At his home in Bolton on Thursday, June 28, 2018, Gerry Elema, in his 74th year, beloved husband of Rie. Loving father of Ariella. Dear brother of Dr. Frederik Elema.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday July 9 for a memorial reception from noon until 3 o’clock.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to your favourite cancer charity.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Wendy
Hi Rie, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be there on Monday perhaps with Nancy and Martha. If you need any help please let me know. Thinking of you with fondness. Wendy Pierobon
Kathy and Ross Farrelly
Ross and I are saddened about the passing of Gerry. We have many fond memories of him on the Liberal trail. We spent many hours knocking on doors. He will be missed as an active supporter to the Liberal party and community. May you remember the fond memories you had together as a family. God bless.
Darlene Avram
Dear Rie and Family.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My sincere condolences
to you and your family at this very sad time.
Peace Be With You All.
Darlene
Social Justice Committee, Holy Family Parish. Bolton.
Joe McReynolds
Rie, although I only got to know Gerry canvassing and at Liberal events, I considered Gerry a colleague and friend. My sympathy during this difficult time. We will all miss him.
Lori Hall
Rie, I am so sorry that you have lost Jerry. My thoughts go out to you and your family during this hard time.
I will see you Monday. Thinking about you, Lori Hall
Nancy Ingle
Rie please accept my condolences to you and Arielle . I know Gerry will be greatly missed.by many. Although I had not known Gerry for long it was easy to tell that he was an intelligent and entertaining man. Please remember we are here for you at anytime. I will see you soon my friend and in the meantime please take care. May your memories of Gerry never fade and bring a smile to your face for the rest of your years. Thinking of you Nancy Ingle
Ed Crewson
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Gerry. We want to express our condolences to all of you in this time of grief. Gerry was a great Liberal and a good friend and we are all diminished by his loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that we are better for having known Gerry and for his efforts to give us a better world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn but unfortunately we are unable to attend the funeral because we will be in France with Neil Orford on a battlefields tour.
Heidi and Stuart
Rie and Ariella….So sad to hear about Gerhart. We’re thinking about you and know that he will be greatly missed.
Winston Uytenbogaart
Linda and I send our condolences and trust that you will
find strength in knowing that Gerry will be missed by all of his many friends and associates
who had the honour of knowing him during his passage in life.
Helene Bengert
Dear Rie and Ariella,
So sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I join with the ladies from our Bookclub in offering our deepest condolences to you and your daughter. Sadly I will be away on vacation for the memorial service, however you remain my prayers.
Helene Bengert
Ray Fournier
Having worked with Jerry for many years I am saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family
Marilyn Sharp (Ross)
Dear Rie,
Brian and I were so saddened to read about the death of your husband today. Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time and we send our condolences to you and your family.
Marilyn and Brian Sharp
Rocky and Connie Mezzone
So sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. Condolences to family and friends. From Rocky and Connie Mezzone
Rocky and Connie Mezzone
So sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. Condolences to family and friends. From Rocky and Connie Mezzone
Sarah
Our thoughts are with you. The memories and time with you a gift. We were fortunate to know & call you a friend, Gerry. You gave us much joy in the time we spent with you.. We will miss you Gerry!
Sarah, Esfan, Kayla, Laura, Kavan
Maureen Jutras
Dear Rie & Arielle,
I was surprised and saddened to hear about Gerry’s passing. I will remember him as a kind man who was always in a positive mood. He will be missed by everyone here. I hope your many wonderful family memories will buoy you through this time of grief. I regret I will not be able to attend the memorial. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Pete and Corry
We are saddened today by the news of Gerard’s passing.
We got to know him as a unique and caring friend.
wishing the family a clear path in the days and weeks to come
Let that path be guided by love and strength.
Sincerely,
Pete and Corry
H.W. de Koning
Lieve Rie en Ariela,
Ik heb vandaag dinsdag 10 juli de rouwkaart van Gerard met de post in Nederland ontvangen. Beiden gecondoleerd met het verlies van echtgenoot en vader. Ik ben hier heel erg van geschrokken. En zeker daar ik het afgelopen jaar maar weinig van mij heb laten horen. Voor mij is Gerard zeer waardevol geweest als schoolvriend gedurende 55 jaar. Ik denk met heel veel plezier terug aan hem. Ik heb inmiddels ook Theo Mijnhardt en Anthony LePoole van het overlijden van Gerard op de hoogte gesteld. Ik wens jullie beiden veel sterkte in de aankomende tijd. Groet Henk de Koning en Ria Hickendorff.
Robert Goldstone
Ariella, I only met your father briefly a long time ago, but the lasting impression of him was that he was a good Dad. Please accept my sympathy for you and your mother.
Erika Spagnuolo
My heart is broken since I got the news of my old dear friend Gerry. I wish I got the chance to say goodbye to you. You were a man who didn’t bother anyone, someone who was loving kind sweet and always respectful. It breaks my heart to hear that you’re no longer here. I found out so late in time that you passed away. I used to love our conversations we had although they were always short you always made my day. Your big warm heart will never be forgotten and that’s a true fact!!
I’ll never forget the time that we first met. I was 9 years old and my dog dragged me into your backyard chasing your cats and the first thing you did was ask ARE YOU OKAY and helped me up. And from then on our friendship became one great one that’s for sure. I’ll always remember how amazing you were.
My heart goes to you and your family and most of all your poor loving wife!!! Xoxo
Love always
The Spagnuolo’s