In loving memory of Gerald “Jerry” Herve Racicot 77 years. Passed away with his loving family by his side at the Serenity Hospice in North Bay on Monday, December 11th, 2023.
Beloved husband and soul mate of 56 years to Jeanne (nee Gascon). Loving, proud and devoted father of Janice (Jeff), and Lisa (Jerry). Cherished Pépère of Acadia (Brandon), Cohen, Griffin, Keely, Caleb, Karsyn, and Cassidy, and great grandson Everett. Predeceased by parents Henri and Gracia “Grace” Racicot (nee Leduc). Dear brother Cecile Laporte (Roland predeceased), Richard Racicot (Aurise), Claudette Tellier (Jean-Yves predeceased), Claire Falls predeceased and Denis Racicot (Linda predeceased) (Sheri Guse), and brother-in-law of Roger Gascon predeceased (Glenda), and Donna Desjardins (Don). He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Jerry was born in Sudbury on November 22nd, 1946. He worked as a miner and went on to be an electrician with Falconbridge. Jerry worked extremely hard and retired at the age of 48 from Falconbridge. He then continued to work as an electrician finishing out his working career at Hydro One.
He loved the outdoors, and nature, and spent many happy times living in Estaire, the French River, Nepewassi Lake and wintering in Florida. Music was a big part of Jerry’s life. He enjoyed listening to many genres of music, playing guitar and singing. Jerry cherished his time visiting and exchanging stories with family and friends around the table.
A memorial service will be held in the R.J. Barnard Chapel at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch Street Sudbury, on Friday, December 15th, 2023, at 11:30 am. Friends may gather at the funeral home after 10:30 am on Friday.
For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed via live stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMjQzMzg1MjI4NTU1MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==Donations to the MS Society of Canada or the Serenity Hospice would be appreciated. For donations or messages of condolence www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.