THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE JOSEPH GERARD HUDON

HUDON, Joseph Gerard "Gerry" - 84, Middleton, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008, in the Veterans Unit at Soldiers Memorial Hospital , Middleton. Born in River Ouelle, Que., he was a son of the late Emile and Marie-Jeanne (Dionne) Hudon. Gerry served with the Royal Canadian Air force during the Second World War and the Korean Conflict. After retiring from service he was employed by DND in Greenwood for 23 years. Gerry was an avid gardener and shuffleboard player he also had a great love for animals. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1, Middleton and the R.C.A.F.A. 107 Valley Wing, Greenwood . Gerry is survived by his wife, Bertha (Patton); daughters, Pamillia, Middleton; Kristell Chapplain (Michael Collins), Truro ; grandchildren, Eddie (Savanna Harker), Alberta ; Andrea, Middleton; and several nieces and nephews. Gerry's last remaining brother passed away the same day, leaving him predeceased by five brothers and two sisters, as well as son-in-law, Greg Chapplain. Cremation has taken place. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute conducted by Middleton Branch No. 1 RCL, followed by a memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau officiating, Interment will be held at a later date. Donations in memory can be made to the Veterans Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital , or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

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