Obituary for Gerald Neary
Gerald James Neary, son of the late Gerald Neary and the late Irene Farrell passed away suddenly, at home, at the age of 71. Left to mourn are his wife, Mardi Weltman; the daughter of his heart, Jeanne Kelly-Guillen and her husband Matthieu Maftei; his step-son, Jared Ross; his in-laws; his stepbrothers and sisters and their families; his many godchildren; his aunts and uncle and cousins in Newfoundland and uncountable friends.
Gerry had a special place in his heart for Jeanne and Matthieu’s two sons, Adrien and Charles. They called him Grumpy – the perfect name. Gerry was born on Bell Island Newfoundland and took great delight in reminding everyone that he was not born in Canada but was actually an immigrant. He established the office of the Ombudsman at Carleton University, later becoming Foreign Student Advisor and then assistant Dean of Students. He was one of the first employees of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Gerry completed his public service career at the Federal Privacy Commission – while working with the Thai Government on Privacy issues. He retired in 2005 and embarked on a new series of adventures including spending months on end with friends in BC or enjoying the cottage near Shawville Quebec. Mardi and Gerry reconnected in 2010 and were married in October 2011. Gerry wanted to be receiving his OAS before he tied the knot.
Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Byron) on Saturday, September 2nd from 1p.m. until the time of the Celebration of Gerry’s Life at 3 p.m. A reception will follow so that we will all have a chance to share memories. Please wear bright colours – especially fluorescent orange or a Hawaiian shirt. Donations in Gerry’s memory can be made to Carefor, the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald James Neary – 1946 – 2017.source
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avis deces Gerald James Neary – 1946 – 2017- avis mortuaire Gerald James Neary – 1946 – 2017
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