Gerard McCauley

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Gerard Joseph McCauley, March 28, 1941

With very heavy and saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Gerard Joseph McCauley on Thursday November 7, 2024 in his 83rd year. After many years of heart health issues following his initial heart attack at 38 years of age, he succumbed to late stage heart failure. Gerard was surrounded by his family, lifted in prayer, and comforted by the hymns of our faith. In his final moments God granted him the gift of peace, and his family the profound presence of Our Lord.

Gerard is survived by the love of his life, Marge (Marjorie Brennan) (59 years) and loving, adoring Dad to his four daughters, Jackie, Janet, Jillian Burnside (Dean) and Jennifer. He will be greatly missed by his three precious grandchildren, Meghan, Connor and Bridgid Young. He is survived by his remaining brother James McCauley (Evelyn) from Florida. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Ursula McCauley of Marysville, siblings Bill McCauley (Mary), Betty Hurley (Ben), Marjorie Clarke (Mel), Kay Hamilton (Bob), Dorothy Mulroney (Gene) and Mary Agnes Masterson (Gerry). Gerard will be fondly remembered by his many nephews and nieces.

Gerard was a humble, kind, compassionate and wise man of very deep faith who was always thinking of others and striving to live a virtuous life. His legacy of love, kindness and unwavering faith touched so many. Gerard and Marge have been pillars of love and dedication within the Worldwide Marriage Encounter movement since 1975 and their shared faith provided them with peace, joy, hope and direction in life.

Resting at the Wards Funeral Home, 52 Main St Brampton with visitation on Monday November 11, 2024 from 4-8pm; Tuesday November 12 from 9:30-10:15am. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday November 12 at 10:30 am at St Mary’s Catholic Church 66A Main Street South in Brampton. All are invited to the interment at Assumption Cemetery that will follow the service. Guests are also invited to a reception following the burial at Roma's Hospitality Centre located at 5-5980 Shawson Drive in Mississauga at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Special thanks to the paramedics, doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and chaplain at Brampton Civic Hospital for his last 5 days as well as the ongoing medical and spiritual care provided over the recent years by Brameast Family Health Organization, the priests from St. Mary’s parish, and the numerous friends and family in his life that inspired, challenged and led him to his eternal home.

Memorial donations may be made to Sharelife and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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