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The Rev. Gervis Beecher Black passed into the joy of heaven on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Husband to Liane, father to Cuyler and Marshall, Gervis is remembered for his unparalleled preaching gift, winsome faith, warmth and kindness, generosity, and irrepressible humor.
Raised in Toronto, Gervis was proud of playing fullback on the Bloor Collegiate football team. A gifted athlete, he later would play hockey for Oxford University. The 7th generation of Christian ministers, Gervis was a graduate of Queen’s University (B.A. ‘56, D. Min. ‘58). His brilliant service to the United Church of Canada included Ontario churches in Arden, Smiths Falls (Trinity), Ottawa (Parkdale), and London (Metropolitan). Before retiring, he preached to 2,000+ each Sunday, eventually with a national broadcast. Earlier, he had hosted the CJOH TV program « Quest » for 7 years in Ottawa, was a Smiths Falls town councillor, ran for Parliament, and served as a special assistant to the Minister of Transport. He also was a TV commentator for Pope John Paul II’s 1984 visit to Ottawa.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa on July 26th at 2pm.
Funeral Arrangements will remain Private and have been entrusted to the Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home, Port Rowan
Personal condolences can be posted at www.gffh.ca
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Décès pour la Ville:Port Rowan, Province: Ontario
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