Obituary of Stewart Greer

Stewart Greer 88, Lower Branch, Lunenburg County, died November 6, 2006 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, while surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on November 2, 1918 in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, and was the son of the late John and Rachel Greer. He immigrated with his family to Canada in April 1928 via Pier 21, settling in Mapleton, NB. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Carrie (Conrad) Greer; daughters, Marlene, Brenda and Janice of Lower Branch; sister, Martha Lingley, Smithtown, NB; brother, Tom, Fredericton; many extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, John, James, Samuel, Robert, Ralph; sisters, Jean Kennie, Mary Harrison Steeves, Polly MacFarland, Viola Blades; a brother and sister in infancy; in-laws Barney and Millie Conrad. Prior to retirement, he was an employee of 35 years with Acadia Gas Engines, ABCO. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, York Street, Bridgewater, where funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday. Mr. William Bryant and Gordon Hazelwood officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Branch LaHave. Reception will follow at Branch LaHave Community Hall. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital, Hillside Cemetery c/o Laverne Hawkins R. R. #1, Bridgewater, NS, B4V 2V9. Online condolence may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com