Obituary of Gerald Stanley Courage

Gerald (Jerry) Stanley Courage passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a brief battle with leukemia on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Jerry was born on April 5, 1931 in Winnipeg, MB. He loved spending time with his family at the lake, taking long trips, woodworking, playing bridge, and his wife’s cooking. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Jerry is survived by his wife Claudette; his children Monique (Collin), Martine (Rob), Julie (Mark) and Greg (Catherine); as well as nine grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel, Jacqueline, Marielle, Charlie, Alice, Scott, Jackson and Alexandra. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) today, May 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.) on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. In living memory of Jerry Courage, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, Telephone: (403) 241-0044.