Donegan, Gerald (Age 78, Listowel)
Published on 7/10/2020
Gerald (Jerry) Donegan, October 12, 1941 – October 6, 2020
At Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Gerald Samuel (Jerry) Donegan of Listowel, in his 79th year.
Beloved husband of Margaret Helen (Margie) Stewart.
Loving father of Courtney & Brad Brooks and their children, Parker & Lawson; Ryan & Jody Donegan and their children, Brodie, Hunter & Bentley; Paul Donegan & friend Lori, Peter & Julie Donegan and Patrick Donegan & their families.
Dear brother of Sheila & Jack Smith and Harry Donegan. Remembered by several nieces & nephews.
Predeceased by sister-in-law Judy Donegan, brother-in-law Carl Mehring and his parents, Harold Samuel & Marjorie Adell (Johnston) Donegan.
Jerry’s father “Sam” was the founder of Donegan’s Haulage. After his death the family of Jerry, Sheila & Harry took over the reins and operated a very successful business for many years before they retired, passing it on to the next generation.
A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Trinity United Church, Listowel, with Rev. Beth Kerr officiating.
Interment Fairview Cemetery Listowel
Everyone must wear a mask and social distancing will be maintained.
A memorial celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date and we hope to bring family & friends together at that time.
Memorial remembrances to Heart & Stroke Foundation, 556 Huron St., Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, 255 Elizabeth St. E., Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 would be appreciated.
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