O’LEARY: Gerald of Ailsa Craig
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 18, 2016 @ 9:00 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 40 Comments
On Tuesday October 18, 2016 at home, on Cassidy Road, Ailsa Craig, with family by his side, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Norma (Snowdon). Dear father of Lisa O’Leary-Reesor and Paul Reesor, and Cindy O’Leary and fiancé Greg Haber all of London, and Sandra O’Leary-Dilosa and Paul Dilosa of Brights Grove. Guardian of Alan Alderson of Shakespeare. Dear stepfather of Lori and Mike Claxton, Leah Claxton-Vandenberk and Martin Vandenberk. Dear grandfather of Mikyla, Nathan and Luke, Jalna, Emma and Deszi, Jessica, Wil and Logan, Kaitlyn and Zackary. Dear brother and brother-in-law of John O’Leary of Mitchell, Theresa and John Bronizewski of Brampton, Elizabeth O’Leary of London, Michael and Lanna O’Leary of Grand Bend. Predeceased by a son Jeffrey, sisters Madeline, Eileen, Ruth and Bernice, brothers Hugh, Leonard, Jim and Clem. Gerald dedicated his life to his family and farming. He was born, raised and passed away at his cherished home.
Friends may call the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday evening 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 69219 Bronson Line, South Huron (Mount Carmel), on Friday, October 21st at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Donations to the VON (Middlesex-Elgin Branch) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “O’LEARY: Gerald of Ailsa Craig”
Our prayers are with your family at this very difficult time, I have so many good memories of Gerald when we were young children that I will always remember I also want to give all my aunts and uncles my love and prayers too for the loss of their brother Gerald will be missed but never forgotten always in our hearts forever.
Suzanne O’Leary
Bertha O’Leary
Dear Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Amy Mooser
To Lisa, Sandra, Cindy and families, we are so sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Know now he is no longer suffering and may the memories you hold help you through the difficult days ahead. Take care, Bonnie & Ron Mathers and family
To Norma and family,
So sorry to read of your great loss. Thinking of each of you at this difficult time.
I am sending our heartfelt sympathy to my daughters Lisa, Sandra and Cindy for the loss of their Dad. Also to our 9 grandchildren for the loss of their Grandpa. Xoxo
Love From Mom and Dale
Our condolences to Norma and family also. R.I.P. Gerald
Lorelei & Dale
Norma,
Please pass along my personal condolences to the rest of the family. It was a pleasure to have met such a gentleman. Everyone at Mainstreet Credit Union is here to help you at this time so please don’t hesitate to call.
Lisa, Sandra and Cindy, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma, Lisa, Sandra, Cindy and Families,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you our sympathy at this difficult time.
Hugs.
Darryl & Tammy Thompson
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa,Sandra and Cindy and families..
Sorry to hear about Geralds passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Dear Norma and Family
We are sorry for your loss.
I’m sure he is a better place , free from suffering.
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Cherish your wonderful memories.
So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing, he sure had a big heart! In my thoughts and prayers!
Norma -passing to the next life is inevitable; but the pain and morning are left for us to bear. Rely on family, friends and faith to help you through the healing process.
Lisa, Sandra, Cindy – You have lost a friend, a pal, a shoulder to cry on, your DAD. Share your grief. Keep those memories ever close to your heart and dad will not really be gone. A message from your kindergarten teacher.
Thoughts and prayers to all.
Helen Ryan
Cassie, Paul, Jessica, Wil and Logan –
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s / Grandpa’s passing. He will be greatly missed, he was such a wonderful person. Hold onto all the loving memories that have been created over the years! We send our condolences to all of you and will keep you all in our prayers.
Love Joe, Anne, Michael, Megan and Claire. xo
Norma,
My sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn
Lisa, Sandra and Cindy and families
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Prout
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Norma and the O’Leary family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of Gerald. I so enjoyed our visits in Florida along with Mike and Lana. My Dad Mike Doyle lived in Zurich near the O’Leary’s and had many the good time over there.
Cherish all those memories. They will get you through the tough days.
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Alicia, Peter, Alina and Manda
Lisa, so glad we got to meet and spend some time with your father up at the lake. All of our support to you and your family. The Cooke’s.
Lisa, Sandra, Cindy and families
Sorry for your loss.
Your dad, grandpa will always be with you in your heart.
Deb Down
My deepest condolence Norma and family
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Thinking on you Tilly VandenBerk
Norma and all of the O’Leary family.
We send our sincere condolences to Norma, Lisa, Cindy and Sandra and all of the extended O’Leary family.
Rest in Peace cousin Gerald.
Peter & Lois Etue, Kemptville, ON
Lisa.
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I remember coming over for sleepovers and going out to the barn to see him milking the cows. It’s been grade school since we’ve seen each other but I will always remember you as my best friend. Funny how you never forget the wonderful people in your life. Wishing you and your sisters the very best and know that I’m thinking of you.
Tracey (Dietrich) Regier
Norma, Lisa, Sandra & Lisa
We are so sad for your loss of Gerald. Gerald was such a wonderful neighbour, we could always count on him when we needed help. We have many fond memories of his neighbourly visits.
RIP our dear friend. You will be missed.
Dear Lisa and Cindy and families,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Treasure the memories as I am sure you will.
Sincerely,
Diane O’Shea
Our deepest sympathy to Norma and the O”Leary family on the passing of Gerald. We are unable to attend the visitations or funeral Mass, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless the family and may Gerald rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Kay (Costello) and George Brunton
Our deepest condolences to you all @ this time of your loss. You our in our thoughts & prayers & may your fond memories help you through this difficult time.
Dear Norma,Lisa,Sandra,Cindy and your families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Uncle Gerald will be remembered for his love of family, especially how proud he was of “his girls”
His smile,his laugh,his love of teasing his nieces and nephews and their kids as well
He always made a visit to the farm memorable
He will not be forgotten
To Uncle John, Aunt Theresa,Aunt Bette and Uncle Mike we are forever grateful to be a part of the “wonderful O’Leary clan ” and sad to say goodbye to Gerald too soon.
Hugs to all
Bernice’s family;
Debbie,Terry,Meghan,Patrick,Kaitlin and Alexander Doyle
Diane,Bob and Adam Clahane
My deepest sympathy Norma in the loss of your husband. I pray for you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God find peace for all of you. I never met Gerald but I do remember your stories as to what a great guy he was. He must of been he married you, and gave you many years of love and happiness.
The Lord be with you.
We are all saddened by the passing of Gerald. He and Norma were always a joyful site during there visits to us in Augusta GA in the spring of the year. Our love and prayers for the whole family will always be with you. He is at peace with no more pain or suffering. God bless the family and know he is with God.
Mike and Ann Adams
Our sincerest condolences to you, Norma and your family on the loss of Gerald. Would like to extend this as well to all the O’Leary families. May he rest in peace.
Josephine & Ed Scott
With sadness in our heart we offer our condolences to Gerald’s family.
Deepest Sympathies on Gerald’s passing. He was a good man, and good neighbor. We did have the chance to have some good chats.
Prayers and thoughts with you at this time..
Bob & Sheila + Robert Jr
Ailsa Craig, ON
Sending our deepest condolences to you Sandra, and the entire O’Leary Family.
Dearest Sandra, Paul and family, please accept my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear father. While I did not know him, I know your pain. My father died on October 31, 1999, and the journey of grief is a tough path. Sandra, your dad must have been a wonderful guy because he raised a beautiful daughter. Your kind and caring ways must be a reflection of him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life.
Warmest regards, Robin Arnold (Boen’s Grandma)
Sandra, Paul, Jess, Will and Logan I am so sorry for your loss. Your all in our prayers❤️❤️
The Quinn’s
Norma : I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Gerald’s passing. I enjoyed meeting and chatting with both of you when working on the family genealogy. You were both so warm, welcoming and friendly . I know you will miss him greatly.
Lisa, Sandra & Cindy: A father is so hard to loose. I hope the happy memories you have of him will get you all through the tough days ahead. Stay strong!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Our deepest condolences, love and prayers are sent to Norma, Lisa, Sandra and Cindy and all of the extended family.
Such sad news to hear of the loss of a very cherished uncle. Absolutely everyone that met Uncle Gerald, walked away from that encounter having shared a laugh or two. He was one of those people who’s eyes twinkled with mischief and his quiet laugh was infectious.
His family was his everything. It’s why he worked so hard all of his life. He was in his happy place when surrounded by family and friends.
Sending you all lots of love from all of Hugh & Rita’s family.
Rest in peace Uncle Gerald. You will be missed. xo