GERALDINE SYDNEY BERRYERE (HARRIS)

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GERALDINE SYDNEY BERRYERE (nee HARRIS) On June 26, 2013, with her family by her side, Gerry passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg at the age of 78 years. Remaining to cherish Gerry's memory forever are her children, Kathy (Chris), Glen, Nancy (James), Craig; daughter-in-law Lynda; six grandchildren, Ashley (Bryan), Darren, Tyler, Carla, Kailyn and Alec; two great-grandchildren, Finley and Dax; sisters, Joy (Keith) and Kay; sisters-in-law Carol and Jean; as well as numerous cousins; nieces; nephews; and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Cliff (1998); parents Thomas and Laura; and brothers, George and Dennie. Gerry was born on May 20, 1935, the youngest of five children. She grew up in Winnipeg, married Clifford Berryere on June 18, 1960 and raised four children. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished our family gatherings! In Gerry's later years, she was a very active member at the St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there and was often spotted playing scrabble and cards or volunteering her time in and around the centre. Gerry enjoyed travelling and was able to see much of Canada and the U.S.A. throughout her life. Some of her favourite trips included a cruise to Alaska, a bus tour of the Maritimes and Las Vegas for her 75th birthday. Although her stay at Kiwanis Courts was brief, she absolutely loved it and was really looking forward to this new phase of her life! The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Birchwood Medical Clinic, the 3rd floor Grace Hospital, Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts, numerous home care workers, and GH7 Health Sciences Centre. Your care and compassion meant a lot to us! A Celebration of Gerry's Life will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg. Donations may be made in Gerry's memory to the St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre or Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204 897 - 4665 wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2013