Obituary of Gerry Ste Marie

With great sadness, the family announces that Gerry passed away unexpectedly at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus on Monday, August 19, 2024; Gerard “Gerry” Ste Marie of Arnprior was only 69 years young.

Beloved husband for over 45 years of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Herrick). Much loved and proud Dad of Katie (Keith Waucaush) and Kristy (Sean Guistini).

Dear brother of Jerome Ste Marie (Sandie) and Diane Ste Marie (Ron Solmon).

Special brother-in-law of Mike Herrick (Lucy), Estelle Grenier (late Ron), Phyllis Flegal (Doug), Suzanne Herrick-Lee (late Pat)and Donna Herrick (late Leonard).

Lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends.

Son of the late Gerard and Anita (nee Kealey) Ste Marie, Gerry was also predeceased by 2 sisters, Annette and Louyse Ste Marie.

Gerry was born in Hull, Quebec amongst his five siblings and lived in Arnprior with Kathy and the girls for the past 42 years.

Gerry was a devoted family member, husband, dad, fun uncle, coach, grandpa, and ‘grandpaw’.

Gerry spent many evenings at the diamond, on the field or at the rink as both athlete and coach. Discovering Youtube a little later in life,

Gerry became everyone’s favorite handyman able to fix anything with his MacGyver utility knife and roll of duct tape.

Spending time at his beloved Centennial Lake, Gerry was an avid fisherman always on a mission to catch ‘Walter’ the illusive Walleye.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the

Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior

where visitation will take place on Friday evening, August 23^rd from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, August 24^th from 9:30 to 10:30.

A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.

Reception to follow.

Private inurnment to take place in the Malloch Road Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

For those wishing to remember Gerry in a special way, please consider his love of animals and donate to the Arnprior and District Humane Society.