Gerald Steven Pears

Gerry Pears passed away peacefully at the age of 75 years on Saturday, February 18, 2017, with his loving wife at his side. Gerry was a thirty-nine year CIBC Banker, a passionate fisherman, and an avid cribbage player. Gerry is predeceased by his father, Ben; sister, Carol; brother-in-law, Frank and sister-in-law Laura. Gerry is survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Mae; mom, Betty; son, Eric (Jackie); daughter, Shelley (John), Carmen (Matt); brothers, Peter (Betty,) Ron, Jim (Linda), Mike (Laura), Charlie (Brenda); sisters, Berna (Arleigh), Hazel (Chuck); brother-in-law, John; granddaughters, Ashlyn and Kayla; grandsons, Caleb and Dax; and a large extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Riverbend Community Centre (19 Rivervalley Dr SE) on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Gerry's family through www.evanjstrong.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the GoFundMe page "Gerry Pears Memorial Broda Chair" to provide Southwood Hospice with a new Broda chair.