It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald "Jerry" Hugh Munro announces his sudden passing of natural causes in his home on March 25th, 2021.
Jerry was born July 10th, 1947. He was the son of the late William and Marjorie (Taylor) Munro. Jerry graduated from New Glasgow High School. He was a proud alumnus of Mount Allison University and Dalhousie University. He was very proud of all of his accolades and education. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed his work as an exploration geologist in South America and Northern Canada. His enthusiasm for learning and quest for adventure brought him all around the world. Greece held a very special place in his heart and for a time it was his second home to Nova Scotia. Jerry maintained his worldwide friendships and spoke of returning to those islands off the coast of Greece again.
Jerry was sincere, compassionate, and kind. He was a man of many interests including reading, antiques, and genealogy. He was very helpful and always ready at a moment’s notice to go on a road trip seeking antiques for friends. Jerry was an active and devoted member to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in New Glasgow. He valued his church community and all of those he met and got to know during his time in the church.
The most important thing to Jerry was family. He loved being Uncle Jerry. He was a loyal friend to many and dedicated his time to others. Jerry was hands down the best visitor. When others had good intentions to drop by to brighten someone’s day he was the one who always showed up. Anyone who knew Jerry will cherish his incredible stories - he was the consummate storyteller. Jerry enjoyed visiting his Clyburn relatives both locally and in Cape Breton especially enjoying lobster parties and home cooked meals. Everyone was blessed to have Jerry in their lives.
Jerry will be sadly missed by nephews: William (Bev) Wilson, John (Brenda) Wilson, nieces: Marjorie (Paul) Goodkey, Cathy Wilson (Wayne Burns); special cousin: Mildred Rae; birth brothers and sisters: Diana (Clarence) Fraser, Robert (Sandra) Johnson, Barbara (Francis) Allison, Wayne Perry, and Margie (Everett) Cann; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who meant the world to him.
Along with his parents Jerry was predeceased by his beloved sister, Beverly Wilson and her husband, Wilbert Wilson with whom Jerry shared a close lifelong wonderful relationship. He was also predeceased by birth sister, Thelma Elizabeth "Beth" Cunningham and brother, William "Billy" Perry.
Jerry valued the simple pleasures and didn’t need much to enjoy his life to the fullest. He valued his family, and friends above everything else. A private funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in New Glasgow, officiated by Reverend Dr. Joon-Ki Kim.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in New Glasgow or a charity of one’s choice. To honour Jerry’s memory, follow through on a visit to family or friends when you can and tell a really great story. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.