Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on December 2, 2014 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Brooks; Mitro) for 40 years. Dear father of Greg (Dorothy) and Dave (Lil) both of Kingston and Jim (Ying) of Calgary, AB. Loving friend to Dorothy's daughters Gail Winegarden (Charlie) of St. Thomas, Viki Wasmund (Steve) of Pembroke and Jane Marie Cherwonick (Gary) of Cole Harbour, NS. Sister-in-law Pauline Livingstone. Predeceased by his mother Florence Cole. Jerry was a caring Grampa/Papa who enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends. The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Graeme Hendry and the nursing staff for providing such great "TLC" during Jerry's stay, especially during his final days in Ruby's Room. Much appreciation is also extended to Victoria's Quilts Canada for wrapping Jerry in one of your beautiful quilts. The compassion provided by your organization was wonderful. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester Ontario, on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow at Dorchester Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.