(1932 - 2012). Joan and Sister Chrys (The two remaining members of the Brennan family) gathered with Kevin, Joan’s husband, and Gerald’s friends from San Mateo and area, to celebrate his life and to say a final goodbye at a Funeral Mass in Burlingame, California, on Thursday, August 2. Gerald is predeceased by his wife Katie (MacDonald); his parents William and Ellen Brennan; his other siblings: Eileen Pulcine, Mary English, Gus (Brother A.F. Brennan), Betty Abad, Francis (Brother F.F. Brennan), John, Sheila Walsh, Aloysius. Besides his sisters, Joan Murphy and Gertrude (Sister Chrys, pbvm), Gerald leaves behind his brothers-in-law Kevin Murphy and Frank Abad, numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A former member of the Irish Christian Brothers, Gerald’s teaching career brought him from St. John’s, NL to Montreal, British Columbia, Chicago, Hawaii, and finally California, and in particular, the San Mateo area, where he retired. Gerald’s ashes will be buried beside Katie in Sydney, Nova Scotia. To express condolences, visit www.crosby-ngray.com. Donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to The R.C. Basilica Heritage Fund, St. John’s.