Obituary of Jerry Appleby

Passed away suddenly on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Health Science Center in St. John's, Jerry Ralph Appleby at the age of 62 years. Jerry served 27 years as Councillor, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor of the Town of Burin; and he was a former member of the Burin Volunteer Fire Department. He served 41 years with the Masonic Lodge, Burin, and was a founding member of the Boot Shrine Club. He served various years as a vestry member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Along with his love of spending time with his family, he enjoyed a game of soccer and salmon fishing. Leaving to mourn his best friend and loving wife of 40 years, Ella; three daughters Trina (Tony), Tanya, and Tammy (Peter); son Trevor (Norma); four precious grandchildren whom he adored: Kathy, Suzanna, Jake, and Simon. Also survived by beloved mother Muriel; sisters Joy (Sandy) and Jill (Jim); brother Jeff (Mary Joy); and a number of nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Sue (Alvin), Dorothy, Mary, Linda; brothers-in-law Arnold (Valetta), William, Russell (Sharon), Fraser (Elaine), Earl, and Roy. Predeceased by his father Fred Appleby, and parents-in-law, Leonard and Reta Inkpen. Visitation at Serenity Funeral Home, Burin, Monday and Tuesday, March 10 –11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ship Cove, Wednesday, March 12, at 2 p.m. with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Mazol Shriners or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.