GERRITY, Thomas Edward David
Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 after complications with an allergic reaction to the contrast for a CATscan and subsequent internal bleeding in the wee hours of Thursday, December 22, 2022, in his bed at home in Thornton, Ontario.
Thomas was born on February 18, 1992 in Barrie, Ontario to Linda Joan Gerrity (nee King) and Blaine Patrick Gerrity both of Toronto, Ontario. After graduating High School, Thomas worked in various capacities for his family’s business. His favourite occupation was that of Graphic Designer which allowed him to combine the use of computers with his wonderful artistic talents. At the age of 27, Thomas was diagnosed with cancer in the duodemum and spent the next 5 months doing chemotherapy before having surgery at Toronto General Hospital, all during the initial lock-down for COVID 19. Many thanks to the staff at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals for all they did to pull him through that awful time. He eventually moved back home with his parents so he could recuperate and pursue his passion of computer gaming and design.
Thomas’ premature passing is leaving a big hole in the lives of his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his parents Blaine and Linda, his brothers Jason and James Gerrity, his sister Shannon McKay (nee Gerrity) and her husband Jeff McKay, and his grandparents Tom and Jean Gerrity. He was a very proud Uncle to Sam, Katie, Alice and Cara.
Cremation has taken place, with arrangements entrusted to the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie. The family will be holding a celebration of life in spring 2023. A date will be communicated to family and friends.
The family asks that donations in Thomas’ memory be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Youth Haven Barrie. Online memories and condolences may be forwarded via www.steckleygooderham.com
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Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Gerrity 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
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Décès pour la Ville:BARRIE, Province: Ontario