Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Geraldine Margaret "Gerry" Keller[1]

Female 1930 - 2006  (76 years)


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  • Name Geraldine Margaret "Gerry" Keller 
    Born 11 May 1930  [2
    Gender Female 
    Name Geraldine Margaret "Gerry" Osbaldeston 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-249795 
    Died 30 Dec 2006  [2
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I249795  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Eugene Michael Keller,   b. 22 Jan 1895, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Rosina Gertrude Zettel,   b. 27 Jan 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Family ID F35679  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Honourable Gordon Francis Osbaldeston,   b. 29 May 1930, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 2019, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F60385  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • OSBALDESTON, Geraldine 'Gerry' - (nee Keller) Passed away peacefully in her 76th year, at home Saturday, December 30 2006 after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Wife and constant companion of 52 years to Gordon. Loving mother to Stephen (Atlanta, GA), David (Ottawa, Ont.), Cathy French (Oakville, Ont.) and Rob (London, Ont.), mother-in-law to Carol, Elaine and Doug and grandmother to Morgan, Matthew, Ryan, Jessica, Michael and Jason. Loving daughter of the late Eugene Keller and Gertrude Zettel of Kitchener, Ont. Sister of Anne Stecho, Norma McClenaghan, Ralph and Rainer (Ray). Predeceased by Clayton and Clare (Sonny) of Kitchener/Waterloo. Proud nurse and career diplomat's partner, Gerry made houses into homes in Sao Paulo, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ottawa and London (Ont.) where all were welcomed and none were forgotten. Chauffer of miniature ballerinas and aspiring athletes, "Mrs. O's" young family and their friends grew all too quickly into and out of her well-known nine-passenger station wagons. Hostess of national and international businesspersons, politicians and public servants alike, she travelled the world and never forgot a friendship forged, regardless of how long it took for the road to lead back. Passionate about golf, musical theatre and her church - but first, always and forever - a wife, companion, mother and "Nana" who expected and, we hope, got the best from each of us. Heartfelt thanks to the medical team of doctors, nurses and associated staff who gave tirelessly of their time and compassion. Friends may be received today (Wednesday, January 3) from 4-7 p.m. at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo St. at King St, London, Ont. (519 434-2708). The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Murray Sample on Thursday, January 4 at 10 a.m. at Saint Michael's Parish, 515 Cheapside, London. Cremation to take place with interment at Parkview Cemetery, 335 University Ave, Waterloo, on Friday, January 5 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Clinic of the London Health Sciences Foundation - https://www.lhsf.ca

      The Record Jan 3 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Ralph William Keller - Jul. 28, 2008.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105267724/geraldine-margaret-osbaldeston.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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