Gerald Kirkpatrick

Gerald Kirkpatrick
Jerry
Born	1936-01-01 St. Brides, Alberta
Died	2012-04-22 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Occupation	patrolman
Employer	CNR
Father	Joseph Kirkpatrick (father of Gerald Kirkpatrick)
Mother	Bridget Kirkpatrick
Partner	Carol Kirkpatrick
Children	James Joseph Kirkpatrick Karen Ann Kirkpatrick

Gerald Joseph Kirkpatrick ((1936-01-01)1 January 1936 – 22 April 2012(2012-04-22) (aged 76)) was an Alberta-born patrolman for the MTO who resided in Beardmore and Thunder Bay.

Life and family

Gerald Joseph Kirkpatrick, known as Jerry, was born in St. Brides, Alberta, on January 1, 1936, to parents Bridget and Joseph Kirkpatrick. He spent the majority of his life in Beardmore. In his youth, he was employed by the CNR for a short period, followed by a position at Chapples. He eventually worked as a patrolman for the MTO.

In 1964, he married Carol Jonah, and the couple remained together for 47 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, often visiting Brownsville, Texas.

He was survived by his wife Carol, daughter Karen and her husband Jeff, and son James and his wife Judy. His survivors also included his brother Danny and his wife Carol, sisters-in-law Marianne, Betty, and Rosemary and her husband Bill, and brother-in-law David, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He died on April 22, 2012, at the Thunder Bay Regional Science Centre. Following his wishes, no funeral was held. He was cremated, with interment planned for a later date in Beardmore. Arrangements were handled through Northwest Funeral Alternative.