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Geraldine WELLS Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of Geraldine Anne (Geri), with her family by her side, on March 24, 2012 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus at the age 64 years. Beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth O'Connor and daughter-in-law of the late George and Gemma Wells. Loving wife of 40 years to George and devoted Mom to James and Karen, Matthew and Emily and Laura and fiancé Brendan Warren, all of Toronto. A cherished Grandma who will be missed by Andrew and Riley. Dear sister and sister-in- law to Kay and George Dogterom, Betty Williams, Maureen and Brian Monaghan, Irene and Edgar Ladouceur, Deirdre and Roger Forsyth, Joan and Bob Crew, Ray and Gail O'Connor and John and Sharon Suter. Geri leaves behind her large extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Geri retired from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in 2007 and was a long standing member of the Laureate Alpha Upsilon. She will always be remembered by her family for her kindness, generosity and techy skills which she shared with all. The family will receive friends on Wednesday March 28 from 3-5 pm and 6-9 pm at McEvoy- Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), Ottawa. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Thursday at 2 pm. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington will be held at a later date. A heartfelt thank you is extended to Dr. Paul Hebert and the ICU staff at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus for their care and compassion. Donations in memory of our Geri to the National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel/Aiken Foundation) to help kids and teens living with developmental disabilities or to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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April 11, 2012
Dear George,
It was with great sadness that we learned of Geraldine's passing. To you and all the family we send our sincere condolences and love. Geraldine was such a gentle and lovely person, may all your happy memories help you through these very difficult times.
Betty Ryan, Hazel & Diarmuid Golden & family.
Beaverton, Ontario 1967 - Geraldine, Irene and Maureen
Valerie Tunis
April 9, 2012
Valerie Tunis
April 9, 2012
I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to George and to his family and to Geraldine's sisters and brother. I guess it was around 1966 that I first met Geraldine in High School and have kept up with her life through her twin sister, Maureen, who I still am very good friends with. My heart is breaking for the family and I hope that all the wonderful memories of Geraldine and her love of life and family help you through this very difficult time. Her picture story was wonderful.
Valerie
Cynthia Coleman
April 5, 2012
Never met Geri in person, but she was a treasured member of the Claymates. Rest in peace, dear Geri.
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Bridgett Rode
April 1, 2012
You will be greatly missed by all of us on the CB. We've lost one of the best!
Mad4clay aka Bridgett
Ahmed Kotb
March 30, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May her soul rest in peace.
Cheryl Fawcett-Holmes (CADTH)
March 30, 2012
My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this sad time.
God Bless,
Brenda Mehler
March 30, 2012
Gerwhisp, you will be missed. Rest in Peace.
claygal01
Denise Laplante
March 29, 2012
Dear George and family
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Geri. Although I never knew Geri personally, I knew of her in conversations with George, and how devoted and wonderful she was. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.
March 29, 2012
Dear George
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Geri. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb and Ric McCann
Pierre Duez and Martha Lai
March 29, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Wells family. We are very sorry for your loss; you are all in our thoughts.
Homer Yang
March 29, 2012
Dear George
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Gerri was such a integral part of our Department. Please accept our thoughts and prayers from the researchers in Anesthesia and from the cardiac anesthesiologists.
During this difficult time, please take care of yourself, and if there is anything we can do, please feel free to let us know.
My most sindere apologies for not being able to attend this afternoon's service.
Michel Boucher
March 29, 2012
Dear George,
It is with sadness that I learned today about the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Andreas Maetzel
March 29, 2012
Dear George and family,
"Behind every great man there is a great woman". I hope you can muster the courage to relish the past with all the great memories while remaining strong in the here and now.
Andreas
Yuval Grinspun and Cara Wilkie
March 29, 2012
Our condolences to all of the Wells family. Our thoughts are with you all of you as you struggle through this difficult time.
Elizabeth Lugo
March 28, 2012
My condolences to Geraldine's family. She'll always be missed.
Chris Ouimet
March 28, 2012
Dear George and Family,
Extending my deepest sympathy for you in your loss. Such a shock to hear of Geri's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family today.
Chris
Francie Davis
March 28, 2012
I never had the pleasure to know Geri personally.....only as a fellow Claymate. She will be missed terribly. She was always one of the nicest, most helpful people on the board. My condolences to all of her family and friends. Rest in peace, Gerwhisp. Shenandoah2
alice kakuda
March 28, 2012
Geri, you've left a gap in our fan family, as you join the angelic family in heaven. Rest in peace and thank you for helping to enrich our lives with your love and kindness. Rest in peace. (To her family, thank you for sharing your many family photos with us. May these memories help you in the months to come.)
March 28, 2012
Dear George: Words cannot express my shock and sadness of Geri's passing. Praying God will be with you in this time of loss and give you strength for the days ahead. Peace, Mary Ellen (Suter) Moore Red Deer Alberta.
Mohammed Jabr
March 28, 2012
Dear Dr. Wells,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your wife. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annette O'Connor
March 28, 2012
Dear George
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Geri. Looking at her lovely pictures that you have posted, I can see how she was the heart and soul of your wonderful family. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.
shirley lambert-mcphee
March 28, 2012
Dear George and family - such a shock to learn of Geri's passing!!! She was a wonderful person, a good friend who loved her family so much. She will be missed - our prayers and thoughts are with all of you on this sad day. - Shirley and Craig McPhee
Carl and Anne Gray
March 28, 2012
Dear George and family:
There are no words that can express the sadness we feel upon hearing of Geri's passing. Carl and I wish you and your family our deepest sympathy for the loss of that special person in your lives.
March 28, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to you and your families. My heart, love and prayers are with you all. You will be missed. Denise (Aikenfan6)
D. Paquette (Iroquois Falls, ON
Nick Bellamy
March 27, 2012
Dear George,
I was greatly saddened to learn of your loss. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself. With deepest sympathy.
Mickey Alessi
March 27, 2012
I'm sorry I just heard about this today. I had not been on the Clayboard for a while.
I am so very upset by this very sad news. We we all miss her brilliant selfless and loving posts. It just won't be the same without our Gerwhisp. :'(
missmobius (Toronto)
Lily Chen
March 27, 2012
Dear George,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I hope that you find comfort in happy memories and in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us. Take care of yourself.
carol cooke
March 27, 2012
God keep you in his care, Geri. Prayers for strength and courage for your dear family and friends. Carol Cooke (Clay fan)
DiAnn Wilkerson
March 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of Gerwhip's sudden passing. She was such an important member of the Clay family , enriching many of our lives. She will be missed.
March 27, 2012
Dear George: We are terribly sorry to hear that Geri has died. It seems just like yesterday that you arrived at the Imperial St. party with Geri. You made such a cute couple. May your memories of the good times be of comfort for you. With our deepest sympathy. Aurele and Pat Richard
Lynne McHardy
March 27, 2012
Dear George and Family
I am so saddened by the loss of Geri. She was a good friend and former co-worker. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to you.
Bev Heim-Myers
March 27, 2012
George, our thoughts are with you during this very sad time for you and the whole family. In time, I hope you find comfort in the many laughs and wonderful moments that you shared with Geraldine.
Chathura Prematunga
March 27, 2012
Dr Wells,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts (and prayers) go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
Lisa Verson
March 27, 2012
I did not know Gerwhisp personally, but I do know what a wonderful woman she was. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace, Gerwhisp. -Lissical
Rossy Mejia
March 27, 2012
Descansa en paz Gerwhisp.
My condolences to all family and friends.
She will be greatly missed :(
"Claycolombia"
Hassan Gorji
March 27, 2012
Dear Dr Wells
With Deepest Sympathy please accept my condolences. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Art Leader
March 27, 2012
I did not know Geraldine Wells, but I did know how important she was to George and I am deeply saddened by this sudden and tragic loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
March 27, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Geri's passing and remember so clearly the day she married my cousin "Georgie". Geri just beamed that beautiful smile of hers and what a happy day that was for the whole extended family. She will be missed by all. Barb Morris, Ancaster, Ontario
Robert Corsini
March 27, 2012
Dear George,
Bev and I deeply regret the passing of Geri and offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although we have been out of touch for years I will always remember the days of our youth and those carefree times at 93 Case St. when all the events of the future were so unknown. It seems like so long ago and far away and yet so near. Take care and may you find the strength and hope, as I am sure you will, to endure this saddest of loss.
Your Cousin,
Bob
March 27, 2012
Karin and I are deeply moved by the passing of Geri. We are thinking of you George and your family as you mourn her passing and gather to support one another. We are unable to attend the funeral as we now live in Milton.
Larry Chambers & Karin Tomosky-Chambers
Puteri
March 27, 2012
Dear family of Geri Wells, my pray with you all.
I only knew Geri from Clay Aiken Board, never met her. But she is really wonderful friend in the Clay fandom. My she rest in peace. She will be missed a lot by her friends in Clay fandom.
***from Jakarta, Indonesia
Nick & Linda Pollice
March 27, 2012
Dear George and Family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of a wonderful wife, and loving mother and grandmother. As the days, weeks and months come to pass take comfort in the fact that Geri will be with you to guide and comfort you with love and compassion.
March 27, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss.
Craig Lee
SilverPN
March 26, 2012
Dear Family of Geri Wells ~
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, dear family member, and dear friend to
many.
She brought amazing talent and support to the ClayNation. She was a true Clay fan and a gentle and compassionate
friend to all Clay Fans. We will miss Geri (Gerwhisp)always.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.
Nick & Linda Pollice
March 26, 2012
Dear George and family, please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of a wonderful mother and wife. As days, weeks, months and years pass, take comfort in the fact that Geri will be with you to guide you in your time of need and her love for you will be everlasting.
March 26, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Moira Anne West
March 26, 2012
Memories.
Geraldine, I remember you once said to me you could not say good bye, and I no better at the task was willing to comply. Now you have proved beyond all doubt that you could win the race, you won it just by standing still a feat I can't outpace.
Moira.
Carol and Frank Tristani
March 26, 2012
Dear George and Family: Frank and I were so saddened to hear Geri lost her battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan & Jim Spence
March 26, 2012
Dear George
We send our deepest condolences in the passing of Geri. I will remember her in my prayers and pray for you and your family to have strength during this most difficult time.
Tony and Inday Dans
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
Please accept our deepest condolences.
March 26, 2012
To Gerwhisps family. Remember that you will always have the many wonderful memories of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother with you forever. Her extreme talent and thoughtfulness will be missed in the Claynation...
Judy L
CLAYONLY
March 26, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting Geri several times. She was generous of spirit and had an enthusiasm that was hard to contain. A Clay fan and friend through and through. Rest in peace lovely lady.
Darleen McLean - UXBRIDGE, ON
Monique & Jean-Yves Dupuis
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
We want to offer your family and you our most sincere condolences. The loss of Geri will undoubtedly leave a big void in in your family. We hope that the sympathy from your friends and work colleagues will help you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts!
Tiina Podymow
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Erin Ueffing
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Paul Hendry
March 26, 2012
Dear George, my sincerest condolences to you and your family for your sudden loss.
Pat Tugas (Mamarose)
March 26, 2012
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Geri's entire family. Geri (Gerwhisp) was a beloved member of our Clayboard family and all of the Clay Nation. She was an invaluable member of The Clayboard Staff. We depended on her, we treasured her and we loved her. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Dear Geri - Rest in peace. Know we will "hold down the fort." And know that I will carry you, forever, in my heart. Holding fast-home at last.
March 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to Gerri,s
family and friends. As one of her fellow
Clayfans she will be very much missed by us all.
Sandradee
Shannon Corbett
March 26, 2012
Dr Wells,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take good care of yourself.
March 26, 2012
Dr. Wells and family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Kathleen Schieman
March 26, 2012
hi george from bill dalziel..my wife linda went through everything the same but linda was the 1 in a million who survived but it was agonizing times and emotions,our hearts and sympathy go out to you ..if i can be a sounding board or help in any way , don't hesitate ..bill and linda
Laura Quittem-Stein
March 26, 2012
I am so saddened by the loss of Geri. I was so happy to finally meet her and her lovely husband in Florida. We only had a short time and the Burger King was close. She has been such a sweet, smart and caring person to all the Clayfans who knew or knew of her. Many prayers to her wonderful family and friends. Laura Quittem-Stein (LauraQ) Des Moines, Iowa
Lynn Casimiro
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
I'm so saddened by this terrible news. You are in my thoughts and prayers in these trying times.
March 26, 2012
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Geri. Our heartfelt condolences to you, George, and to the family.
Amanda, Francis and Gregory Chang, Toronto.
Lara Maxwell
March 26, 2012
Dear George and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Noni MacDonald
March 26, 2012
Dear George, my sincere sympathies.So sad, so unexpected and so relatively swift. Group A strep can be such a wicked microbe. My thoughts are with you and your family. May the many many warm memories of Geri over the years help to light these dark days
Roseline Savage
March 26, 2012
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
PhD in Population Health, uOttawa
David Birnie
March 26, 2012
Hi George,
Desperate desperate news; heartbroken for you and your family....let me know if there is anything we can do.
David
Lehana Thabane
March 26, 2012
Dear George: You have my deepest sympathy and condolences! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family during this trying period! May God give you strength to cope! Lehana
March 26, 2012
Dear George,
I am so sorry to hear this sad and tragic new. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bon courage!
Lucie Brosseau
Jacob Krash
March 26, 2012
Juanita and I are so sorry for your great loss. Our love and sympathy.
Vicente Corrales-Medina
March 26, 2012
Dear Dr. Wells and family, receive my deepest condolences and prayers.
Irwin Schweitzer
March 26, 2012
Hello George
My most sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. Take comfort in your memories.
Carole Scott
March 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you George and to your family. My thoughts are with you. Carole
March 26, 2012
Dear George and family, Very sorry to read this sad news. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. David Moher and Vivien Frenkel
Stephanie Whitehead
March 26, 2012
My prayers are with you and all of your loved ones. All of the Claynation is touched by your passing. Love, Claymate Rustydog
Ann Stephens
March 26, 2012
Rest in peace dear Geri. You will be and are already greatly missed. My condolences and prayers to your family and friends. Annieg9
Diane
March 25, 2012
Rest In Peace Gerwhisp. We will miss you on the Clay Board. Gone too soon.
My deepest condolences to the family. Such a tragic loss.
God bless you all...
Mary Kay Jettinghoff
March 25, 2012
I had the wonderful privilege of working with Geri as a Moderator on the Clayboard for many years. She was a special friend and helped me in every way possible. She was truly an amazing woman. I will miss her every day in the Moderator's Forum and in my heart. My sincerest sympathies to her family and close friends. ~MK (ClassAkt MK)
Lois Wills
March 25, 2012
May she rest in peace. I am a family member not related by blood, but by friendship and love. She was talented in so many ways...We will miss her dearly.. God bless you all..
Lois (Claydreamer)
Anita Stanger
March 25, 2012
My hearfelt condolences to Geri's family and friends. Geri was a generous and giving person who helped the rest of us enjoy the Clay events. She will be missed.
Karrie Crotty
March 25, 2012
Gerwhisp was a great asset to the ClayNation and to the Clayboard. She was a true and supportive fan. I was so sorry to hear of her passing, and she will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Geri's family at this very difficult time. Karrie C. (Clayzie)
Sandy Hall
March 25, 2012
My deepest and sincere condolences to Geri's family. Geri was such a wonderful woman and will be missed. I always enjoyed meeting up with her at all of Clay's concerts.
Sandy (Ottawa, Ont)
March 25, 2012
I only met you once but I feel we were friends. May you rest in peace. I will miss you. Jean
Jan Dillberg
March 25, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother, grandmother, and family member. She was a much appreciated fan on the Clay message boards and I really enjoyed sharing her beautiful videos and montages on my website. Rest in Peace, Dear (Gerwhisp) Geri. You will be sorely missed.
-Jan (Janwhatever)
claniac24
March 25, 2012
This is devastating news for the Clay Nation. Gerwhisp was an incredibly valuable member of our group. We will all miss her terribly.
frances lind
March 25, 2012
RIP Gerwhisp
fcl1
March 25, 2012
Rest in peace, Gerswisp. We will all meet again at an angelic concert in the heavens.
My condolences to all the family. Carole (IamMesmerized)
March 25, 2012
Geri, We will miss you terribly. We had so many good Clay times together. May you rest in peace. George you know we are so saddened by Geri's passing. We send you our love and sympathy.
With Love,
Charlie and Dee Veldran
Dianna Jeung
March 25, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Your loving memories of her, will help you get through the next few weeks. She will be missed. Dinobear1
Christy
March 25, 2012
Rest in Peace, Gerwhisp.
Karen Splinter
March 25, 2012
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
C. & R. Tan
March 25, 2012
Rest in Peace, Gerwhisp. You will me missed.
zippy888 and clayheaven
Bobbi Thornton
March 25, 2012
Rest is peace our dear Geri.
Bobbi Thornton
March 25, 2012
Geri, I have known you through the Clayboard, and worked with you in Mod Central and finally had the pleasure of meeting you in person at the Clay Aiken's Raleigh PBS taping. You were one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all who knew you and those who knew you from The Clayboard. May you rest in peace now. My heart is with your family and friends at this difficult time.
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