GERALD LOVIL MARSHALL

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving father Who had a heart of gold I could write a million pages, but still be unable to say how much I love and miss him every single day I will remember all he taught me I am hurt but won't be sad because he'll send me down the answers And he will always be MY Dad. Happy Fathers Day Dad. Forever in my heart. xo - Posted by: Karren Mack (Daughter) on: Jun 16, 2016

• I was so very sad to hear of uncles' passing. Uncle always made me smile and I always thought of him as my favorite. Sending you my love from Betty - Posted by: Gerald Marshall (nieice) on: Apr 18, 2016

• Eulogy from: Leona I would like to thank everyone for attending this memorial for Gerry today. He would be incredibly appreciative to see you all. Gerry was an incredible man that no one can replace. It is going to be difficult to put into words how much he meant to me and how much I will miss him. Gerry was a great husband , father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba. I am blessed to have met Gerry and spent 56 years of marriage together. We had four children Christopher, Karren, Kathi and Kevin. When our children were small we traveled to different places for camping, fishing and boating and later with the grand kids. It was always an adventure and we loved to explore places in Canada and the U.S. Gerry loved our children so much he would have done anything for them. He was an amazing dad and grandfather . Our children and grandchildren were very close to him and loved him back. They often asked him for advice and often spent time together. I appreciated his deep love for us.Gerry was a very generous and kind hearted man and always volunteered to drive or help anyone anywhere. He was loved by his friends and family and he had a great sense of humor and a charisma about him that people enjoyed. One of his funny stories was when he sent a singing telegram bear to my place of work , which was a total surprise especially to me, when I looked up and saw this big brown bear carrying helium balloons and walking towards me. This was a birthday surprise. I will never forget the times we spent in the kitchen together, usually preparing foods he really liked and peeling apples (from our apple tree) for pies and preserving the vegetables from the garden. These were happy times. Gerry loved to cook and bake. He loved to travel , he loved musicals, he loved movies, and music especially Johnny Cash and Willy Nelson, He also loved opera and politics. I knew I could count on him, he was always there when I needed him. He was my soul mate. He was a loving husband and father and grandfather, and our family will miss him so much. His memory will live on in our hearts for as long as we live. Gerry you were the best anyone could ask for and I love you so much. Gerry is in heaven now with his son Christopher ,grandson Daylan, my brother Bill, his sister Sylvia and his parents. - Posted by: Lee Barringer NOTE: posting for Family/ Leona Marshall (Celebrant Speaker) on: Apr 16, 2016

• My grandpa is an amazing man he would always come nurse me back to health every time I was sick he would pick me up consomme soup and take me to the doctors at the drop of a dime . We would spend hours playing tic tac toe and crosswords in the van waiting for grandma too get her shopping done. We would go walk the dogs at the park and watch ducks. He taught me how to love and appreciate animals and too look at them as members of the family. He never hesitated if you ever needed a ride somewhere or were hungry he was there with grandma ready to go for Chinese food buffet. We would always pick up a garlic kielbasa and bread from the best places and have a great Saturday snack. I will miss his humor his laugh and inappropriate jokes for the rest of my life. He was just amazing I don't even have words to describe. I love you Grandpa until we meet again. From Taylor Marshall - Posted by: Lee Barringer NOTE: posting for Family/ Taylor Marshall (Celebrant Speaker) on: Apr 16, 2016

• Uncle Gerry was not just an uncle, he was like a dad to us. We will miss him much. He was an amazing, amazing man. From Mark and Mathew Goring - Posted by: Gerald Marshall (Uncle) on: Apr 15, 2016

• I can't believe your gone dad I'm still in shock I am reeling from all that has happened in a blink of an eye our lives again changed forever I am so glad that we were able to celebrate Christmas together and just recently mom's and my birthday We had some really good family dinners and talks which I appreciated then and even more now I will miss coming to your and moms house and seeing you and having a little talk or going for much or even doing some yard work together I never minded coming and hanging out I love you Dad you were the best thank you for all your help with the kids and watching Daisy if we needed to go on a road trip Give Daylan, Chris & Grandpa Joe & NaNa and many more of our loved ones that are in Heaven with you big big hugs from Me xoxo Gonna miss you Dad I love you - Posted by: Kathi Marshall (Daughter) on: Apr 15, 2016

• Gerald Lovil Marshall ...... who was he? I guess you could describe him as a hardworking family man who , with my mom, raised 4 kids growing up in the north end of Winnipeg. He loved his family and his animals very much. But my dad was much more than that, he was the kind of man who made an impression on people wherever he went. He was a very compassionate , loyal, charismatic, funny man. He was the type of person to be there for you anytime you needed him, from always saying yes to babysitting his grandchildren, to driving half my hockey team to hockey games because they never had a ride, to taking me and my friends to movies that we needed an adult with us to get in, and never complaining about not sitting with him. Many times in my late teens and early 20s he would come pick me up in the middle of nowhere at all hours of the night just to make sure I got home safe. When I run into old friends from 10 to even 40 years ago they still ask about my dad and tell me how awesome and funny they remember him as being and I would just say "he hasn't changed". I even have had a handful of friends tell me that my dad was more of a dad to them than their own dads. It made me so proud to tell my dad what great impressions and memories he left with a lot of people over the years. I remember when my dad would be driving me and a friend in his car and he would suddenly just stop the car in the middle of traffic and with a serious face turn to my friend and say " get the hell out! " and my friend would say something like "are you serious? " and my dad would reply with his serious face " get out! " then as my friend would open the door, looking very confused, my dad and I would look at each other and burst out laughing and my dad would say "get in here, just joking!" then we would all have a laugh. He had a strange sense of humor just like I do and that's one of the many things I am going to miss. I will miss his words of wisdom, and the ability he had to make me feel better when I was upset, ( I sure could use him now). I am so going to miss his great laugh and smile and how we used to tell each other jokes. I am going to miss how his took his beloved dog Jasper everywhere with him. The Marshall men in our family have been taken away from us way too early, I lost my brother Chris when he was 32 years old, I lost my nephew Daylan when he was 22 years old and I lost my dad Gerald at age 78 years old. I thought we had years if not decades left together and now you are gone. It still doesn't seem real, I want to pick up the phone and call you right now and tell you that this all is just a horrible dream. Sadly I can't. Dad, I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. You were the best dad a son could ask for and I am very proud to call you my father. I only hope to have the strength to be half the man you were. You were my hero and my best friend.I love you more than words can say dad and I hope one day, we meet again. Love your son Kevin...... - Posted by: Kevin Marshall (Son) on: Apr 14, 2016

• So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Gerry was a fine and kind man and will be sadly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Linda & Larry Kuryk (Friends of Family) on: Apr 09, 2016

• Leona I'm so sorry for sudden loss. He was so full of life and jokes always a smile will miss his humour. would like to extend my condolences to you and your family. your in my thoughts. With sympathy, Crystal - Posted by: crystal (homecare worker) on: Apr 09, 2016