GAVEL, George Earl- Age 82 of Trout Cove Rd. Digby NS. Passed away July 7h, 2020 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Marshalltown, NS. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Amero) Gavel.
George was a fisherman most of his life and was a jack of all trades. He loved to keep busy and help those in need. He loved being in the woods or out bush hogging the fields on his tractor in his Hawaiian shirt. Always ready to help, he looked after many of the summer resident’s home. With his warm smile, practical jokes and big heart. George was a friend to everyone, he was known as the mayor of Centerville; George will be greatly missed by many. He was a devoted husband and joins Gwen, his late wife who he was married to for 62 years, who passed away in 2015.
Survived by son, Jamie Gavel; brother, Steven Gavel; grandchildren, Alex and Jessica Gavel; great grandchild, Ricky Conrad. Nieces and Nephews. Special Great friends, David and Nellie Russell, Elizabeth Lore, Belinda Addington and Joan Campbell. Besides George’s parents he was predeceased by his wife Gwendolyn Gavel; sisters, Margret Hartlen, Annie Stewart, Kathryn Gavel, Stella Titus, Gertrude Graham.
Special thanks to the wonderful nurses at the Dialyses unit at the Yarmouth Hospital, who took such great care of him, and eased the burden these last few years. Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. There will be no service by request. Share a memory or leave a condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com
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