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Gerhard McAdam 2008-2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerhard McAdam, from Hemmingford, on Wednesday, February 19th, at the tender age of 16 years.  His last moments were spent surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his parents Christopher and Jessica, his siblings Hailey, Harrison, Gwendolyn, his grand parents Douglas and Cathy McAdam, Gerhard Schmid (Kristina), Diane Deschambault, uncles, aunts, cousins, many friends and others relatives.

He grew up dreaming of becoming a firefighter, as such, he will be getting the honors he deserves for his courageous battle. To us, he was and will remain, a firefighter in spirit.

The family will receive condolences at the :
Hemmingford Fire Station
576 route 202
Hemmingford, Qc.

Visiting hours: on Saturday March 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. The funeral will take place at 4 pm at the St-Romain Church. After the funeral service, family and friends are invited for a reception at the Fire Station.

 

In his memory donations can be made to the Montreal Children’s Hospital https://montrealchildrenshospital.ca, or to Make a wish Foundation Make a Donation – Make-A-Wish Canada or to Gerhard’s Foundation  at https://gofund.me/5034dd45

Serre & Finnegan
1-800-263-3074
www.serrefinnegan.com

 


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It is with great sadness that we learned of Gerry’s passing, and on behalf of the entire team at the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, I would like to offer you my deepest condolences. Your family has deeply moved me with the love and evident bond you share. Sending you warm thoughts.

Valérie Vigneault

We share your sorrow

Rest easy Q. You will be incredibly missed, but never forgotten. It was an honor to be your Lieutenant last year and I will always hold it in my heart to be just like you and make sure your memory and everything you stood for will not be forgotten. I hope to have half of the heart and strength that you had in your life.

Keegan Genzlinger

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I spent a lot of time with Gerry during his elementary school years and even then he was a very special young man with such a kind soul. He cared for those around him and always had a warm smile. His short life will continue to change the lives of many for years to come. My sympathies to all.

Bonnie Gilmour

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My deepest sympathies to the family ♥️

Mary Nelis

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You are all in our thoughts. He was a special giving young man.

Pat and Lorne

Pat Healey

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Our heartfelt condolences to the entire McAdam family .

Mary and David Greig

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Mes sympathies

Remi Mailloux

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We did not have the privilege to know your son but saw his interview in CTV news in December and have had him in my prayers since. He looked to be a remarkable young older than his 16 years. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Gerry

Stephanie & Ray Poitras

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Condolences to his family

Carson Loveless

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My deepest condolences to you all. Praying that the God of peace would comfort you through this difficult time.

Mrs. K.

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To Gerry’s Family: I only heard of Gerry’s battle and mission after seeing a news report here in Toronto. I grew up in Havelock/Covey Hill and attended church in Hemmingford. There I met some McAdam boys, Roy and Harvey, if I recall. (That was in the 1960’s.) And in later years I stayed at the McAdam B&B – very welcoming. I don’t know if they are relatives of Gerry, but my deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. He sounds like he was an amazing boy; thanks for bringing up such a fine young man.

Jean Palmer Richardson

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Our deepest sympathies in this difficult time.

Patrick MacDougall & Amanda Raithby

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Nos plus sinceres condoleances a la famille MC Adam c,est triste de perdre un enfant si jeune ,moi j,ai perdu mon neveu.J,ai connu votre garcon le jour de la 1er pelletee de terre pour la construction du centre de formation pour les pompiers de la monteregie c,etait le reve de Gerhard.

Therese&Yvon Riendeau

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Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Gerry’s family.

Dan and Sharon Mark

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Our deepest sympathies to Christopher& Jessica & family.
Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Linda& Danny Kyle

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My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to all the family.

Carol Cornell Garcia

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Condolences to all the family….no one should lose a child. Love and hugs
Patricia, D’Arcy and our family

Patricia Leith

May peace be with you

Chris, Jessica & Families
So very sorry to hear of Gerry,s passing.
With Deepest Sympathy

Heather &
Rick Anderson

Heather Anderson

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Our most sincere condolences to Gerry’s family and friends.

Gisela and Fred Faller

Gisela Schimmelpfeng

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My deep condolences to all of Gerrys loved ones. My heart goes out to you all.

Linda Smith

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a giant spirit lives on. Condolences from myself and also my mom Elke.

Robin Majumdar

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What a beautiful young man Gerhard was inside and out and now to be able to see his his picture…..
I am a friend of Nicole Painchaud and have been praying for your darling
Gerhard for years now…..
I send my very deepest condolences to the whole family…
I have continued to pray for Gerhard’s soul and for all of you and will continue doing that….
God bless you all,
warmly,
Heather-Ann

Heather-Ann Pitt

Toutes nos pensées sont avec vous en ce jour de deuil

Gerry changed my life, and I know he influenced and changed many others. While he was quiet, he carried himself with such strength. My heart hurts with his passing, and I can’t begin to imagine the pain from those who were closest to him. Gerry was the most selfless person I have ever met, and I feel honored to have met and known him. My deepest, deepest condolences to the McAdam and Schmid families, and also to the Hemmingford Fire Department. How special, that he was part of so many beautiful houses.

Karolina Jadah

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I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Bob Dewar

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Toutes nos sympathies a Gerhard Schmid et toute la famille .

Jean-Yves & Dorothy Bourdon

Jean-Yves Bourdon

Que la paix soit avec vous

What a legacy your son has left the valley with. Gerry gave others a sense of hope for the future when he knew his would be cut short. A beautiful picture of a beautiful creation. May his soul now be at rest as his suffering is now over and may his family find the peace in the comfort of friends, family and community. God bless.

Kathleen and Markus Mueller

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Are condoléances to the family

From the employee Rec Center hemmingford

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Our deepest sympathies to Christopher,Jessica and all the McAdam family. Such a young man with such a big wish. May he rest in peace.

Dorothy Cleland

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Chris, Jessica and family
Sending my prayers to you at this time as you grieve Gerry’s passing. Your young son has inspired so many with his generous heart and his legacy will live on.
Hugs Sue

Sue Dempster

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Dear Christopher and family, I am so sorry and saddened about this. My heartfelt sympathies to you to the family. Thinking about you all during this time.

Sara Charbonneau

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Our sincere sympathies

Jeff and Cynthia Blair

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I met Gerry for the first and last time 2 weeks ago at CVR. A moment passed between us…as a survivor myself, you recognize the courage and bravery of our fellow people fighting the big C. RIP Gerry. My deepest condolences to your family, friends and community.

Joanne

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Our deepest condolences 🙏 for for loss, Doug.

Jane and Gerry Stitchman

Il y a des Anges au Paradis pour l'accueillir

My sincere condolences. Such a courageous young man. Rest in peace.

Donny Keddy

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Although we may not know each other from one parent who knows the love they have for thier children i wish to extended my sincere most deepest sympathy to you and your family and friend may God comfort you with his peace that surpasses all understanding may he rest in the arms of the heavenly Father heaven was made for the brave and courageous and from my understanding after reading about him he was just that.God bless you all 🫂

Valerie

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Nos sincères sympathies a la famille🙏De Laurent Fortin et Francine Bourdeau

laurent fortin

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So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is always painful but never more so than when it’s a young person. He will long be remembered

Gisela Hess

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Our Condolences to the family

Wayne & Johanne Reynolds

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Deepest sympathies to all the families xoxo
Glenn Colleen and Krista

Glenn Forget

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My deepest sympathies to all the family. Gerry was the sweetest, kindest young man I have ever met. His smile would like up a room even through his illness.

Crystal Anderson Ouellette

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Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances, nous sommes avec vous de tout cœur. Louis+Annie

Louis Robert O’Connell

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The CVR yearbook committee will always remember your kind, loving smile walking around our halls making sure everything was taken care of his name will live on in this school as a reminder of resilience and kindness💕

CVR Yearbook committee (Layla Cassidy, Emma brocklehurst, Olivia Greer, Madison Peddie, Naomi Lapp, Brooke Boyle, Peyton Wilburn)

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We are so very, very sorry for the great loss of your dear Gerry. He touched so many people during his short lifetime and his memory will live on in the Hemmingford community. If there are such things as firefighters in heaven, then Gerry will certainly be their Honorary Chief. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and may he now rest in peace. With love, Ruth and Fernand

Ruth and Fernand Chalifoux

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Sending our deepest condolences to the family. We’re so very sorry for your loss.

Bill & Angela Sylvester

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Nous tenons à vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances dans cette incroyable épreuve. Nos pensées vous accompagnent.
Jacques, Claudie, Mathilde, Flavie et Odile Montpetit

Claudie Rémillard

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Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Gerry. He has touched the lives of so many with the difficult battle he was forced to deal with. His generous committment to his community will forever be remembered. Sending love and hugs your way. BTW what a beautiful picture of Gerry you have posted on this site.

Robert and Debbie McAdam and family, Dewittville

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I am so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Sara and Corrie Patterson

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Sincères condoléances Christopher et Jessica ainsi qu’à toute la famille.Bon courage.

Michel Hébert

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We are sending are condolences to the McAdam family from Donald and Francine Hébert

Donald Hebert

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Sending our deepest condolences to the family.

The Krohn family

Tina Krohn

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You have our most heartfelt condolences, our thoughts are with you and all the family.

Peggy and Gaby Bourdon

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I send my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one will come to life on a beautiful
paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.

Gale Ellis