
JARDINE, WILLIS CLIFTON (CPO Retired) “Jerry” – 85
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jerry Jardine of Dartmouth on January 25, 2013, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax, with his family by his side. Born in Chatham, NB, October 12, 1927, he was the son of the late Mary Aletha (Williston) and John Franklin Jardine. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy) and retired Chief Petty Officer First Class in 1971. Jerry was an accomplished soaring pilot and the oldest student of the Bluenose Soaring Club, earning his wings at age 61. He was an avid curler and long-time member of the Dartmouth Curling Club. Jerry enjoyed travelling, camping, golfing, photography and gardening. A loving husband, father and brother he is survived by his wife of 54 years Elizabeth “Betty” (Rafuse); daughters Tanya (Mike) Milosevich, Liverpool; Pamela Jardine, Dartmouth; sister Aletha Connell, Miramaichi, NB. He is predeceased by his sister Vera Wilson and brother Carson Jardine. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 7-9pm at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 2pm at Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Woodlawn United Church or a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel).