Mr. Gerald Cairns

It is with great sadness the family of Gerald Cairns announce his passing on July 14th, 2021 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his wife Norma in 2005 following 42 years of marriage, he is lovingly survived by their three daughters; Terre (Dave) Tulloch and their sons Mackenzie (Evie) and Michael; Monica (Greg) Filipchuk; Alana (Clayton) Slusar and son Aidan and daughter Addison, all of Regina.

He is also predeceased by his brother-in-law George Montgomery, sister-in-law Joyce Cairns, nephews Brian Cairns and Vincent Montgomery.

Gerald will be fondly remembered by his siblings; Tommy (Agnes), Arthur (Margaret), Eleanor Montgomery, Norman (Pat) as well as many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Gerald was born July 12, 1940 on the original family farm in the Clydesdale District, the fourth child of Robert and Mildred Cairns. In 1947, the family moved to the farm originally owned by Bob Hoath, west of the Clydesdale School where he has resided ever since. At a young age, Gerald became actively involved in the family farm with his mother when his Dad became injured and passed away a short time later.

He married Norma Thurlow on November 9th, 1963. Together, they made a life raising their three daughters Terre, Monica, and Alana. Gerald took pride in his daughters and his four grandchildren. He loved them dearly.

Gerald’s passion was farming and raising cattle. He was not a man to sit idle and could be found tending to the cattle, fixing machinery, or working in the field. Reluctantly, he retired in the fall of 2018 due to the physical strain that his years of hard work had put on his body. He remained on the family farm that would always be his home. When time permitted, Gerald could be found in Coronach having coffee with his friends from the community.

Gerald was the kind of man who always lent a helping hand. He will be remembered for his integrity, hard work, determination, and for being a good friend and neighbor.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the following for the wonderful care Gerald received on his final day: Wayne Giraudier, Debbie Malesh, Danny Malesh, Coronach EMS, Willow Bunch First Responders, Dr. Carulei and the nurses and staff at Assiniboia Union Hospital.

Celebration of Gerald's life was held Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Coronach Alliance Church, Coronach, SK. Linda Kirby officiating. Tributes presented by Mackenzie Tulloch and Owen Cairns. Donations in Memory of Gerald may be made to the Coronach Health Center (Coronach & Area Health Care Foundation, PO Box 150). Interment at a later date at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, SK. Expressions of sympathy for the Cairns family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.