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04/03/1940
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10/05/2023
Cornelis GERRITS Obituary
GERRITS, Cornelis Johannes (Gary)
April 3, 1940 - October 5, 2023
Gary passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on October 5, 2023 after a short illness with cancer.
Gary came to Canada from Holland when he was nineteen and loved his beautiful new homeland. He enjoyed playing tennis in Stanley Park and at the Jericho Tennis Club, and would play racquet sports his whole life..
Gary loved sports, watching, but participating was even better!
Gary's career as a hairstylist in the Edgemont village in North Vancouver lasted over 40 years. His quick wit, warm, easy going personality and enthusiasm for sports endeared him to many.
Gary was born in Haarlem, Holland. He is predeceased by his parents Johannes and Allegonda Gerrits, and his sister Mary. He is survived by his siblings Betty (Walter) , Jan (Huda), Lidy (Willem), Gonny (Rob), brother-in-law Gerard, nieces and nephews and good friend Monica.
To honour Gary - play a sport
April 3, 1940 - October 5, 2023
Gary passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on October 5, 2023 after a short illness with cancer.
Gary came to Canada from Holland when he was nineteen and loved his beautiful new homeland. He enjoyed playing tennis in Stanley Park and at the Jericho Tennis Club, and would play racquet sports his whole life..
Gary loved sports, watching, but participating was even better!
Gary's career as a hairstylist in the Edgemont village in North Vancouver lasted over 40 years. His quick wit, warm, easy going personality and enthusiasm for sports endeared him to many.
Gary was born in Haarlem, Holland. He is predeceased by his parents Johannes and Allegonda Gerrits, and his sister Mary. He is survived by his siblings Betty (Walter) , Jan (Huda), Lidy (Willem), Gonny (Rob), brother-in-law Gerard, nieces and nephews and good friend Monica.
To honour Gary - play a sport
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Published by North Shore News from Oct. 18 to Nov. 17, 2023.