MARCHAND, Joseph Jerome Age 57, Halifax (Formerly of Louisdale) It is with sadness that we announce his passing on October 19, 2017 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (MacRae) Marchand. Jerome is survived by son, Justin, Halifax; loving spouse, Karen Embree, Halifax; brothers, Perry (Claire) Marchand, Louisdale; and Tony (Cathy) Marchand, Ontario. He was grateful for life surrounded by loved ones especially his nieces and nephews, special cousins, Paul Marchand, Cubbie Poirier, friends and coworkers at Oland Brewery. Jerome also enjoyed hanging out with his buddy Angus, both sharing a passion for fishing. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes, Port Hawkesbury. The family will receive friends from 2-5 pm on October 31, 2017 at Royal Canadian Legion Halifax Branch Vimy 27, 6158 Almond St., Halifax. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, October 27, 2017 in the St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery following mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Louis Parish Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice. Condolences or remembrances of Jerome may be shared with the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Visitation Time 2-5 p.m. Visitation Location Royal Canadian Legion Halifax Branch Vimy 27, 6158 Almond St., Halifax. Service Information Service Date Friday, October 27, 2017 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Louisdale Burial Information Burial Date Friday, October 27, 2017 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale