Gerald Sears
Obituary
Sears, Dr. Gerald Murray
June 17, 1942 – August 16, 2024
Dr. Gerry Sears, DDS, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at his home in Elmwood Place, London, Ontario. Born in Arvida Quebec, Gerry studied dentistry at Dalhousie University before relocating to London, Ontario where he dedicated over 40 years to his dentistry practice while raising his loving family. Father to Leigh, Brad (Heather), Jordan (Chelsea) and Jess (John); grandfather to Lennon, Hayden, Ella and Sonny, husband to Jocelyn, and brother to Diane and Bobby. He is predeceased by his parents Joan and Horace Sears.
Gerry is remembered by many friends and family as an avid golfer, photographer, a lover of music, and a master of engaging storytelling, heartfelt toasts and witty quips.
The family gives special thanks to the wonderful, caring staff at Extendicare Elmwood Place in London, who took exemplary care of Gerry during his years there.
No funeral service is planned; internment will take place at a later date. An informal celebration of life will take place at The Wortley Roadhouse, 190 Wortley Rd, London, on Thursday, August 22nd from 12pm – 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider a donation in Gerry’s name to one of his favourite charities: Cystic Fibrosis Canada, or Boys and Girls Club of London. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com.
My deepest condolences to the entire family , cherish all the best memories to help you with such a loss. I will be thinking of you all and wishing you comfort in this time of grief.
Our thoughts are with you, Leigh and Bradley. Blessings from the Watt family.
I still remember Gerry as our across the road neighbour… Always with a smile & a story to brighten the day.
Love to the family ( Joce, Leigh in particular as our former neighbours in the ‘hood) and also to his carers at Elmwood Place. And for Gerry, Rest in Peace.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
We hope you take comfort in knowing Gerry is now at peace. We will hold onto all those earlier memories of the wonderful times together!
Sending our sincere condolences. Sarah, Kevin and kids
Very sorry for your loss Jess and family. Sending you our love.
Aimee, John and Olive x
Sorry we were not able to attend Jerry’s memorial. We have many fond memories of Jerry, particularly at Highland, and his name often crops up at our weekly get together with George and friends. I am having trouble walking due to arthritis in my knees and ankles, which require cortisone shots every three months, and I am near the end of the 3 month period. Our best wishes to all Jerry’s family.
Colin & Angela
Condolences Jocie, Brad, Leigh, Jess and Jordie. Thinking of you and your families at this difficult time. XO
Our condolences and best wishes to the family, with a lot of fond memories from Highland Woods.
Dear Jocie
We were very sorry to hear about Gerry
He was a mentor to me in the early days of my dental career as well as a great friend His joke telling was unparalleled and kept the whole office at the Pellark building in tears
I fondly recall our travels together…. Even feeding the elk in Lake Louise!….
He was always a great dentist and I referred many cases to him over the years
I feel bad that I kind of lost touch with him over the past number of years and also that I couldnt be at the celebration (Loreen and I both have Covid) but I will cherish the great memories over the years
I hope you are doing well and please pass my condolences on to Leigh,Brad,Jordy and Jess
Take care of yourself
Love
John and Loreen
My thoughts are with the family. I will remember his incredible sense of humour and how he could make people laugh. Rest easy, dear friend…you will be fondly remembered by so many people. With sincerest condolences, Deborah Smith