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brumate canada ren Iovine. They have shared 24 years of marriage, raised four children and opened their hearts and home to many throughout the years. Gerald became a stay-at-home dad so Karen could pursue her nursing career. The kids were more than happy with Dad being in their lives on a daily basis. He provided transportation back and forth for school events, was a great cook in his own right, and kept the house neat and tidy. You could always find his smiling face in the stands on the many soccer games he attended.Gerald is survived by his wife, Karen Oakes; his children, Danny Jasper, Toni Berube, Debra Berube and Scott Berube Jr.; his sister, Charlotte Oakes; his four brothers, Warren, Neil, Carlton and Peter Oakes; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his stepchildren, Albert and Angela Robichaud and Elaine Dongan; one niece and seven nephews. Gerald was predeceased by his parents.A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., Alfred. Following the service, you are inv
