Jerry passed away peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 76. Cherished husband of Joan (Dykes) Marshall for over 53 years. Proud father of Kathy and Scott Roth of Coldstream, and Jeff and Angela Marshall of Prospect Hill. Adored grandpa of Helena, and Lachlan Roth; Siera (Jared), Abigail, Aubrey, and Jackson Marshall. Dear brother-in-law of Valerie (Dykes) and Cliff Thomson and family, Ron Dykes and family. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless dear friends. Cherished nephew to several aunts and uncles. Predeceased by parents Richard and Dorothy (Craney) Marshall and brother, John Marshall (Betty).
He was a community leader in his remarkable 31 years on London Police Service, reaching the rank of Inspector. He was known for his larger-than-life personality, strong handshake, and genuine interest in people. Jerry’s second career as an entrepreneur led to the development of a flourishing tent rental business. He touched many lives as a mentor, hero in time of need, and man of steadfast honesty and integrity. His fierce determination and his love and dedication to family shone through in all facets of his life.
Visitation will be held at St. Marys Presbyterian Church, 147 Widder Street East, ST MARYS on Saturday, October 14th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, where Jerry’s memorial service will be held at 12 noon. A reception and time to share stories with the family will be held following the service at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, 317 James Street South, St. Marys. Cremation has taken place and Jerry will be laid to rest at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Donations to London Health Sciences Foundation or St. Marys Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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Annette and Gord Sharp
Gord and I and our family were so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was such a treasure and had such a talent for making people feel included. Hugs to the family
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Joan and Family, Val and Cliff and family,
We were saddened to hear about the sad loss of Jerry. He was such a happy and bigger than life kind of guy! He was so helpful when we rented a tent for my Dad’s 75th party many years ago. May all your good memories eventually replace the aching pain in your hearts. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Gloria Riddell
Dear Joan, Kathy, Jeff and Family. Thinking of you as you go through this time of sadness. May you know in your heart how much others care. Jerry was a fun loving guy. Cherish the memories.
Gloria Riddell
Glenna Day Hicks
Sending the family my condolences.
Glenna
Lori Bork
I am so honoured to have been able to see Jerry just before he passed. I worked with him for many years at LPS as his secretary. He was a man of integrity. He had many friends from all walks of life that would come in just to say hi. He worked hard but always had time for a laugh. Jerry will be missed by many.
Carol Chircop
Dear Joan and family our deepest sympathies to you all at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mario,Carol,Paul Chircop
Bev and Marg Tunks and family
Dear Joan, Kathy, Jeff, Val and Cliff and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Bev and Marg Tunks and family
Linda Mills
Dear Joan and family , Val, Cliff and family. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to everyone. Loosing someone that you love so much is such a difficult journey. May your many wonderful memories help to guide you through the tough days ahead. Thinking of everyone with compassion and respect of a kind gentle man. Linda Mills and family.
Jack Broers
Just heard about it this morning.
Sorry for your loss. Jerry was definitely a character. Every time I talked with him I was smiling and laughing. We all will have many great memories of him.
Don & Helen Thomson
Joan, Jeff, Kathy and families…it is never easy to lose someone special in your life. May you take each day keeping the memories close and know he is resting easy now. Celebrate a life well lived. Prayers and hugs to all!
Margaret DeLong
Jan: My condolences to you and your family. Arnold and I thought what a special couple you were. Keep those memories.
Dave Latta and Bonnie Machado
Joan and family. Dave and Bonnie wish the family our deepest condolences at this time.
ron and karen simpson
Dear Joan and family , very sorry to hear Gerry was not well again and has passed , our deepest sympathy to you all .
Lory Moro
I’m saddened at the loss of my friend. I will miss him greatly. He endured so much over the years and did so with stoicism. Jerry was an all-round good guy – a great family man, a great officer, and a great friend. I enjoyed working with him at LPS and enjoyed our friendship in the years since. Most sincere condolences to Joan and family, from our family to yours. Rest easy, Jerry.
Lori Skinner
Dear Joan and family,
You have my sincere condolences on the passing of Jerry. I know Richard enjoyed their lengthy phone conversations and we were so pleased to run into you in Toronto and at our party at the farm years ago. If you need anything just let me know💚
Doug & Madeleine Hicks
Joan and family
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing .He was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him..
George and Ann Spearin
Dear Joan, Kathy, Jeff and Families,
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at the loss of Jerry.
May the many wonderful memories help to ease the pain in
your hearts today and days ahead.
Marjorie Barton
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We haven’t seen you for awhile but we had some great parties at the Currah farm and Bob and Penny Altenburgs many pig roasts.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Marj. Barton and Earl Siegrist
Peter and Kathy Holden
Joan, Kathy, Jeff and families
Sincere condolences to all.
May your memories of Jerry comfort you.
Peter and Kathy Holden
Joan Mitchell
Joan and family, i’m sorry to read about Jerry..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dirk & Erica Kiestra
Dear Jeff, Angela and family,
Our condolences with the loss of your father. He will be missed.
Dirk & Erica Kiestra
Tracey Kirkland
So sorry to hear Jerry has passed away. Deepest condolences to Joan and family.
Joan Cunningham and family.
Keith and Joyce Thomson
Dear Joan,Kathy and Scott,Jeff and Angela,Val and Cliff,Ron and family and the whole Marshall family.We are so sorry to hear of the death of Jerry. Our most sincere condolences to you all on this great loss to your family.We know you will miss him terribly ,but may you find comfort in all the fond memories you have of this fine man.
Paul and Gayle Bycraft
Joan and family we are sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing, was a interesting guy to talk too.
Paul and Gayle Bycraft
Demir Bajin
Dear Kathy,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing a parent is an immense loss, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
If there’s anything I can do to support you during this time, whether it’s lending an ear to listen, helping with any work-related matters, or simply being there as a friend, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your well-being is important to all of us, and we are here to support you in any way we can.
Once again, I am truly sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace, and may you find solace in the loving memories you hold dear.
With deepest sympathy,
Demir Bajin
Jess
My deepest condolences Dr. Roth and family.
Wishing you and your family all the support and love during this tough time.
Dan & Judy Alce
Dear Joan,Kathy, Jeff & families,
Jerry was a good friend, we have a lot of memories spending time with all of you. Everyone will miss him.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Sending our condolences. Love Dan, Judy & family
Brenda Joan Mulligan
Jerry’s place can never be filled, and his loss will be with us forever. But his memories should be treasured and his life celebrated for the amazing man he was.
Jerry and Brenda Mulligan
Dan Vickery
I worked with Jerry for many years at LPD. I learned a great deal from him. He was truly a genuine person. Unfortunately I will be away in October but I wanted you to know how much I thought of Jerry.
Bill Nadon
Joan and family, I’m saddened to hear of Jerry’s death. Cherish the memories. Condolences.
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Sending heart felt sympathy to the entire Marshall family.
Jerry was truly a gem. His kindness always reflected his huge heart.
Keeping all of you close in thought at this time, so sorry for your tremendous loss.
Penny Altenburg
My husband Bob and I met Jerry and Joan before they were married, we were neighbours in Prospect Hill, just across the road! We will miss him a lot, may God bless you his family.
Love ❤️ Penny
Bev and Barbara Shipley
Our sincere condolences to the Marshall family as we learned of the passing of Jerry. We remember both Jerry and Jeff coming to our home to put up tents for several political events. We always appreciated his humour, support and help in whatever we needed.
He will be missed.
We remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers – Bev and Barb Shipley
Nick Martin
Joan, Kathy and Jeff. I am very saddened at learning of Jerry’s passing. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nick & Jaime
Christine Weessies
Sorry for your loss Joan and family. He has left many fabulous memories for so many people. Precious memories are what keeps our hearts full. Sending condolences from our family.
Rob Stiltz
To Joan , Jeff , Cliff n Valerie and families so sorry to hear about Jerry’s Passing I didn’t know him very well but the time I helped him n the boys with doing tents he was a real gentleman to talk too I liked Jerry
Debbie and Alex Hyde
Jerry was an amazing man in so many was. His heart was as big as a mountain. I remember the wonderful family reunion he organized with wagon rides and just plain fun for everyone. He supported my husbands BBQ catering business and was always pleasant and fun to talk to.
Truly we lost a gem.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Joan and family during this sad time. May the good Lord comfort you and be close to you all.
The Benner's
Dear Joan and Family….Sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband and loving Dad / Grandpa…Keeping you in our thoughts as you travel this difficult journey…Don and Heather
Don & Helen Schram
Dear Joan and family: Don and I were so sad to hear of Jerry’s passing and want to send you much love and condolence to all your family.
Don was so proud to work with Jerry for London Police Service and to know him not only as a fine police officer but truly a kind, caring and good man in the way he lived his life for his family and community. Joan, I first met you and Jerry 50 years ago and always was so happy to see you both and catch up with each others lives. We hadn’t seen you for a long time but we knew that whenever we did, there was always a big hug. Rest in Peace our friend. Don and Helen Schram
Diane
He was a super boss and person and so sad to hear this news so glad we got to see him on Wednesday condolences to all the family. Steve and Diane Lansdowne
Tom and Vicki Davis
So sorry for your loss Joan and family Jerry will be missed by all that knew him so long Cuz see you later
Laurie Altenburg
Thinking of the many happy memories our families had together in Prospect Hill! My heartfelt condolences for your family at this time.
Laurie Altenburg
Ruby Hillier
To : Jerry’s family from Cecil and Ruby Hillier –Thinking of you and family. Praying for peace as you grieve. Yesterday a friend called to tell us of Jerry’s passing . That same day I was cleaning up some papers and found a thank you card from you to Murray and Ann Neilson who invited you to Cecil’s graduation party. I don’t believe in coinstances. God is gracious and kind. All of your family have been a blessing to us. Memories about the tent in our back yard for Doug’s wedding. Another one when we were away and the boys decided to have a party which backfired and they had to come to your place -next door to us and ask Jerry to take control. The enjoyable time we had a lovely roast beef dinner at your house. the skating rink – the walks with our dog Buffy – out past your barn. Going to a women’s meeting with his mom at the Salvation Army in St. Mary’s . Also working with your family with your tent company. Just enjoying wonderful people and neighbors – My sister’s children from Newfoundland visiting and playing with yours and telling me how they liked that . I believe Jerry was a beautiful Christian man and is now with our Lord. He will be missed – Blessings.
Joan &Bob Doupe
To the Marshall family so sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry . Cherish the memories, he was a great guy and will be missed. Hugs Bob and Joan Doupe
Beth Elliott (Linton)
Kathy, Jeff, Joan and families,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Mr. Marshall will be with you in stories to be told for all the years to come. His grandchildren were lucky enough to know him well, and he lives on in many of you, I have no doubt.
Our sincerest sympathies.
Ron and Karen Simpson
To Joan and Family , so very sorry to hear of cousin Jerry passing , sorry to say did not know he had been sick , you have my deepest sympathy , He was a very nice genuine man .
Paul Giannecchini
Joan, Kathy, Jeff and family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss here in the UK. I have many fond memories of my time as a child visiting you all, and Jerry looms large in those memories, a big man with a generous heart. Sending love at this difficult time.
Paul and family
(Son of Paul and Sharon Craig, grandson of Maureen and John Wragg)
Tammy Cameron
May you find strength and peace.
Don&Sharon Cameron
Joan, Kathy & Scott, Jeff & Angela and families
So very sorry for your loss. May memories, family and friends
bring you comfort at this sad time.
Don & Sharon Cameron
Marnie Fairbrother
Sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. Condolences to Joan and family.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Joan and Family. So very sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a wonderful person and a great friend.
He will be greatly missed by everyone in the community. Sending hugs and prayers. Our sincerest condolences. Paul and Sue Robinson
Ron Ferguson
Joan and extended Marshall families;
Conveying sincere condolences on the passing of your Husband, Father, Grandfather and a true friend. Over the years he would always make time for a hearty handshake and conversation, So Sorry! He will be missed.
Rob Marshall
You are going to be missed greatly Jerry. Love you cuz.
Sylvia Graham
My heart is broken for Joan and her family. Jerry was like a brother to John and me. So many years, so many memories. A cherished friendship that spanned more than 50 years. Jerry was a great cop, a best friend, loving husband and dad who always put his family first. He was a truly wonderful man. I miss him already and always will. God bless you Joan as you get through the difficult days ahead. Remember I am always here for you. You are in my prayers.
Tracey Coward
What a beautiful man he was. I have many fond memories of fun times with Uncle Jerry and Aunt Joan, being tucked into their bed, along with my siblings while our parents visited. Riding on the back of his snowmobile. Days at the beach. Always with the movie camera. Hearing him and Dad laughing their heads off as they shared stories from work. Uncle Jerry will always have a special place in my heart. He always had time for me, was always kind and smiling his big beautiful smile. Aunt Joan, my heart aches for you. Kathy and Jeff and families, I know this will be a huge loss for you. When I was visiting him the other night, he spoke about his family with such love and pride. Aunt Joan, he told me how he loved to look at you, and marvelled at how you were more beautiful every day and how deeply he loved you. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to say goodbye to this very special man.
Wendy Callcott
I had some pretty great conversations over the years with Jerry.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time ❤️
Much love
The Callcott Family
Margaret DeLong
My condolences to you Joan and all the family. May he rest in peace and hold those precious memories.
Brenda and Dave Swan and Family
Dear Joan, Kathy and Jeff
Sincerest sympathy from our family to yours. From our high school years through our kids in school and sports together to conversations whenever we should meet after that, it has always been a pleasure to share stories with you. Jerry will be missed by so very many people but most of all by all of you. Cherish the special memories of a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather.
Brenda, Dave, Jason, Jeremy and Lesley
Lawrence Ellis
Sad news my deepest condolences to you Joan and your family
Lois and Ross McIntosh
Dear Joan, Kathy, Jeff and families,
Our thoughts and prayers have been for you and your family over the last few challenging years. They will continue to be for you as you remember Jerry and the cherished times you had together. May he be at rest now. Ross and Lois McIntosh
Diane O'Shea
Our most sincere sympathy to Jerry’s family. Remembering the lovely telephone chat I had with him this past winter.
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Shirley OHara
My sincere condolences to the families on the passing of a great man. Cherish your memories 💕
Bill Caldwell
I worked for Jerry for many years at the London Police Service. I knew him to be a strong, compassionate and fair minded leader. I’m sure I join many other members of the force who are sorry to hear of his passing.
Bill Caldwell
Lynn Denning
So sorry to hear of Gerry’s death. He was one stand up man and everyone’s friend. My condolences are with you and the family. Hold onto all those good memories.
Barbara McDonald
My husband John and I worked with Jerry at the LPS. We have fond memories of him. He went out of his way to contact us while we were on vacation to notify us of a death in our family. We were ever appreciative. Rest in peace Jerry.💙
alan W Keutsch
Jerry was a real credit to the London Police Force. His manner was very genuine and compassionate. I hope that Joan and family realize what a remarkable person Jerry was and I’m sure he will be missed by all. RIP my friend and colleague.
Anne Pincombe
Dear Marshall Family,
Sending my condolence at this very sad time for all of you.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy and Vaira
It breaks our Hearts to lose our dear friend. We send all his family big hugs. Jerry was a natural protector. His first career allowed him to protect a large community. Now We all have an angel in heaen to protect us.
RIP our dear friend Jerry.
Love Roy and Vaira
Elaine Arthur
Dear Joan, our deepest condolences for Jerry, a dear friend since high school. He was such a kind and generous guy! We always enjoyed conversations with him. His quick wit and stories were always so interesting. My most memorable time with him was in May of this year when I arrived an hour early for our girls’ get together! Being such a gracious host, he told me to get a drink and come and sit outside with him, while Joan finished preparations for our luncheon.
We spent an hour talking and laughing…… I will always cherish that time with him.
Elaine & John
Anne O'Hearn
Sooo sorry to hear about Jerry! I have heard so many great stories about him from Val and others! He sounds like a truly remarkable and loving man! You will treasure your memories forever! Thinking of you at this difficult time!
Bob Merrimen
Dear Marshall family, I am so sorry to learn that Jerry has died..He was a credit to LPS and I enjoyed the times that I worked with him..Bob Merrimen