Few can say they were as completely engaged in Lionism as PDG PCC Lion Gerry Albert. He personified Lionism. Gerry recommended every Lion spend at least 15 minutes per day learning about Lions. He felt Lionism was the means by which we could better our communities, be better employees and strengthen our character. And there’s no doubt about it, he was quite a character!
Lion Gerry passed away August 12th, in the early morning hours, but, his legacy lives on; in the CNIB Eye Van Tour, the Eye Care Centre, the RET Cam project and many others. Without his efforts on these projects, they may not have been successful.
While Lion Gerry called the Sudbury Lions Club and District A5 home, he spent many years working for Lions International, travelling throughout Canada and some of the US to start Clubs and strengthen existing Clubs. Many Clubs can testify to his sponsorship of their Club. It’s pretty safe to say, there isn’t a Club in the District for which Gerry didn’t have an affinity.
At 93, he was still a mentor, guide and leader who could be contacted anytime. Thank you Lion Gerry for all you did. You have earned your rest!
“Gerry” Albert
93 years
Monday, August 12th, 2019 at Health Sciences North.
Beloved husband of Enes (Miatello) predeceased 1981, and Marilyn (Pollard) predeceased 2019. Loving father of Rod Albert and Randy Albert, stepdaughter Deborah Brettschneider, and stepson Terry Johnson predeceased. Loving brother of Georgette Pretty and Roland Albert, predeceased. Sadly missed by many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Gerry was born, raised, and educated in Sudbury. Gerry was well-known throughout the mid-North for his activities in both business and community affairs. Over his career, he was manager of a number of retail businesses, including Morse Jewelers, Fidelity Music, and Silverman’s. He was an account executive at CKSO Television for 15 years. He was active in his community over his lifetime. He served on the Board of Directors of the CNIB, was President of the local Tuberculosis Association, President of the Nickel Belt Coin Club, and served the Lions Club of Sudbury as well as Lions International with distinction for over 50 years. One of his proudest achievements was helping to raise over $200,000 for a new Eye-Care Centre for the Sudbury Regional Hospital.
Gerry was recognized on many occasions for his outstanding community service and efforts on behalf of the Lions. He was a Life Member of Lions Clubs International.
A celebration of his life will be held in the
R. J. Barnard Chapel
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home
233 Larch Street, Sudbury
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at 2pm.
Cremation with interment in the family plot at the Civic Memorial Cemetery.
Friends may gather after 1pm Saturday September 14th.
For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org. For those unable to attend the service, it can be viewed online at www.livememorialservices.com
