Gerry Tobin

After 73 years of love and laughter, hard work and joy, Gerry Tobin received


an offer he couldn't refuse – to be our angel from above, to be in Colorado


and Canada at the same time, and to reunite with family and friends long


since passed.

He asked that Lois, his wife of 48 years and their daughters Shannon (Ed


Hagerman), Kim (Len Johnston) and grandchildren (Devon and Aidan Johnston,


Ridley and Emmery Hagerman) and his extended Thunder Bay family including


brothers-in-law John (Eva) Jones and Tom (Shirley) Jones celebrate a life


well lived. We are so very fortunate to have known him, lucky to have


learned from him and overcome by our love for him.

Having grown up in Sarnia, Ontario along the shores of Lake Huron, Gerry had


a great love of the water and the outdoors. He shared this love with his


family, and together, they enjoyed the last 10 summers at Amethyst Harbour


where he taught his grandchildren how to make the best bonfires, how to


drive a boat, how to bang nails and build houses and how to "do things


right."

Gerry had a strong work ethic and drive that allowed him to pursue a variety


of career paths spanning six decades. From the Sundae Shoppe and Shebandowan


Enterprises to classrooms for troubled youth, Gerry was a true


jack-of-all-trades who became an inspiration to many. He always took time to


be with his family and friends. He loved to travel and enjoyed delicious


meals. He was an avid skier and was pretty darn good on a pair of skates. He


played, coached and watched his fair share of football. Whether it was


golfing with a group of friends or instigating elaborate practical jokes,


Gerry enjoyed countless hours of banter and fun. And, there was hardly a


tool he didn't have or a thing he couldn't fix.

Gerry had a kind, generous heart and maintained deep spiritual strength


throughout his life. We will forever think of his sparkling eyes, his quick


wit, his caring ways and his abounding love for his wife, family and


friends.

A funeral mass to celebrate a great man who meant so much to so many will be


celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00


a.m. In honour of his amazing heart and in lieu of flowers, the family asks


that donations be made to the Northern Cardiac Fund of the Thunder Bay


Regional Health Sciences Foundation, 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B


6V4. Arrangements entrusted to the Sargent & Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court


Street.

On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com