Obituary of Gerald Hamel

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald David Hamel at the age of 52 years, after a short but courageous battle with covid-19 related illness.

 

Gerald was born in Edam, Saskatchewan to Arthur and Helen Hamel, growing up on a farm west of Edam.  He attended Vawn School and H. Hardcastle School where he graduated in 1985, also attending Lakeland College in Vermillion for Accounting. Gerald then moved back home to Edam and opened a Convenience Store called Papa’s Place. He managed it for several years offering VHS and Beta tapes for families and Arcade fun for the kids.  Then he moved to Unity area and managed one of Big Sky Hog Barns until 2013, he moved from Unity to Wilkie where he worked at the Wilkie Pellet Plant until 2018.  Then he worked at Sunny Dale Hutterite Colony where he worked at a Feed Plant.  Gerald was a dependable worker throughout his life. 

Gerald had a fondness for dogs over the years having several pups including Buddy which Richard will continue to care for.  Many weekends were spent at Edam to meet up with friends and to spend time with Mom, Dad and Richard where he was always served Mom’s home-made cooking, and also got to watch sports with Dad.  Over the years he was known as “Ham” by all his friends.  On long weekends he would see extended family which he truly enjoyed.  Each year Gerald would book a couple weeks off in the Fall to hunt deer, this was his passion.  Richard was his loyal hunting buddy throughout the years.  Gerald enjoyed meeting with his hunting buddies each year to see who scored the big one.  

 

He will be deeply missed and will leave a huge void in our lives, but will remain forever in our hearts.   

 

The Memorial Service for Gerald will be conducted from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:30 AM. Due to the current restrictions the service will be by invitation only.

 

Left to Cherish his memory: Dad and Mom – Arthur and Helen Hamel; sisters, Joan (Darryl) Wilson, Annette (George) Greening and Michelle Jarrett; brother, Richard Hamel; as well as uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.    

 

Donations in memory of Gerald may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or donors charity of choice.

 

Gerald's memorial card can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.

 

https://indd.adobe.com/view/fed35726-3c0c-402f-84b0-29ae537fdf16