View Manor, Berwick; formerly of North Brookfield, passed away on Saturday June 30, 2012 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Ladner, BC; he was a son of the late William and Eleanor (Leachman). Harry was a cattle rancher in British Columbia for most of his life. When he moved to North Brookfield, Nova Scotia he was employed as a “Jack of all trades” doing everything from painting to farming. He had many hobbies. Harry liked to hunt, fish, camp, travel, cross country ski, garden, but his favorite hobby was jigsaw puzzles. He was a Masonic Member of Mechanics Branch 78 in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. Harry is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Meisner). There was no visitation. Funeral Service was held in the Grand View Manor, Berwick on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Doctor Judith Saunders officiating; followed by a reception. Interment took place in the Rosette Cemetery, North Brookfield. Donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Grand View Manor. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia B0P 1E0. Donations or condolences may be sent to the above address or by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca