N.B. man with cancer sells ‘conglomeration of acquired goodies’ to declutter
Global News
A few weeks after he had time to process his cancer diagnosis, Gerry Carroll said he wanted to make sure he found a way to get rid of some of his possessions.
It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live.
The retired Riverview, N.B., sales representative said he had gone to see his family doctor in December 2023 for what he described as a “gurgling” noise in his stomach. His family physician sent him for a scan, which showed malignant polyps.
“I think you have someone else’s report there,” he remembers telling the doctor.
A few weeks after he had time to process the news, Carroll said he wanted to make sure he found a way to get rid of some of his possessions that he has been collecting for nearly six decades.
“He’s a hoarder,” said his wife, Mary Carroll.
Her husband roared with laughter.
“I just have this acquisition problem,” he retorted.
Carroll said there was no room left in his garage for all of his stuff. His collection spans almost everything, including two scooters, “speakers, speakers, speakers,” books, cassettes, movies, televisions, VCRs, power tools and clothing.
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