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LYNN: Gerald of Lucan formerly McGillivray Township

April 22, 2019 By Haskett Funeral Homes 52 Condolences

LYNN: Gerald of Lucan formerly McGillivray Township

Suddenly at his home following a wonderful Easter family gathering on Sunday, April 21, 2019 of Lucan formerly McGillivray Township at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Catherine “Irene” (Thom) Lynn for 55 years. Dear father of Catherine and Jim Hardie and Cheryl and John Cook all of Granton, Bonnie and Richard Vandenberk of Port Franks, and Gerry and Vicki Lynn of Grand Bend. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Laura, Michael and Marissa, Emily and Chris; Brad, Jenna, Steven; Amanda, Philip, Luke and Mikalea; Jeremy, Joe, Samuel, Reanna; and step-grandfather of Jenene and Keith, and Blair and Jennifer. Great-grandfather of River and soon to be expected great-granddaughter and step-great-grandfather of Leyton, Taylor, and Owen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ralph and Gwen Lynn of McGillivray Township, Pauline and Ron Haynes of London, Dorothy and Don Lankin of Lucan, June and Hubert Arts of London, Sandy and Margaret Thom and Frank and Pat Thom all of Toronto and Joan Cunningham of London. Gerald will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son-in-law Jim Lovie (2010), sisters Norene Brock, Clarice Hern and brothers-in-law Thomas Brock, Harry Hern, Leon Rousseau and sister-in-law Ivy Rousseau and his best friend and cousin Joseph Cunningham.

Gerald believed in the 3 “F’s”: Family, Farming and Florida.

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Tuesday evening from 4-7 PM. The funeral service will be held at Community Bible Church, 24294 Adelaide Street North, Lucan (at Highway 7) on Wednesday, April 24th at 11 AM with Pastor Byron Hand and Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

For those who wish, donations to the Children Health Foundation – London, Canadian Cancer Society or Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Simone

    April 29, 2019 at 3:50 AM

    I’m so sorry to hear of Gerald s passing my condolences go out to you Irene and family

  2. Arlene and Scott Thomson

    April 28, 2019 at 7:58 PM

    Dear Cheryl and John and the Lynn Family

    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for this difficult time

  3. Trixie Usselman

    April 28, 2019 at 12:46 PM

    My heartfelt condolences to you, Irene, and your entire family on the sudden passing of Gerald.

  4. Diana Gibbs

    April 27, 2019 at 10:53 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about Gerald. I remember playing at your house when my sister Jacqui and I lived down the road at Andy and Marion Thompson’s farm with Granny and Poppa Lightfoot.

    We had many happy memories on that road way back then.

    Hugs to your family,
    Jeff & Diana Gibbs

  5. Salvina Muscat

    April 27, 2019 at 2:56 PM

    Condolences. So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

  6. Ken and Kim Pinder

    April 26, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    Dear Catherine and Family
    Very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy.

  7. Sheila and James Phipps

    April 26, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    So very sorry to hear that Gerald had passed away so suddenly. Our most sincere condolences to Irene and all his wonderful family. We are happy that Gerald and Irene had so many years together.
    May God bless you and keep you always.
    James & Sheila Phipps

  8. Karen, Josh and Adam Windsor

    April 26, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    Catherine and Jim , Bonnie and Richard and all the Lynn family. We are so sorry for your loss and thinking of all of you at this difficult time. God bless

  9. Carol & Kevin Windsor

    April 25, 2019 at 7:49 PM

    Catherine & Jim; Cheryl & John and families
    So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  10. Carmen & David Jones

    April 24, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    Dear Irene & family

    We are saddened to hear of the loss of Gerald. He leaves behind a loving family. We are thinking of you.

    Carmen (Edwards) and Dave Jones

  11. Dan and Carol Sloetjes

    April 24, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    To Irene and the Lynn family

    Our Condolences, praying GODS peace surround your family.

    Dan and Carol Sloetjes and our family

  12. Jamie & Barb Caldwell & family

    April 24, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    Deepest sympathy to the entire Lynn family. Sorry for your loss.

  13. Sandra Thomson

    April 24, 2019 at 3:30 PM

    To the Lynn family, our deepest sympathy. May the memories you share, help you through this difficult time.

    Mark and Sandra Thomson

  14. Gerald and Brenda Lenders

    April 24, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    Cheryl, John and the entire Lynn family,

    May the Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  15. Harry and Elaine Hardy

    April 24, 2019 at 11:20 AM

    Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with your families. Both Elaine’s and our family have known the Lynn family for a long time

  16. Margaret Prout

    April 24, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    Sending sincere condolences to all the Lynn family. May you find some comfort in your photos and
    special memories that each and everyone of you hold. Thinking of you!

  17. Joan & Dave Goddard

    April 24, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    To the Lynn Family

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

  18. Gord and Joanne Hardy

    April 24, 2019 at 7:14 AM

    To the Lynn family:
    Sincere sympathy for Gerald’s passing. The community will certainly miss him.

  19. John and Linda Wuerth

    April 23, 2019 at 9:54 PM

    Sorry to hear about Gerald . Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Lynn family. You have our deepest sympathy

  20. Tim, Melissa, Mac and Alanna

    April 23, 2019 at 7:56 PM

    Cheryl, John and the entire Lynn family,

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

  21. Jack and Flo Park of Lucan

    April 23, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    Sincere condolences to all the Lynn family.

  22. Tony Vanderhoek & family

    April 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM

    Deepest sympathy to all of the Lynn families ,
    fine memories of Gerald as a neighbor and a PAG (Please Ask Gerald )salesman :)

  23. The Benner Family

    April 23, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    Dear Lynn Family…Sending sympathy on the loss of your Husband /Dad/ Grandpa/ Great-Grandpa….Thinking of you as you face the challenging days ahead….Don, Heather and Family

  24. LauraLee, Randy, Justin, Nathan and Jessica Lightfoot/Vincent

    April 23, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies
    at this very difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!

  25. Keith and Jeanett Simpson

    April 23, 2019 at 12:50 PM

    To all the Lynn Family, we were very sad to hear about Gerald. You have a lot of wonderful memories to help get you through some of the sad times ahead. We will be thinking of you.

  26. Joyce Sovereign

    April 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    Irene,Catherine ,Cheryl,Bonnie ,Gerry and all your families.Was so sorry to hear of Gerald’s death.Senidng my sincere sympathy to each one of you .Praying God will be close around you all at this sad time.

  27. Kate & David Royackers

    April 23, 2019 at 11:52 AM

    We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald. Thinking about you all at this difficult time xo

  28. Dave and Karen Hill

    April 23, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Our sincere condolences to all the Lynn family at this sad time.

  29. Judy & Harry Bond

    April 23, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing, please accept our deepest condolences
    Harry & Judy Bond

  30. Joanne Walzack

    April 23, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. He will be missed.

  31. Bill & Karen Cornelissen

    April 23, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    Lynn Family
    So sorry to hear about Gerald passing. Our sincere sympathy in your loss.

  32. Michele

    April 23, 2019 at 8:12 AM

    Catherine;
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your father’s passing.
    Holding you in my thoughts and prayers

  33. Harv & Evelyn Vincent

    April 23, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    Irene and family,
    So sorry to read of your great loss. May you find comfort and peace in the good memories.

  34. Jim & Linda Dietrich

    April 23, 2019 at 7:38 AM

    Sincere sympathy to all the Lynn family, so sorry for your loss.

  35. Gerald and Bonnie Wright

    April 23, 2019 at 7:27 AM

    We want to extend our sincerest condolences to Irene and family. Your Easter family celebration will be a wonderful memory for all of you.

  36. Jeff & Teresa Young

    April 23, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    So sorry to hear of Geralds passing our thoughts and prayers go out to you

  37. Maurice and Ruth Ann Haist

    April 23, 2019 at 6:46 AM

    Catherine,Jim and family our sincere condolences in the loss of a loving father and Grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

  38. Joanne and Jim

    April 22, 2019 at 10:41 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to all of your families. Gerald will be dearly missed❤️
    Jim and Joanne Kelly

  39. Sherry and Tom Bodkin

    April 22, 2019 at 10:32 PM

    We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Your times shared, the lessons learned, the memories made, all things close to your hearts to be shared and passed to your loved ones, keeping his memory alive. ❤️

  40. Bev and Barb Shipley

    April 22, 2019 at 9:35 PM

    Sincere condolences to Irene and the Lynn family . We have known your family in many circumstances and especially Gerald and Irene over the last number of years at Community Bible Church.

  41. Don and Edith (Carter) Lewis & family

    April 22, 2019 at 8:09 PM

    To the Lynn Families.

    Our Condolences to you All.
    Cherish his memories and He will not be forgotten.
    Thinking of you All at this difficult and sad time.

  42. Glenn & Sue Rollings

    April 22, 2019 at 7:17 PM

    To the Lynn family. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Gerald. A great neighbour for many years he will be missed by all who knew his ready smile. Glenn & Sue

  43. Lynn Slota

    April 22, 2019 at 6:59 PM

    So very sorry for your loss Cheryl and your entire family….u r in my thoughts and prayers … cherish all those special memories … my most sincere condolences !!!!….. take care

  44. Morgann & Brittney Jones

    April 22, 2019 at 6:58 PM

    we are so sorry for your loss, thinking of the entire family during this sad and difficult time.

  45. Todd & Tammy Lewis

    April 22, 2019 at 6:34 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Gerald, are thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  46. Ray & Sue Heffernan

    April 22, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    So Sorry for your Loss of Gerald Husband ,Father ,Grandfather, Great Grandfather & Brother. Our Sincere Sympathy Thoughts & Prayers
    Ray & Sue Heffernan

  47. Sandra & Larry Hern

    April 22, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    We extend our sincere sympathy to all the members of Gerald’s family at this very sad time.

  48. Nancy and Richard Price

    April 22, 2019 at 5:44 PM

    Thinking of Aunt Irene and all of your family at this sad time.
    So many memories of Uncle Gerald over the years.
    May these lovely , heart felt memories comfort you all❤️

  49. Julie & Gerry Barclay

    April 22, 2019 at 5:11 PM

    Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. We will miss Gerald biking down our street and stopping for a chat.

  50. Bob and Nancy-Rae Lovie

    April 22, 2019 at 3:52 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.. cherish the memories..

  51. LoretteandBob Mawson

    April 22, 2019 at 3:15 PM

    Our Condolences to the entire family , thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  52. Eric and Sue Gerber

    April 22, 2019 at 3:08 PM

    We are so sorry for the passing of Gerald and we will be missing him.

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