John Gilbert GEROW

GEROW, John Gilber 2009-08-07 1919-2009 John Gilbert Gerow of Schreiber, Ont, age 89, passed peacefully away in McCausland Hospital on Aug 5th 2009. Born Nov 15th, 1919 in Rossport, Ont., he attended Rossport Public School. After leaving school he worked with his father commercial fishing. In 1958 he moved to Manitouwadge to work in Geco Mines. Gilbert worked several jobs in Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. Survived by his wife Alfreda, son James (Joan), son Michael, grandson James, John, stepson James Duggan (Gayle), Patrick Duggan (Michelle) and extended family. Predeceased by first wife Mildred Inez, brothers David, Russell, Sisters Leona, Edith, and stepbrother Alex Altman. Mass will be celebrated in Holy Angels Church in Schreiber on Monday, Aug 10th 2009 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Holy Angels Parish memorial fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com