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Gerald Dryden Obituary

Halifax Gerald L. "Jerry" Dryden, of Halifax, died Aug. 20, 2008. He was 39 years old. Jerry was a son of the late Gerald and Sandra Dryden; beloved brother of Kimberly Dryden of Wareham, Brenda Dryden of Halifax, Dina Riley of Braintree, Nicole Dryden-Riddle of Kingston and his brother Mark Stowell of South Carolina; uncle of Amber, Nicholas, Alexander, Andrew and Julia. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, from 3-5 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rte. 106), Kingston. A funeral service will be held Monday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Central Cemetery in Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mass. General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, 114 16th St., Charlestown, MA 02129, In memory of Gerald Dryden. To offer condolences or for directions, please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 22, 2008.

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Mark,Darlene, Bailey & Kylie Stowell

August 24, 2008

We think of you all everyday. We miss Jerry so much and hope that the lifetime of special memories we all have will bring comfort in the days ahead. WE MISS YOU HASBRO!

August 24, 2008

We all will miss Jerry so much. Now he is at peace, smiling down at all the ones he loves.
Love Always~Colleen,Ralph,Ashley and Kristina oxox

Sr. Ella Jane Bruen

August 22, 2008

I have such wonderful memories of "little" Jerry at Mishannock and at Sacred Heart. My heartful prayers and love are with you all.
Much love,
Sr. Ella Jane
I am so sorry that I am in Pittsburgh, but no matter what the distance, I am thinking of you all.

Karen Troupe

August 22, 2008

Our deepest sympathies for your loss, and for the long struggle Jerry had to endure before finally being at peace. We hope you all can find comfort in happier memories. Please know we care.

Karen & Roger

Dona(Kara's mom) and Brian Mills

August 22, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss, we know that Gerry is no longer in pain. Our prayers are with you all.

Cathie Nolan

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although Jerry will be greatly missed, it is a blessing he is at peace.

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