JERRY JELLIS Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 62 surrounded by his family. Loving husband to Sandra Paivio. Step-father to Maija-lisa and Katlin Robinson. Beloved Grandad to Laila and Ella. He will be sadly missed by his mother Dorothy Haviland, sisters and brothers-in-law Bonnie and Donnal Sweeney, and Joyce and Ron Langpap. Dear uncle of Patrick, Sarah, Daniel, Hunter and Connor. Jerry will also be dearly missed by the Paivio family and his special friends Rob Flint, Danny Terulli and Peter Lehman. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Windsor at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre. If desired, donations in memory of Jerry may be made to the World Wildlife Foundation.
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Johanna Bilton
April 24, 2014
So sad to just hear of the loss of Jerry. I would have payed respects earlier if I knew. Jerry's kindness will be rememered and missed.
Emily Orr
March 8, 2014
Dear Sandra:
Living away from central Ontario, I only recently learned of Jerry's passing. It is with fond memories only that I remember Jerry. I was in his first cohort of CBT-ers at the U in 2007 and still have all of his notes. He instilled in me an appreciation for the integration of all therapies and to be open-minded about the different pathways through which people change. He most certainly made me a better psychologist for having known him.
With sincere condolence and warmest thoughts,
January 9, 2014
To Sandra,
We too were shocked to read belatedly of Jerry's death. We wanted to reconnect with both of you so checked the U of Windsor website, and found the sad news. Our deepest sympathy, Sandra, we'll be in touch.
Cindy & David, Saskatoon
December 4, 2013
Just heard the news today from a patient's friend in Windsor, who I referred to Jerry. Jerry and I attended graduate school together and he was a great support to me and helped me stay grounded during a very difficult time. Truly, one of the kindest men I have ever met. I am sorry we had lost touch over the past (hard to believe...) 20 years and was looking forward to reconnecting and glad to have someone in Windsor to whom I could refer patients with absolute confidence and trust. My thoughts are with Sandra (another of the really good people of the world) and all of Jerry's family and friends. So sad.
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Asadul Alam
September 21, 2013
May Lord bless his soul-Asadul Alam
erica
September 12, 2013
To Jerry's wife and family:
Am truly stunned to have just heard of Jerry's passing... he helped me deal with many difficult issues and I truly looked forward to our sessions, as I knew I would leave with positive tools to continue coping. He would often lend or recommend helpful reading material along with encouraging words. I will miss him.
My sincerest condolences, may Jerry rest in peace.
erica
Trang Le
September 12, 2013
Dear Sandra, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jerry was an amazing, kind and compassionate person and supervisor and he will be dearly missed.
September 1, 2013
Hi Sandra:
Pete and I are so sorry. Yes, as so many others have said, what a gentle, kind, calming presence he had! You are in my thoughts.
Anne Baird
Ericka Mirc
August 31, 2013
Dear Sandra and family - I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I worked with Jerry when he was at Vanier Children's Services in London. He was a wonderful colleague and dear friend. My sympathies are with you and your family at this time.
Katelyn Boersma
August 31, 2013
Dr. Jellis was one of the kindest and most supportive professors I've been fortunate enough to learn from. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his loss. My thoughts are with Dr. Paivio and the rest of the family. He will be dearly missed.
Ann Dafoe
August 30, 2013
To all the family, I feel very privileged that I had the opportunity to work with Jerry at Psychological Services when he was teaching cognitive behavioral therapy. He was a very kind man and I am all the better for knowing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sandra and all the family.
Karey Wilson
August 30, 2013
I will miss your memory Dr. Jellis; especially the moments of you tending to the office plants with great care and patience. May you continue to search for peace. My sincerest sadness for your loss, Dr. Paivio.
Fuschia Sirois
August 29, 2013
Sandra - Mike and I were very saddened and shocked to hear this news. Jerry was a truly wonderful, caring and warm person who touched the lives of many. We send our deepest condolences and supportive thoughts your way during this difficult time.
Dinah
August 29, 2013
To the family ... I am sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences. Dr. Jellis was an amazing man and psychologist, he had an amazing spirit and a gift for reaching people in a special, healing way. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. The world is a better place because of him and my life and that of many others have been forever touched and changed by him.
Vanessa Bruce
August 29, 2013
Dr. Jellis was one of the most encouraging, understanding, and inspiring professors I've had. The next generation of psychologists will be better for having him as a teacher. So very sorry about your loss.
Ann
August 29, 2013
To the Family,
So sorry for your loss. He was a gifted psychologist, who had compassion for his profession. He will be greatly missed.
Kirk Mason
August 28, 2013
Dear Sandra
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I was looking forward to working with Jerry on the board of New Beginnings.
jeff kanter
August 28, 2013
saddened to hear of Jerry's passing...we went to high school together at BCI...please accept my condolences
Barbara Jones Warrick
August 28, 2013
My Husband Doug and I knew Jerry at the University of Toronto where we lived in student the student housing coop together. I then reconnected with Jerry at Vanier Children's Services in London. It was a delight to reconnect with such a dear man who clearly cared deeply about the children and families he worked with. Please accept our sympathies at this loss.
Bill McDermott
August 28, 2013
A truly gifted Psychologist and an exceptional colleague...it was always and ONLY about the patient..PERIOD!
Mary Ann Evans
August 28, 2013
On behalf of the faculty in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph who knew Jerry when he was a student here, know that we share in your sorrow and send our sympathies. From a more personal perspective I remember Jerry well with great fondness. He was a wonderful person whose gentleness, compassion, intelligence and caring was a model to others and a boon to this world.
Mary Ann Evans, Chair, Department of Psychology
Dr. Greg Cooper
August 28, 2013
Though we hadn't met personally I often referred patients to him solely based on the accolades of others demonstrating his empathy and dedication to the profession and his patients. He will be missed by many.
Josee Jarry
August 28, 2013
Jerry was a king and compassionate man. I am sorry for your loss Sandra.
anonomys
August 27, 2013
Jerry was extremely gifted. He made my husband and I feel like friends not patients. He has impacted our lives like nobody else could. His death has devastated and shocked us. Sorry for the loss.
Thomas Lovell
August 27, 2013
To the family,
Jerry was one of my first clients and I always looked forward to his next visit because we always had great conversations. He always had a smile on his face; he will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Thomas Lovell RMT
Sylvia Voelker
August 27, 2013
Dear Sandra, Doug and I are thinking of you and feeling sad with you. Jerry was a kind and gentle soul. Our condolences to you and your family
August 27, 2013
To the family of Jerry Jellis
I was very shocked and indescribably saddened to hear of Jerry's untimely passing. We were friends in high school and and university. Unfortunately we lost touch several years ago but I often thought of him over the years. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Martin Abeles
Lucille Jodoin
August 27, 2013
I'm saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. He helped me through a very difficult time and I wouldn't be here if not for his help. I'm sure he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 27, 2013
To Dr. Jellis's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am saddened and shocked by his passing. I did not know he was sick. I hope he will continue his work in heaven. I will miss our talks....
Judy, Windsor
Theresa
August 27, 2013
I want to express my sympathy to his family and let you know he once helped me when no one else,s words could,, He was gifted in that way!
Ryan & Lisa
August 27, 2013
I'm sad to hear of Dr. Jellis's passing. He was a kind man with a big heart. I will miss our conversations Jerry.
Dennis Jackson
August 27, 2013
Dear Sandra, I am so very sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts.
Lori Buchanan
August 27, 2013
Dear Sandra,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you during this sad time.
Paulette Lafleur-Fleming
August 27, 2013
Dearest Sandra,
I had no idea Jerry was sick. I am so shocked and sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss his ever so kind and uplifting personality here at the House on Sunset. He always had such kind words when he stopped in. May you find strength in all your wonderful memories!
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