Gerald Henry

Gerald Henry, age 89, passed away peacefully in Newmarket, Ontario, on Friday, August 8, 2025, after five years of living with kidney disease.

He is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Jill (nee Doyle); his daughters, Louise and Michele (Brian); his grandchildren, Natalie, Danica, and Daniel (Courtney); his great-grandchild, Emily; and his younger brothers, Claude (Doreen) and Guy (Marja).

Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Armande Lefebre and Jean-Baptiste Henry. Gerald began his teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse. He later taught at The International School of NATO in France, where he met his wife, Jill, who was serving as a Royal Air Force officer. They were married in the UK and lived in Fontainbleau, France where Louise was born. They moved back to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada where Michèle was born. Most of his career was spent at McDonald Cartier Secondary School in Sudbury, where he taught geography, history, and special education.

Gerald lived in Sudbury, Barrie, then Aurora. He loved trout fishing, cooking, and hunting down a good bargain. He built a cottage on Manitoulin Island where he and Jill spent their summers, and they spent winters in Naples, Florida. Together, they also travelled widely to China, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and much of Europe.

Gerald will be especially remembered for his humour and his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. He enjoyed meeting new people and always appreciated a good laugh.

Burial will be private at a later date in Sudbury. Please share your photos and memories of him below.