Obituary of Gerald Raymond Hynes
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Gerald Raymond
Hynes
Benoit’s Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald Hynes announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Gerald was born January 4, 1925 at Fox Island River, NL to Joseph Hynes and Margarite LaFitte. On May 30, 1943 he married Theresa McCarthy from Woods Island. Together they raised 10 children. In 1961, they resettled from Woods Island to Benoit’s Cove. He was a fisherman and a carpenter, who in his spare time built dories and helped 5 of his children build their houses. He is survived by two sons, Benedict (Madeline) and Kevin (Elsie) Benoit’s Cove; six daughters: Anastasia (Edwin Rumboldt), Benoit’s Cove, Theresa (Dan Musseau), Ontario, Veronica (Gregory Chaytor), Halfway point, Madonna Butt, Corner Brook, Barbara Hynes, Corner Brook and Sandra Hynes, Calgary, AB; 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and many nieces, and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by his son Michael, 1978, daughter, Eileen Revalls, 2006 and his wife Theresa, 2007. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Saturday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 6th at 10:30 am from Our Lady Star of the Sea, Benoit’s Cove, with interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers’ donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery Fund or to the charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca