Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the age of 86. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Reta Denney (née Marshall). Cherished father of Lori-Lynn Smither of Mount Forest and Janine Denney-Lightfoot of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Holly Byrne and her husband Bobby, Tanya Smither, and Jake Lightfoot. Survived by his sister-in-law Terri Denney. Predeceased by his siblings: Doreen Rapley and her husband Harvey, Bill Denney, and Bruce Denney and his wife Jean; parents Laura McMullen and her husband Albert Bowles, and Jack Denney and his wife Jean Marcott. Gerald was born in Toronto but spent the majority of his life in Brampton. He moved to Mount Forest five years ago to be closer to family. Gerald was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15 Brampton, for 47 years. He worked for 40 years in the transportation industry. Some of his favourite memories include time spent at his second home in Sauble Beach. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00am with visitation from 10:30-11:00am. Please wear a mask. Highway 89 is currently under construction, visit www.englandfuneralhome.com for instructions on how to enter the parking lot. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dundalk. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gerald are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
