Gerald Joseph Christopher

Gerald Joseph Christopher, in his 83^rd year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 3^rd, 2025, in Brampton Ontario.

Gerald will be deeply missed by a large and loving family.

His loving wife of 63 years, Irma and by his two sons Neil (Kim) and Randy (Kelly).  His five grandchildren Mitchell Christopher (Chelsea), Jenna Rachel Erlendson (Dylan), Taryn Lovell (Bradley), Tyler Christopher (Brittany), and Lindsay Christopher (Aidan) as well as his cherished great grandchildren Oslo, Nora, Isla and Clara.

Gerald will be remembered by his brothers and sisters; Doreen Richard (Rennie), Ann Marie Pitre (John), Joanne Gaudette (Claude), Steve Christopher (Lucy), Len Christopher (Mary), Bernadette Lambert, Wilfred Christopher (Bonnie), Ken Christopher, and Josie Nicolajsen. Gerald is reunited in heaven with his father and mother Walter Christopher and Exzelia DeRoches, his brother Gerard Christopher, and sister Angela Arsenault.

Gerald was born and raised in Tignish Prince Edward Island until he and Irma were married and moved to Toronto in 1962.  Gerald drove for the Toronto Transit Commission for many years, until he joined his family in Acton at Galvcast Manufacturing.  Gerald retired in 1999 and spent his days golfing, fishing and later bowling and playing shuffleboard.  Gerald was an avid Toronto Sports fan.  He loved cheering for the Toronto Maple Leaf and the Toronto Blue Jays.   He loved east coast fiddle music as well as country music.  He was always the life of the party.

The family will be celebrating Gerald’s life, at the Royal Canadian Legion Acton Branch 197 (15 Wright Ave., Acton, Ontario) on Sunday, September 28^th, 2025, from 1 to 4 pm. The family welcomes anyone who would like to join them in celebrating Gerald.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation, in Gerald’s name, be made to the Holland Christian Homes in Brampton Ontario. The HCH took great care of Gerald in his final months and the family is very thankful for their care and kindness.

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