Gerry Melvin died peacefully in the early morning of December 7, 2020 at the age of 76.
She will be forever missed by her beloved husband of 57 years, Bev, her sons Sean, Brett (Kim), her precious grandchildren Sam and Kate, and her brother Edwin (Mary) Jackson and family. Gerry was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Roselle Jackson.
Gerry was born on July 25, 1944 in the town of Accrington, Lancashire, England and grew up in Oswaldtwistle. At the age of 9, she emigrated with her family to Canada. She grew up in Winnipeg where she attended River East Collegiate and made lifelong friends. It was through those friends that she met the love of her life, Bev Melvin. They married after high school on August 17, 1963.
Gerry was a very proud mother of her two sons, Sean and Brett. She supported them in all their activities and was their biggest advocate. Gerry was also a very proud Nana of her two grandchildren, Sam and Kate.
Gerry loved animals. She had many pets, from pet hamsters Squeekie and Sniffer, to being a member of the German Shepard Dog Club with Rogue, Annie, and Condor and breeding Abyssinian cats with Flee, Sphinx, and Basil. She was always surrounded by her pets. She also enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and golfing with her friends. She enjoyed working at E.H. Price and Motorcoach industries.
Gerry loved to travel. There were many adventures with Bev, their friends and family. These include cruises, shopping trips to the US, and holidays in the Caribbean and Mexico.
Thank you to all of the health care providers who took care of Gerry throughout the years. We would like to thank all the staff at Grace Hospital for caring for Gerry in her final days.
Bev and family wish to express their gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received
from family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and due to COVID restrictions, no formal service will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Geraldine Gerry Melvin Jackson Monday December 7th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Oakbank, Province: Manitoba