Gerard J. ENNIS

OBITUARY GERARD (GERRY) J. ENNIS 1923-2007 On September 26, peacefully and quickly, after just a short fall and a decade of challenge from Parkinson`s, at the Montreal General Hospital in the presence of family and the care of friends. An '43-'46 RCAF veteran Lancaster Navigator (434 Sq, "WLN"), eminent Professional Engineer (McGill `50), successful entrepreneur (Mechanical Equipment) and generous supporter of community (YMCA Board), artistic (ProMusica Governor) and educational (Thomas More Institute) ventures. Gerry grew up in Rosemount and moved to Beaurepaire after marrying Denise Therien in 1948. There he and Denise raised six children before moving to Outremont. His later years were spent with his life companion Micheline Roufs, always energetic and engaging in the ever-present company of friends and family. He was a man of both arts and sciences, an optimistic humanist who showed great personal courage in the face of adversity, ready generosity for those in need, and caring respect for others at all times. Predeceased by his brother Eddy (Lorraine) and his sister Alice (Gerry), and his infant daughter Marie. Gerry is survived by Micheline, Denise, his daughter Louise (Tim) and his five sons Michael, John (Grace), Vincent (Cheryl), David (Josie) and Paul. He will be fondly remembered by his cherished grandchildren Anne-Marie, Kristine, Spencer, Claire, Samantha, Andrea, Sebastian, Olivia and Amy. Visitation for Gerry's many friends and admirers is arranged for Sunday, September 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the "Les Saules" Room of the Centre Funeraire Cote-des-Neiges, 4525 chemin de la Cotes-des-Neiges, Montreal. A short service and social will follow at the same location for close friends and family. The Centre's parkade is available to guests. Gerry will be laid to rest at a later date in Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, alongside his father Edward, and his mother Agnes. Gerry's quality of life in the last few years was skillfully supported by the professionals of Montreal's remarkable medical community. Our thanks to you all for the wonderful gift of more time with this great man. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gerry's memory to La Societe Parkinson du Quebec, 550 Sherbrooke West, Montreal H3A 1B9. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 9/29/2007 - 9/30/2007