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WEST, Gerald Lemont

Age 93, of Lockhartville, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Gerald was born on June 19, 1925 to parents Horace and Cora (Burger) West in Wolfville. He married Mildred (Crewe) West on November 18, 1950 in Halifax. After attending high school in Hantsport, Gerald joined the RCAF in 1944 at age 19, where he served as a Wireless Operator and Air Gunner. His service included submarine patrol over the North Atlantic. After the war, Gerald went on to get a science degree at Mount Allison University, N.B., a degree in Chemical Engineering at Dalhousie University, Halifax and was a certified Marine Chemist. After university, Gerald did naval research work, was a partner in Wyman and West Limited Consulting and Analytical Chemists and Nova Scotia Department of Environment. With much kicking and screaming, Gerald retired from his company, Gerald L. West and Associates in 2001. Gerald was a member of many organizations, including The Chemical Institute of Canada, The Nova Scotia Safety Council, The American Society of Lubrication Engineers, The American Society for Testing Materials, The Association of Official Racing Chemists and The Chemical Society of Great Britain. A devoted man, Gerald loved the companionship of his large family and was always eager to host gatherings with lots of good food and laughter. He had a passion for the skies, often flying family, friends and neighbours around the Maritimes in his private plane. Mildred and Gerald did their fair share of travel to England, Germany, New York and went on several cruise ships. They wintered in Largo, Fla. for 24 seasons where they formed incredible bonds of friendship with again much good food and laughter. A busy life didn’t stop Gerald from being an active member of the Lockhartville Church, where he served on the Board of Deacons, was a Trustee, Sunday school teacher and Young People’s Leader. Gerald took his civic duties seriously. He joined the Rotary Club as a young man and it was very common in later years to see him diligently selling tickets for Food For Thought and other fundraisers. Gerald was a Shriner and was awarded his 50th year Freemason pin in 2015 at Poyntz Lodge with his sons Stephen and Kevin in attendance. In 2010, Gerald was the only Canadian to be included in an American Tribute to the Second World War Veterans in Washington. He was treated to the same honours as the American Citizens at the memorial service. Gerald was an accomplished carpenter who built two family homes. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael West; brother, Ashael West; sisters, Eva Samarra, Madeline Doig, Evangeline Tracey and Della Thompson. There will be no visitation, by request. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 15th, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Ellen Hunt officiating. Burial will take place in Lower Horton Cemetery.

Gerald married Mildred Maude Crewe on 18 Nov 1950 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mildred (daughter of Curtis Crewe and Dorothy Roberts) was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Dawson's Cove, Hermitage, Newfoundland; died on 19 Jan 2024 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mildred Maude WEST — Kentville

Mildred was born on November 24th in Dawson’s Cove, Hermitage, Nfld. She was the third of four children of Curtis and Dorothy (Roberts) Crewe. Mildred attended school in Dawson’s Cove and Hermitage. She loved Newfoundland and often told stories of growing up in a fishing village. Mildred loved jumping the ice flows out in the harbour and getting into loads of trouble. She moved to Halifax in 1949, met Gerald West and they were married in the St. George Anglican Church in June 1950. They moved, with their three sons, Stephen, Kevin and Michael, to the Annapolis Valley in 1958 to a house they built in Lockhartville. Mildred was a member of the Stony Hill Baptist Church in Lockhartville where she sang in the choir for 40 years. She taught Sunday school, was a member of the Minas Wave Seniors, the Lockhartville sewing club and the Lockhartville/Avonport CGIT. She was an honorary member of the Flower Cart Society and the Charles MacDonald House Museum. Mildred was an avid clogger. In 1970, she took a 12-week course in clogging with the Good Time Cloggers in New Minas. After that there was no stopping her. She danced and clogged at any music function, jam or gathering she attended. On more than one occasion, it was rumored that Mildred was seen clogging on a table. She also played the autoharp and a mean set of spoons. Mildred taught cake decorating, made and decorated cakes for all occasions and celebrations (they were as delicious as they were beautiful). Mildred was a quilter, she loved to make quilts, beautiful quilts! We are fortunate to have some in our homes. Her living room was often lost in a huge quilting frame with a group of friends sewing, laughing and chatting. We will always remember her delicious and lively family dinners, especially the Christmas dinners where she would douse the plum pudding with 151 proof rum and light it up. Sometimes we’d have to beat the flames down before the tablecloth caught fire. Mildred and Gerald loved to travel, their journeys took them to Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico. After their retirement, they spent their winters in Florida. Their yearly parties in Evangeline Beach were epic, fun and went until all hours. Mildred loved her family, especially her sons. She was a superhero to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves us with so many wonderful memories and stories. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Gerald; sons, Stephen and Michael; her sister, Anne and brothers, Gerald and Roy Crewe. Mildred has been cremated, as that was her wish. A service for Mildred will take place in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville on Friday, January 26th at 1 p.m.

Horace married Cora Burgher on 27 Apr 1910 in Pereau, Kings, Nova Scotia. Cora (daughter of Shubel Burgher and Ellen) was born about 1887 in Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Curtis married Dorothy Roberts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adolphus married Rachel. Rachel was born on 15 Jun 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shubel married Ellen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]