Mark Gerrish

Mark Gerrish

Mark Gerrish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 20 to May 21, 2008.
GERRISH _ Mark It is with great sadness and comfort that we announce the passing of Mark Gerrish on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the age of 46. He peacefully left us with his family by his side after a three year journey with ALS. Mark is survived by his wife and best friend, Holly, daughters Lindsay, Laura, Carly and son Duncan, his parents Betty and Glen Gerrish of Upper Derby, NB, sisters Alison (Dana) and Gillian. A Funeral Service will be held at Woodcliff United Church on Thursday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held at McInnis and Holloway - Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. on Wednesday, May 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Betty's Run for ALS c/o the ALS Society of Alberta, 320 - 23 Avenue S.W., Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0J2 or online donations can be made at: https:// www.als.ca/events/mysite.aspx?fid=1908

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June 3, 2008

Brett and Cheryl Ladick posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2008

Carmel White-Gloria posted to the memorial.

May 24, 2008

BETH CASEY (PLEADWELL) posted to the memorial.

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Brett and Cheryl Ladick

June 3, 2008

Our heart goes out to you now and the days ahead. This will be a very difficult year for you at Mara Lake. It would be nice to get together at the Lake.
Sincerely,

Carmel White-Gloria

May 25, 2008

Holly;
I grew up on the Miramichi a mile or so down the road from Mark. I can still see him going in his sports car and smiling. It was not until U.N.B. that I really got to know Mark and his fellow engineers. He was so bright and academic. Living in Calgary I would sometimes see him at Lindsay Park working out as I was also. We would have great 'laughs'. One thing that lays still in my mind is how much he respected women. You were both blessed to have eachother and such beautiful children that he would talk about whenever I saw him. I am heartfully sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. I teach high school Theology and we have a chapel in the school. On Wednesday our school chaplain will have a mass for him. God Bless. Sincerely, Carmel White-Gloria

BETH CASEY (PLEADWELL)

May 24, 2008

Holly and family, My sincere condolences to you. We are greatly saddened to hear of Mark's passing.
I had many great memories of Mark as a jolly wonderful guy. He will always be remembered. May god bless you and your family.

Shaun Hunter

May 24, 2008

Holly -- I am so sorry for your loss. You were kind enough to drive me out to Mt. Engadine several years ago for a yoga retreat, and I remember you talking a great deal about Mark. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Leo Scarcello

May 23, 2008

We are greatly saddened to hear of Mark's passing as he was a quiet inspiration to a great many of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Scarcello Family

Maura Furlong/Allison

May 23, 2008

Holly and family, There are not enough words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I had many memorable times with Mark as I know you have. How lucky you are to have the precious time you had with Mark. He will always be missed and remembered.

Nico Scarcello

May 22, 2008

Dear Duncan
I am sorry for the loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. i hope everything goes well in the future.
From Nico Scarcello

Pam Underhill ( Pleadwell)

May 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gerrish family. Mark was a kind and gentle person with a smile you remember.

Cal and Shirley Riedel

May 21, 2008

Mark was a great man who will be missed by family and friends. May god give you all strength to get through this difficult time and comfort to know that he is no longer fighting the battle but is resting eternally in gods kingdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Liz Fisher and family

May 21, 2008

To the Gerrish family- We are deeply saddened by the news of Mark's passing. He was a very gentle and kind man. I will alway remember his smile and the great time house boating. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 21, 2008

Mark's smiling face and attitude towards life will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Nat Zaccaria & Brenda Heater

Laurine Hambrook

May 21, 2008

We are so emotionally saddened by Marks death, and are sharing your pain.Wish it were possible for us to be there with you. Please give our condolences to all the family. Loving you from New Brunswick....Jimmy and Laurine

May 20, 2008

We were saddened to hear of the loss of such a kind and gentle man. Mark's smile will be missed from the soccer sidelines. We are thinking of the Gerrish Family in this difficult time and sending our heartfelt sympathy.
The Stevens Family

Laura & Isaac Lucas

May 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love, Laura, Isaac Lucas & Family

Nicky Jardine

May 20, 2008

I would like to extend my sympathy to all the family at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are especially with you Glen and Betty. I will see you when you get back to NB.

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June 3, 2008

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