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Jerry Stitt Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Jerry Stitt announce his passing on July 23, 2018 … his 90th birthday.
Much loved father of Carole, (Don Carmichael) Mark, Mike, and Rob. Very special and adored Grampa of Emilee and Meilin. He was predeceased by his sweet Lorraine in 2016.
Jerry was a man of action who was constantly learning and engaging in the world around him and these qualities stayed with him right up to the end. In spite of the challenges that he faced in his last years, he was determined to be part of the world and not watch from the sidelines. His love of tennis, jogging, rowing, skiing, golf, music, card games, and his participation in many community organizations throughout his life was eclipsed only by his joy in the collection of many good friends that he made and kept along the way. He enjoyed many years at Loon Lake and was happiest when the camp was full of friends and family enjoying yet another wonderful meal from Mom's kitchen.
Dad was one in a million and the quote by Maya Angelou that was sent to us by one of his support workers best sums up how he continued to influence people even as his illness progressed “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better”.
As Dad requested there will be no funeral. A private internment of his ashes will be held at a later date.
A great game of tennis or a long row across the lake followed by a large glass of good wine would be a wonderful way to celebrate and remember the lives of Lorraine and Jerry.
We would like to thank the staff at Chartwell Isabella in Thunder Bay and Del Manor Elgin Mills in Richmond Hill for their kind and compassionate support of Dad.
If people so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the ThunderBay Regional Cancer Center are respectfully requested.
Online condolences can be sent to https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/GeraldStitt.html?s=120
“There comes a time when suddenly you realize that laughter is something you
remember; it is then that
you know that truly there
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Stitt
13 Entries
Jeff McCanna
September 16, 2025
I was curious and sorry to see Dr Stitts passing. He was my dentist in the 1970´s. That was a long walk up those stairs in the Chappel Building!
Gayda Jenkens
August 1, 2018
Remembering many happy and fun times with mom and dad over the years. My thoughts are with you and your family and the boys at this sad time. Still missing mom greatly. Love, Gayda.
July 30, 2018
Dear Carole, Don & family
We spent many happy hours together with Jerry & Lorraine at Loon. Our deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your father. His was a life well-lived!
Dianna & Jack
Burlington ON
July 29, 2018
Jerry exhibited what we can only hope is the best in us. He was a man who lived well, laughed often, loved much, and remained modest about his many accomplishments. In doing so, he gained the respect of intelligent people and the love of children. He appreciated earth's beauty and never failed to express it. Most importantly, however, he looked for the best in others and always gave the best he had.
I will miss you dearly.
Roman Pachovsky, Calgary, AB
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Ralph Tuominen
July 29, 2018
We will truly miss the passion Jerry had rowing across Loon Lake and his love for camp life. Our condolences to the Stitt Family.
Ralph, Wendy, Gayle, Janet and Gil
July 29, 2018
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jerry Stitt while he lived at Isabella Chartwell.
So please accept my sincere sympathy to all the Stitt family. Jerry had a sense of humor that one would soon be aware of.He sat beside me for meals and would chide the servers for some small error. "You are going to lose points for that" he would say with a broad smile.
Sincerely Ken Johnson.
Bev Vescio
July 28, 2018
To the Stitt family. Our condolences to your family at this time of sorrow. Your parents were wonderful people. Don will miss playing crib and solving the worlds problems sitting at the beach. I will miss your fathers jokes and his smile. They are together once again. Bev & Don Vescio ❤
Colleen Stadey
July 27, 2018
Dear family of Jerry ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish to share a cherished memory of your Father ~ many years ago he learned I would be skiing in Vail, and he asked me to please ski *Look Ma* for him. I got to the top and my skis went straight off the hill into mid air, and I hesitated ~ but promising Jerry I would ski it for him, I took a deep breath and ran the exhibition mogul run just for him -- I have the pin in reminder of that run, and would gladly pass it to you. He was larger than life and will be missed! Colleen Stadey
Paula Gladney-Hatcher
July 27, 2018
Carole , I send to you and your family my sincere condolences. A life well lived is never forgotten. He will be with you forever in your hearts and memories. Deepest sympathy,
Paula
July 27, 2018
Dear Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May you keep all the happy memories of your Father in your heart. Be well, your childhood friend,
Cindy Woodbeck
miriam ventrudo
July 27, 2018
Jerry lived on Vickers Street when I was a child. He was instrumental in my first job--babysitting for the wonderful Helper family. Your grandfather Sam and my Dad Jimmy Lacey were good friends. Jerry's trumpet practices were a source of amusement for the neighbourhood as he left his window open. His dental skills for our family and a multitude of others were very much better. He was a great mentor for the neighbourhood kids who were learning tennis at the McKellar Hospital tennis court always happily helping. A true gentleman. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. Mimi Ventrudo
July 27, 2018
Jerry was an exceptional contribution to the Thunder Bay dental community.
McKeown family remembers him as a good neighbour, friend personally and professionally
Sincere sympathy
July 26, 2018
Carole, Mark, Mike, Rob,
Your parents were wonderful neighbours. Over the years we met them in airports, at local gatherings and more recently your dad at celebrations of life and alike they were always warm, interesting and interested. Will enjoy a paddle and a claret of wine in their honour.
Best, Tom and Margo Remus Joseph
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