Past away suddenly at home in Cambridge, ON after a long battle of heart and lung disease. Pre-deceased by his mother Phyllis Stephens,father Cyril Blakeman and his wife Carol Blakeman; siblings Marg, Doreen, and Eric (Joe). Loving brother to Glady, Doris, Mary-Ann, Mary-Ellen,Edna and David. Beloved father of Albert Blakeman, Scott Blakeman, Shelly Blakeman-Ronayne, Kyle Blakeman, Mike Cousins, Corie Howell and Shelley Howell. Beloved grandfather of 17 with another one on the way along with 6 great grandchildren. Gerald will will be deeply missed by many family and friends.