Gerald Pengelly

Gerald Pengelly 70 years of Middle Lake formerly of Watson passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Humboldt District Hospital.  Gerald was born on December 10, 1946 to Clifford and Vivian (nee McLean) Pengelly at Wadena, SK.   Gerald obtained his elementary education at Kuroki and high school at Wadena.  Following this, he began employment with Sask. Wheat Pool building elevators around the province.   Later, he worked for the Canadian National Railway as a track maintainer until 2002 when he retired.  In 1974, Gerald met his life-long partner Bertha Stilborn.  Together, they raised Bertha’s three sons Clarence, Danny and Donny.  They later had two daughters, Cindy and Susan, to complete their family.  Gerald was always generous of spirit.  He helped those who needed it, and always had a seat at the table for anyone who wanted to join him in a drink.  He left all of his children with a strong set of values: good work ethic, a kind disposition towards others, honesty and good humour.  Gerald will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his four children and their families: Danny Stilborn (Anna Sanderson) and family  Randy Halkett, Jenny (Dean) Roberts and Danielle Stilborn all of La Ronge; Donny Stilborn and family Justine Stilborn (Jason Jones), Rebecca Stilborn (Michael Smith) and Olivia Stilborn (Nathan Zurowski all of Regina; Cindy Pengelly (Shane Stephens) of Watson and daughter Ashley Pengelly (Aaron Rodriques) of Muenster; and Susan (Garry) Paton and family Tristan Paton and Logan Paton all of Brooks, AB. Sister Holly (Grant) Kerluke of Wadena and brother Gary (Linda) Finch of Sylvan Lake, AB    Gerald was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Vivian McLean, brother Darryl Pengelly, wife Bertha Stilborn, grandson Danny Stilborn Jr. and step-son Clarence Chartrand.  As per Gerald’s wishes there will not be a funeral service.  Memorial donations in Gerald’s memory maybe directed to STARS Air Ambulance Saskatchewan.

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