Gerald Glen Ballantyne

At Sudbury Regional Hospital, Memorial Site on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Gerald Glen (Gerry) Ballantyne in his 71st year.  Beloved husband of Estelle (Vaillancourt) (St. Germain) Ballantyne of Sudbury.  Loving father of Kevin (wife Leslie) of Kitchener, Darren (wife Stacey) of London, Steve of Exeter and Susanne of Surrey, B.C.  Special grandfather of Justin, Tamsyn, Ashlynn, Geoff and twins Mathew and Kailey.  Also survived by step-sons Maurice St. Germain (wife Natalie) Justin and Eric of Sudbury, Daniel St. Germain (wife Jenefer), Ashley and Kitiara of Calgary and Steve St. Germain of Ottawa.  Sadly missed by his brother Ross (wife Alma) and his sister Helen (husband Eric Kints) all of Exeter.  Son of the late A. Roy and Beatrice M. (Knight) Ballantyne.  Gerry was born and raised in Exeter, Ontario.  He worked for many years as a funeral director at the Lougheed/Jackson and Barnard Funeral Homes, retiring in 2005 due to his failing health. A skilled embalmer, Gerry was dedicated to the funeral profession. He was a loving husband, a proud father and grandfather. Gerry will always be remembered as a quiet and thoughtful man whose dry sense of humour was appreciated by all. Friends may call at the Jackson Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thence to the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William St., 1 west of Main, Exeter where friends may call on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Monday March 31st at 2 PM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the A.L.S. Society would be appreciated by the family.

Gerald Glen Ballantyne