GERALD GILBERT PERRAULT

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GERALD GILBERT PERRAULT May 11, 1927 - January 17, 2018 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Gerry, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on January 17, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents Rosa and Wilfred, sister Florence, and brother Ronald. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Louise, of 65 years, his sons, Allen (Gisele), Garry (Jacqueline), Guy (Tuula) and daughter Diane (Rod), grandchildren, Kristen (Darren), Sherry (Brad), Trevor (Chelsea), Jessica (Mac), Tyson (Yumi), Dana (Terry), Sean (Lauren), Kyle (Nicole) and Derek, and great-grandchildren Autumn, Dell and Carter. Gerald was born May 11, 1927 in Aubigny where he attended school, grades 1 to 9. In 1947 the family moved to St. Jean. For a period of time, he worked at the Eaton's Mail Order and his father's Auto Body Shop. Also, he completed an auto body course and a welding course at a Winnipeg Trade School. On February 23, 1952, he married Louise Vermette and they moved to Emerson to start the Emerson Paint & Auto Body Shop which included operating a 24 hour towing business. Also he operated an Auto Body shop in Morden for approximately five years. After 25 years running his own business, he started a new career with the Provincial Government Department of Highways as a truck inspector, first working on restrictions and then at the Emerson scales. Later he became a Supervisor and would travel to different provincial scales. In 1971, the family relocated to Winnipeg where he worked as a cashier for the Department of Highways. He retired from the Department of Highways after 25 years of service. After, he took on a part-time maintenance job at Journeys End Motel where he worked for approximately nine years and retired again at 71. Dad enjoyed spending time with his family; especially at family celebrations and time at their Winnipeg Beach cottage. He was supportive and very proud of his children and grandchildren. Dad had a soft side and would become emotional when hearing about his children and grandchildren's accomplishments. His hobbies included planting a large garden every summer, feeding birds especially Wrens, and in his earlier years duck hunting. He also enjoyed travelling with Louise. They made numerous trips to Hawaii, Mainland USA, as well as cruises. Rest in peace -- you lived life to it's fullest. Your family will dearly miss your presence. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2018