Obituary of Gerald "Gerry" L'Ecuyer
L'Ecuyer, Gerald "Gerry"
Gerry passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with dignity and strength at the CKHA-Chatham Campus on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the age of 74.
Gerry was born in Chatham and was the son of the late Jerry and Beatrice (Griffore) L'Ecuyer.
Beloved husband of Marian (Groves) L'Ecuyer of Grande Pointe.
Dear father of Rachel and Larry Delaey of Dover Township, Chris and Kathy L'Ecuyer of Guelph and Jacqueline L'Ecuyer Wilson and Mike Wilson of Chatham.
Loving Pépé of Brianna, Larissa, Michael, Matisse, Aidin, Caera and Jack.
Predeceased by sister Doreen Griffore and brother Roger L'Ecuyer.
Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Vigil prayers will be held Friday at 3 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Street, Chatham, ON, on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Interment will be held at St. Philippe Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Gerry to Epilepsy Canada would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, 519-351-2040
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