Gerald Penney
March 23, 1951 – May 14, 2020
Passed away at home in St. John’s on May 14, 2020. Gerald Penney, Archaeologist and Heritage Consultant. Predeceased by parents Simon and Rita Penney, Port Union, and brothers Jim and Aidan. Leaving to mourn, his darling wife of 43 years Ellen; sons Steven (Kenzie); Simon (Amanda); and daughter Andrea (Blaze); his wonderful grandchildren Charles and Anna and her dog Cora and Andrea’s dog Ziggy, along with sisters Sheila, Donna and Carmel (Scott) and five nieces and nephews. Gerry expresses his appreciation to all his fine business and archaeology associates, squash club members, road running mates, friends at the Miawpukek Reserve, Conne River and other First Nations members throughout the Province, fellow members of the Hollywood History Club, all those interested in Newfoundland history and maps and most profoundly to his health providers. Donations, in his memory, can be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada especially for their Freshwater Bay project. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald Penney 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N
Heartfelt sympathies, with fond memories of better times. Jeri and Alan Mounier.
Sheila, Donna, and Carmel, our sincere condolences to you and the rest of Gerald’s family.
Sending deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the family, Gerry was a good friend to us, he will surely be missed.