Gerard Michael McDermott

MCDERMOTT, Gerard Michael (Squire)– Peacefully Gerard passed away at Michael Garron Hospital early in the early morning of Friday, March 1 in his sleep at the age of 82. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 29, 1942. He left Scotland in 1964 to play soccer in Ottawa and later reunited with his parents and siblings in Toronto, Ontario. He was the eldest of twelve children to the late Peter and Hope McDermott. Loved and cherished by his siblings and those who have gone before him. Married to the love of his life the late Cecilia McDermott for 53 years. Loving father to Paul (Sara), Andrew (Millisa), Siobhain (Derek) and Kathleen (William). Devoted Papa to Liam, Connor, Shannon, Nolan, Alisa, Eliana, Braeden, Ewan and Maeve. Gerard will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews for his sarcastic and loving sense of humour. Gerard’s passion and love of his Scottish nationality and his passion for Glasgow Celtic Football team will be a lasting memory to everyone who knew him. The family would like to thank his PSW team from Spectrum Health, particularly Jutha and Denise who had been with him for last seven years. Thank you to the Palliative Care Unit 5G for all the nurses who looked after him. A special thank you to Dr. Ramona Joshi for her kindness and guidance near the end. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Michael Garron Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. Mourners will be received at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8 on Wednesday March 6th from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 291 Cosburn Ave., East York, ON M4J 2M4 on Thursday March 7th at 11am. Celebration of Life to follow at The Leaside Pub, 190 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3W2. “You will never walk alone. Hail! Hail!”

The Funeral Mass will be available via Livestream by visiting https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/87098