JeromeMcGROARTY

Jerome John McGROARTY

1944 – 2017

Jerome John McGroarty passed away unexpectedly in his home in Thornbury on January 5, 2017. Fiancé of Natalia Bubnich. Jerry is the son of Margaret and the late Herbert McGroarty. He is lovingly remembered by his children Jerome Jr. (Marlene), Robert (Sophia), Chris (Martha) and Carrie (Stephen). He was predeceased by his son Patrick in 2013. His grandchildren will sadly miss him: Johnny, Jamie, Nathaniel, Lucinda, Eleanor, Amanda, Jillian, Caleb, Madeleine, Mathias, Christian, William, Hannah, Joe and foster son, Kurt. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters Herb Jr., Bruce, Darcy, Maggie, Mark, Shawn, Maura, Brian and Kevin. Jerry was predeceased by his sister, Debbie. He will also be missed by Bonnie, Louise and daughter-in-law, Melissa.

Jerry was charming, he had the classic Irish twinkle in his eye. He was intelligent, winning the silver medal in academics at Ryerson only weeks after the birth of his fourth son. He was industrious, starting and operating a successful land development company in North Carolina. He was involved, coaching the many sports teams and leading the Cub pack for his children. He was devoted, an active member of his church community in Thornbury. He was compassionate, dressing up as Santa on Christmas day to hand out gifts at the local nursing home. He was daring, driving to a Formula Ford championship at the age of 53. He was curious, he invented a perpetual oil filter to the dismay of the oil companies. Jerry was many wonderful things and that is how he will live on in our hearts.

A service in celebration of Jerry’s life will be held in Thornbury on Thursday, January 12th at 1 p.m. at Blue Mountain Community Church, 219 Bruce St. S., Thornbury. Reception will follow.

A Funeral Mass will be held in Toronto on Saturday, January 14th at 10 a.m. at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, 1 MacNaughton Rd., Toronto. Reception will follow.

Donations may be made to Beaver Valley Outreach, 64 Bruce St., Box 599, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 info@bvo.ca