Marilyn M. Gerard

Mrs. Gerard passed away peacefully with her family at her side late Saturday evening, June 26, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late George and Eva (Ligney) McPhee was born April 20, 1928 in Bay City. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mrs. Gerard retired from Bay Medical Care Facility. She was a full time mother who enjoyed being with her family. Marilyn is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law; Timothy Gerard, Rodney and Alice Gerard, Tyler and Pamela Gerard all of Bay City, Patrick Gerard of Torch Lake and Connie Gerard of Bay City, her grandchildren; Robert Atha, Brian Atha, Benjamin (Amy) Gerard, Lorien Gerard, Tobias (Kristen) Gerard, Zachary Gerard, Tosha Cole, Calvin Gerard, and Kerry Gerard, her great grandchildren; Grant Gerard, Myles Gerard, Gavin Gerard and Dylan Gerard, one brother and sister-in-law; Charles and Joann McPhee, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: two sons; Melvin J. Gerard, Jr. on June 5, 2010 and Randall Gerard, one grandson; Jeremiah T. Gerard, her brothers and sisters; Wendell McPhee, LeRoy McPhee, Joyce Anderson, Gloria Holden, and Dick McPhee, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The Funeral Liturgy and Rite of Committal will be celebrated Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Officiating will Rev. Fr. Robert J. DeLand with private interment in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Gerard will be taken to the church on Friday to lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial Cards for Wishes of the Family will be available at the funeral home.