Gerald Alexander Whalen

Passed away surrounded by family after a short illness at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Yvette Whalen (nee L'Heureux) for 66 years. Loving father of Clifford Whalen (late Reg) and Donna Marchand (Troy). Adored grandfather of Kelsey Marchand and Riley Vieira (Alex). Cherished uncle of David Boucher, Russell Boucher (Deidra) and Danny Boucher. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothea Howse and Christine Whalen. Gerry's kindness, stories and sense of humour will be missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends at Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel in Sundridge on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service at 2 p.m. If desired, donations to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.