Passed away suddenly on June 24, 2018 at his home at the age of 59. Loving Dad to Joyce (Randell) Upshall. Cherished Grandpa to Makenzie and Johnathan. Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Joyce. Left to mourn is his step-mom Elva. Dear brother to Marie Clarke, Bernie (Cicely), Madonna (Brian) Franklin, Ron (Sharon), Doug (Brenda), Delores (Tim) Mercer, Sheila (Phil) Muntean, Tony (Michelle), Dean and Raymond (Kelly). He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends near and far. To celebrate his life, Gerard's family will receive relatives and friends from 1-3 pm on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON, 519-749-8467. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Gerard's memorial.