Gerald E. McSheffery

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald Edward McSheffery of Moose Mountain, NB announce his death which occurred on March 21st, 2022 at his home at the age of 86. Born June 11th, 1935 in Moose Mountain, he was the son of the late William and Annie (Higgins) McSheffery. He was also predeceased by 3 brothers; Joseph (Patricia), Raymond and John McSheffery and 2 sisters; Anne Kilfoil (Harold) and Margaret Lavoie (Ferdinand).

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Velda (nee Robinson); 3 daughters; Vickey Stewart (Jerome Fitzgerald) of Dartmouth NS, Beverly Deveau (Jim) of Beechwood NB, and Gail McSheffery (Marlin Heinrich) of Gjoa Haven Nunavut; 2 sons Jerry McSheffery (Beverly) of Beechwood NB and Anthony McSheffery (Gail) of Waterville NB. 8 Grandchildren; Sarah McPhee (Jeff), Amanda Stewart, Garrett McSheffery (Kelsey), Whitney McSheffery (Josh Caputo), Dillon McSheffery (Rebecca), Lucas McSheffery (Brittany McIsaac), Emily McSheffery and Taylor McSheffery (Will Rintoul). 6 Great Grandchildren; Breton & Genny McPhee, Sloan & Gordon McSheffery, Savannah McSheffery and Sadie Rintoul.

Gerald is survived by one brother Eugene McSheffery of Holmesville NB, Several sisters in law; Jean McSheffery of Osgoode Ontario and Marie McSheffery of Bath NB, Eloise Craig of Rockland NB, Barbara Fowler of Royal Oak Mich USA, Judy Nixon (Fred) of Calgary AB, Dianne Hansen of Fredericton NB, Cheryl King of Stewiacke NS, Margaret Anne Robinson of Berkley Mich USA. One Brother in Law, Terry Robinson (Rosalind) of Jacksonville NB, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Gerald lived nearly his entire life on the McSheffery homestead in Moose Mountain. As a young adult he worked in farm labour for local and area farmers. For some years he operated heavy equipment in wood harvesting and road building operations for HJ Crabbe and Hilton Crain. He worked for NB Dept. of Highways as an equipment operator for 21 years until his retirement in 1995. Gerald enjoyed life at the mountain, his front porch view and had many enjoyable pastimes; working in his woodlot, gardening, snowmobiling, camping and maintaining his property. He loved music and for many years enjoyed dancing with his life partner. He enjoyed the outdoors and had many trade skills.

He worked faithfully in his church community and the Knights of Columbus and his faith sustained him through the rough patches in life. Most of all, he enjoyed his family and spent his entire lifetime providing for and supporting the people in his life. He shall be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11:00 am from St. John the Evangelist Church, Johnville. Fr. Anthony Ekpe as celebrant. The interment will be in the Johnville Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donating towards the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, River Valley Cancer Support Group, Johnville Cemetery, Martin Kilfoil Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gerald's family would like to thank Dr. Colin Lockhart and Dr. Margot Burnell for looking after his health for many years. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115