McNutt, Gerald Basil - Age 85 of Central North River, NS died on September 8, 2021 in the Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro.
Basil was born in Central North River on October 28, 1935. He was a son of the late Stanley M. McNutt and Beatrice Carrie (McRae).
He is survived by his children, Donna Lynn (Kris) Chahley, Debbie Marie (Steven) Uchacz and Shawn Stanley McNutt; grandchildren, Peyton Chahley, Paige Chahley, Ryan Uchacz and Mathew Uchacz; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Ruth (MacRae); sisters, Elsie (Law) and Joan (Atkins); brother, Reggie.
Basil joined the army when he was eighteen, then came back to Nova Scotia and started working for CW Stone later working at CFS Debert until his retirement. He made beautiful furniture and carvings. Basil enjoyed operating his Christmas Tree Farm. He was a member of North River Fire Brigade and Masonic Lodge.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lewy Body Society.
A Memorial service will be held on Monday, September 13th at 2p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com