Jerry’s death came unexpectedly as a result of a tragic fishing accident at North Lake on Wednesday June 19th, 2024.

Jerry will be greatly missed by his best friend and loving partner of 18 years Annettee Callaghan.; His cherished children, Crystal, Joshua (Ashley), Breahanna, Zechariah and Gabriel and his adored grandchildren who knew him as "Poppy", Cecil, Isaiah, Nathaniel, Josiah

Jerry was the youngest of  a family of six. Survived by sisters Bev Gillis (Donnie), Marie Gallant,  Doris Wakelin (Kirby); brother Blair Holland (Teresa); uncle Emeric Holland (Helen); aunts Joyce Perry (David), Jane Bell (Doug), Johanna "Tootsie" Conway, Marie Carter and many nieces and nephews.
                        
Predeceased by his parents William "Willie" and Mary "Eleanor" (nee MacNeill) Holland; sister Charlotte Holland; brother-in-law Leonard Gallant;  uncles, Artie ( Helen "Bunny"), George Holland (Cecile), Arthur Sweeney, Michael Sweeney and Buddy Sweeney; aunts Catherine Ann Sweeney and Mary Sweeney; uncles-in-law Lorne Conway and Archie Carter .

Jerry accepted everyone with an open heart, he was one of a kind, never had much to say and got along with everyone and was very easy going. Jerry embodied the best of qualities, unconditional love, strength of spirit and an unending generosity. He was very dedicated and had a willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of whom he was working for, through thick or thin.  His alarm would go off at 3.30 am every morning and Jerry would push himself through the tough times and continue to give his full dedication to his work, always willing to work hard to accomplish what he set out to do!! That was Jerry's strong sense of purpose and motivation by a deep passion for his work and desire to make a positive impact on others. Jerry had another side that no one saw but family. I never had to open my vehicle door because he would always jump out and run to open it for me, always making me a snack late at night - not eating unless I was there to start with him. Jerry was counting the days till work was done and making plans to go Grand Manan Island and Cabot trail. When he was working I would get a text every break he had to let me know he was okay. You would think after so many years a person would get tired of telling you that you're beautiful and they love you. But not Jerry, he never missed a day. He would sooner make my cards then buy them as they would mean more, always picking driftwood or sea glass up for me. Jerry stepped into his role as a stepfather very quickly and formed an unbreakable bond. Jerry was their number one fan, always there to offer his love, support, and encouragement to them. Jerry was always worried about becoming a father at age 40. He would say to me "trust me nothing makes you live in the moment quite like having children in your life".

Every chance Jerry would get to ride his Harley bike, he would tell me that the best therapy is a long ride to clear your mind and cleanse your soul.

Resting at Ferguson Logan Funeral Home with visiting hours on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Lorne Valley Cemetery.

" A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone"


Jerry , someday my soul will find yours and we will finish our dreams.