It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Sylvio Perron on October 28th, 2022 at the age of 84. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family and his devoted wife of 34 years, Rita Perron (née Hamelin). He was pre-deceased by his first wife Laurette (née Lavictoire) who passed away on January 17, 1987.

Loving father of Diane (Brian), André (Line), Sylvie (Michel), Jacqueline (Richard) and stepfather to Carol (Tom), Mary (Jean-François), Glen (Gina) and Susan (Ken).

Cherished Pépère of Alisha, Christopher, Stéphanie, Kevin, Raphaël, Megan, Brett, Laura, Sam, Sarah, Lee, Eric, Amy, Brian and fur babies Shadow, Duke and Buddy. Also, proud great grandpa to Pearson, Wesley, Marigold, Bay and Gavin.

He leaves behind sister Simone (Fleury) and loving brother Yvon.

Gerry will be loved and missed greatly by family and friends. Gerry had an incredible smile and a warm caring heart that endeared him to all that met him. He lived a full life, working as an underground miner, founded and operated Perron Seamless Eavestrough and successfully ran Buster’s Confectionery until he retired at the age of 60. He will be remembered for his many family corn roasts, his love of camping and fishing, his woodworking talents and making maple syrup with his brother Maurice.

A celebration of life will be held at Paroisse Sainte-Croix in Haileybury on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 11 am. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry's memory can be made to:

www.sickkidsfoundation.com

Please direct donations to the Alagille program in support of his great granddaughter Bay Windsor.

https://lakeridgehealthfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/ourcancer/donations/start