- WILCOX, Gerald Vance 'Jerry' — 90, Hantsport, passed away suddenly Monday, July 18, 2011, in Hants Community Hospital. Born March 26, 1921, in Pembroke, he was a son of the late Emery and Elsie (Lantz) Wilcox. Jerry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War as a Dispatch Rider with service overseas during and after the Invasion. In post war years, he operated the Irving Garage in Hantsport and later was a Burner Mechanic for Irving Oil. Jerry was an active member both in St. James United Church and the community and was the recipient in 1995 of the Provincial Volunteer Service Award for the Town of Hantsport. He was a member of Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F & A.M, Hantsport, serving as Worshipful Master twice, and as a District Deputy Grand Master, and had received his 50-Year Jewel. He was a past president and life member of Royal Canadian Legion Lucknow Branch No. 109, Hantsport. He along with his wife, 'Wheet', were avid campers and volunteers in the Campground Host Program in Michigan, British Columbia and since 1996 in Nova Scotia. He loved his large family and welcomed many others into his family circle. Besides his parents, Jerry was predeceased by sister, Lorna Ritchie and brothers, Avard, Stanley and Willard. There will be a Masonic Service followed by a Legion Service starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, in Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville. A celebration of Jerry’s life, followed by a reception, will be held in St. James United Church Hantsport, on August 4th at 2 p.m., with Rev. Heather McDougall officiating. Interment will be in Riverbank Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory can be made to St. James United Church, Hants Community Hospital or to a charity of choice.
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1921 - 2011 (90 years)
