GERDA ELEANOR HEARTY
1942 – 2019
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Gerda Hearty (nee Tanner) on Saturday, May 11th, 2019. She was surrounded by her family while visiting her childhood “camp” in Quebec. Gerda is predeceased by her loving parents, Freda Evoy (Tanner) (Nee Lecharity) and James Albert Tanner. Gerda’s death leaves broken hearted: Al Hearty her much loved husband of almost 54 years; her cherished daughters, Kerrie and Krista (Michael McLean); and beloved grandchildren, Ashton Kerr, Ireland Hearty Kerr and Emery McLean. She also leaves to mourn: her dear brother Roy Tanner (Mavis) of Carleton Place, sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen Smith, Donna Keon (Stan), Odel Hearty, Graeme “Sandy” McDougall, Jerry Hearty, and Gary Hearty (Theresa), along with, many adored nieces and nephews and a large group of very close friends whom she loved. She was predeceased by her beloved sister-in-law Sharon McDougall and brother-in-law Durrell “Butch” Smith. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Thursday, May 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of Gerda’s life will be held in St. Paul’s United Church, Perth on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. Memorial donations in Gerda’s memory should be directed to Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation.
