Gerard Joseph Myers, 63, of Bird Cove, NL, passed away on September 4, 2024 in Bird Cove.

Gerard was born in Bird Cove to Uriah & Alice Myers on July 6, 1961. He went to high school at St. Augustine’s Central High and graduated in 1980. He went on to earn a degree at the College of Trades and Technology in 1981. He enjoyed many hobbies including rebuilding his corvette, playing darts, carpentry, and most of all his music. Gerard was a very avid musician and composed and wrote his own music. He played many instruments including an acoustic and electric guitar, piano, harmonica and so forth.

Gerard is survived by his siblings: Catherine (Stan), Jean (Jimmy), Hughie (Sheila), Mike (Irene). Bernice (Stewart), Geraldine (Moses), Philomena (Larry), Leon (Darlene),and David, nieces and nephews: Chad (Chantal, Cole, Caylee), Joan (Simon, Brandon (Michelle, Dominic, Octavia, Avery) TJ), Scott (Devina), Marilyn (Toby, Braydon), Della (Murray, Natalie, Alexis, Aleah), Lionel (Denita), Tracy (Alyssa, Ashley), Andre (Nathan, Michael, Milan), Lisa (Bernie, Sasha, Patrick, Somea, Pierson), Quentin (Amanda, Kobi, Jayla), Travis (Betty, Daniel, Matthew, Benjamin), Gino, Robyn(Adam, Aliya, Caden), and Allan (Kayla, Mason, Marcus).

He is preceded in death by his father, Uriah Myers, mother, Alice Myers, sister, Joanna Myers, brother, Patrick Myers, brother-in-law, Mike Pittman, sister-in-law, Annette Myers, and nephews, Mario and Damian Mahar. Messages of condolences may be forwarded to tracy.myerssheppard@gmail.com to be read at the family service. Flowers can be purchased from Olga @ 709-216-9608.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to anyone and everyone who has delivered food, offered condolences, and whom may have helped in any way.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024 at 11:00AM with Father Rossi of Our Lady of Grace Church in Bird Cove officiating. Burial will follow at Bird Cove Cemetery. Family service will be held at Our Lady Of Grace Church on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 7:00PM. Rosary will be at 6:30PM.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

May 31, 1945 - July 27, 2024

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

It is with great sadness, that the family of the Geraldine Myers (nee Caines) announce her passing on July 27, 2024 at Rufus Guinchard Health Care Center.

Geraldine was born and raised in Bartlett’s Harbour, where she married and had her family. Geraldine loved to be busy, if she wasn't cooking or cleaning you could be sure to find her on Jacks mesh picking berries or in the Bread Pan making her famous homemade bread. She had a deep love for music, playing cards, bingo and in later years- evening drives.

She leaves with found and loving memories her Sons: Marcell (Donna) Myers, Howard Sr (Margaret) Myers, Dan (Colleen) Myers and Daughter: Earline Parsons; Her Grandchildren: Kevin Bruce, Sidney Myers, Cynthia Chafe, Chelsea Myers, Ann (Kris) Reid, Howard (Deanna) Myers, Brandon (Savannah) Myers, Sara (Ashley Miller) Myers, Hannah Myers, Adam Myers, Danielle Parsons & Hilary Parsons; Her Great-Grandchildren: Ryder Bruce, Ava & Norah Myers, Jacob & Mason Chafe, Joan Myers, Scarlett & Piper Myers, Miley & Blade Myers and Elliott Myers.

She also leaves to mourn, her Sisters: Eudora Tatchell (John Rumbolt), Iona (Mose) Caines, Rowena Carnell (Melvin Allingham); Sisters in Law: Emily Caines, Catherine Caines, Janet Caines, Marina Myers; Brothers: Melvin Caines, Dorman (Marie) Caines, Marcell Caines. Geraldine Leaves behind a large circle of family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband: Edmund Myers; Daughter: Emma Myers and Son: Eddie Myers; Her Parents: Thomas and Caroline Caines (Nee Gould); Siblings/in-laws: Louise (Raymond) Beaudoin, Clyde (Theresa) Caines, Dorothy (Patrick) Mahar, Sydney Caines, Evelyn (Walt) Tatchell, Bryant Caines, Austin Caines, Stanley Tatchell, Cecil Caines, Ap Carnell, Wavey Caines, Emma (Joe) Hughes, Adrian Myers, Cornelius Myers, Cecil Myers, Helida Pittman.

Many thanks to her devoted care givers over the years, but in recent years the staff at Rufus Guinchard Healthcare Center. From the nursing staff, kitchen staff, housekeeping, laundry, ambulance staff- if there was music playing you could at any time find one of them dancing with her. You all loved her so much and made her smile whenever you could. We thank each and everyone of you for your devoted dedication to not only your work but your love for your family in Long Term Care.

Her smile will be missed by many but she was loved by all.

Visitation to take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church- Bartlett’s Harbour on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 6-9 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 will be open with the family service taking place at 7:00 PM. The funeral will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM with Fr. Rossi officating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Bartlett’s Harbour.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

MYERS, GERARD JOSEPH

MYERS, GERALDINE MARY (Nee Caines)