HENNESSEY, Gerald Patrick (Gerry) (Royal Canadian Naval Veteran,  longtime employee of Loblaws and 48 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough)

Passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Friday, January 27, 2023 in his 73rd year. Beloved son of the late Herbert and Kathleen Hennessey (nee Healey). Loving brother of Don (Lynn), Paul (Linda), Maureen Freeburn (Craig), Peter (Kendra), and Patrick (Maggie). Dear brother-in-law of Eileen Hennessey and Gary Laton. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his brothers Larry (late Mary), Bob, sister Mary Catherine (late Reg Hughey) and his companion Susan Meredith. Gerry completed his basic training with the Canadian Armed Forces in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. He served on the HMCS Provider on tours to Pusan, South Korea, Yokohama, Japan and Yokosuka, Japan. Gerry was an avid golfer and a devoted sports fan.

A Celebration of Gerry's life will be held at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 52,  1550 Lansdowne Street West from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.  A Legion tribute and Family tributes for Gerry will commence at 5:30 p.m.  In memory of Gerry, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com