Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Cyril “Surry” Dempsey.
May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you all during this difficult time. Know that you will always have wonderful memories to cherish and comfort you. Cyril is resting peacefully.
God's love and many prayers are all around you, now and for as long as it takes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Love Sharon and Ron MacDonald
2024-04-30
Sean & the entire Dempsey family:
On behalf of the SPEARNS family , I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad - “ Surry “
Your Mum & Dad were such a blessing to our family and our community of Herring Cove. St Paul’s Avenue was such a great place to raise children and every child living on our street knew the kindness of “ Bernie & Surry “.
Our family were so grateful for the support and kindness that your Mum & Dad provided to our parents - Theresa & JJ - especially the siblings who lived away during their battles with Cancer.
Your Mum & Dad would prepare meals for them and certainly their visits buoyed their spirits through some of those dark days.
I will never forget them preparing a huge pot of seafood chowder during a “ Living Wake / Ceilidh “ for JJ back in Jan 2001. What a feast !
They worked alongside of so many friends that night, in a driving snow storm …. We filled the Herring Cove Volunteer Fire hall and no one left hungry. I can still see your Mum and Dad dishing out heaping bowls of chowder and rolls to a crew serving the crowds that came to see JJ & Theresa.
I have so many positive memories of your parents , and while Surry’s passing is difficult for all of your family, I hope that you will take some comfort in knowing that Surry is now reunited with Bernie and all their family members and friends.
I am sure that St Peter met Surry at the Pearly Gates and pointed him to Bernie . I can see them walking towards a calm lake , fully stocked with trout , and a canvas punt and rod & reel all kitted up waiting for them.
My guess , they had one big fish fry and perhaps a cold beverage to enjoy their fishing trip.
God’s best
Pamela & Michael P. SPEARNS
Sincere sympathy to the Dempsey family during this difficult time. I remember fondly working with Cyril at Standard Sprinklers. We had a lot of good laughs together. Take care of each other, Sincerely, Al and Paula Poirier
To the Dempsey family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time hopefully all the great memories of Surry will help you get through this difficult time. Jean and I did a lot of camping with the Dempsey clan first when we came to Nova Scotia a lot of great memories and of course the Dempsey clan
Sincere condolences to the Dempsey family. We are saddened to hear of Surry's passing. May you all be comforted by your fond memories of him.
Helen and Hunter Shaw
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Surry was a true gentleman and kind man. A great friend to our family for many years. Very sad to see the heart and soul of Herring Cove fading away.
May your wonderful memories help you in the days ahead. Mary McAvoy
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