Gerard (Jerry) Parsons passed away peacefully on Monday December 9, 2024, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital from complications of a stroke.
He was born in St. Catherines, Ontario. The son of Agnes (Inverarity) and Joseph Parsons. Predeceased by sisters Margaret (Home) and Agnes (Minardi).
He is survived by his loving wife Gaynor (Sewell) and three children Cindy, Randy (Melissa), Mark (Shannon and two step children Morgan and Tiffany (Jones), brother David (Arlene) and many nieces and nephews.
He ran a successful plastics company (Cinran Plastics) in London, Ontario until selling the business and fulfilling a dream of retiring at the age of 50 to pursue many adventures, including sailing the Great Lakes, RVing in the USA and Mexico, plus many trips abroad.
Ever busy in retirement, he chose to donate some of his time to sit on the Board of Directors for Goodwill, London and the Board of Directors for AMGH in Goderich. Other pleasurable pursuits including golf, biking, woodworking and gardening. Always with a song in his heart, when he no longer could play the piano his fingers never stopped tapping whatever tune was in his head. Having moved to Goderich 22 years ago, it was something he wished he had done much sooner.
A Celebration of Life will be held this summer.
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John and Greta Stephenson
Gaynor and Parsons family. So very sorry to learn of Jerry’s passing.We send our deepest sympathies to you all. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
John and Greta Stephenson
To Gaynor and The Parsons’ Family. So sorry to learn of Jerry’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathies to you all. May God bless you and give you strength during this difficult time
Tina Minardi
Aunt Gaynor and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of our families spending time together, and I always enjoyed catching up with Uncle Jerry at the family reunions. He always had plenty of stories to tell and was such a character. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies. RIP
Heather Stewart
On behalf of the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter in Goderich, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Gaynor and family. I was grateful to have had the opportunity to see Jerry recently, at the Christmas House Tour in November.
Sincerely,
Heather Stewart
Regent IODE MLC
Marilyn Arscott
Deepest sympathy Gayner
Penny Murray
Gaynor and family, please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband and father. He will, no doubt, be missed by many . Sincerely, Penny Murray (Member of the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter)
Kimberley Payne
Gaynor – I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. Xo
Kimberley Payne
Rosann and David Barrick
We are sending our thoughts and condolences to you , Gaynor, and your family after your loss of Jerry ! We would always wave when we saw him out looking after the outside of the house as we drove or walked by ! He will be missed as a fixture of Dunlop Terrace and chatting about Bosco …. Take care Rosie and David Barrick
Mavis Speares
Deepest sympathy to Gaynor and family, Jerry was a very special and caring person and will be missed.
Ray Hatherell
Mary Anne and I are so sorry for your loss Gaynor. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family at this difficult time.
Jerry and I went back many years to the mid 70’s. Our sincere condolences.
Ray and Mary Anne
Pam Inglis
In memory of Uncle Jerry
I have many great memories of spending time with Uncle Jerry, from family reunions, to playing at their home as a child or spending a day chatting. He was a wonderful person and I’m going to miss him. RIP
Michael & Veronica Minardi
To Gaynor & family, we were very sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Jerry. Although we didn’t get to spend much time together in the recent years we will fondly remember him being warm & funny but also one who would take the time to talk & listen.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Sending you much love & light.
Michael, Veronica, Nicolas & Marco
Lynn and Ron Bearden
Jerry was a lovely and gentle man. He was energetic and always active, either golf in the summer or swimming in the pool at the Y. He was always gracious and welcoming and let me borrow his wife, Gaynor, for shopping adventures and he never complained.
Natalie Cousteils
Gaynor,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.
Natalie and Paul Cousteils
Tracey Hill
In loving memory of my dear Uncle Jerry.
Although we hadn’t seen each other in a while, I will always carry the memories of the good times we shared. I will hold on to the love and kindness you gave me. You will always have a special place in my heart, and I’ll never forget you. Rest in peace.
Jon and Marg Gow
Dear Gaynor and Family:
I spent many fun times with Jerry when I was young. As the years passed he was always there for me. When I moved to London as a single Mom you both welcomed me into your home while I looked for a house and Jerry was there every step of the way helping me to make the right decision re a house. He was also a wonderful support to me when I was executrix for our cousin Alex. My husband Jon and I have great memories of family reunions held over the years.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hold on to all the happy memories. We hope they will provide some comfort to each of you. We believe that Jerry will be watching over each of you with much love.
Take care.
With lots of love
Marg (cousin) and Jon Gow
Barrie Ontario