Walter George Moore, 81 passed away on December 6, 2019 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney. Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland he was a son of the late Clayton and Effie (Ashford) Moore. Walter taught school for a while in Newfoundland. He then moved to Nova Scotia, where he worked in Halifax unloading cargo ships. He then moved to New Brunswick and got his ticket in engineering on trawlers. He later came to Louisbourg where he used his ticket in engineering for many years, he eventually came ashore and worked at the National Sea Fish Plant until it closed. After retirement Walter liked to go fishing and hunting. He also became a member of the Legion Branch #62, where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. Walter is survived by his loving wife Gertrude “Gertie” (Mailman); children, Ruth (Terry Butts), Lorena (Reggie Carter), Darlene (Paul Koziel), Neil Perry, Clayton (Jodi Pickering), Heidi (David Floyd); cousin, Marlene(Gerald Lambert); niece, Effie (Neil MacLeod),; nephews, John Edward (Juanita) and Cole Barter; son in law, Eddie Bowles; grandchildren, Julie, Kelsey, Logan, Brent, Eric, Terri, Neil, Angela, Kyle, Brittany and Candace and poppy’s girls, Mallory and Chelsea; 14 great grandchildren; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Joann; brother, John (Merna); and niece, Donna. Visitation will be held 1- 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 and on Thursday, December 12 from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m. all at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Louisbourg. Interment in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to St. Bertholomew’s Anglican Church or a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be sent to his family by visiting www.twcurry.com
