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It is with great sadness that we announce the
passing of Gerard John Mulder of Fredericton New Brunswick on January
14th, 2024, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional
Hospital.
Gerard was born on June 10th, 1943, in
Deventer, Holland.
Gerard, or Gerry as he was known by everyone,
truly loved celebrating with his family and friends. Gerry
was in the meat business, so you can just imagine him preparing his
famous prime rib dinners at these events. He was also an amazing soup
and pie maker. Gerry enjoyed watching movies and reading a
good book on anything to do with historic events but what he truly
loved was to wet a line on the Miramichi with his fishing buddies and
family.
Gerry’s passion lay in operating the
Mulder Meat business, established in 1968, which he and his wife and
partner, Carolyn, started with a small savings and a loan from his
father (at a rate higher than the banks he would always add). As a
post-war immigrant from the Netherlands, Gerry began his work life in
modest circumstances, but through hard work and a talent for relating
to people, their business thrived.
Gerry and Carolyn worked hard building a life
and business together and supported each ones endeavors in building up
their business. Gerry would work at the Boyce Farmers Market with her
and the market became their tight-knit community. And of course, he
came to know everyone.
Whenever he was invited to explain the meat
business, his true passion was revealed. He loved meeting people and
working with everyone involved in the business, from butchers to sales
to office staff. He loved it all, and he loved them all. Gerry used to
tease that ‘If you ain’t Dutch, ya ain’t
much’, but he had another saying that came from his heart.
He’d say ‘Talk to people. People make
the world go round.’
In addition to his wife Carolyn, Gerard is
survived by sons John (Karen), Todd (Dana), and daughter Margo (Jon);
his 6 grandchildren, Harrison, Olivia, Rebecca, Samantha, Madeline,
and Amelia; along with his brothers Jos and Ted, sisters-in-law
Cassandra, and Lavona, and brothers-in-law Steven, and John. Besides
his parents Johannes Mulder and Everdina Boerkamp, Gerard is
predeceased by brothers John, Tony, Nick, Bill; sister Anne Marie; and
brother-in-law Keith Hastings.
A visitation will be held on Thursday January
18th, 2024, from 4-7 at Bishop’s Funeral
Home.
For those who wish and in lieu of flowers
donations can be made to Fredericton Hospice
House.
1943 2024
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Gerard John Mulder 1943 2024
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Gerard John Mulder 1943 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
