He grew up and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 1967. After high school he proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal. After completing his term in the military he returned to Sanford where he was employed at CYRO for 35 years until his retirement.
Gerard was a quiet and private man who enjoyed spending time at home. He was very soft-spoken and would never complain about anything, regardless of the situation. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Gerard will be remembered as a humble, caring and giving man and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Gerard was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Vilandry, 2019; and Linda Morin. Surviving are three sisters and a brother.
Interment with military honors will take place in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford.
He grew up and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 1967. After high school he proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal. After completing his term in the military he returned to Sanford where he was employed at CYRO for 35 years until his retirement.
Gerard was a quiet and private man who enjoyed spending time at home. He was very soft-spoken and would never complain about anything, regardless of the situation. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Gerard will be remembered as a humble, caring and giving man and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Gerard was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Vilandry, 2019; and Linda Morin. Surviving are three sisters and a brother.
Interment with military honors will take place in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford.
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