Obituary of Gerald Barry Walker

Gerald Barry Walker passed away on April 4, 2015 in Bayside, New Brunswick. He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 19, 1963. He was the second child of Douglas Walker and Sherrill Pineau Walker Killam. Barry is survived by his children Andrew and Danielle Walker, his father Doug Walker, step-father Brian Killam and his siblings Brian (German Esparza), Ann (Janet Toner) and John (Lisa) Walker and uncle to Julia and Lucas Walker, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. After graduating from high school at Millidgeville North in 1981, Barry joined the Canadian Navy and moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia where he met and married Cheryl Ann Wicks.. Barry served as a Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Canadian Navy from 1981 to 2006 and received decorations for his service in the Gulf and Kuwait. He also served as a member of the Fleet Diving Unit and worked as an instructor at the Naval Damage Control Training Facility in Purcell’s Cove, NS. Upon retiring from the Canadian Navy he moved to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick and worked at the Saint Andrews Biological Station. Barry was a dedicated employee . Barry was an avid sailor and had much, much joy from being on the water and sharing time on his boats with the people he loved. He loved to hike, bike, ski and walk outdoors and to spend time with his family members. Barry was wonderful at visiting and always came with a gift usually in the form of the sweets that he loved so much! He spent much of his personal time being of service to others. He frequently gave away his possessions to people in need. Barry was very proud to donate to and work with the Mount Traber Bible Camp in Nova Scotia. God was very important in Barry’s life. He was a member of the Family Worship Center in St. George, New Brunswick and he was much loved by this community. Barry was predeceased by his mother Julia Sherrill Killam and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Special thanks to his friends Brian and Lana Gould, Lori and Doug Noddin and Harvey Millar for all of their support. A gathering in Barry’s honour will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (632-7424). From 1:00 – 4:00 p.m there will be a time of visiting, following the visiting, a memorial service will take place at 4:00 pm in Brenan's chapel. People are invited to share their stories about Gerald Barry during the service. Donations in Gerard Barry’s name may be made to the Mount Traber Bible Camp and Retreat ~ 14015 Highway 224, Cooks Brook, Nova Scotia, Phone ~ 902.384.2238 Fax ~ 902.384.2539 Web site ~ www.mounttraber.org Email ~ office@mounttraber.org