It is with sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing of Jerry Wood, age 96, of Springhill, NS.  Jerry passed away at the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash on Thursday, August 28, 2014.

Born in Newville Lake, NS, he was a son of the late Eddy and Nettie (Pettigrew) Wood.

Jerry was a veteran of World War II, having participated in D-Day.  He was a Coal Miner, and later a Correctional Officer at the Dorchester and Springhill Penitentiaries.  Jerry loved his camp in Williamsdale and spent many enjoyable days out there with his wife and family.  He could often be seen in one of his many cars on a casual drive.

He will be sadly missed by his son Croyden (Karen), Springhill; grandchildren, Marla (Kevin) Chapman, Cinda WIlligar (Steve) and Roger Hollis (Tanya Hatfield); 8 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; special friend Kay MacDonald, Springhill.

He was predeceased by his wife Ardythe Ryan, sisters Eva Slater and Pearl Hepburn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 1, 2014 at 2 pm from A H Brown Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS.

Those wishing to make a donation in Jerry's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.