Obituary of Gerald Marcel Doucette

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Passed away unexpectedly at Columbia Forest Long-Term Care on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 81.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Evelyn. Dearly missed by his son Kevin and his daughter Carol Anne (Scott) Weir; his grandchildren Bretton Weir, Kassandra M. Doucette, and Melissa N. Doucette; and his five brothers and five sisters from Nova Scotia.

Predeceased by his parents Marcel and Anna Doucette, four of his brothers, and one sister.

Gerry was born in Harvey, NB, and raised in Trenton, NS. He had a career with BF Goodrich for 42 years. Gerry was involved in volunteer work with St. John’s Kitchen, Ray of Hope, and House of Friendship. He also volunteered in the addiction and treatment program at Grand River Hospital.

He was a quiet man, but he spoke volumes with his kind actions and his willingness to lend a hand. Even on a bad day, he could always inspire a smile with a joke or a funny story. He was a loving husband, a devoted dad and grampie, and will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends.

Visitation will take place at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. with Fr. Raphael Ma officiating. A reception will take place following the service in the funeral home’s Fireside Reception Room.

In lieu of flowers, condolences for Gerry’s family as well as donations to the Carmelites of St. Joseph or the Amputee Coalition of Canada can be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.