Obituary of Gerald Tapper

It is with much sadness the family of Gerald Tapper of Frenchman's Cove announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Heath Care Center Center On March 14, 2016, he was eighty five. Surrounded by his family he handled his recent diagnosis with strength, dignity and humor. When asked if there was anything he wanted, his reply was , “I have everything I need right here”. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Ambrose and Amelia Tapper, parents in law, Reginald and Esther Jane Pardy, brother Carl Tapper, brother in law Lloyd Hapgood, sisters Sophia Hapgood and Sadie Young and granddaughter Jillian Ruth Knockwood of North Wiltshire, PEI. Leaving to mourn with fond memories his wife Shirley (Pardy) of 62 years of marriage. Son Shaun Tapper of Cambridge, Ontario; daughters Winnie Chicoine and husband Wally of New Hampshire, Kimberly Knockwood and husband Chris of PEI, Janice Tapper of St. John’s and grandchildren Ella Grace Knockwood and Chase Shaun Chicoine. Sister Stella Hapgood, brother in law Alex Hapgood, brother Don Tapper and wife Mary, sister Louise Balsam and husband Vernon along with many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Resting at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Frenchman's Cove on Tuesday at 7pm and all day Wednesday. Funeral to take place from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Frenchman's Cove on Thursday, March 17th, 2016 at 2:00 PM. In his memory flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted too Serenity Funeral Home.