Service

WHEN:

Monday, July 7, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WHERE:

Beechwood Funeral Home, Hall of Colours

Interment

WHEN:

Monday, July 7, 2025
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

WHERE:

Beechwood National Military Cemetery

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Submitted by tmillward@beec… on Fri, 06/20/2025 - 09:08:AM

Major (retired) Jerry M. Schock (1956–2025), aged 69, passed away at the Perley Veteran Health Care Centre in Ottawa on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 2, 1956, in Arvida, Jerry dedicated 32 plus years to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Military Engineers. He served at Rockcliffe, Chilliwack, CFS Alsask, Germany, Kingston, and Ottawa.

Jerry is survived by his wife Helene Couture, two sons Alexander and Eric, and his brother Rick, sisters and brothers in law. He was a devoted father who took pride in his sons’, and their accomplishments. He loved nothing more than helping them with their hobbies and attending their sporting events.

The family wish to express their extreme gratitude to the staff at Perley Health for the exceptional care, compassion and friendship given to Jerry during his time there.

In recognition of the fantastic support he received while at the Perley and from other institutions that marked his life, donations in lieu of flowers to the Perley Health Foundation, the CHEO Foundation, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

In accordance with Jerry's wishes, he will be cremated. The family will receive visitors on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Beechwood Cemetery – Funeral and Cremation Services, (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa). Interment of ashes will follow at 3 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery.

Please note those that are attending we are asking to be mindful to a sent sensitive environment

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The Canadian Military Engineers

The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow with the passing of Jerry Schock.

Lieutenant General P.F. Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant
The Canadian Military Engineers
https://cmea-agmc.ca/cme-family-last-post

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Lloyd Hodgins M.M.M., CD

Teanna and I would like to pass on our condolences to Helene and the boys on the passing of Major Dad. We both have fond memories of our time on the Lahr Closing Team. Rest in Peace Jerry, you will be missed.

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Marianne Savard & Richard Turcotte

Jerry was a kind, thoughtful person who was always ready to help others. Our deepest condolences to Hélène and family.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/21/2025 - 11:53:AM

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Jeff Czop

Jerry was one of the best officers that I had the honour to work with,gone too soon RIP

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Darwin Gould

So sad to hear. Mes condoléances à Hélène et sa famille.

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Major David B. Murray (Retired)

Very sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with him and Helene in the Airfield Engineering organization at CFB Lahr. May he rest in peace.

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Paul and Jackleen Lascelles

We were lucky to have Jerry and Hélène as our immediate neighbours for many years, and despite his obvious health challenges, Jerry was always a friendly, helpful and kind person. We will miss him.

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Anne McCabe-Cairns

Sending condolences to Helene, Alexander and Eric on Jerry’s passing. We have such great memories of Jerry, he was a great Officer and a fun loving friend . He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Anne McCabe-Cairns

Sending condolences to Helene, Alexander and Eric on Jerry’s passing. We have such great memories of Jerry, he was a great Officer and a fun loving friend . He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Stan Wegner

I’m am saddened to learn of Jerry’s passing. Our careers crossed paths in in Uplands, Lahr and NDHQ. I shall remember Jerry as hard working good natured individual who was pleasantly witty. My condolences to Helene and family.

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