Gerald Hayman

HAYMAN, GERALD age 86, of Halifax, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Fox Island, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late George and Winetta Hayman. Gerald coached minor hockey for over 20 years, was a member of the Armdale Yacht Club and the Nova Scotia Schooner Association, was a mechanic and he owned his own business Grafton Motors, he was the commodore at Armdale Yacht Club, sailed and raced 2 schooners named the Tide and the Wawaloon. He loved his music. He played the accordion and guitar and played them well. He was loved and will be missed by his family. Survived by daughter, Sharon Darlene (John) Durant; son, George Nathan (Bev); sister, Margaret Cutler, St Catherine’s, ON; grandchildren, Stacey, Thomas, Matthew and Adam, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Florence. Visitation to be held Monday, February 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home. Funeral service Tuesday, February 12, at 11:00 am at St Margaret of Scotland, 3761 Robie Street, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross. A very special thank you to all the Canadian Red Cross care givers and the staff of the 7A Palliative Care Unit at the VG for taking such wonderful care of our father and our family. “Haul away your anchor, it’s your sailing time. Haul away to Heaven, God be by your side”