Obituary of Victor Gallagher

Gallagher, Victor "Ray", age 90, of Halifax, formerly of Kempt Shore, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2014 at Camp Hill Veterans Hospital, Halifax. Born in Chebogue Point, Yarmouth Co. on April 20, 1924, Ray was a son of the late James and Gussie (Purdy) Gallagher. At the age of 18 he joined the army, and served overseas in Europe in WWII. Upon retiring from the army he resided in Kempt Shore where he farmed. Ray will be remembered for his sense of humor and willingness to help his family and neighbors. He was always ready for a good game of cards, and especially enjoyed beating everyone at Crib. Ray is survived by his son Arnold (Barbara) of Kempt Shore; his daughters, Judy (Kevin) Smith, of Summerville, Linda (Peter) Phillips, of Windsor, and Teresa (Westley) Rudolph, Whitehorse, Yukon; his sister Grace Smith, of Yarmouth; his grandchildren, Gina, Krista, Aaron, Marilyn, Gordie, Shawn, Robyn, Tamara, Nick, Lisa, Victor, and Carrie; 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Faulkner; his son Leonard; his brothers James, Oliver, Walter, Philip, Harold and Bruce; and his sisters, Myrtle, Wanetta, Lillian, and Marjorie. Cremation has taken place with visitation to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 pm, with a funeral service on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2pm, both at the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, Rev. Nick Phillips and Rev. Carol Sue Frison officiating, followed by a reception at the Summerville Fire Hall. The family requests no scents please. Following the service there will be a private family committal service at the Avonview Cemetery, Kempt Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hants Shore Community Health Centre or the Avonview Cemetery. A special thank you is extended to the staff Floor 5 West Veterans Memorial Buildings. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville, ph-1-902-633-2431 or please visit our website at www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.