Gerald Jean Taillefer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Swift Current Care Centre, Swift Current, SK, with his wife by his side. So it is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Gerald was born on February 26, 1939, at Makawa, SK (the home farm) to Loui & Lillian Taillefer. Gerald worked at Kindersley Composite High School for several years as a custodian. He also worked at CBC Bible College in Regina for 13 years. Gerald had two businesses – Gerry’s Carpet Cleaning and A & G Auto Detailing in Kindersley, SK. Upon retirement, Gerald & Anne moved to Swift Current in August of 2012 where they resided at Heritage Towers. Gerald was predeceased by his father, Loui Taillefer; his mother, Lillian Taillefer; his mother-in-law, Suzanna Hebert; his father-in-law, Nick Hebert; a sister-in-law; and by a brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Ann Taillefer; his daughters, Wanda Taillefer and Jackie Taillefer both of Swift Current, SK; his grandson, Deajay Steier of Kindersley, SK; his sister, Charolette Fiddler; his nieces, Joyce Auger, Merelda Potter (Josh); his great-nieces, Reece Potter, Cole Potter; and by his great-nephews, Michael Fiddler and Bart Fiddler. The Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm from the Restoration House Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Rob Winslow And Pastor Emmanuel Appiah officiating. The pianist for the service was Lorraine Dyck. “What a Day that Will Be”, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “To God Be the Glory” were sung by the congregation under the direction of Pastor Jesse Gensorek and Shonnon Klassen. Scripture was read from Lamentations 3:22-26, John 11:17-27 and Revelations 21:1-7 by Pastor Emmanuel Appiah. Tributes were shared by Wanda Taillefer, Deajay Steier and by a Slide Show presentation. The eulogy was brought by Pastor Ron Baker. Pastor Rob’s meditation was entitled, “Gerald loves Jesus”. The ushers in the church were Barry Dueck and Arnold & Norma Wiebe. The Interment Service preceded the Celebration of Life Service and was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Deajay Steier, Barry Dueck, Dave Dyck, Emmanuel Appiah and Rob Winslow. In memory of Gerald Taillefer, donations made to the Gideons International or to the Samaritans Purse would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com