Obituary of George Ernest Conrad

CONRAD, George Ernest – Age 88, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., passed away at home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late William James and Madeline Elizabeth (Williams) Conrad.

He was a cook for the Halifax Shipyards for many years.

Surviving is his sons, Kenneth Conrad, Bridgewater; Allen Conrad (Wanda Hodder), Alberta; sisters, Shirley Nowe, Conquerall Mills; Ann (Donald) Wamboldt, New Cumberland; Betty Oakes (James Sperry), Conquerall Bank; brothers, Bernard (Bernadette) Conrad, Conquerall Mills; Edwin “Eddy” (Leslie) Conrad, Bridgewater; grandsons, Allen Jr. Hodder and Craig Hodder; Kaylen Conrad; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Merna Mae (Joudrey) Conrad; John E. Conrad; sisters, Christine Dares, Rosalind Joudrey, Marie Daurie and Alma Slauenwhite.

Visitation will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, June 30 in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater. Private family interment will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the family.

On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com