Bathurst – Gerald "Doodles" Drysdale, of Riverside Dr., Bathurst, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital at the age of 77.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Margaret Drysdale (DeGrace) and John Drysdale.

He is survived by his sister, Jeannine Barr (Les) of Fort Lauderdale, Fl. and two brothers: Roger (Amy) and Adelard (Loretta) both all of Bathurst.

Several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by a son, Aaron John, twin sisters (at birth), his brothers, Ronald, Cecil and a baby brother in infancy.

At his request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Donations in memory of Gerald may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com) in Bathurst.