GARY L. TRASK
TRASK, GARY L. - The death of Gary L. Trask of Hampton, formerly of Yarmouth, husband of Beth (Cain) Trask occurred December 3, 2005 at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Yarmouth, son of Norma (Doane) Trask and the late Cecil Trask. Gary was a Firefighter at the Yarmouth Airport for a number of years before transferring to the Saint John Air Port where he continued as a firefighter for several years. He was a past volunteer firefighter for the Yarmouth Volunteer Fire Department as well as a coach for Yarmouth Minor Baseball. He served as president of the Home and School Association at Hebron Elementary School. Gary was the Treasurer for the Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He enjoyed playing darts and was a former member of the Hampton Dart League. Surviving besides his wife Beth and mother Norma are one daughter Laurie Thurber (Tony) of Freeport, NS; one son Greig Trask (Marcelle), Hampton; two sisters Gail Kenney (Curtis), Tantallon, NS, Elizabeth Gould (Paul), Yarmouth Co., NS; four brothers Bruce Trask (Joan), Yarmouth, NS, Gordon Trask (Ellen), Yarmouth Co., NS, George Trask (Joan), Saskatoon, SK, Jon Trask (Joyce), Ottawa; five grandchildren Bryan, Matthew, Gabrielle, Dawson and Jeremy; several nieces and nephews. Gary will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and neighbours. The body will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral by request. Interment will be in Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, NS, in the spring. Memorials to Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group, SJRH Foundation or charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. The arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home (832-5541), Hampton. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.reidsfh.com


