McELHINEY, Gerald Chisholm - Truro, Sept. 12 - Well known throughout Nova Scotia, G.C. McElhiney died at his home, this afternoon after an illness of two days. Prominent in the musical life of the province, Mr. McElhiney was the possessor of a rich baritone voice and for many years delighted audiences throughout Nova Scotia, taking leading roles in many concerts and recitals, and being greatly in demand. Gerald Chisholm McElhiney was born in Windsor, May 21, 1890, the eldest son of the late George W. and Mrs. McElhiney. As a young man, he moved to Halifax where he was employed at the outbreak of the First Great War. Enlisting in the 64th Battalion, he went to England as a sergeant with that unit and later transferred to "The Fighting 25th" with which he was commissioned, receiving the Military Cross for bravery on the field and was promoted to Captain. Upon his return to Canada in 1919, Mr. McElhiney resumed his position at Mahon’s Limited, but later moved to Sydney where he remained for some time before taking a position in the Customs Office in his native Windsor. Later he established residence at Truro, where he took a prominent part in the life of the town. For many years he was Choir Director at First Baptist Church and later was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church choir. He is survived by his wife, the former Josephine Harris; a daughter, Geraldine, and son John; also three sisters and one brother: Mrs. H. S. Anslow of Windsor; Miss Almeda of Santa Maria, California; Miss Mabel and C.R. McElhiney, both of Halifax. Funeral services, which Canadian Legion members will attend, will be held Thursday evening at eight o’clock at St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro, conducted by Rev. H. J. Rowley, and the remains will be taken on Friday morning to Windsor, where following the arrival of the train, a service will be held at Trinity United Church, conducted by Rev. P. A. Fitzpatrick, pastor, assisted by Dr. W.M. Ryan, a former pastor. Interment will take place in Maplewood cemetery.

Tuesday, September 12, 1944
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.