We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Gerard “Gerry” Julien of Dieppe NB on 24 March at the age of 89 years.

Born in Montreal, Gerry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for several years as a firefighter before retiring in Moncton. In 1957 he joined CN Rail, Purchasing and Materials, and became Maritime Inspector. He retired from CN in 1987 at CN headquarters in Montreal QC.

Gerry enjoyed a long retirement. He was an avid golfer, former member of Mountain Ridge and Lakeside Golf Clubs. As well, he had belonged to the Beauséjour Curling Club, enjoyed fishing, he was a member of the Canadian Legion of Cap Pelé and the “Club d’âge d’or de Dieppe”.

As per Gerry’s wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. A graveside service will be held at Our Lady of Calvary in Dieppe at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada – NB, or Diabetes Canada – NB Division. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.