This Winnipeg park was dedicated on 22 October 1998 in honour of Donald Ira “Don” Gerrie, a long-time Riverview resident and Winnipeg municipal councillor (1974-1989). The limestone base of a commemorative plaque came from the former King George Hospital Nurses’ Residence. The Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre is located within the park.
Commemorative plaque in Don Gerrie Park (September 2014)
Source: Nathan KramerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.86894, W97.13027
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Donald Ira “Don” Gerrie (1925-1992)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: King George Isolation Hospital (1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg)
Death registrations, British Columbia Vital Statistics.
“Road and lake mishaps fatal,” Winnipeg Free Press, 12 July 1947, page 1.
Obituary [Walter Gerrie], Winnipeg Free Press, 14 July 1947, page 21.
“W. Gerrie death held accidental,” Winnipeg Free Press, 24 July 1947, page 11.
“Victim’s widow seeks $35,230,” Winnipeg Free Press, 13 March 1948, page 25.
Obituary [Agnes Gerrie], Winnipeg Free Press, 19 March 1968, page 22.
“Former councillor served in multitude of civic posts,” Winnipeg Free Press, 15 December 1992, page B2.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 15 December 1992, page C6.
“Don Gerrie: a good friend who will be sadly missed,” Winnipeg Free Press, 24 December 1992, page A7.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 9 April 2023
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