Jacqueline Gerrish

Obituary of Jacqueline Gerrish

Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener, Ontario on Monday November 6, 2017, at the age of 91, with family by her side.  Loving wife of the late Arnold Henry Gerrish (2006).  Cherished and greatly loved Mother of son Greg of Waterloo, daughter Nancy and her husband Mart Gross of Toronto.  She will be missed by nephew James Gerrish and wife Carolyn, and nephew Allison Gerrish and wife Karen of Sussex, New Brunswick and her niece Patrice Gerrish of Sisson Brook, New Brunswick.  Jackie is predeceased by her parents Glen and Jennie Stine, brother-in-law Donald and sister-in-law Doris Gerrish and sister-in-law Bette and brother-in-law Roger Wuilleumier.  Jackie was born in Kansas City, Missouri and was a graduate of the University of Colorado.  She was an avid bridge player, reader and enjoyed her travels and overseas assignments with Arn.  Jackie and Arn moved from Montreal to Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo, Ontario in May 1998 and became members of Trinity United Church and the Mr. & Mrs. Club at Trinity.  Jackie was also a member of the Probus Women’s Club where she was actively involved in bridge related activities.  At Jackie’s request there is no funeral service.  Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at the graveside where Jackie will join her beloved Arn.  A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined later.  The family would like to thank the exceptional staff at the Sunshine Centre at Luther Village on the Park and Sunnyside Home.  Condolences to the family and donations, if desired, to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo, at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. 

Private family graveside service

To be held at a later date
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