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Gerald "Gerry" WISTAFF
Gerald "Gerry" WISTAFF
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Gerald WISTAFF Obituary
Peacefully after a short illness at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the age of 81 years. In September he would have celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Lorraine (née Raymond). Devoted father of Marc (Carole), Claude (Michelle), Monique (Gilles), and Andre (Allison). Cherished grandfather of Trevor (Samantha), Jaimie (Paul), the late Courtney, Carine (Francis), Sophie, Melanie, Jean-Claude, Simon (Valerie), Anne (Sebastien), Emma (Jamie), and Liam. Great- grandfather of Zoe and Eva. Survived by his half-brother Paul. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Lorette (née Sauvé) and his siblings Lucien (Marie Wilson), Rene (Lillian Donnelly), Marcel, Raymond (Irene Chenier), and Réal (Lucille Lamarche). He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. Gerry retired from Customs and Excise after 35 years of service. Family and friends may pay their respects at Paroisse Saint Thomas d'Aquin, on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements in care of
Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel
1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa
613-731-1255
As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Neuroscience Department at the Ottawa Civic Hospital or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.kellyfh.ca
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
31 Entries
Jackie Seguin-Tunstall
February 14, 2015
Dear Lorraine, sending thoughts your way on this sad occasion.I remember Gerry as such a nice man with a great sense of humour.
Diane Wistaff
February 11, 2015
Cher Marc, Mes sincères condoléances pour le décès de ton père.
Diane Wistaff
February 10, 2015
Un homme serein dont les remarques toujours pondérés impressionnaient tous ceux qui le cotoyaient. Souvenirs impérissables. Roger Girard
Rachelle Iredale (nee Nault)
February 10, 2015
Aunt Lorraine & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry's passing. I am so glad I got a chance to see you both last summer. (((HUGS))) and I wish I could be there!
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February 10, 2015
Gerry était le bon gars que l'on avait la chance de côtoyer et sa présence me manquera, surtout son gentil sourire et son air toujours agréable. Toute mon empathie à ses proches. Jacques D.
February 10, 2015
Dear Lorraine and family, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Guy C. Hamel
Richard Dagenais
February 10, 2015
À toi Lorraine et la famille, nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Gerry, un très grand «chum» qui nous faisait sentir à l'aise en tous moments. Une personne vraie et grandement appréciée. Tu vas beaucoup nous manquer mon Gerry! «Love you my friend» - ton ami Richard.
Richard Dagenais, et ses enfants Brigitte et Daniel.
Andy McAllister
February 9, 2015
Dear André and family,
I was sad to hear about the passing of your father. I remember him growing up in the neighbourhood. He always had a smile on his face and always was wondering on how hockey or school was going for me even when he was busy paying me for delivering your newspaper!!
My condolences.
Jean-Paul Boulay
February 9, 2015
A la famille de Gerry
Au nom de la Ligue de curling, je tiens à vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances. Gerry était le gentlemen parfait, le sourire aux lèvres en tout temps. D'une grande générosité, il était un ambassadeur exemplaire pour la Ligue. Il va nous manquer grandement, et il restera dans notre mémoire. Sachez qu'il était aimé et apprécié de tous.
Jean-Paul Boulay, président
February 9, 2015
Loraine et ta famille; Nos sincères condoléances.
Armand et Germaine Milot
Joanne McCallum
February 9, 2015
Aunt Lorraine and family. What a wonderful man we had the privilege to know and love. The times we all spent together will forever be in our hearts.
Joanne, Victoria, Nicolas and Austin
Ronald Lapointe
February 9, 2015
Nos sincères condoléances Lorraine et à ta famille.
Ton cousin Ronald et la famille
February 9, 2015
Our Parents have been friends for over 50 years. So many memories of growing up on Secord Ave and times at the cottage. My heart is with all of you at this time. Condolences from St. Albert Alberta, Debra
Jason Bartlett
February 8, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers with you Lorraine and your family. Even at 43 I will never forget my summers as I child coming back to Ottawa from England and making sure I saw Gerry so I could hear the best impression of Donald Duck.
Jason Natalie JT and Madison Bartlett
Christine Hamel
February 8, 2015
Lorraine and family, my sincere condolences, my prayers are with you during these difficult times
Florent Guitard
February 8, 2015
Sinçères condoléances a la famille Wistaff
Joan Canham
February 8, 2015
Dear Lorraine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the warm memories you hold of Gerry help ease your pain through this very difficult time. God bless you all.
Love Joan
February 8, 2015
we played together when he lived on Albert st..during the war.Have not seen him since,but he made an impression on me,He was fun to be with.
My sincere sympathies..Carl |Ritchie
February 8, 2015
so many memories of you uncle Gerry, for sure all good ones. and I know without a doubt that you are with my dad, your brother rheal, surely 2 of the greatest men I have known, luv u
February 7, 2015
Sending my love and deepest condolences to all of you for this very sad news.
Lots of love and hugs
April
February 7, 2015
Lorraine et la famille nos sincères condoléances.
Nous garderons toujours en mémoire le sourire de Gerry
Soyez assurés de nos prières
Denis et Adriana Amyotte
Luc & Madeleine Drolet
February 7, 2015
Lorraine et la famille, nos sincères condoléances en cette période difficile. Nous vous gardons dans nos prières.
Gerry & Murielle Séguin
February 7, 2015
Lorraine & Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. It was always pleasant to talk with Gerry. We shared a lot of good laughs, and I savour the many good memories of our curling outings. May he rest in peace. (Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the service, as we are out of the Country).
Shirley MacLeod
February 7, 2015
Fond memories of Gerry as a
Gentleman, Co-worker in Tariff Programs and an avid Curler. My condolences to the Family.
February 7, 2015
Dear Aunt Lorraine and family. I am saddened to hear about Uncle Gerry. I wish you all strength, support and love. May your memories of this wonderful man help you through this difficult time.
With love, Connie, Dave, Devin and Conor
Claude Hamel
February 7, 2015
Mes sincères condoléances Lorraine et à ta famille. Courage dans les jours à suivre.
Denis Deslauriers
February 7, 2015
Gerry was not only a friend but a confidant and true gentilman to me and countless others who were fortunate to have known him. As a fellow curler and golfer he always had a warm smile and wink at the ready. We shall truly miss him and pray for Lorraine and the family during this very sad time.
Guylaine Pinard
February 7, 2015
Lorraine and family, our condolences to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert and Guylaine Pinard xox
February 7, 2015
Dear Lorraine and family. What a GREAT FRIEND we have lost. It's been a privilege to have had Gerry as a friend for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love and support,Claire and Wayne.
Claude Wistaff
February 7, 2015
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