Obituary of Gerald Tapp

<h1>Gerald Tapp</h1> 1950 - 2009 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 16, 2009, after a brief battle with cancer, age 58 years. Beloved son of Maude and Eric Tapp of Newfoundland. Loving husband of Dulcie Tapp (Keeping) of Kitchener; dear father of Nikki Cook and her husband Jason of Waterloo. Brother of Wallace Tapp and his wife Joan; sister, Vina Carter and her husband Kevin all of Newfoundland; brother, James Tapp and his wife Colleen of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also survived by a brother-in-law, John McNeil of Newfoundland and predeceased by his sister, Holly McNeil. Will be sadly missed by nephews, Derek and his wife Jody, Melvin and Ricky and a niece, Kimberley. Also godchildren, Gregory, Shawn, Patrick and Chloe, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews from the Keeping family. Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Gerald on Sunday, April 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo. The funeral service to celebrate the life and faith of Gerald will take place on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. George’s of Forest Hill Anglican Church, 321 Fischer Hallman Rd. E., Kitchener with Rev. Father. Donald Davidson and Canon Ralph Billard officiating. Cremation with interment in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. Condolences for the family and donations to the Regional Cancer Centre (Melanoma Unit) may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Gerald, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. Special thanks to Dr. Bahl, Dr. Jakda and the palliative care team for their care and support