Gerald "Gerry" Ernest Gage

Mr. Gerald Ernest “Gerry” Gage, age 84, of Winter Haven, FL passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family both near and far. Gerry was born December 8, 1939, in Burlington, Vermont to Ernest Ellis and Olive Louisa (Kimball) Gage. He was a longtime resident of South Burlington, VT where he raised his family and ran his business, Gage Electrical Service. He was a snowbird for many years while traveling in his motorhome. In 2020 he became a full-time resident of Winter Haven. Gerry was a retired Master Electrician and served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winter Haven where he was an usher and eucharistic minister. Gerry was a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Winter Haven, a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post 8 in Winter Haven and previously was active in all of these organizations in Vermont. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, traveling in his motorhome, hunting, fishing, volunteering and spending time with his family and devoted, faithful companion, Cricket. He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife of 48 years, Patricia (Shover); grandson, Ian Charron; 2 brothers, Bernard and Ronald and sister, Sharon Ennist. Gerry is survived by his loving family, wife of 9 years, Jenny; his son, Richard (Cynthia); 2 daughters, Lisa (David) Durette and Angela; stepson, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Dayton; brother, Michael (Donna) ; 6 grandchildren, Justin, Preston (Alicia), Shelby (Logan), Olivia, Annaliese and Chloe; 4 step grandchildren, Chyenne, Rebecca (John), Abbi and Gabe; 6 great grandchildren, Inman, Jagger, Wrenen, Theodore, Hudson & Layla; step great grandson, John Raven as well as many other extended family and dear friends. A memorial mass will be held at 10 am. on Saturday, December 7th at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Chapel) 532 Avenue M, NW, Winter Haven, FL. 33881. Services in Vermont will be held at 11 am. on Saturday December 14 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 305 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, Vt. 05401. Interment to follow at Resurrection Park 200 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hire Heroes USA which help military families build bright futures @ http://hireheroesusa.org , http://www.marchofdimes.org/  or http://vtcatholiccharities.org . All of these charities were close to his heart.