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Gerald Vanhoorne

July 22, 1930 - February 12, 2019

(Jake/Jerry) Entered peacefully into eternal rest at the Erie Shores Hospice with family by his side on February 12, 2019 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Garant) with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Loving father of Jackie, Laura (Mark) and Mary Beth (Jeff) Salter. Treasured grandpa of Alexandra, Kaylyn and Rayna. Brother of Margaret (Joe) Chittle and the late Ray (late Janet). Brother-in-law of Michael (Marie) Garant, late Paul (Elaine Bechard), Angie (Jim) Regnier, late Rick, late Roland (Cindy) Garant, Peter (Jeannette) Garant, Christine (Gary) Close. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a member of Essex County Plowmens; Essex County Gas and Steam Museum; Inductee into the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame; former 4H Leader; Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus 9226 Maidstone; St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. Jerry is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers (time incomplete). K of C Prayers Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, family and friends are invited to gather at St. Mary’s Parish (12048 County Rd. 34, Maidstone) after 10 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the Essex Area Food Bank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Donate online to Hospice: https://www.eshfoundation.ca/donation/details/2 Donate online to the Essex Area Foodbank: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/essex-area-food-bank/

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(Jake/Jerry) Entered peacefully into eternal rest at the Erie Shores Hospice with family by his side on February 12, 2019 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Garant) with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Loving father... View Obituary & Service Information

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