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Jerry passed away
at home with his family and friends around him after a
courageous battl e
with cancer. He leaves behind his partner of 11 years, Lonni
Baker, step sons Jeremy and Josh Stokes of Royston, BC; father
Norman, sister Connie Guignard (Rodger) and brother Eric of
Bathurst, NB; brother Larry in Alberta; cousins, nieces and
nephews and so many wonderful friends. He is predeceased by his
mother Dorothy and sister Lois.
Jerry was born in Moncton, NB, moved with his family to Sudbury
Ont. for his school years, and then to Vancouver with his
buddies in 1970. In 1977 he came to Courtenay to start his
career and became the guy everybody knows at the Ministry of
Transportation. Jerry was passionate about everything he did; he
loved his music, hockey, golf, being out on the boat, work,
family and friends and is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever
have met. He is probably best known as the founding member of
classic rock band Pacific Disturbance who has played in the
Valley since 1996. He was a devout Habs fan and continued to
play goal for the Express Old Timers hockey team, which he also
founded. Many will remember him from Men’s fastball, football,
hockey, basketball, darts, pool, golf, the hockey rink, the ball
park, his favourite watering holes or as the guy who organized
benefits, socials or road trips to see a concert or a game. His
sense of humour and kind-hearted spirit will be missed by us
all.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 17 at 3:00 pm
at the CRI Hall, 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. A special thanks
to Dr. Christoph Kind, Dr. Peter Gee and Dr. Barb Fehlau and
home care nurses for compassionate and exceptional care. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Flight of BC or the
Comox Valley Hospice Society.
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