NAYLOR

GARY

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, of Gary Naylor, of Victoria West, and formerly of St. Eleanors, aged 82 years. Born in Halifax, N.S., he was the son of the late Arthur and Edna (Dewar) Naylor. Survived by his wife Emily (Moore) Naylor; children Garrett (Tracey), Susan, and Rick (Charlotte); grandchildren Marli (Steven), Cory (Ashley) and Krista (Josh); great-grandchildren Bella, Julianna, Gauge, Katherine, Nova and Oaklynn; brother Bill (Bernice); sister-in-law Lynn Naylor; and by many beloved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife Bernice (Swetland); sister Linda; brother Bob; infant greatgrandson Lyric; and by a nephew Robbie. Gary was grateful to his parents, brothers and sister, wives Bernice and Emily, children and grandchildren for a great life. The extended families of Bernice and Emily were supportive and loving. It is fourteen years since Nov. 7, 2004, when Prince County Hospital Emergency saved his life for the first time. Thanks to all who work there and to those who received emergencies in Halifax. Grateful thanks go out to Dr. Kelly, Dr. Webber and to the members of the Palliative Care team who supported the family so well over the last two months. Gary was proud of his RCAF career which spanned the years 1954 to 1989. He accomplished nine tours of flying operations: four in Air Defence Command, one in Training Command as a Flying Instructor, three in Search and Rescue, and one as Commander of 116 Air Transport Unit flying in Egypt, Syria, Israel and several remote locations in the Sinai. Between flying tours he worked for two years as a Fighter/ Weapons Controller, spent a year on the Distant Early Warning Line and commanded the Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax for three years. He was proud to serve as a Canadian Exchange Officer at Tyndall Air Force Base. Gary was highly respectful of his many Senior Officer and Senior NCO Leaders in the RCAF. He always put loyalty to the Air Force and honesty ahead of personal advancement. Gary was especially thankful to the amazingly talented Ground Crew Technicians whose skill was evident in the many safe aircraft he flew. Finally, Gary considered his last ten years of Search and Rescue Operational flying to be the most challenging and he was proud to have worked with so many brave young Canadians who took calculated risks on a daily basis on behalf of their fellow citizens. The motto they live by is apt “That Others May Live”. Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Sunday, then to the Victoria West Presbyterian Church, Richards Road, Victoria West, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley. Visiting hours Saturday from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca Due to severe allergies, please refrain from all scents.