Gerald Bromage Elliott left us Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Born in Victoria, December 08, 1926, he was proud to be a 4th generation Victorian. He was also proud of his Scottish Heritage and won many medals for his Scottish Dancing as a young boy. He was a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge Gizeh Temple and Old Cemeteries Society.
He is survived by his wife, Gerri; his daughter, Kerry (Wolfgang); Gerri’s daughter, Pat (Bob); and a special cousin, Betsy. Gerry went to sea early on the Tug Boats, then
the CPR and joined the Merchant Navy during the war with one of his memorable runs being theAtlantic. Following the war he followed many careers. The one he enjoyed the most was his last, operating Heritage Tours and sharing his vast knowledge of his beloved Victoria with the many visitors.
A funeral service will be held in the Lady Chapel, Christ Church Cathedral, Burdett at Quadra Streets on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. a reception will follow at the Church. Gerry was a Choir Boy here. Thank you but no flowers. He is much loved and will be so missed.
17 Responses
Dear Gerri – Our deepest condolences for your loss of Gerry – he will be sorely missed by all of us. I will never forget that he is one who introduced Victoria to us, which gave us reason to move here. You are in our thoughts and we’re here for you if there is anything we can do.
Love, Tina, Molly, Maggie, Pete & John
Gerri and family –Timmy and I are very saddened to hear that Gerry has passed away–he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, you and the family.
love Hector
Gerri, your Kittson Woodruff cousins all send you our prayers and wish you much love. We hope to some day meet you and hug you for all time lost in not being there for you. Gerry sounds like he lived an exciting life and enjoyed travel and history. I am so glad that Kerry, Pat, Bob, and Betsy were there for you both. We have a card heading your way and have asked our priest to say a Mass in his memory. I wish I could be at the reception and hear all about his life and all the good times you had with him. God bless all, Cousins Roxanne, Rita, Sandra, and Sue Daughters of Floyd & Rosa Kittson Woodruff
I was deeply saddened by the loss of a dear family member. Gerry’s personality and smile was something I will always remember. You both always made us feel welcome and we always looked forward to sharing champagne and laughter with you.
Gerald will always be missed and thought of with love.
Our prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss and saddness.
We are sorry we can’t be with you on Monday but will be in spirit.
With much love,
David and Eltie
Dear Gerri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love,
Michael MacKay-Dunn & Family
Gerri….Know that thoughts of you remain in my heart continually right now. Much love from both of us.
Jewell and Dan Straight
Dear Gerri, Kerry and family,
I was very saddened by the news that Gerry had left us. It has meant so much to me to be connected with family and to have spent some wonderful times with you. I will miss Gerry, but hope to keep our family connection, share our memories and make some more.
With much love,
Diane
Dear Gerri and family – We are saddened by the loss of Gerry, and we wish to send you our heartfelt thoughts at this time. Although we have kept in touch, we have missed his raspy ways, and your wonderful warmth Gerri. In the days to follow, we hope all your wonderful memories will continue and come back in droves. With love, Marguerite and Alan xx
Dear Gerri and family – We are saddened by the loss of Gerry, and we wish to send you our heartfelt thoughts at this time. Although we have kept in touch, we have missed his raspy ways, and your wonderful warmth Gerri. In the days to follow, we hope all your wonderful memories will continue and come back in droves. With love, Marguerite and Alan xx