C'est avec tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre père, le 15 août, 2021, a 81 ans, qui s'est éteint paisiblement à la maison après une longue et courageuse bataille contre le cancer. Il a toujours gardé tout au long de son combat son sens de l'humour et la ténacité qui le caractérisait si bien.
Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse, Pauline Côté (née Rousseau) dont il aura su faire rire et taquiné jusqu'à la toute fin de sa vie, ainsi que ses deux filles Josée (Arthur McKenzie) et Martine (Michael Barnwell). Il fut également un grand-père dévoué à ses petits-enfants Cassiopeia et Rayden Côté-Barnwell dont il aimait leur jouer des tours et
les faire rire et à qui il aimait enseigner « les mots de grand-papa ». Fils de feu de Isidore Côté et feu Emma Côté (née Perreault) et frère de Sr. Viola (FMA), Rosalie (précédé), Lauréanne, Jeannette, Régina, Robert (précédé), Dianne, Zita, et Michel.
Né à Drummond, au Nouveau-Brunswick le 8 novembre 1939 et élevé à la ferme familiale, il a rejoint les Forces Armées Canadiennes à l’âge de 21 ans et a fièrement servi dans la Force régulière pendant 24 ans avant de prendre sa retraite au grade d’adjudant-maître en 1984. Il a ensuite continué à servir notre pays tant que civil au ministère de la Défense nationale pendant encore 15 ans. Il a terminé ses 39 années de service en 1999 en tant que chef des installations de sécurité, après avoir reçu nombreux mérites.
Papa, tu as voyagé et travaillé fort toute ta vie, il est maintenant temps de te reposer en paix.
Une citation tirée de son auteur favori, Robert Service:
"Ce n’est pas la montagne qui vous épuise, c’est le grain de sable dans votre chaussure. "
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, at age 81 years, peacefully at home on August 15th, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his fight he always kept his sense of humour and tenacity that characterized him so well.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Côté (née Rousseau), whom he laughed with and teased until the end of his life, as well as his two daughters, Josée (Arthur McKenzie) and Martine (Michael Barnwell). He was also a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, Cassiopeia and Rayden Côté-Barnwell, whom he loved to play tricks to,
make them laugh, and to whom he enjoyed teaching “grandpa words”.
Son to Isidore Côté and Emma Côté (née Perreault), by whom he is predeceased. Loving brother of Sr. Viola (FMA), Rosalie (predeceased), Lauréanne, Jeannette, Régina, Robert (predeceased), Dianne, Zita, and Michel.
Born in Drummond, New Brunswick on November 8th, 1939 and raised in a farming family, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces at a young age of 21 and proudly served in the Regular Force for 24 years before retiring as a Master Warrant Officer in 1984. He then continued to serve our country as a civilian in the Department of National Defence for a further 15 years. He ended his 39 years of service in 1999 as Head of Security Installations, having received numerous commendations throughout his long career.
Dad, you have travelled and worked hard for so many years. It is now time for you to rest.
A quote from his favourite author, Robert Service:
“.....Lo! as I bent beneath the rod I raised my eyes....and there was God.”
from poem “The Quest”
Digital Guestbook
Doris Landreville
Ray Lebeau
To Pauline, Josée, Martine, Family Members & Friends,
The members of the Canadian Forces Supplementary Radio (SUPRAD) System Oldtimers Association were saddened by the news of Gerry's passing. During his 24 years of loyal service as a member of the Canadian Forces he became a friend to many of us. I had the privilege of serving with Gerry many years ago at Daniel's Head in Bermuda, 1969-1971. I will always remember his good sense of humour and the joy he got from making people laugh. Please know that as members of your extended military family, we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
'Friends Forever'
Roy Blair
Gerry was well known and respected by all who knew him. I was involved in some of his escapades and always enjoyed his company.Farewell my friend. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Ronald Carver
RIP Gerry
Natasha mckenzie
Who we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Xo
Genest Francoeur
Thanks Gerry for all the good times and jokes that we shared, specially in Ramstein Germany.
RIP
Gary Mackenzie
Gerry was a special person that you meet and always remember with a smile. We will miss his quick wit and always ready for a good time. RIP my Friend
Jeannette Pelkey
Saying goodbye to a loved one is surely one of life's most difficult tasks. I hope, in time ,that the precious memories of times you spent together will heal you and make you whole again. Thank you and bless you , Pauline , Josee, and Martine, for the tender loving care you gave our brother.
Alain Roy
Gerry was a true Friend, always finding humour in all situations, while taking his technical expertise very seriously. It has been a real pleasure having him as a mentor and someone you can really trust. You will be missed old Friend! Rest in peace.
Guy & Rosaline Durepos et Sylvie
Nos plus sincères condoléances a toi Pauline ,Josée , Martine et vos familles. Nous étions avec vous pour des funerailles qui le representais tellement bien. Nous avions des images et souvenir de lui par les chants et prières choisis. On vous envois des calins tout plein de tendresses
RIP