Obituary for Gerald Lloyd Tilk
Tilk, Gerald
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Tilk on February 20, 2022. He was the dear husband of Linda (Eccles) of over 53 years and proud, loving father of Susan Tilk, and son-in-law, Chad Sakac. He will be greatly missed by his cherished granddaughters Julie and Sarah Sakac. He is predeceased by his wonderful siblings Delbert, Isabelle (Sutton), Don and Alvin, and half-sister Kim (Bernard). He was a beloved uncle to many nephews and nieces.
Gerald was born in Oshawa May 6, 1946. He was an accomplished and well-respected refrigeration mechanic. Gerald owned and operated HADL Refrigeration Ltd (Home Appliances Durham Ltd) for over 30 years and was honoured to have so many loyal and appreciative customers for so many years.
He was passionate for music, a great bottle of wine and sports of all kinds and levels. For many years he greatly enjoyed volunteering his time with the Oshawa Aquatic Club, where he met great friends and was affectionately known to the swimmers as “Mr. T”. As an avid baseball fan, he recently traveled to 14 different major league baseball parks to watch his favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
Right until the moment he died his wit, humour and good-heartedness was felt by all that knew him.
Gerald, Dad, Papa, we love you and will miss you dearly.
***Family, Friends and Colleagues, please join us in celebrating the life of Gerald Tilk on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 12-3pm at Melanie Pringles Restaurant, 80 Thickson Road S., Whitby.
Music will be playing, Sunday sports will be on the TV and some of Gerald’s favourite food and drinks will be served. We look forward to getting together to share our memories and stories in the way he would have enjoyed. If you have them, please feel free to wear that Hawaiian shirt or Blue Jays gear in his honour.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Tilk on February 20, 2022. He was the dear husband of Linda (Eccles) of over 53 years and proud, loving father of Susan Tilk, and son-in-law, Chad Sakac. He will be greatly missed by his cherished granddaughters Julie and Sarah Sakac. He is predeceased by his wonderful siblings Delbert, Isabelle (Sutton), Don and Alvin, and half-sister Kim (Bernard). He was a beloved uncle to many nephews and nieces.
Gerald was born in Oshawa May 6, 1946. He was an accomplished and well-respected refrigeration mechanic. Gerald owned and operated HADL Refrigeration Ltd (Home Appliances Durham Ltd) for over 30 years and was honoured to have so many loyal and appreciative customers for so many years.
He was passionate for music, a great bottle of wine and sports of all kinds and levels. For many years he greatly enjoyed volunteering his time with the Oshawa Aquatic Club, where he met great friends and was affectionately known to the swimmers as “Mr. T”. As an avid baseball fan, he recently traveled to 14 different major league baseball parks to watch his favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
Right until the moment he died his wit, humour and good-heartedness was felt by all that knew him.
Gerald, Dad, Papa, we love you and will miss you dearly.
***Family, Friends and Colleagues, please join us in celebrating the life of Gerald Tilk on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 12-3pm at Melanie Pringles Restaurant, 80 Thickson Road S., Whitby.
Music will be playing, Sunday sports will be on the TV and some of Gerald’s favourite food and drinks will be served. We look forward to getting together to share our memories and stories in the way he would have enjoyed. If you have them, please feel free to wear that Hawaiian shirt or Blue Jays gear in his honour.