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Geraldine McGeorge Director, Education Through Music Canada 1934–2001 |
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our Director, Gerry McGeorge. She passed away suddenly on the morning of July 24, 2001 during a discussion time following a session of ETM and the Family.
Gerry, who founded ETM in Canada, will be deeply missed. Words cannot adequately describe her importance in bringing Education Through Music to thousands of children and adults throughout Ontario and around the world. She had a very special way with children. As well as taking great delight in play, Gerry brought enjoyment and wonder with her and was a wonderful model and mentor to all who studied with her. She was governed by her concern for the well-being of everyone, young and old, with whom she had contact. All felt listened to, cared for, and loved by this dynamic and tireless lady in their every shared connection.
Gerry's family was extremely important to her as well. As "Aunt Geraldine" to her nieces and nephews, their spouses and especially their children, she shared in their joy and pain at every opportunity in her busy life. Life at her lovely home on Lake Erie was frequently shared with those who gave her such great delight and pride — her family.
Memories of Gerry/Aunt Geraldine/Geraldine McGeorge, Director of The Richards Institute of Education and Research, will always be of her deep caring for all and her wonderful smile and laughter. They also include many moments of feeling sincerely listened to and at the same time always afforded opportunities for learning.
Gerry's funeral was held in Thamesville, Ontario, on Saturday, July 28, 2001 with interment at the Chatham Cemetery followed by a reception for family and neighbours at her house. Here at the Richards Institute, we are preparing for a celebration of her life, and more information will be posted as plans are finalized.
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A resident of R.R. #1 Morpeth passed away at Centenary Health Services, Scarborough on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at the age of 67. Geraldine was director of Eduction Through Music, Richards Institute, and a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. She had been a music teacher for the Kent County Board of Education, she volunteered as a Big Sister, and was a member of the Chatham-Kent Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association. Beloved wife of the late William McGeorge. Loving mother of the late William (Billy) McGeorge. Geraldine is survived by a sister Alma, Mrs. Neil Brown of R.R. #1, Inwood, a sister-in-law, Leola Wilcox of Chatham, and a brother-in-law, Gerald Wilson of R.R. #4 Thamesville. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews — Carolyn Willmore, Ron Wilcox, Dennis Wilcox, Margaret Catroppa, Mac Brown, Donald Brown, Alan Brown, Peter Brown, Kathleen Brown, Darlene Charrette, Brenda Walsh, Bruce Wilson, Bonnie O'Neill, Betty Hubbell, Brian Wilson — and several great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Ethyl (Clapp) Wilcox, step-mother Maude (Brown) Wilcox, a sister Dorothy Wilson, a brother Glen Wilcox, and a niece Winnifred Brown. She had many special friends in Education Through Music. Family and friends will be received at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Thursday evening 7–9 p.m., and on Friday 2–4:30 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Linda McFadden officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations to the Richards ETM Institute or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. |