Gerald Harvey Douglas Schilter
1941-2021
SCHILTER, Gerald Harvey
Douglas
Peacefully passed at home on Friday, February
12th, 2021 in his 80th
year. Gerry was the loving husband and best friend of Carol Schilter
for 39 years up until her passing on June 1st,
2005. Gerry continued to spend the remainder of his life with his
special friend, Beverley Quinn.
Beloved father to Shelly Peet (Dean) of Guelph. Cherished
grandpa to Jessica and Jennifer (John and his son Nathaniel). Forever
a guardian angel to his first great grandchild, anticipated for July
2021. Dear brother to June Durnin (Ed) of Mississauga.
Loving Uncle to Pamela (Jaime and their son Quinn) and
Jody.
Born on September 23rd, 1941 in
Kitchener, Ontario to Herman and Florence Schilter. Growing up in
Elmira, he spent his time playing hockey, collecting birds’
eggs and gambling. After retiring, he spent his time taking numerous
trips and cruises. His downtime was spent at the casino, tinkering
with different projects, throwing parties and poker games in his retro
basement, and looking after his Grand Marquis. Gerry will be dearly
missed by members of The Bridge Club, The Mens’ Cribbage
League, and friends he made at various cribbage tournaments.
Friends and family may call the Gilchrist
Chapel- McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral
Home, 1
Delhi Street Guelph on Thursday February
18th, 2021 from 7:00 – 9 :00 p.m.
Please contact Gilchrist Chapel directly (519-824-0031) to
arrange a viewing time, due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face
masks are required. A private family service will be held
Friday February 19th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with
The Rev. John Borthwick officiating. Interment Memory
Gardens.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Ontario 1-888-473-4636 would be greatly
appreciated by the family. 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 Harvey Douglas Schilter 19412021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario