Age 77, Halifax, passed away June 1, 2019, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax.
Gerry was born in Sudbury, Ont., to parents Gordon and Doris (Reineberg)
Wrigley. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy, then in 1963 changed over to
the Naval Air. During his career he travelled to several parts of the world
including serving in the U.N. Peacekeeping Tour in Cyprus and participating
in submarine patrols in the Atlantic during the Cold War Era. Due to
medical reasons Gerry was released from the Armed Forces in 1977 in
Greenwood. The next few years were a period of job changes including
teaching CPR and drug addition courses to various groups throughout the
Valley as well as working at Jacobson's Men's Wear in Greenwood. Gerry then
became involved with the Credit Unions as manager in Bridgewater, Hantsport
and New Minas. He served on the Board of Directors of Credit Union Central
in Halifax - two years of which he served as president. Upon retiring from
the credit union he did accounting work for several small businesses in the
Valley until his health started to decline. Although known for his honesty,
integrity and loyalty, Gerry was also known for his generosity to our
families and others who were less fortunate. He enjoyed people and liked to
cook and entertain. Gerry maintained his sense of humour throughout his
illness. Gerry will be sadly missed by his wife, Norma; as well as his son,
Tim (Shandy); daughters, Lucy, Mary Ann; grandchildren, Kyle, Amy Rossiter,
Emily, Zachary, Terrence (Erine), Brandon and Simon; great-grandchildren,
Josie and Kelsey Rossiter and Gerald Wrigley; half-sister, Carol Ralph;
nieces, nephews; as well as mother-in-law, Virginia Smith; brother and
sister-in-law, Edwin (Myrtle) Smith and their families. Gerry was
predeceased by his parents; brother, Walter; sister, Jean; and
half-brother, Gordie. The family would like to thank all those involved in
home and hospital care who helped make Gerry as comfortable as possible
during his illness. Many thanks to his friends and family who visited him.