March 17, 1950 – August 13, 2021
It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grampie and friend, Terry Gee, at St.Boniface Hospital, he was 71.
He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Marion Gee (Broad), his brother Perry Gee, and sisters Martina Canam and Shirley Canam. He is survived by his wife Debbie of 46 years, his daughters Toivi (Brad) Penner, and Jennie-Sue Gee, and his grandchildren Erica and Tyson Penner.
He is also survived by his sister Christina Broad (husband Sid deceased) and her sons Scott, John, Bob and Tom as well as his sister Sharon (Allan) DeMerchant and their children Melanie and Chris and deceased nephews Marty and Bevan. Also left to mourn is Terry’s brother-in-law Ken Canam and children Johanne and Kenneth, brother-in-law Buddy Canam and Shirley’s daughter Krista, and sister-in-law Maxine Townsley and children Kathleen, Kelly and Harlan. There is a large extended family that will forever remember his love for animals, his hugs, and his tears at the sound of live music. His sense of humour and love of food will always be in the minds of his lifelong friends Alvin Austin and John Shea.
He will be cherished and remembered by his friends in the RCMP, spanning 36 years and a variety of provinces, whom he remained in close contact with over the years. Coffee and breakfast with the ‘boys uptown’ was always a time he looked forward to once he retired and the stories and the laughs would be relayed to his family later with even more laughs.
Terry loved classic cars; he was the very proud owner of a 1966 mustang convertible that he restored with his buddy John Shea. He enjoyed going to classic car shows and was a proud member and a past president of the Manitoba Mustang and Ford Association. Many a Sunday were spent with him and Debbie getting up early to wash and shine the car, pack some snacks and head out for day in the sun, burning the top of his head while driving with the top down.
Terry loved life, he loved being a grampie, and we were all better for having him in our lives.
As per Terry’s request, cremation will take place and a service will be held to celebrate his life on Friday, Aug 27 at 7pm at Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Avenue, Winnipeg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Terry’s name to Diabetes Canada or Kidney Foundation of Canada.
15 thoughts on “Retired CPL Terence Reginald Gee”
Rest in Peace Terry. Will always remember the get togethers in Juniper. A lot of good music and laughter. 😔
Hugs from Carleton county ! Will miss his awesome hugs 🤗 and beautiful smile ! My thoughts and prayers will be with you guys on Friday . Xoxo
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always have such incredible childhood memories of Uncle Terry. He truly would light up a room and make anyone feel so welcome and special. I remember the day he got my brother and I our first puppy, and accordingly, we named her, Terry. Sending all my love, Sherri Elves (Guy) and family. Xoxoxox
I first met Terry 49 years ago at RCMP Depot Division Regina. We were troop mates and later both transferred to “D” Division. Terry arrived at Depot a couple days before I arrived and he was the first troop mate I met. He was immediately helping me get settled in and even gave me a crash course on how they wanted us to make our beds. Terry was such a good person and well like by all the troop members. He was hard working and would always be willing to stop what he was doing to help someone else. This friendly way continued all through the years and it was always a good day when Terry was present. He was a great story teller and me and the boys always looked forward to hear about his adventures when he returned from a vacation in his beloved Province New Brunswick. The Friday morning breakfast group will surely miss our friend around the table. May God Bless Debbie and the entire family and help them through this most difficult time.
So sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your father Toivi. Thoughts and prays to you and the family.
Terry was so good to our family when we first met in Morris, Mb. Being transferred there with no accommodations available Dave having to work shift work and us living in a one room motel with two young children, Terry came to the rescue and would take Sherri and Stewart for drives when he had time off. Uncle Terry was there idol. That was the start of our closeness with Terry and Debbie and the girls. . Even though we lived miles apart. Terry had a special greeting for me when we would get to see our families. I am smiling now Terry. Terry will always have a special place in my heart. My sincere sympathies to Debbie, Toivi and her family, and to Jennie. My love to you. Alexis Guy
I was in training the same time as Terry and although we did not work directly our paths crossed during our service in “D” Division. It was not until I transferred into HQ that I got to know Terry as I was allowed to join the coffee group. Terry all ways made our coffee time fun and interesting with his stories. I was saddened to hear that he passed away. I am sorry for your loss.
My wife Alexis & I first met Terry in 1973 when we were transferred to the Morris RCMP Detachment in Manitoba. Terry had recently arrived at Morris from the RCMP Training Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. Alexis & I together with our almost 4 year old daughter Sherri & our not yet 2 year old son Stewart became close friends with him. We were temporarily living in a one room motel in Morris as there were no available living accommodations in the town at the time. When Terry was off duty he would often give us a break by visiting us to spend time with our children by taking them for car rides or just simply spend time with them by playing his guitar to give their parents a much needed break. While we were together in Morris Terry went back to New Brunswick on leave to marry his childhood sweetheart Debbie. When you met Terry in those days you could not help but take an immediate like to him. After Terry & Debbie were transferred away from us we remained very close & kept in touch. Terry, Debbie & their two young daughters who eventually came along, Toivi Casandra & Jennie Sue, became like family to us. We shared many great times together including family reunions in Madge Lake Saskatchewan with Alexis’ Kamsack, Sask., family. Even after we were transferred to Ottawa in 1990 our families remained close & kept in touch as much as we could. To the Gee & Penner family, our thoughts are with you.
I had the pleasure of working with Terry in “D” Division HQ. He was an integral part of our team in making intelligence sharing a day to day activity. He always kept us entertained with his stories and good humour.
A work trip he and I took to The Pas stands out in my mind. He was cool as a cucumber driving through a snowstorm and encouraged me to “relax” and read my book. The next day he had to assure the motel owner that I did not removed the VCR from my room.
His “girls” were his world and I know he would have been the best grampie.
Terry was definitely “one of a kind”. I count myself to have been very lucky to have known this wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
I arrived in the Analytical Section (DCAS) in 1992 along with Terry, Bill Adams, Steve Brown and Angie Kaufmann, who I believe arrived before us. Over the years many other great people joined us., including Ray Kolstad, Julie Tillotson, Eb Friedle to name just a few. We had some wonderful times working together and Terry was always very kind to all. He told the funniest stories and seemed to have a never-ending supply of them. Terry retired just before I did and his presence was greatly missed. Terry loved his family above everything else and my thoughts are with Debbie and the entire family.
Debbie, Toivi, Jennie-Sue and family,
I extend my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. May you find the strength to carry your sorrow during these difficult days with the love, comfort and support from people who surround you and through the wonderful memories you hold in your heart.
Terry was a good friend, an admired and respected colleague and truly an all-around great guy. His genuine humour, his love-for-life shared through his many life experiences and stories and just his presence in all our lives will be dearly missed.
As indicated by most – the thing that Terry valued most was his family.
We worked together twice in Winnipeg and each time Terry was a focal point – not only due to his never ending stories, but mostly because of his love of his family – from his girls, to Debbie, and to his more extended family and friends. Things like his Mustang were of interest, but Terry’s eyes lit up when he told us something that his family had done. He was one proud Papa, husband, brother, and uncle. Definitely gone too soon!
My deepest condolences to the Gee family. I got to know Terry through my brother Brad, his son-in-law. His devotion to his family, very much including Brad, was obvious to everyone around him. He loved his grandchildren deeply and they returned it.
As others have said, he was generous. He was quick to offer me help or access to his tools whenever he had the chance. A basement renovation certainly benefited from his power tools! But most of all, I’m grateful for Terry and Debbie’s generosity towards my mother, making her welcome at their home on special occasions so that their shared grandchildren could enjoy all of their grandparents together.
Terry, you will be missed.
Debbie, Toivi, Jennie-Sue and family,
We are very saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. Terry was an outgoing and full of personality guy. I recall Russ and I meeting up with Alexis and Dave and Terry in Morris and heading down across the border to Pembina for a night at a local bar there. (Maybe it was a place the local RCMP from Morris could go without being recongnized.) Lots of laughs, music and fun.
I recall Terry taking over the job of BBQing after Sherri’s wedding and looking over and spotting him sampling a few items right from the grill. Terry looking over with a big grin said “Taste testing”.
I have been honoured that Debbie and Terry named their daughter with the same name as me. We are the only two in Manitoba and maybe in the entire country.
Deepest condolences’
Toivi and Russ
Dear Gee Family, I was saddened to hear of Terry’s untimely passing. I had the pleasure to work with him at the RCMP “D” Division HQ when he was a crime analyst. Terry was always a straight shooter and you could always depend on him for sage advice. He made a great contribution to the people of Canada through his service in the Force and I know that his friends and colleagues will always remember him for his dedication. Wishing that all Terry’s loved ones find inner peace in the difficult days to follow.
Paul Thorne Supt. (Rtd.)
Bayfield ON.