Gerry Collette Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gerry Collette of Sudbury, Ontario, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gerry left this world on January 4, 2026, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Collette and Marie-Jeanne Collette; and his father-in-law Adib Raad. He is survived by: his wife Hilda Abdel-Nour; his mother-in-law Therese Raad; his children, Fadi Abdel-Nour (Emily) and Mireille Johnson (Mat); his grandchildren, Myah, Maliah, Eli, Marlah, Maks and Ava; his siblings, Yolande Mckay (late Bill), Murielle Desaulnier (Jim), Jim Collette (Brenda), Roger Collette Jeannette (Carmen), Jean Collette (Suzanne), Liliane Collette, Linda Cholette (Jean-Paul), Paul Collette (Mirva), Nicole Collette (Raymond) and Robert Collette (Tammy); his siblings-in-law, Aida Toubassy (late Mournir), Nada Siegel (late Jim), Moussarad Raad (Mahassen), George Raad and Toni Raad (Jeannette); and his close friends, Rod Teolis (Dawg) and Liane Blouin. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, relatives.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 10th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Sunday, January 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cooperative Funeral Home (222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, ON P3A1W5). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick's Church (39 Walford Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E2H2).
In lieu of flowers, donations by cheque or over the phone to the Health Sciences North Foundation – Dialysis unit would be greatly appreciated.
