MacFARLANE, Gerald Francis "Gerry"- Age 87, Troy, Inverness Co. With broken hearts we announce the passing of Gerald "Gerry" MacFarlane of Troy, on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. He was born in Upper Margaree, Inverness Co., and was a son of the late John Archibald and Alice (MacDaniel) MacFarlane. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth "Libby" in 2007. Gerald is survived by daughters, Mary (Richard MacKinnon), Karen (Lorne Foye), both of Troy; Kathy, Halifax; as well as his pride and joy, granddaughter, Lauren MacKinnon; sisters, Sr. Mary MacFarlane CSM, Sr. Margaret "Peggy" MacFarlane CSM; brother, Jim MacFarlane (Shirley), all of Antigonish; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold. Gerald came to the Troy area for the construction of Nova Scotia Forest Industries and was employed as Supervisor of Material Handling until his retirement from STORA in 1990. He was a man of strong faith, prayed the rosary daily and was a dedicated parishoner of Stella Maris Parish in Creignish. He was a loving, supportive and kind husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a very hard worker, both at home and in the community. He enjoyed antique cars, a good visit and gardening. He was always willing to help others. He was a good man, well respected and loved by all. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, who cared for our father for the last 3 months. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday, January 16 and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Creignish with Father Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Stella Maris Parish Cemetery Fund or the Recreation Program at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Monday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Visitation Time 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury Service Information Service Date Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Creignish Burial Information Burial Date At a later date Burial Location Stella Maris Parish Cemetery, Creignish