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Gerry O'Neill
1925 - 2017
Gerry O'Neill
1925 - 2017
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BORN
1925
DIED
2017
Gerry O'Neill Obituary
1925-2017
Gerry passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences on July 4, 2017. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years Adelaide (nee Bois), and sisters Marguerite (Frank Methuen), Betty (Robert Waddell), Teresa (Gordon McKinnon), and Sheila (Stanley Hadley). He is survived by daughter Catherine (Michael Hunter), son John, and granddaughters Jennifer and Kate. Gerry was born in Drumheller, Alberta, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before graduating in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1948. He joined Imperial Oil working all over Canada for 37 years. Upon retirement, he spent time volunteering for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, North York Symphony, Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed travelling, golf, bridge, and poker. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge St, (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on Tuesday July 11, from 2-4 or 6-8 pm, and the Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, (Yonge St. south of Lawrence) on Wednesday July 12, 2017 at 11 am. If desired in memoriam donations may be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto.
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October 18, 2017
I had the honour of working with Gerry for 5 years as his "Secretary" at Imperial Oil. We both left in 1986. He was a lovely, lovely man and "boss". He was so humble and kind and came in every morning with a smile, ready to start the day. I have thought about he and his family over the years and was so sorry to have just learned of his passing from a colleague. My condolences to Adelaide and family. Beth
July 25, 2017
We will all miss Mr. O'Neill here at his dental office. He was always in good humour and made us all feel happier when he was around. He spoke kindly and lovingly of his wife and his family. May God rest his soul and eternal be his memory.
Dr Phillip Tzemis and Team
July 9, 2017
Dear Catherine, John and families.
We have always held dear our visit to Burnaby many years ago. Catherine and John were just little. I still have a favourite recipe that Aunt Adelaide gave me. What a wonderful family and we send our heartfelt condolences. Gerry was a kind and humble man. Paul & Barb (Vernon BC)
Marguerite Graham
July 7, 2017
Dear Catherine, John, Michael, Jennifer and Kate,
Uncle Gerry was a wonderful man who will be missed dearly. I am so grateful we had a chance to visit all of you in June. He still had that "Uncle Gerry smile" and that's how I will remember him.
I hope in your sadness you'll picture him joining your mom and his sisters for an Irish toast!!
All our love, Margot, Darryl, Erin and Neil
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Leo and Bonnie Marland
July 7, 2017
Our condolences to Gerry's family. He was a real gentleman, very humble despite all his achievements and a fine Vincentian.
Venera Fazio
July 5, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Catherine and family
I will remember Gerry as a kind gentle soul whose dedication to the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul for over 50 years was quite remarkable.
Also I am most grateful to be among his friends.
With Gratitude
Venera
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