Gerald Walter "Jerry" Wellman

Gerald "Jerry" Walter Wellman of Rockland, MA passed away suddenly on April 26, 2024. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of five years Elizabeth (Liza) Browning Wellman and his children Molly and John (Jack). Jerry was born in Fort Knox, KY to Lt. Col., ret. Gerald and Nancy (Burkinshaw) Wellman. He is survived by his siblings Casey (Nicholas Perry), Charles (Marcie), Timothy (Danielle), Meghan (Jonathan Pena), Gregory (Kristin), and Christopher. He is also survived by his in-laws Ralph and Elizabeth Browning, and sister-in-law Katherine Browning-Martin (Joseph Martin). He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his grandparents Charles and Molly Wellman and Paul and Marion Burkinshaw.
He graduated from Chelmsford High School in 2001. He continued his education at the University of Phoenix receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees. He most recently completed his second master's degree program in Moderate and Severe Special Needs from Framingham State University. His education prepared him for his career working with Special Education students in the Boston Public Schools for the last ten years, where he also coached football at The English High School. Jerry was an incredibly hard worker maintaining many part-time jobs throughout his life.
The most important thing in his life was spending time with his wife and children whom he adored. His second loves were spending time with his best friends watching football and sampling craft beers throughout New England.
Family and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Jerry's life on Thursday, May 2nd from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland, MA. A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Friends of Jerry have established a GoFundMe to support Liza, Molly and Jack