The death occurred on Wednesday, June 16, 2026 at the Palliative Care Unit of Community Hospital, O’Leary of Gerald Willard Cornish of Unionvale age 78. Gerald was born on December 29, 1947. Son of the late Douglas & Olga (Smallman) Cornish.

Loving brother to Ida (Roy) MacArthur, Alberton; Florence (Ian) MacWilliams, O’Leary and Verna Wedlock, O’Leary. Loving uncle to Barbara (Cameron) MacDonald, Stephen (Robert) McNaught and Joann (Dennis) Lowther. Great uncle to Jordan MacDonald, Madison Lowther and Payton Lowther.

In Gerald‘s career he worked for Elite Seed Potato Farm, Atlantic Enterprise Limited as a lineman and finished his career at the Confederation Bridge in the maintenance department. Gerald was a 50 year member of the Masonic Corinthian Lodge # 19, O’Leary Maple Leaf Curling Club, Scouts Canada, St. Luke’s Church, as well as going door-to-door canvassing for many other organizations in the community.

Gerald was predeceased by his parents, brother John and sister in law Lloydia.

Resting at the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel, O’Leary with visiting hours on Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday at 10:00 a.m in the Chapel. Interment in St. Luke’s Anglican Cemetery.

Brothern of Corinthian Lodge # 19 will hold a Masonic service for their late brother on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

In memory of Gerald, memorials directly to
Community Seniors Co-operative Ltd.
(The Willows Community Care Residence)
c/o General Manager 13 Royal Ave.
O'Leary, PE, C0B1VO
mailing address to be added for tax receipt
etransfer: [email protected]