Obituary of Jerry Hellyer
HELLYER, Jerry David unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024. Jerry Hellyer of Lion's Head in his 76th year. Cherished husband and best friend of Mary Ellen. Loving father of Jeff and his wife Jody of Hepworth, Greg and his wife Amy of Chatsworth and Angela Wells and her husband Matt of London, Ryan Reid of Stokes Bay and Jessica Reid and her partner Tyler Hewton of Stokes Bay. Much loved grandfather of Ethan, Wyatt, Joel, Percy and Walter. Dear brother of Sandra Loomis of Chesley. Missed by brothers and sisters-in-law Ken Howe (Doreen) and Murray Howe (Irene) as well as many nieces and nephews. Forever remembered and dearly missed by Mary Ellen's family Marie Koebel, as well as Stan (Carol), Joyce (Dave), Pat (Roger), Frank (Mary Jane), Donna (Paul), Joan (Randy), Karen (Mike) and Ken (Trish). Predeceased by parents Kathleen (nee Smith) and Walter Hellyer, his wife Elaine 'Percy' Hellyer and his brother Ian Hellyer (Ruth), parents-in-law Elwood and Florence Howe and father-in-law Frank Koebel.
Jerry was a proud member of the Magnificent Seven as well as a few distinguished hunting gangs. He was fast to make friends wherever he went, never lost in the crowd with his infamous Hellyer cackle. Jerry was a farmer to the very end. Even though he gave up cattle and farming the crops, his garden brought him endless joy and pride. Few made it off the farm without one of Jerry's notorious garden tours or homemade wine tastings. Fishing was another hobby; he loved being on the boat with friends or making memories with his grandsons. Stubborn and proud, he rarely sat still despite his constant pain. Making trails, watching birds, playing crib and sipping tea back at Camp Crokinole, his little slice of heaven with Mary Ellen. He loved his family, and was filled with pride when his home was filled with the ones he cherished.
As per Jerry's wishes, family and friends are invited to remember and celebrate at the family farm on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 starting at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own 'tea' to the tea party. Peninsula attire recommended. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, LION'S HEAD CHAPEL, Lion's Head. Private interment Eastnor Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance to Lion's Head Hospital c/o Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com
