Geraldine " Geri" Mary Gorman

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Gerri (Geraldine) Mary Gorman. Gerri passed away at home on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 surrounded by her family. Gerri was born on April 3rd, 1958 in the Halifax Infirmary to Frank and Mary (Whalen) Gorman. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas School until grade 9 and then graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. She continued her studies at Mount Saint Vincent University to learn to become a legal secretary and enjoyed 20 years working at Stewart and McKelvey in Halifax. Following her career at Stewart and McKelvey, she enjoyed working at the Windsor Street Sobeys in Halifax. Gerri was a treasurer for the CWL at St. Thomas Aquinas and belonged to the Scotia Branch of the Legion’s Lady Auxiliary. Gerri enjoyed many happy summers in Cape Breton with friends and aunts, uncles and cousins (Whalen and Tobin) and in Summerside, PEI with her cousin Karen (Tobin) Viva. All whom spent time with Gerri’s could feel her passion for people and love of life. She enjoyed exploring the world, baking treats, having fun at the beach, skating, and spending time with her loved ones. Gerri had a deep and special relationship with her nephews and nieces and blessed them with many treasured memories. Gerri is predeceased by her grandparents, Matthew Whalen and Sarabelle (Young) Tobin, William and Hazel (Hodges) Gorman, and amazing mother, Mary (Whalen) Gorman. Gerri is survived by her father, Frank Gorman, sisters, Fran Gorman and Anne Watson, nephews and nieces Sandy (Sonia), Rhys, Teaghan, Arianna, David (Christa), Brandon, Gerri, Jessica, Brad (Kelli), Warren (Stephanie), Ethan, Ben, Lee, Tara (Trevor), Ella and Alex.

The family would like to thank the doctors (Dr. Bowes and Dr. Allan), nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital (5A), the Victoria Order of Nurses and the Palliative Care team for their kindness and compassion as they cared for Gerri in her final weeks.

A celebration of life will be held for Gerri and will begin with a wake on Monday, October 30th 2017 from 6pm-9pm at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street Halifax and a service on Tuesday, October 31st 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1725 Oxford Street, Halifax; reception to follow. The interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the palliative care unit of the Victoria General Hospital.

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