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August 13th, 1940
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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January 17th, 2014
Toronto, Ontario
Gerald Gordon Kerr
1940 – 2014
Passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 17, 2014. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Nina and sister-in-law Jean Kerr. Cherished, loved and devoted husband of Judith Richardson, Gerry will be missed by his brother Doug, nieces and nephews as well as relatives in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, the U.S.A. and his fishing friends around the world.
Born in Detroit, Michigan August 13, 1940, the family moved to Ingersoll, Ontario after the death of his father. After graduating in Industrial Engineering, Gerald moved to Toronto for work, living in the west end (best end) until he and Judith moved to the Beach. He served as a postal worker in the east end for 16 years. He was known throughout the community for his volunteer work, first as a member of the Toronto Beaches Lions Club, in which he served in many capacities, including President; then as chairman of the Terry Fox Run in in the beach for 18 years. He volunteered in many Habitat for Humanity builds in Toronto and Scarborough as well as delivering star boxes during the Christmas season. His latest venture was distributing McDonald’s cards to the homeless in shelters downtown.
Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Gerry’s life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Beaches Lions Club would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giffen-Mack “Danforth” Funeral Home, 416-698-3121. Condolences may be sent to www.giffenmackdanforth.com
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