passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2014, in the presence of family and close friends at the age of 77. Gerry has been described as a "Renaissance Man"; he was a tireless patron of the arts and was committed to the musical life of his adopted city (as a proud NBC (Newfoundlander by Choice)). He was a generous man. He loved adventure (which he often found on the waters around his fair island). Gerry served two separate terms as Chair of the NSO, served on the board of the Tuckamore Festival, and was a member of the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club (where he kept his beloved Abrigo). His work (as President of Genergy Inc, President and CEO of Rutter Engineering and Automation, President of Unicontrol International LTDa, President of Bouyges Offshore, General Manager of Townsend and Godfrey Brothers and as Director of the Expo '67 theme pavilion' Man and the Oceans) brought him around the globe (Montreal, France, Viet Nam, England, Scotland, Brazil, James Baie, Halifax, Lab City). He was predeceased by his father Charles E. Germain and his mother Louise L. Germain, his sister Ella Lewis and son Charles. He is survived by his wife Angela Penney, his children Guy and Victoria Germain, sister Blanche Streeter, and grandchildren Kieran and Harrison Betts and Sienna Germain. His loss will be felt by many friends and family; he was larger than life and left an impact that he could be proud of. Much appreciation to Doctors Greenland, Hadden, Lee and Rorke. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home., 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday, April 16th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made on his behalf to the NSO. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

Bravo!, Gerry.
Fair winds and following seas.