J. Gerald (Jerry) Ronahan

John Gerald (Jerry) Ronahan of French River, PEI died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 27, 2024. He was born in Summerside, PEI on October 18, 1940. Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend of over 60 years, Jean (Brander); children Catherine, Bert (Maureen), Mark (Sarah Grace), and Kent (Lori); and grandchildren Brendan, Colby, Parker, Shealyn, Jack, and James; and bonus grandchildren Josie and Kate MacDonald. Also survived by his brother Ronald (Xin) of Dartmouth, sister-in-law Ann Brander, and nieces and nephews Patty Champion Cookson (Stephen Cookson), Michelle Donovan-Ronahan, Trevor (Sarah), Pam (Derek Hilliard), Andrew (Leslie), Sarah Rogers (Justin), and Amanda Murphy (Ben); as well as numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins, including, special family, The Carrolls from Alberta.

Predeceased by his parents Emmett and Georgie (Huestis), parents-in-law William (Bud) and Mary (MacRae) Brander, brother and sister-in-law Tom and Winnifred (Brander) Way, brother-in-law Charles (Bud) Brander, and nephews Garth Ronahan and TJ Way. 

Jerry (Grampie) was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, friend, employee, and volunteer. Jerry was a meat cutter by trade, which showed in his love for food, especially a good steak and french vanilla ice cream. However, this was followed only by his love for hockey, which he played up until recent years. When he wasn’t playing hockey he was skating, coaching, and watching hockey. Jerry enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family, going to grandkids' activities, as well as fishing and boating trips with the grandkids. His volunteer activities included time working with St. Paul’s pre-marriage preparation program, hockey coaching (minor, junior, and senior), Summerside Lions Club, Latin American Mission Program (LAMP), and several community activities with his French River and area friends.

Visiting hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 1^st. Funeral service is to be held on Tuesday, April 2^nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Davison Funeral Home Chapel, Kensington and will be available to view online. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kensington and Area Food Bank or International Children’s Memorial Place.

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