Obituary of Gerald Norman Spears

SPEARS, Gerald N. Pictou On June 20th 2020, Gerald Norman Spears, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 75, after a brief illness. Gerald was born February 16th 1945 in Halifax but lived most of his life in Pictou. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna Maureen Spears (Fraser); daughter, Melissa Ellen Spears, his granddaughters, Jessica Smith and Sarah Arden Smith; and his youngest daughter, Lori Denise Spears. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and was predeceased by both parents and all of his siblings. Gerald worked for many years at the local shipyard but enjoyed his retirement as an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be loved and missed by his family, but at his request there will be no funeral service or visitation. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date. The family request no flowers. Special thanks go to the Doctors and Nurses of New Glasgow ICU and Palliative Care Units. www.mclarenfuneral.ca