Edward (Eddie) A. Gernon

GERNON, Edward Anthony – “Eddie” peacefully passed surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at Mississauga’s Trillium Health Centre after a brief illness. Eddie was predeceased by his parents Patrick (“Paddy”) and Elizabeth (“Lily”). He is survived by Avril, his loving wife of 58 years, his children Mark (Jennifer), Kiera (Ian). Loving “Eddie Grandpa” and “Pa” to Mia, Patrick, and Rory. Eddie had many special and long-lasting friendships and will be missed by those who knew him.

Eddie shared his first dance with the love of his life, Avril on January 15, 1964, and they were married on March 20, 1968, in Raheny (Dublin), Ireland. The next day on March 21, 1968, they embarked on a lifelong journey to Canada with less than 80 pounds in their pocket. 

Eddie, eventually worked for J.H. Ryder Machinery, in Etobicoke, as a sales manager, retiring after 38 years. 

A lover of boxing, golf and horse racing, Eddie enjoyed a good match. Not to mention being the water boy for a certain soccer club. 

A grateful thank-you to the staff at Mississauga’s Trillium Health Centre, particularly to the ICU nursing staff and doctors. 

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00am at Nativity of Our Lord, Roman Catholic Church, 480 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke, ON M9C 3S8.

In lieu of flowers, consider raising a glass of Guiness – Sláinte Eddie.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat

Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Edward (Eddie) A. Gernon in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.