Father Gerald Sinel

FATHER Gerald SINEL At the West Island Palliative Care on August 22, 2007. Survived by his brother Don Sinel (Julie) and his sister Lorraine McKenzie (late Ken). Predeceased by his brother Robert (Frances) and sister Betty Macdonald (late Frank). Will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, John, Janet, Kim, Nancy, Gary, Barbara-Anne, Tom, Peter, Michael, Craig, Marylynn, Theresa, Maria, Donna, Rena and Patricia; and by his many grand nieces and grand nephews. Father Jerry was very special to parishioners, friends, family members and the many individuals he met throughout his ministry. Over a span of 42 years, he served faithfully as pastor or assistant at 6 different parishes; Holy Name of Jesus, Resurrection of Our Lord, Annunciation, St. Brendan, St. Malachy and St. Raphael the Archangel as well as chaplain of St. Mary's Hospital. A pillar of the Catholic Church, Father Jerry was a man of great faith whose simple mission in life was to serve others. Visitation at St. Raphael the Archangel Church, 2001 Lajoie, Outremont, on Friday from 1- 9:00 p.m and on Saturday from 12 - 1:45 p.m. Funeral Mass at the Church on Saturday, August 25 at 2:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass in honour of Fr. Sinel will be held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (instead of 10:00 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.com.