Herbert "Bert" W. Stranger, Jr., 83, of North Truro, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013 after a brief period of declining health. Beloved husband of Barbara Stranger and the late Joan E. Stranger. Loving father of Chris Lavenets of North Truro, Steven Stranger and his wife Holly of West Yarmouth, Jeffrey Stranger of Centerville, Valerie Chute and her husband Christopher of Osterville, and Ron Stranger of Orleans. Also survived by nine grandchildren - Lindsay, Andrea, Jamie, Kevin, Jonathan, Ashley, Keith, Macayla and Olivia. One great grandson Brayden, and one niece Judy Charbonneau.
Bert and his wife Joan were proprietors of Dorothy's Gift Shop in Provincetown & Truro for over 40 years. He was also heavily involved in numerous local civic organizations.
All are welcome to attend a funeral service in his honor at noon on Sunday, May 5th at the Christian Union Church, 27 Shore Road, North Truro. Burial will follow at Snows Cemetery in Truro. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Truro Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2013, Truro, MA 02666