Obituary of Harold Sperry

Harold LeRoy Sperry Of Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, passed away October 17, 2002 in the Veteran’s Unit of the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, in his 85th year. Son of the late John and Blanche Sperry, brother of the late Rexford Sperry of Truro. Beloved husband of the late Verna (Stewart) Sperry, who predeceased him in 1993. Much loved and treasured by grandchildren Jeffrey and Christopher, stepdaughter Daryl, son-in-law Garry (Lindberg), Ottawa. Loved and respected by Verna’s stepchildren Gerry (Art) Timms, Saskatoon, Norman (Helen) Stewart, Charlottetown, and Hector (Natalie) Stewart, Lunenburg. Dear uncle to Janet Smith, Halifax and Kenneth (Mable) Sperry, Truro. During World War II, Harold served in the Merchant Marine on many assignments, including the landing of troops at Normandy. He subsequently worked for Imperial Oil, traveling the world before becoming a self-employed painter. He married in 1960 and settled on his beloved LaHave River. His love and respect of nature were passed on to his grandchildren, his kind and gentle ways were loved and respected by all who knew him. A life well lived. Special thanks and gratitude to the Staff of the Veteran’s Unit for their wonderful care and kindness. A memorial service will be held 3:30pm Monday in St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. James Slack officiating with a reception to follow. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Veteran’s Unit of the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg or St Paul’s Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com