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- (Research):Obituary, WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Mar. 23, 2009
McKEE, Gerald Humphries - Peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2009 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Gerald McKee, age 89 years of St. Jacobs formerly of Elmira. Beloved husband of Lillian for almost 60 years. Loving dad to Brenda and Kevin Luscott of St. Jacobs, Kathy Beisel and Randy Kirch of Elmira, Beth and Glen Martin of Elmira, Steve and Patti McKee of Waterloo. Grandpa of Colin, Krista, Bonny, Melody, Marcia, Trevor and Michelle and great-grandpa of Julia, Ethan and Katie. Brother of John, Archie and Eva McKee, Lillian McDonald and brother-in-law of Alma, Shirley and Margaret McKee. The family are extremely proud of Gerald's induction into the Waterloo County Hall of Fame alongside his twin brother, Russell, in recognition of their lifetime achievements (May, 2007.) Predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Blanche (Humphries) McKee; four brothers, Jim, Bud, David and his twin, Russell and one sister, Doreen Neill. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, transfer will be made to the Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell and Rev. Keith McKee officiating followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Community Care Concepts or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to the staff at St. Jacobs Place for providing loving care and support which added a quality to his life this past year.
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