You are invited to view Dexter's funeral Mass
by following the link below:
https://youtu.be/XB2VkvCSswk
Gavin, Dexter James, age 16,
Havre Boucher. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the
sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin
and a friend to many.
Dexter James was born on September 18, 2004 at the IWK
Hospital weighing only one pound. He had a smile bigger than
life and a heart to match. A true earth angel, a miracle
from the start. He touched the lives of all who encountered
him from day one. A Grade Ten student at East Antigonish
Education Centre, he was the heart of the school. He enjoyed
chatting with his classmates; best known for his high fives,
infectious smile, and loving hugs. He enjoyed delivering the
daily mail and coffee to the teachers, helping in the cafeteria,
shooting hoops in the gym, participating in Special Olympics track and
field and bowling. He also loved Thomas the Train and Lego,
the color red, spending time with family, going to hotels (especially
the pool and hot tub), Toys R-Us, travelling with
his mom, and watching Father Brown with Grammie, music,
camping , swimming, campfires and the beach. He loved
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (the 4 pack), pumpkin pie,
chocolate milk, Subway and taco dip. He was so excited to be
sixteen years old because that meant he was old enough to get his
license. He loved four-wheeling and hunting with his dad and
car rides with his big brother Dallas and he was also so happy to be a
big brother to Dryden and Lilly.
He is survived by his parents, Chantale DeCoste (Jeff
Fougere), Havre Boucher; Craig Gavin (Amy Lee Day), Merland; brothers,
Dallas Gavin and Dryden DeCoste; little sister, Lilly
Dulian; Grammie Ann Benoit, Antigonish; Nannie Georgia Henderson
(Elmer Bowie), Merland; aunts: Brenda (Ernie) Bailey, Pam
MacEachern, Donna Gavin (Clifford Pellerine) and Bonnie (Pat) Walsh;
uncles: Francis Landry (Kathy Dunnett); Victor (Alicia)
Landry; Fabian (Cathy) DeCoste; Larry (Pat) DeCoste; Jonathan Decoste
(Twyla MacDonald); Trevor DeCoste; Billy Gavin; John Gavin; special
cousins: Shalynn Bailey (Ryan MacLellan) and Ryan
Bailey.
Predeceased by grandfathers James "Jimmley" DeCoste
and William "Bill" Gavin.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College
Street, Antigonish on Monday from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St.
Peter’s Church, Tracadie on Wednesday at 11:00 am with
Reverend John Barry presiding. Donations in memory may be
made to Eastern Highlands Special Olympics, 3693 Hwy#7, Antigonish
Co., NS B2G 2L3. On line condolences: www.
clcurry.com
PUBLIC
VISITATION PROTOCOLS
All visitors are advised to bring a mask when
attending a visitation at our funeral home. There are
markings on the floor which indicate six-foot distances as well as
markings that indicate 6 feet from the
family. It is important
that you respect those markings, and physical contact with the family
is to be avoided at all times. The
province's social distancing guidelines can be
found here.
At the direction of the Province of Nova Scotia, we
will not be handling Mass or donation money, though cards can be made
available for you. You will be asked to provide your name
and phone number for the purposes of tracing should a case of COVID-19
be reported.
Anyone who is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or who
could be considered high-risk of contracting the coronavirus should
avoid attending the visitation and funeral. The list of
COVID-19 symptoms can be found here.
We thank you for your understanding in these
difficult times.