Gerald A. MACPHAIL

MacPHAIL, Gerald A. "Jerry" MacPHAIL, Gerald A. "Jerry" - 78, West Bay, died peacefully on February 20, 2008, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, following a brief illness. Born in New York, he was a son of the late John and Nellie (MacLean) MacPhail. Jerry lived most of his life in the United States, moving back to Cape Breton upon retirement. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and was employed as a construction worker for the city of New York. He was a member of Wyoming Lodge, Branch 342, New York. Jerry played the fiddle and loved Cape Breton and Irish music. He was full of fun and enjoyed playing cards, telling jokes and stories, and was very clannish. He became interested in genealogy in later years. He is survived by sister, Arlene (Lester) MacLennan, Port Hawkesbury; nephew, John (Lynne) MacLennan, Port Hood; nieces, Beth MacLennan (Mike Zorychta), Halifax; Carol (Keith) Urquhart, Wilburn; grandnieces, Shannon, Jenna and Ella MacLennan, Port Hood. Special thanks to Hugh MacPhail for his friendship and assistance. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Forbes United Church, River Denys, Rev. Janet Blois officiating. Interment in Fir Grove Cemetery. Donation in memory of Jerry may be made to Fir Grove Cemetery or a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com