Gerald J. MCGRATH

Gerald (Gerry) J. McGrath Gerald (Gerry) J. McGrath 75, of Moncton, with his loving family at his side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 after a brief illness. Born in St. John's, NL, he was the son of the late James and Annie (Cooper) McGrath. Gerry was retired from London Life with 30 years service, attended St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church and was a former church usher. He was president of the Thursday Bowlarama Seniors League (Dieppe) and formerly bowled in the Fairlanes Elmwood League. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, oil painting, trailering at Ocean Surf Park, Pointe du Chene for 36 years and spending time with his son-in-law Danny and grandson Jamie at Country Koi Fish Farm at Haute Aboujagane and in his younger years he was an avid soccer player. However, first and foremost was his love for his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gerry will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Stella (LeBlanc) McGrath; daughters, Brenda Boyle (Danny), Sheila Cowie (Paul), both of Riverview, Sandra Nelson (Ian), Moncton; son, Brian, Moncton; grandchildren, Chris, Jamie, Stephanie, Melanie, Isabelle, Ashley, Amanda, Andrew, Chelsey, Allison and Brandon; great grandchildren, Amy, Moriya and Justin; son-in-law, Andre Roussel, Quebec City; sisters, Betty Trueman (Doug), Joan Blakney, both of Moncton; brother-in-law, Raymond LeBlanc (Loretta), Moncton; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, predeceased by his daughter Debbie (1999); brothers, James, Stan and John. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995), Thursday, 7 to 9, Friday, 2 to 4, 7 to 9. Funeral Mass at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Saturday, February 16, 2008, 9:00 am, Rev. Allison Carroll officiating. Reception following the mass. Interment, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In Gerry's memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital (Oncology) would be appreciated. On line condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com February 14, 2008