GERRITS, Henry J. (Harry)  - Peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 23, 2017 at home, at the age of 82.

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his drinking buddies at the Black Dog Pub.

Survived by 5 of his siblings in Holland. Predeceased by his brother Jan and sister Wilma.

Survived by the light and love of his life, his daughter Monique and her mother and his partner of almost 30 years, Nanette Snel.

Harry came to Canada at the age of 19 and made his home here.

He was the proud owner of Henry J. Gerrits Surveying Ltd. for 35 years.

Friends are welcome at a visitation on Monday, October 30th at The Simple Alternative, Toronto, 6-8 p.m. and/or on Thursday, November 2nd for a Celebration of Life at the Black Dog Pub, 87 Island Rd., Scarborough, 4-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, buy yourself a lottery ticket and a beer or two.

"Don't worry, be happy!"

A private cremation will take place and his ashes will be buried in Holland this summer.

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