Obituary of Gordon Emerson Romkey

Gordon Emerson Romkey III 63, Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at home. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Shirley (Crosby) Romkey and the late Gordon Romkey Jr. Prior to retirement, he was employed with Imperial Oil Refinery, Dartmouth for 32 years. He was a 25 year volunteer with the Eastern Passage Fire Department. He and his family operated the Crescent Beach General Store. He was a past High Priest and Chaplain of LaHave Chapter #17, R.A.M., Past Grand Master of Third Veil, Grand Chapter; past Master of Acacia Lodge # 39 A.F. & A.M., Bridgewater. Gordie will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his kind heart. Surviving are his wife the former Cheryl Wilson; daughter, Charmaine (Wayne Mosher), Dublin Shore; sons, James (Bonnie), St. George, Utah; Raymond, West Dublin; grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew and Michael Mosher, Brennan and Mariah Larsen; sister, Sheila (Neil) Chambers, Crescent Beach; special aunt, Frances Romkey, Crescent Beach; niece, Jennifer (Brian) Ste. Croix; nephew, Thomas (Jodi) Chambers; several great nieces and nephews. No visitation at the funeral home by request, family will be receiving friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 in the West Dublin Hall. A private family graveside service will be held in the Romkey Family Cemetery, Crescent Beach, at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life or The Lodge that Gives, South Shore Palliative Care Services, or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. Our deepest appreciation to Dr. Gisele Marier, Dr. Sue Robinson, Dr. Anthony Atkinson, doctors and staff of South Shore Regional Hospital Palliative Care Services, special nurse, Carol Gordon.