Gerald CHERNABROW

Happy Birthday for Tomorrow Bro.

I just found out about Gerry's passing while receiving news of the 40th MCHS reunion and trying to contact some childhood friends. It sounds like he was very well liked and was close to friends and family. Sympathies to family and friends. T'ill we meet again.

I have such fond memories of you Gerry, especially when visiting you in the hospital - you would always light up my heart when I would brush your cheek and you would smile from ear to ear! No matter the circumstances, you always kept a sense of humour and gave me a chuckle as well. I am so glad I have a few pictures to immortalize some memorable moments we shared together. I miss you and I think of you often. To Auntie Olga, Uncle Joe, Janie, Wendy, Mike, Chris, Rosy & Aliah I pray for your pain to lift knowing that Gerry is with God now and enjoying greener pastures. I hope that it may help in some way to know that others share the sorrow in your hearts. God bless Gerry and all of his loved ones.

What a difficult year for you all. Please know that my Gerry(bro) and I are thinking of you all today.
Sending you strength, courage, healing and peace.
God Bless

I only know too well the grief and pain you and your family have suffered with the loss of a loved one. But know that you are not alone. You are never far from our thoughts and I think you will find an inner strength only Gerry knew you had. While we may morn his passing, I believe he would want us to celebrate his life.

Dear Mrs & Mr. Chernabrow, Janie, Wendy & Mike, Nagel family, & Klein family. On Friday March 14, we remember a remarkable person, Gerry. Gerry touched our lives in so many wonderful ways.His positivity, gentleness, zest for life & easy going nature inspired all of us to strive to become the best we can be, both individually and collectively. He inspired me to become more patient, to be grateful, and to enjoy 1 day at a time, and to appreciate the good around me. He will always be remembered and deeply admired.

Thank you, Gerry

One year
52 weeks
365 days
Will have soon passed

The time "did not fly by"
Everyday; at times, every hour
Spent thinking about you
Tears shed--enough to fill oceans

And here we are (your family)
One year later
Still grieving, that goes on forever
Still standing, but
Feeling queasy, unsteady, numb...


But you were called to your new home
The heavenly one
Everlasting love, life, peace, happiness
So richly deserved

An angel forevermore
You have touched us, blessed us
Sent "signs" of your presence
And presents those have been indeed

The memories I have of you
Sustain me
And bring me great joy
We had "our moments," especially
When I was a child
You'd tease me, and I'd get upset
I choose to focus on the good, though
The "rough spots"--part of being human

You live on, in my heart and my mind
You will ALWAYS be
MY big brother
No one else can say that

I love you and miss you
But I believe you are fine and free
To do whatever you please
The physical self is merely a shell
The soul, however, never ceases to exist

It is with, and through, your help
That (we) have carried on
At times, barely so...
Each one of us, though
Is no longer whole
A part of each heart is not there anymore

That is because this "missing part"
Represents you and is now with you
For that's where it now belongs
Ant it couldn't be in a better place: with you

I promise I will TRY to embrace life again
To try and love it, as you did, here in the physical world
Your attitude, fortitude--hard to duplicate

But I will do right by you
Honour, and respect you
No wallowing, for example
Alas, though, dear one, easier said than done

Your "baby" sis, Janie xxxxxoo

To Wendy, Mike and the Chernabrow family.

Hearing Gerry passed away truly made me sad as he was a good childhood friend for many years while we lived just a few short blocks away. Some fond memories were playing hockey, racing my motorcycle with his Super Bee and a week-end trip to Ottawa. Although many saw Gerry as being shy, he was an inspiration to all those who met him.
My heartfelt condolences to all of you on his passing!

Sunshine and blue skies
And all that is good
That which "comes after"
Must be understood

Peace and serenity
NOT any pain
Nothing to lose
SO MUCH to gain

Friends and family
Humans and pets
THIS is as wonderful
As anything can get!

On THIS plane
We can't comprehend
Because so much bad (stuff)
Never seems to end

Sadness is not known
Anger not felt
Can this really be?
Yes, indeed, as all are WELL

So fear not what lies
After THIS life
Our loved ones
Will never again
Know struggle or strife

I miss you more as time goes by...and on some days, I cry and cry. I know you are FINALLY at peace, big brother, but oh, what you endured for so long. My brother, my HERO...I always looked up to you, but moreso now than ever before. For I look up, and you are there. Angel.
L'il Sis

Dear Janie, Wendy (Mike and Family) Mr & Mrs Chernabrow, and Klein Family,

My heartfelt condolences to your entire family.

I was deeply saddened to hear Gerry was called Home. Even though i never had the honor and preventable to know him personally, he touched me and so many others with his courage and remarkable spirit. He was an inspiration to us all and will always be remembered with great admiration and respect.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

To dear Chris, Rosy and Aliya, our sincerest sympathies to you as well. Sorry so much for the oversite. With all hearts, the Ruggeri's

I feel your indelible spirit of strength and love within, giving me strength and guidance. I love you and miss you.

My big brother, my friend...
Until we meet again
I treasure all the moments
That, together, we did spend

Now you're watching over me
As I watched over you
Always in my heart
With me, through and through

Never bitter or angry
A smile on your face
You faced such adversity
With unrelenting grace

We shall be together
In what is now your new home
For now, I hold you in my heart
Never will I be alone.

From: the "luckiest 'baby' sister on the planet,"
Janie

Gerry,there are just so many beautiful moments that we remember of you and still speak of them today. You shall remain in our thoughts, conversations and our hearts, now and forever. Uncle Joe, Auntie Olga, Wendy, Janie and Mike, our most sincerest sympathies to you all. Please God, extend your hands to help them in the way they need you most. With very saddened hearts and souls, Carol & Rino Ruggeri,Tiffany, Ben & Shanel, Rini & Jessica.

In beloved memory of our dear Gerry who was the epitome of an Angel who walked this earth,albeit too briefly,honouring me to be his sister.Gerry is a Hero-courageous,kind,loving,filled with serenity and grace having endured the decades of physical challenges,fighting so hard,with a smile for us all, even as he suffered.

Until we meet again for eternity, cherished Angel brother of mine,be at peace...you deserve only good and joy.

Our hearts are broken...
Please show us signs, Angel Gerry, of hope, of you,I miss you, I cherish you,we love you so much.

SBOHOM only for a while sweetheart,watch over us...ever in our hearts and thoughts,be together now with all our Furbabies passed until we are together again...

Your loving,proud sister Wendy,Mike,Olinka >^..^Aliyah Angel Nagel
Furbabies All
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xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Dear Wendy and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Although I did not know your brother, I am sending you my condolences - may he rest in peace.
Nora Soukiassian (from Ahuntsic school)

What I remember about Gerry!!

Played hockey with Gerry for many years in the early 70's. Was known for his cannonading slapshot. He was always a gentleman, even at such a young age was much more mature than us. A super nice guy. We hung out together on many nites with our other pals Ronny, Ronald and Perri. He was a shy guy with a unique sense of humor and would do anything to help you out. He was into muscle cars and took great care of his cars.

My deepest sympathy to the Chernabrow family and my thoughts are with you.

I will always remember Gerry.

Peter Tozzi

To the Chernabrow and Nagel family,
Please Accept our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Unfortunatly we never had a chance to meet Gerald but we heard a lot about him.
May he rest in peace
The Mirarchi's family.
Marco,Jean and Mike

I am uncertain if this is the same Gerald Chernabrow that I remember from Ahuntsic school, if so, My deepest sympathies to you all.

Dear Uncle Joe, Auntie Olga, Wendy, Janie and Family....
On behalf of all of us the "KLEIN" family here in Michigan, USA......
My beloved father and mother now in heaven there to great Gerry with such loving arms and happiness, what a joyous occasion this is for them, Grandma and Grandpa Klein as well.
The thing and events I remember the most about Gerry.....
Our family would come to Montreal during the summers to visit our cousins, relatives, etc. But the most outstanding summer was at Expo '67.
We could not have been without Gerry as our "TOUR GUIDE." Gerry was the smartest kid I knew....how could he take us to the subway station and arrive at the EXPO expedition grounds so easily and with so much fun and laughter. We had the greatest time. Gerry took our family there at least three times or more as I remember. Gerry was so mature and independent, never fret about anything. But I do remember him being quiet and bashful at the same time, but such a humbling not into himself kinda' guy!
Gerry was a gift from God, here to teach us how to live and serve others.
What a glorious place he will forever be and to continue with God's work and give tour guides to those who enter into the kingdom of heaven.
I expect to be greated by Gerry when my time comes....he will show me all around the place as if I were still at "EXPO '67."
Love you Gerry, we will meet again.
Your loving 1st cousin, Dinah whom I have always admired and adored.

Very sorry for your loss, Mr & Mrs Chernabrow

Dearest Gerry I was always so happy to chat with you via email and our dear Wendy. We shared many thoughts about our lives and wilst you always were and will will continue to be a true inspiration to myself and everyone who has known you, you will be very very much missed. I know you have gone to a much better place and it is there that some day I hope to finally meet you in person. Till then, much love.

Dear Wendy and Family: I was saddened to learn of Gerry's passing, and can only hope that all of you will find peace in knowing that he is in a better place where there is no longer any suffering to be endured. May you find the courage it takes to move forward and remember the good times.

Deepest sympathy to the Chernabrow Family
From Lucille and Aldwin Grant.
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux,QC.

To Gerry's family, my deepest sympathies...from an old friend of Gerry's from Ahuntsic School and Malcolm Campbell...I could still picture him polishing his shiny car, engine included, on a bright sunny day on Tolhurst street.

Dearest Olga, Joe, Wendy and Janie,

Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Chernabrow and Nagel family.

I have known your family for many years and remember growing up on deReims street, us kids going to Ahuntsic school by bus and always looking out for each other. We lived a few blocks away and always loved dropping in for a visit at the Chernabrow home. Your house was a busy fun place to be and one thing you could count on no matter what season was Gerry, he was always smiling, always happy whether he was playing hockey outside with friends or jumping around in the pool at Parc St. Simon down the street.

I am deeply saddened learning of your loss and wish you and all your loved ones strength. Gerry will be remembered by all of us who had the honor of knowing him and the special way he showed us how to be strong, love life and the importance of loving and helping one another.

Gerry, you will always be a part of us.

Love, Lily

To Joe,Olga,Wendy and Jamie, I feel your pain for the lose of Gerry. And Gerry,finally,the pain you endured for so many years has ended.We will meet again in a better world to do the things we used to do. To Gerry's father,Joe, who dedicated almost 30 years of his life to help care for Gerry during his hospitalization, you are his bigest hero.

Janie and Family,

I only met Gerry one time, but my memory of him is very vivid. Back in the 1980s my mom had hired him to do some electrical work in our basement and I remember meeting him and being very shy around him as, after all, he was not only my good friend's older brother, but he was also devastatingly handsome, and a mature "older" guy to talk to (he being almost 7 years older than me) -- all of which conspired to make me even more tongue-tied and shy around him, LOL. My mother was also very taken with Gerry's professional behavior as an electrician and also in general, for when he had left (after doing a stand-up electrical job) and for many years later, she often remarked how "gracious, polite, well-spoken, professional and courteous" he had been. And the house never once caught on fire! (just teasing). That's the kind of impression Gerry made on people, truly, and those are the qualities of someone very special.

Please find comfort in knowing that your dearest Gerry is back with God, his Creator, in His True Home ~ and he's happy, healthy, dancing, singing, eating, laughing, watching hockey, cheering hockey, playing hockey! and he is looking down on you all with love and eagerness in his still-beating heart -- anxiously awaiting the time when you ALL will be reunited as a family once again.

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

-Helen Keller

With love and our deepest sympathies,

Maggie [Mags](and Ronnie)

To Wendy and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe and Olga...Gerry and I shared a love of Star Trek. I remember how excited he was when I first talked to him about who made a better captain: Kirk or Picard! It was then that I realized that Gerry was an aware, vibrant and intelligent man. It was my honor and privilege to have known him, and you. He loved you both very much.