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Gerald Alan Blacker
May 1, 1950 - May 7, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">BLACKER, Gerald Alan (May 1, 1950 &ndash; May 7, 2013). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Surrounded and supported by his family, Gerry died at Kingston General Hospital from metastatic prostate cancer on May 7, 2013. His family will celebrate a life lived with limitless energy, optimism, warmth, generosity, and humour, including his daughters Sarah and Emily, of whom Gerry was exceedingly proud; his loving spouse, Julia Niblett; his sisters, Penne (Dan Marissen) and Patricia; his children&rsquo;s mother, Catharine Blacker; Julia&rsquo;s son Patrick Godin (Leigh); many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of cherished friends. Gerry was predeceased by his parents, June (Poole) and Gordon Blacker. Gerry was tremendously grateful for the wonderful care he received from all of the nurses on Davies 5 at KGH, especially Beatrix, Jansene, Rachel, and Susan. Heartfelt thanks go to the dedicated medical team who provided Gerry with the best possible care, especially Dr. Mahmud, Dr. Siemens, Dr. Matthews, Dr. Fuoco, and Dr. Leslie. His family is also grateful for the numerous anonymous blood donors whose donations immensely improved Gerry&rsquo;s quality of life in his last weeks. A celebration of Gerry&rsquo;s life will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Wallace Hall, Queen&rsquo;s University, Kingston. It was Gerry&rsquo;s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Terry Fox Foundation at http://www.terryfox.org/Donate/Donate_Online.html <br /> <br /></div>