February 24, 1942 - August 25, 2023

We are saddened to announce Jerry’s passing on August 25.

Born in Oshawa, Ontario to Mary (Widish) and Peter Tymoshik.

He is survived by wife Ellen (Parker) son Jeremy (Jennifer) daughter Lisa (Rich) Balko and treasured granddaughters Emma and Isla.

Brother-in-law to Debbie and Dave Bracken.

Jerry joined the Oshawa Fire Department in 1967 and retired in 1998.

Jerry and Ellen got to enjoy their life long passion for travel.

They travelled through 38 countries including Canada the U. S. and Mexico.

They eventually settled in Victoria, British Columbia where the climate was friendlier to Jerry’s arthritis.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legion on 471 Simcoe Street South in Oshawa on October 1st from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.