Gervase Sylvester MCHALE

McHALE, Gervase Sylvester. "Gerry" August 19, 1919 - November 9, 2004 (Proud Veteran WW II) It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to our father, grandfather and friend. Dad passed away at the age of 85 years after a long battle with cancer, bravely fought. Predeceased by our mother, Beatrice McHale (nee Bowers), Dad's best friend and soulmate for over 57 years. Adored father of Mary Elizabeth, Theresa Lynne and the late Jane. Devoted and loving grandfather, "Gramps" of Sean D'Arcy (Janne Olsen) and Daniel Brown-McHale. Predeceased by parents Theresa (nee Casey) and Thomas McHale; sisters Mary Vanasse (late Michael), Celestine McMahon (late Charlie), Theresa Doyle (late Jack) and brothers: Thomas (Theresa), Bernard (the late Irene) and Dominic (late Anna). Dad will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends, especially family friend John D'Arcy. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gick, Sandra, Lisa, Colleen, Liopa, Chaplain Mary-Ann and others too numerous to mention at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre for their support, prayers and care to Dad and family. Friends may join us for visitation at the KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 2313 Carling Avenue, (West of Woodroffe), Ottawa, on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Dad's life will be celebrated in St. Michael's Church, Fitzroy Harbour on Saturday morning, November 13th at 11 o'clock. Interment parish cemetery. Gervase McHale, a man of faith, wisdom, kindness and forever a gentleman. May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Elisabeth Bruyere Palliative Unit or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior. The Ottawa Citizen