It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald (Gerry) Backs on December 22, 2025 at the age of 84.
He leaves behind the love of his life Lorraine; his children Allan (Roxanne) and Pam (Alain); his grandchildren Andrew and Kayden. He also leaves his sisters Joan McSorley, Kathy McSorley (Paul), Beatrice Boucher (Dave), Pat Blundon (Moe), Chris Jennings (Phil) and Helen Soubliere (Denis); his sisters-in-law Freda Backes of London, Helen Sarmiento of Kelowna and Judy Backs of Ottawa, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Emile Backs and Mildred McNulty, his siblings Con, Theresa, Joe, Bernie, Lena, Janet and Herve.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2 pm at La Coopérative funéraire de l’Outaouais, 1369 La Vérendrye Boulevard West in Gatineau. Family will be present as of 1:15 pm to receive condolences. It will be possible to view the ceremony via the following link https://commemora.tv/en/diffusions/118900
For those who wish to do so, a donation in his memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.cfo.coop
Sympathy Messages
My deepest condolences! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra and Marc
May my support warm your heart
- Sandra Langlois , on
January 1, 2026
Sincere condolences to Mrs. Backs to Allan, Rox, Pam et Alain and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May my support warm your heart
- Sylvie and Marc, on
January 1, 2026
To Pam, Allan and Lorraine, and family, my deepest condolences for your loss.
He was greatly loved by many. He will be missed.
May his memory be a blessing.
- Christine Berndt, on
January 1, 2026
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Gerry was a great father and brother who would be there for you. Always smiling and cracking jokes. Rest in peace my dear brother. You will be missed.
- Helen and Denis Soubliere , on
January 1, 2026
Our sincerest condolences for your loss Pam, Allan and Lorraine. I will always remember his love for fun and laughter. His smile was so infectious. May you find peace knowing he's at rest and always in your heart ❤️
- Kerry and Paul, on
January 1, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to Allan, Pam, Lorraine, and family. May you cherish the memories and find peace in them. Sending love. Xoxo
Lynn & Alain Marleau
- Lynn & Alain Marleau , on
January 1, 2026
Ron and Brenda Hendry would like to express our deepest sympathy to Lorraine and all family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. We will hold on to the precious memories we have of our friendship together.
May my support warm your heart
- Ron and Brenda Hendry , on
January 1, 2026
Sympathie à toute la famille. Je perd un ami qui m'a initié au G O L F.
- Gaston Turpin, on
January 2, 2026
I love you with all my heart Uncle Gerry. Aunt Lorraine, Allan and Pam I love you all. My prayers are with you all. 🫶
- Donna Artelle , on
January 3, 2026
Nos Sympathies pour la perte de ton mari Lorraine! Perdre un être cher, c'est très difficile!
- Claudette et Bernard Mayer, on
January 4, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. He will always be remembered fondly.
Sarah & John
- Sarah Dunn, on
January 4, 2026
My heart is with you in your sorrow, will always think of Gerry with a smile
- Suzanne et Serge , on
January 4, 2026
Ā Lorraine, Alan et Pam nos pensées sont avec vous et nous partageons votre peine. Nos plus sincères condoléances !
- Bruno Chartrand et Lise, on
January 5, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Gerry death. Lorraine, I know what you must be going through and I send you my love and sympathies.
- Lorraine Kelly, on
January 5, 2026
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