It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Pollex (Gerry) at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Gerry is predeceased by his cherished wife Joan Pollex (née Lafontaine). He will be sadly missed by his daughters Linda (Jeff Van Allen), Judy (Jeff Beatty) and son Steve (Sunni). He was cherished Grampy and Papa to Jason, Kara, Jenna, Dana and Samantha.
Gerry will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews and by his brothers-in-law George (Ginette), Richard, (late Mary) and Phil (Sonya). He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Helen (Nookie), Kay and Muriel.
Gerry was a sheet metal worker with the National Research Council Canada for 40 years. Gerry had a great love of family, and enjoyed spending time outdoors at his cottage on the St. Lawrence River.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 am at at St. Mark’s Parish, 461 Edward Street S, Prescott, Ontario, K0E 1T0. A reception will follow at the Prescott Golf Club, 900 Boundary Street, Prescott, Ontario K0E 1T0
We would like to thank the nurses, PSWs and staff at Wellington House in Prescott, Ontario for the love and care they provided during his stay.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Dementia Society (Ottawa and Renfrew County) would be appreciated (you may click on the tab to the left of this page).
Digital Guestbook
Ed O’Neill
Mary Alice Allan
Linda Judy and Steve so sorry to hear about the passing of your a Dad. My deepest sympathy to your entire family.
David Marchington
Thank you Gerry for being a great colleague at NRC in the 1980’s. He was a great team member and taught us young lads!
Bryan Farr
Gerry was my role model and mentor when I started to work as an apprentice in the Sheet Metal shop under him in 1961. I owe my success at NRC to him. He was the Best Sheet Metal that Ever worked at NRC.
He has gone to his reward in Heaven, RIP.
Bryan Farr
I worked with Gerry starting, as an apprentice, at NRC from 1961 to 1990. He was my mentor and journey man through my learning years. I owe my success at NRC to him, and tried to emulate him throughout my career.
May he R.I.P.
Bryan Farr
Gerry was my role model and mentor when I started to work in the Sheet Metal shop, as an Apprentice under him, in 1961. I owe my success at NRC to him. He was the Best in Sheet Metal that Ever worked at NRC!
He has gone to his Reward in Heaven... R.I.P.
Gerry was a wonderful neighbor who was always ready to help out or just have a chat. Sending prayers and condolences to all his family and friends. ????