COUGHLIN, Gerald Edward – 86, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born in Hammonds Plains, he was a son of late John and Margaret (Beazley) Coughlin.
He was predeceased by his brother, Bernard, Halifax; and sister, Ruby, Ottawa. He is survived by his son, Paul (Shawn); and daughter, Tara (Dave), all of West Chezzetcook; grandchildren, Alexander, Sydney, Colton, Haley and Jenna. He is also survived by his brother, Ralph, Nanaimo, BC; and many nieces and nephews in the Vancouver Island area, Edmonton, Alberta, Eastern Ontario, Chaudière-Appalaches Quebec, and Nova Scotia. He is survived by his former wife, Cheryl; and her brothers, Brian (Karen); Jay (Colleen); Ross (Gail); Scott (Lisa); Jeff (Meredith); and sister-in-law, Debbie.
Jerry was an avid fisherman and hunter, and most often with Bernie and Johnny. He enjoyed time with his children, brothers, nieces, nephews and taking grandchildren out camping. He also enjoyed talking and putting smiles on the faces of the residents of the Eastwood Manor where he resided for the past 7 years (squeak, squeak).
Jerry left home when he was able to join the Royal Canadian Air Force for three years. He then went on the to work at the House of Commons in Ottawa for some time. While in Ottawa he took the time to enjoy fishing in the Gatineau Hills region, and with his brother Ralph in Ontario. He then returned to Nova Scotia and was employed as an Electronics technician at Hermes Electronics for many years, up until his retirement. Although official retired, Jerry continued working on his inventions many knew him for.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gaetz Brook Legion, 6644 Hwy. #7 on September 26 from 12-2 p.m., masks required due to COVID-19. Snacks and refreshments will be held at the residence of Paul Coughlin following the Celebration. He will be placed in St. Genevieve’s Church Cemetery in East Chezzetcook, at a later date with immediate family.
Special thanks to Dr. Tennessen and Twin Oaks nursing staff for all their care and compassion over the past week. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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