Gerald Desilets

Gerald Desilets

Gerald Desilets Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2004.
DESILETS, Gerald Leo Sadly passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. Born in Montreal. Brother of Roger, the late Yvonne and the late Conrad (Kathleen Roberts). Father of Leo of Vancouver and Diane (Serge McCarthy) of Bois de Filion. Also survived by his grandchildren. Uncle of Jacqueline (Leslie Murphy), Andre (Janet Whiteway), Pauline (Louis Patrault) of Boucherville, Norman (Krystal Tarcia) of Vancouver and their children. To thank all the staff for their compassion and care the family suggests that donations may be made to the Blackburn Lodge Seniors Residence, 2412 Cleroux Cr., Gloucester On K1W 1A3 or the Montfort Hospital, 713 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, On. K1K 0T2. Family and friends may attend a celebration of Gerald's life at the home of Jacqueline Desilets on Sunday, December 19, 2004 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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