HUDSON FALLS – Gerard “Gerry” C. Morin, 95, of Washburn Drive, died on Monday, January 14, 2019, at home, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 6, 1923 in St. Georges Beauce, Quebec, he was the son of the late Alfred and Roseanna (Poulin) Morin.
On September 11, 1954, he married the love of his life, Georgette Gagnon in St. Georges, Quebec. They have spent 64 wonderful years together.
Gerry, as he was known to his friends, moved to Newcomb in 1956, with his new bride, to pursue the American dream. While in Newcomb, he worked for a logging camp. In 1959, he moved to South Glens Falls to work for a contractor named Sam Mammone and this began his long career as a Master Carpenter. In 1987, he retired after building and renovating many homes for his customers.
He enjoyed working with his hands and time spent with his family. Gerry also loved to go on camping trips and vacations to St. Georges in Canada to see family. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his wife, his daughter, his son in law, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gerry was also very proud to have become a naturalized citizen in 1962.
Faith was very important to Gerry. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where he served for many years as an usher.
In addition to his parents, Gerry was predeceased by his five siblings, William, Ferdinand, Cecile, Rita and Geralda.
Survivors include his loving wife, Georgette Morin of Hudson Falls, his daughter, Lina Palmer and her husband, Jon of Hudson Falls, his two grandchildren, Brian Palmer (Kacie) of Rochester and Amy Catalfamo (Anthony) of Burnt Hills, his great grandchildren, Anthony, Alexander and Amelia Catalfamo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Special thanks to Father Tom, Mary Stein and the HHHN Homeward Bound Team for all their care and support. The family is also very thankful for his caregivers, JoAnn Owens and family and Jennifer Anderson. Their generosity will forever be remembered.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be later in the spring, at St. Paul’s Cemetery, in the town of Kingsbury.
Those honored to be pall bearers will be Anthony Catalfamo, Brian Palmer, Jonathan Palmer, Jean-Pierre Langlois, Rick Jarvis and Steve Murray.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials in Gerry’s memory, be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.
So sorry for your loss Ma tante Georgette, Lina and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences.
LOVE Noelline, Marcel, Nathalie (Haggan), Steve Poulin and Families
so sorry for your loss aunt Georgette and Lina and family . Please accept our condolences Bertha and Germain the blue,
son of Adrien and Cécilexx,
Dear Lina and Jon – It is with sadness that we viewed the loss of your beloved father this morning. Our hearts go out to you Lina, Jon and your family at this difficult time. We shared many fond
memories of your father in addition to his splendid renovation of our kitchen. May the many happy memories of your dear
father be a source of comfort to you all. Although we are not there, our thoughts and prayers are forever with you.
With much love, Roy and Sue Cottrell
Mr & Mrs C
Thank you so much for your kind words my mom and I and the family appreciate it very much. Hope you two are well. I am sure we will run into each other soon 🥰
So sorry for your loss Ma tante Georgette, Lina and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Bertha and Germain (Ti Blue) son of Adrien and Cecile Poulin
Mrs. Morin, Lina and your family,
We will long forever remember Mr. Morin as having the most amazing smile, a very welcoming persona and as a wonderful conversationalist anytime we were with him.
He lives on in each of your lives and we are all finer people for having known him. May memories sustain you until you are with him again someday.
Lina and momma…. so sorry for your loss. What a great long life he had with all of you and all the kids. I remember him dearly as a beautiful person, just like the two of you. Cherish all your memories and may you find peace.
Love to all of you, Jeni Blais Muncy
Georgette…Linda…and Family….we were so saddened to hear about Gerry. We have known him and loved him for many years. He was such a special person and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. We are so very sorry. Joan and Alan Rhodes
Thank you so much Joan and Alan
My mom and I appreciate your kind words.
Tante Georgette,Lina,Jon,Brian,Amy et les enfants
Le coeur garde le souvenir des moments
de tendresse partagés avec l’être “Aimé ”
Que les souvenirs chers à votre coeur soient une
source de réconfort pour vous.
Nous vous offrons nos plus Sincères Condoléances.
Nous sommes avec vous en pensées.
Avec amour , Suzanne Rancourt , André Carrier
Lina and Mrs. Morin:
Learned of your Dad’s passing just today in my weekly perusal of the Post-Star website. Although there are many years and miles between, I still recall fun times at the Morin house during our younger years. Warm thoughts and fond memories are shared with you and your extended family.
Mark Webster
Hi Mark
So nice of you to remember my parents. And yes we did have some good times at their house. I would love to reconnect with you and Dreana. 518-791-4776 text me!
Lena, Jon, and family
Very sorry to read about your dads passing..What a full life he must have had, so many happy memories. Please accept our sincere condolences
My Sweetie My Lina
I am just now finding this website,
I distinctly remember the first time I met your parents in your lovely home. I was so struck by the immense gentleness your Dad possessed! He was an amazingly kind and loving soul. I know what an amazing father he was to my Bestie that’s for sure. I have been keeping you and your loving Mother and Jon and your family in my heart thoughts and prayers. The veil is thin between here and heaven and I know his love is always surrounding you my dear sweet friend. Loving you always Helly Kippenhan