Gene was self-employed all his working life in the construction industry. He had a reputation of high-quality work and always doing the job right. Gene loved and was loved by his family and enjoyed spending time in the Annapolis Valley.
Gene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marie, his children Ernestine, Stephen (Nancy), Phillip, Karen, Paul, and Jim (Heather). He was predeceased by his son Allen. He is also survived by his brother Blake, and predeceased by brothers Loris, Ralph, Donald and sister Ruby.
He was an amazing grandfather to Amy (Grant), Cindy (Roy), Terrell, Patricia and Justin, and great grandchildren Chantel, Alissa, Miley, Terrell Jr, Lucy, Talia, Xavier and Annamel.
Visitation has been entrusted to Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, in Halifax. Visitation will be from 11:00am-12:00pm on Saturday June 22, followed by a service and reception. Burial will be following the reception at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation of Nova Scotia. To leave an online condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
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