Gerald Griffin
1929-2020
GRIFFIN, Gerald ~ Died
peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Monday, March 9, 2020 at
the age of 90. Kind and loving father of David Griffin (Camille
Bedwell) of Fruitvale, BC, Dawn Griffin (Brett Thorpe) of Fort St.
John, BC, Amanda Griffin (Nathan Dunn) of Guelph and Andrew Griffin of
Kanata, ON. Proud and loving Grandad of Jennifer, Simon and
Andrew. Dear brother of Keith Griffin of Bolton, UK and
Delia Blacow (Harold) of Dundas. Loved Uncle to Gordon and
Wendy Blacow and their family. Remembered by cousins,
nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Predeceased by his
parents Andrew and Mary Griffin; siblings Andrew, Charlie, Hazel,
niece Sharon Blacow, sisters in-law Doris and Connie and brother
in-law Bob. Thank you to Auntie Delia and friends Kerry and
Jackie for being there for Gerry and a thank you to Village of
Riverside Glen and The Elliott for taking such good care of our
Dad.
Gerald was an electrician for the British Royal Air Force in
England. After emigrating to Canada, he became an
electrician with the United Steel Workers of Canada then eventually
became their union negotiator. He moved and continued to be
a negotiator for OPSEU for 35+ years. After retirement, he
was active as a part time fitness instructor for the YMCA -YWCA of
Guelph and a soccer coach. He will be remembered for
fighting tooth and nail for equal rights for women and for his
wonderful sense of humour.
Friends are invited to
meet the family in the Trillium room at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL
– McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the YMCA -YWCA of Guelph. We invite
you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Griffin 19292020..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario