With heavy hearts, we share the sad news that on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at approximately 1:50 pm, our Dad, Jerome (Jerry) Fernandez, in his 101st year, secured his heavenly flight aboard Pan Am to his final destination.

Joseph Fernandez and Maria Severina were the proud, doting parents of their only treasured Son, Jerome. Pre-deceased by his wife, Sheila Fernandez and survived by his loving children, Loretta (Keith), Cassandra, Bryan (Helen). Devoted Gramps to his grandchildren, Bradley (Tiffany), Brett (Rachelle), Trevor (Heather Ann) and Rachel (Ralph). Cherished Great Gramps to his Great Grandchildren, Liam, Milana and Noah. Pre-deceased by his siblings, Effie, Anne, Rose and Joan. Survived by his beloved sister, Priscilla. Dad will be fondly remembered by his extensive family members, golfing buddies and his large circle of friends as a consummate gentleman. He was generous, humorous, grounded by faith, and loved his Guinness Beer and Feni.

Dad’s passion was always in travel. He was the District Sales Manager for Pan American in Lahore, Pakistan for 25 prosperous years. In December 1972 our family immigrated to Canada for a better life. In 1973 he launched Able Travel in Toronto, Canada and was most gratified that his family-owned travel agency, is a successful, high caliber travel service business with a stellar reputation for over 50 years.

When Dad was not enjoying time with his family, he was happiest playing on golf courses all over the world, especially Markland Woods. He proudly remembered often his best game at Glen Abbey where he shot a hole-in-one! At 99, he was still playing a good game of golf!

Dad was also an avid painter. He signed up for some art classes to perfect his craft and for the past 10 years created some masterpieces!

Our sincere appreciation to the staff at Credit Valley Hospital for their kind, thoughtful end of life care and compassion to our Dad.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Family and friends may call at Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church, 921 Flagship Drive, Mississauga, ON. Phone: 905-270-2301.

Burial to follow at Assumption Cemetery, 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON.

Please join the family for a Celebration of Life following the interment.

A livestream link will become available 24 hours prior to the funeral services.


Loretta, Cassandra, Bryan & Family

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