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Gerald Davis Obituary
In the early morning of October 31, 2024, Gerald (Gerry) D’Wayne Davis passed away at 76, surrounded by his family. Gerry leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and integrity. He was a devoted husband of 53 years to Maryanne, a proud father to Deanna and Jamie, and a cherished grandfather to three sterling grandchildren—Abigail, Elijah, and Isaac.
Gerry was born on July 28, 1948, in Flin Flon, Manitoba, and grew up surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. In 1963, his father, Wilfred (Wilf) Ernest Davis, suffered a workplace injury that left him chronically ill. At 15, with Wilf by his side, Gerry assumed his father’s role and devoted himself to supporting his family, shouldering responsibilities well beyond his years. Even after his father’s passing when Gerry was only 21, he remained a constant source of support for his mother and siblings.
His professional journey was marked by hard work and dedication. In 1967, he began as an underground miner at Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting (HBM&S). Guided by his father, he later took an apprenticeship with HBM&S, earning his interprovincial ticket as a first-class journeyman industrial electrician in 1972. In 1979, he relocated with his family to Fort McMurray, Alberta, to join Syncrude Canada. In 1980, he subsequently earned his Alberta first-class electrician certification.
He advanced quickly at Syncrude, serving in numerous leadership roles and becoming part of the senior leadership team for corporate safety. In 1999, he earned a certificate in construction administration from the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta, deepening his expertise.
While Gerry rarely spoke of his professional accomplishments, he led quietly and effectively, mentoring countless colleagues and championing women’s advancement in the oil and gas industry—a rare advocacy at the time. Known for his skill, leadership, and unwavering integrity, he left an indelible mark at Syncrude in his 30 years of service. After retiring in 2010, Gerry continued as a safety consultant, maintaining his commitment to workplace safety and excellence.
Throughout his life, Gerry was an athlete. He was an accomplished water skier, curler, and cyclist. He developed a love for hockey on the outdoor rinks of his youth, later playing in a church league. Gerry loved the outdoors, regularly engaging in cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, and fishing. He began running later in life, completing his first marathon at 40. While Gerry’s health later limited some of these activities, he remained active throughout his life.
At his core, Gerry was a volunteer and humanitarian. While in Fort McMurray, he served as chairperson of the Trinity Lutheran Church Council, where he helped secure pledge commitments of more than 80K to construct a new addition. He served as the chairperson of Cornerstone Counselling, establishing Christian counselling services in Fort McMurray and securing funding to support the initiative. Gerry served on the Fort McMurray United Way Board and was chairperson of the allocations committee, responsible for reviewing funding requests from non-profit agencies. More recently, he was a director with the Chronos Music Society of Alberta, where he supported the development of a suite of governance policies.
Gerry’s life was filled with purpose, warmth, generosity, and perseverance. Married to Maryanne on August 7, 1971, he built a life rooted in love and family. His family was the center of his world, and he embraced his roles as husband, father, and grandfather with boundless energy, love, and commitment. While Gerry and Maryanne relocated to Fort McMurray and later Camrose, he maintained ties to Flin Flon. In 1995, Gerry began building a cottage on a lakefront property first leased by his father, Wilf, in 1958–a legacy project he faithfully attended for over 25 years for his wife, children and grandchildren. Gerry’s children and grandchildren gathered around him yearly at the cottage to play games, build puzzles, fish, waterski, and enjoy shore and boat lunches.
He is survived by his wife, Maryanne (Dalgleish Davis); his daughters, Deanna (Patrick Marchand) Davis and Jamie Davis; grandchildren, Abigail Davis-Marchand, Elijah Davis-Marchand, and Isaac Davis-Smith; and his cousin, Garry (Beth) Davis. He will be remembered as a man of steadfast dedication to his family and known for his integrity, warmth, and humour.
A private memorial service with family and close friends will honour Gerry’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in Gerry’s name.
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