Mr. Dan Gerard

March 8, 1953 - January 22, 2015

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Cancer on January 22, 2015 at 61 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of Muriel (nee Allen). Son of Barbara and the late Thomas Gerard. Son-in-law of the late Ernie and Shirley Allen. Cherished father of Jodi and husband Gary Baillargeon; Craig and wife Nicole Gerard who he was so proud of. Treasured Grandpa of Lauren, Ty, Kierstyn Baillargeon who he admired and loved more than anything. Dear brother of Wanda and husband Daryl Rupert; Bev and husband Steve Diemer. Brother-in-law of Larry Allen (Wendy) and Shelley Allen (Reg). Uncle of Brad and wife Tina Rupert; Matthew and wife Tina Rupert; Amy and husband Chris Fillion; Scott Diemer and Melissa Chafe; Stephanie and husband Nelson Santos; Sarah Allen and Kathryn Bobbie. Great-uncle of six nieces and nephews with two more on the way. Dan retired from GM Transmission after 37 years of dedicated service. Together with Muriel, they played music with The Common People for many weddings and other events over a 21 year period. Dan was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed everything from his motorcycles to camping, fishing, hunting and traveling with Muriel. Dan spent the last 30 years raising and playing music with his family and enjoying time on the farm in Gesto with his horses and other animals. He was also a devoted fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dan is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place from the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, Hospice of Windsor & Essex County, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Above all, Dan will be remembered as a dedicated husband, family man and friend