
1941-2011
Gerald (also known as Gerry) was born in Perth, Ontario on December 28, 1941. He was the seventh child to Joseph and Evelyn Quinn. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Stanleyville, Ontario.
Gerry came west in 1964. He settled in Kamloops, British Columbia and worked for BC Hydro for many years. Gerry then went to work for McCoshum Van Lines and moved many families across western Canada, during his working life. Gerry took pride in his work and had many great stories about his travels.
Gerry moved to Dawson Creek in 2000. He worked for advantage relocation.
After Gerry retired he helped friend Neil erect a garage. This was a great source of pride and many happy hours were spent in the garage.
Gerry was a fun loving guy. He liked nothing better then a good joke as he had a lot of them. He had a fantastic memory and could remember what he did on a specific day 20 years ago.
Gerry was predeceased by father Joseph, mother Evelyn, brothers Hugh, Edward and Gordon. He is survived by his brothers
Bill (Perth, Ontario), Jack Smith (Falls, Ontario) and sister Jean (St. Germaine Sioux St Marie, Ontario) and his nieces and
nephews in Ontario.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
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