It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of Gerry Gignac on December 13, 2018. Gerry was predeceased by his Parents Paul & Dora (née Regimbal) Gignac, his loving wife Pierrette “Pete” (née Valotaire), son Marc Gignac, daughter Wende Gignac, brother & sister in law Ron & Dee Gignac, son in law Wayne Dool & great grandson Finn Crawford.
He will be greatly missed by his son Glenn (Glenda) Gignac, daughter in law Debby Gignac, his grandchildren Derrick (Michelle) Dool, Kyla (Denis) Crawford, Jason (Heather) Gignac, Cory Gignac, Justin(Meghan) Gignac, Kyle (Melissa) Gignac, Dawson (Chloe) Gignac and 9 great grand children . All left to mourn are his sister Claudette Gignac- Lachapelle, Jocelyn (Dan) Poulin, brother Bob Gignac and his companion Janine Johnston.
Gerry had a love for law enforcement where he had served on the Hearst police force for 5 years and in 1969 moved to Kirkland Lake to further his career till his retirement in 1996. His true love was his wife Pierrette “Pete”. They both loved retirement together and spent many winters away in Arizona and loved coming home and sharing all their adventures.
A special thank you to CCAC, VON and volunteers of Closing the Gap for the great care & compassion shown to our family during this difficult period in our lives.
In keeping with Gerry’s wishes cremation will take place and no celebration of life will be held.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald “Gerry Gignac 2018..
Source: FRENCH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
Death notice for the town of: Kirkland Lake, Province: Ontario