Stephen Gerylo

Peacefully, on February 16, 2018, Stephen Gerylo of Ottawa, Ontario in his 97th year. Dear son of the late Frederick and Anna Gerylo, beloved husband and best friend of the late Audrey (nee Frame), cherished father of Stephanie of Ottawa, Debra (Greg) of Greely and son Tom of Toronto. Treasured Gigi of Taryn (Charlie), Ashley (Jeff), Brianna (Dave) and Sara (Mat). Much adored Gigi of great-grandchildren Thalia, Anabelle, Charlotte, Phineas, Isla, Fletcher, Ivy and Moby. Predeceased by brothers John and Jack, and sisters Mary and Nellie. Steve will be missed and remembered by many extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Monday, February 19 from 4-7:30 p.m. A service will take place on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for all the support they received over the past two weeks and also extend deepest gratitude to the staff and volunteers in the Palliative Care Unit of Elizabeth Bruyére Hospital for the comfort and peace they provided during Dad’s brief stay. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Bruyére Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family