Gerald Joseph Christopher
September 9, 1942 - August 3, 2025
Funeral Details: Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Royal Canadian Legion Acton Branch 197 (15 Wright Ave., Acton, Ontario)
Gerald Joseph Christopher, in his 83rd year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 3rd, 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 28th, 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.
Memories and messages of condolence may be left below.
Peaceful Transition York
Dan & Kathy Cormier
Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2025Irma we send our condolence to you and your family.
We will miss our get togethers to play euchre.
Gerry always enjoyed having a game.
Take Care Kathy and Dan
Janet and George mcminn
Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2025Uncle Gerald was a great sport , pretty good BBQ griller , especially Baloney!
Had many hats , literally!!
Monica Chiasson
Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2025My deepest & sincerest sympathies are extended to Irma, Randy, Neil and to all the family members of Gerald my lifelong friend. May he rest in eternal peace. ❤️
KEVIN N KENNEDY
Posted on: Friday, August 8, 2025Deepest sympathies. I did not know him for a long time but he was a lovely man.
Mike Cathcart and Rita Sterne
Posted on: Saturday, August 9, 2025Neil, We send our sincerest condolences on your father’s passing. Thinking of you and your family.
Leita Gavin
Posted on: Sunday, August 10, 2025Sending my sincerest condolences Irma, Neil,Randy and family members.
John Wheeldon
Posted on: Monday, August 11, 2025I want to thank you all for allowing me into Gerald’s world if only for the few final months of his life. The ultimate farewell privilege you extended to me will never be forgotten. John and Jeannie.
Tracey & Luigi Mazzotta
Posted on: Sunday, August 31, 2025We were truly heartbroken to hear of Gerald’s passing. He meant so much to all of us, and we’ll always cherish the wonderful memories we shared together. From family functions to parties, and even our special trip to Punta Cana, Gerald brought joy, laughter, and warmth into every moment.
As hard as it is to say goodbye, we find comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and is finally at peace. Gerald’s spirit will always be with us, living on in the stories we tell and the love we carry in our hearts.
He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Love the Mazzotta Family ❤️