Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Mar 5, 1933 – Nov 30, 2019
CHISHOLM, Geraldine – Of Grand Blanc, age 86, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her home in Grand Blanc surrounded by her family.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Friday, December 6, 2019 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton.
Father Steve Anderson officiating.
Cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Visitation 4-8pm Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed at 7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 10:30am Friday at church until the time of the Mass.
Gerry was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada on March 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Matthew and Sarah (MacDougall) Ferguson and was one of eleven children. Gerry retired from Grace Hospital after a long career as a Registered Nurse. She was a devoted wife, mother and caretaker. Gerry enjoyed cooking, travel, crossword puzzles, and above all; spending time with her family. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Burton, Michigan.
Surviving are children, Susan (Mark) Thomas, Barbara Wilson, Shirley (Shaun) Hill, Evelyn Gustavson, Joyce (Pete) Ivory and Jeffrey (Carolyn) Chisholm;
Cherished grandchildren, Emily, Annie, Cassie, Eva, Erin, Lauren, Gina, Clint, Carolyn, Mary and James;
And dear sister, Nina McEachern.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gerald Chisholm.
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Sue & Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. From what I can tell, she raised a Good, Strong family. She will shine in all of you! Some years will be harder than others but she's "Mom" and will always be missed. Love Jenny & Bob Wilk
Wilk
December 05, 2019
Sue and Family, So sorry your Mom has passed. From what I can tell she raised a Good, Strong Family. She will shine in all of you! Some years are harder than others but she's "Mom" and she will always be missed.
Love, Jenny & Bob Wilk
December 05, 2019
I will miss you dearly & our chats.Remembering when you & aunt Nina cut off my braids & gave me a perm.ILOVED itNot sure about Mom though:):)I'll miss calling & catching up on family news. Wishes that your families will visit Cape Breton again. HUGS LOVE,PRAYERS to your children & grandchildren
Janice Ferguson
December 05, 2019 | Inverness, NS | Family
Dear Sue and Family, What a wonderful Legacy your Mom passes on to each of You. Places of the Heart only She can hold. Blessing of Peace and Comfort Be With You, Ken and Benita Federle
Benita Federle
December 05, 2019 | Columbus, IN | Friend
To one of the most wonderful woman I have met in my life. Jerry I'm glad I got to know you growing up. You're a beautiful kind person who will be very missed. God bless and may you rest in peace. Sending lots of prayers to all the family
Bridgett Conrad
December 03, 2019 | New Port Richey, FL | Neighbor
So sorry to hear about your mother passing. Been thinking about all of you. My condolences.
Michael Brennan
December 03, 2019 | Toronto, ON | Family
Tom, the boys, and I, lift yall in prayer at this time of great loss. Gerry was beloved and respected by many. She set such a fine example for our profession. We love and Miss you.
DIane and Tom MIller
December 02, 2019 | Brookland, AR | Family
Dear Sue, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May she Rest In Peace. God bless you & your family. Love, Bob Kern
Bob Kern
December 02, 2019 | Louisville
Shirley. You are in my prayers!!! Love you. And please know my heart goes out to you!!
Nichole Brennan
December 02, 2019 | Alpharetta, GA | Friend