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Thora Gerow Obituary
June 13, 1919 – January 28, 2016
Jerry passed away peacefully in her home at Briton House after a long and productive life. Born in Picton, Ontario, Jerry was predeceased by her only sister June (2010) and is survived by niece Lizbeth Gerow of Dundas, Ontario and several cousins.
Jerry graduated as a Registered Nurse from Belleville General Hospital. Highlights of her 55 year career include serving "overseas" in Labrador as a Nursing Sister during WWII, becoming one of the first Nurse Practitioners in Ontario in 1975, and mentoring hundreds of nurses. The family would like to thank the staff at First Health Care and Briton House for their respectful and tender care of Jerry.
The family will receive friends in ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH, 117 Bloor Street East, Toronto for a funeral service on Monday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com
Memories and Condolences
for Thora Gerow
5 Entries
Helen Brown
February 1, 2016
Dear Jerry
I have always thought of you as a remarkable woman - still do, but also an amazing one. I was your secretary for several years when you were the Health Administrator at Durham Centre for the Developmentally Handicapped.
You were a caring, knowledgeable nurse practitioner who knew instinctively what to do for everyone, and did it. You were a boss, and a friend. I looked forward to going into work every day to see the care given to the young people who had so many health issues. You and I have kept in touch over the years, not just with cards but writing letters. What a gift you were to anyone who knew you. I'll be seeing you.
Jerry's birthday
Steve, Connie, Jacob, Nathan Tuck
January 31, 2016
Fond memories of dear "Jer-Bear" for our family. A spontaneous, interesting, open minded, progressive, funny, remarkable woman. Heaven gained an angel of the highest magnitude.
Kathryn Mowat Miller
January 31, 2016
Met Gerry when she was the RN in infirmary for Sick Kids nursing students. Always strong, warm, caring and good example to all of us with her humour and role modelling.
Wilma Griffin
January 30, 2016
Thankyou Jerry for your years of friendship and I will always treasure our travelling memories that we so enjoyed together.
Felicity Duncan
January 30, 2016
My sincere sympathy to Jerry's family and friends. A remarkable life and career indeed. I learned of the NP role after meeting Jerry when she visited our Occupational Health Clinic at The Wellesley Hospital. I was so intrigued that I applied to the next U of T/ HSC NP programme. Thanks Jerry for lighting the way for so many of us.
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