Mira Road
Gerald Pellerin, age 81, of Mira Road has passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Hospice Cape Breton on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Born in Sydney on January 5, 1943, Gerald was the son of the late Alyer and Ruby (Horne) Pellerin.
Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dolores (Campbell) Pellerin; sons, Gerry of Berwick, William (Maria) of Toronto, Michael (Tracy) of Toronto, and Glen of Fredericton; brothers, Donnie, Stewart (Marjorie), and Roy; sister, Betty Campbell; grandchildren, Emma (Jeff) Smulan, Kristen Pellerin, Connor Pellerin, Justin (Ashley) Pellerin, and Charlee Pellerin; great-grandchildren, Nova Powers, Claire Smulin, and a a large extended family and friends.
Along with his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his sister, Alice in infancy and his grandson, Jeffrey.
Gerald was a long-time employee of PPG Canada retiring in 1998 and returning to Cape Breton. Gerald was a Volunteer Firefighter for 17 years with the town of Oakville, ON. He was a member of the Legion for 50 years and spent many hours helping out different causes with the Legion, especially the Poppy Fund which helped him earn the Queens Diamond Jubilee for his dedication to the Legion.
Visitation for the late Gerald Pellerin will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Visitation will continue from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Main-A-Dieu. Memorial Mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Main-A-Dieu at 2 p.m. with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Main-A-Dieu.
A gathering for family and friends will take place following interment in the Coastal Discovery Centre.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Hebb, all the doctors and staff at Cape Breton Regional Hospital 4B and also the staff at Hospice Cape Breton for their care of Gerald in his time of need.
The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Gerald may be made to the Cancer Society of Canada.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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I am so very sorry about Gerald’s passing. He had a long struggle. Finally he is at peace. He was awesome,I loved him.
Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Condolences to the Pellerin family.
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the entire family.
My condolences Dolores to you and your family on Gerald’s passing. Sending love and prayers to you. May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the family of Gerald Pellerin from Geralds’s old buddy at the Royal Canadian Legion in Louisbourg Hans Pennock
We have the same birthday. we moved from Bateston to Pickering Ontario in 2016 and in 2020 to Northern Ontario, Blind River.
We lost contact, and we only sent each other best birthday wishes.
Louise and I wish Dolores and her Family all the best and strength, we will pray for you.
Louise and Hans Pennock
My sincere condolences to all the Pellerin family. He was a great co worker and always kind and fair in his dealings as a Supervisor.
Gerry sorry for passing of your father. Know that the Bible promises at a future time all those asleep in death will have a resurrection on a paradise earth, ( Acts 24:15).
Gerry was great to work with! It was a pleasure to know him when we worked together at PPG! I will always remember him fondly God bless him!
Our thoughts and condolences for all of the Pellerin family.
My most heartfelt and sincere condolences to Dolores and family. May he rest in peace.
To Gerald’s family and friends please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Gerald was such a wonderful gentleman and will be missed beyond measure. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to learn of Gerald’s passing. My deepest condolences to his family.
Deepest Sympathy to Delores&Family.Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing.RIP Gerald
I am so sorry for the families loss. I will miss my Tim’s buddy many times we sat across and just squeezed hands. Gerry o am sorry I missed this service I am just reading this today.