Gerald W. H. MacLary

          The family of Gerald  'Jerry'  MacLary announces his passing at Sakura House, Woodstock, Ontario with loved ones at his side on Thursday July 24, 2025, at the age of 72.

          Jerry was born and raised in Ingersoll, where he met and married his high school sweetheart Debbie Doerr.  Jerry loved trailer camping and had many friends at Wildwood Park in St. Mary’s.  He enjoyed building models of trucks, cars, and ships.

          Survived by his wife Debra of 53 years, children Rebecca, and Shaun (Denise), and three beautiful grandchildren Delilah, Connor, and Violet.  Survived also by sister Lynn Lamb, brother-in-law Bob Sivyer, sisters-in-law Elva and Sandra, and nieces and nephews Michelle, Stuart, Alec, Delanie, Kim, Anita, Amanda, Jimmy, Melissa, and Christina.  Predeceased by his parents Harris MacLary (Helen) and Luella Hoffman (Art), siblings Sherry, Rodney, and Patricia, and nephew Art Sivyer.

          We would like to thank the nurses at Woodstock Hospital, and all the Staff and volunteers at Sakura House in Woodstock for their excellent care and compassion during his final days.

           Jerry had requested to be cremated and he did not wish to have a funeral.  Donations made in his name to VON Sakura House are appreciated.

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg, Ontario was entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolences may be shared here at wareingcreamation.ca.