Cyril WHALEN

WHALEN, Cyril (Gerry) 85 years, passed away July 20, 2004 surrounded by his family at Richmond Terrace, Amherstburg. Predeceased by his wife Stella (1994). Beloved father of Pat and Jean Laforet; Kathy and Bernie Bevins; Tom and Shelly Whalen. Loving grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Rose Barber, Patrick Whalen, Marie Kashian. Predeceased by Jamie, Stella, Loretta, Cecilia, Clarence, Frank, Hester, Rita, Regis and Lorna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gerry was retired from General Motor Transmission Plant with 30 years of service and was also a Veteran of WWII. Family and friends will be received at the James H. Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, Thursday from 12 noon til 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Friday, July 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John the Baptist Church for Funeral Mass at 10:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. As your expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. A tree will be planted in memory of Gerry Whalen in the Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 26, 2004. All are welcome.