Corinne Gerbis

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Corinne Gerbis, affectionately known as “Gerbie.”
Beloved daughter of the late Francis Gerbis and Josephine Gerbis (neè Bloomer). Sister to Gary, Gregory, Christine, and Cathy. Loving Aunt to her niece Jinny. Beloved Godmother to Angela, Caitlyn, and Mary-Clare. Lifelong friend to Nancy and Merici Kaiser as well as the rest of the Kaiser clan.

She will be greatly missed by her loyal fur baby, Charlie, the St. Francis de Sales community, her coworkers/friends at McEachnie Funeral Home, and the rest of the Brock Road gang.

Corinne will always be remembered for her youthful spirit and her fondness for The Beatles, her Halloween Birthday costume parties and Snoopy. Corinne was deeply committed to supporting Catholic youth through confirmation preparation, the RCIA program, Toronto World Youth Day, and her financial and spiritual support for a school in Ghana, Africa where she did a mission trip.

Corinne spent her 70th birthday on a pilgrimage to Italy with friends and parishioners of St. Christopher’s Parish. She fulfilled her heartfelt desire to be in our Holy Father’s presence on her 70th birthday.

Corinne drew from her inner spirit messages that brought peace and comfort to countless grieving families she cared for in her role as a funeral celebrant .

Friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home 28 Old Kingston Road (Pickering Village) Ajax on Sunday, December 15, from 2-5 pm with Parish Prayers at 4:30pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax on Monday, December 16 at 1:00 pm.
Interment will follow the Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery with reception to follow at the McEachnie Family Centre.

In Corinne’s memory, please wear bright colours, especially her favourite colour orange.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul’s Society or a charity of your choice.

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