The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Gérald Grzela at home on Friday March 9, 2018 at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his former wife Aline Grzela (née Lavictoire), his daughter Cindy Grzela Beaulieu (Shanny Doucet), his son Luc Grzela (Jessica Carriere); his grandchildren Keyan and Meanna Beaulieu and Gavyn Grzela; his brothers Marc Grzela (Miling), Lucien Grzela (Diane) and Adélard Grzela (Diane); his mother-in-law Thérèse Lavictoire; his brothers-in-law Léo Lavictoire (Nicole) and Jules Lavictoire, his sister-in-law Pauline Rochon (Raymond) as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents William and Emérilda (née Ricard). Gérald enjoyed gardening and making crafts for his family. He lived to make his grandchildren happy. He had a huge heart and always willing to help anyone who needed help. He will be greatly missed by everyone he loved. The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for him at the Timmins and District Hospital. A special thank you to his niece Natalie Blier from VitalAire for all her efforts in ensuring her uncle was comfortable. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at 11 am at St-Dominique Church. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends on Monday March 12, 2018 from 7-9 pm at the LESSARD-STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME.
Remembrance donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.