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Wishing you all the Best in your next chapter❤️

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Wishing you all the Best in your next chapter❤️

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Hi Gerry,

Though we’ve only worked together for a short time, your warmth and joy have made a lasting impact. You will be deeply missed.

Take care,

Jason

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GERRY GERRY GERRY!

I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH!

I will miss the ‘I COME’ every morning and many more moments we have shared throughout my years in JG!

Enjoy your retirement, have lots of fun, good food, beer 🍻🍺 and a smoke or two! Do come visit us often!

All the best to our favourite person!

We love you 💖💖💖

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Hey Gerry,

Despite me being many years away from JG already. You are definitely one very special and talented person that is super memorable! HAHA! Your cheerfulness, warmth, upbeat nature and humour…let’s not forget your intelligence and skills in solving cryptic puzzles and beer drinking! Have a fantastic retirement ahead and miss you loads!!!

Hugs

Angie ❤️

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Congratulations on your retirement! Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting new chapter in life. May it be filled with joy, relaxation, and all the things you've been looking forward to. Enjoy every moment!"

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Thank you for being one of the warmest and happiest person I met when I first joined JG. You and the legendary ‘Cold Storage drinking group’ made my first job way more fun than I expected and probably more entertaining than it should’ve been.

You’ve always been the ultimate vibe! Full of energy, laughter and this natural ability to connect with kids like it’s your superpower. Some people train for years but you just show up and sprinkle magic.

I loved assisting your classes; it was like getting front-row seats to the Gerry Show.

When I left JG, I thought that chapter was done, but then I sent Leia to PlayNest and just like that, we were seeing each other twice a week again for three whole terms. I would never have thought one day you would be playing music for my daughter’s class!

Life has a funny way of bringing the right people back around and I think it’s telling us to grab a beer soon!

Cheers 🍻

Shawn

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Cryptic crosswords? You're the key, my friend,

My first JG pal, 'til the very end.

The one I'd anticipate, through every high and low,

A constant, warm presence, a comforting glow.

And just like that, the years have flown so free,

Twenty-two years, you've been family to me.

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Dearest Gerry - it has been a long time but you have always remained my personal North Star as the early childhood educator whose heart truly belongs with children. I know no one else who would do as much for each and every child that has been fortunate enough to receive your love, care and attention. I have no doubt you will be very very missed. Please enjoy retirement and stay shining.

Much love, a friend from the ‘ole days’

Rina

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It's hard to say anything right now, but both anna and i wish you the very best ahead as you move on to other shores.

Maybe this might be helpful :

Keep on signing,

Don't stop singing,

Someday you're gonna be a star.....

Helen Reddy

IN any case, you are already a star to countless number of children and colleagues.

May you find happiness and joy, laughter and tears but always stay positive

Trevor and Anna

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Cryptic crosswords, Vaseline and mad keyboard skills! The life of the party and the one who made combined classes' music time rock! Thank you for showing me how to play Skidamarink with such flair. You are a core JG memory not just for me, but for so many of us. ❤️❤️ Enjoy your well deserved retirement!

Love,

Chewy

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After all these years! The woman who never ages, with the zest of a 20-something, who swears by coffee and cigs (and yes, the almighty Vaseline) is finally saying goodbye!? End of an era, Gerry!!!... and I feel for the children who will never experience your warmth, vibrance, and genuine love for working with the littles.

You were such a big part of my early teaching days, and even though it’s been close to 20 years since we last worked together, your impact has never faded. One of the biggest lessons I carry from those days—don’t take myself so seriously. Find the bright spots when things feel crappy, laugh, and laugh some more. OMG, i'm tearing up while writing this! I wish I were there to give you a big, big hug.

I hope this next chapter brings you all the joy, rest (though I doubt you’ll slow down!), and well-deserved time to just be. Whatever comes next, I know you’ll take it on with the same fire and heart you’ve always had. Retirement better be ready for you!

Wishing you all the love, laughter, and strong coffee in the world!

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Gerry Gerry, you’re so full of warmth, love and laughter! It was always such a pleasure having you in class - even in your lepakness, you would always get the job done well and fast! Wishing you all the best – enjoy every moment of retirement, dear Gerry Berry! ❤️

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Thank you for being a pillar of authenticity, for embedding in me to stand in who I am, and for embracing life with such joy and sincerity.

I will forever cherish the memories!!! Cascaden until the sun sets, the nonsense we laugh about, the unwinding over beer and chicken wings. PlayClubs, lunches on the third floor, and every moment made even more special because of you.

I cannot quite imagine JG without you, but I am beyond excited for this next chapter of your journey. Knowing you, it is going to be nothing short of amazing.

And yes, every now and then I use Vaseline on my face, hoping, just maybe, to inherit a little of your timeless youth!!

Love you always. Hope to see you soon.

❤️

Jenita

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Thank you for always welcoming me into the office with an "eh is Mableh! You come!". I will miss your laugh and your humour and everything about you! You never fail to brighten everyone's day with your clever comebacks. 😂 You're retiring from JG but you'll never be forgotten!! ❤️

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Dear Gerry,

I will always remember that fateful afternoon at Ming Arcade where I trusted you with a pair of rusty scissors (that we used to cut resources with) to cut my hair. When I heard the “Opps!” after your first snip…. I prayed like I never prayed before.

With my bangs barely covering my forehead, I went to class that day receiving lots of stares (and laughter) from the parents and kids alike. It was truly a day to remember!

Gerry, you have inspired me as a teacher. Your passion and love for the children is infectious. You showed me that we don’t need to take ourselves so seriously all the time and that laughter is truly the best medicine. Or was it beer? :p

Enjoy your retirement and remember…. When someone else ask you to cut their hair, don’t do it! Or at least warn them before you do! 🤭

Love,

Constance

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Dearest Gerry

You are our limelight at Vision Day and company events.

As you continue on your journey, I wish you nothing but the best. I hope life will continue to be kind to you, that you will be healthy, and always fun and funky.

You will always be part of JGE (including the company leaders) and on our hall of fames.

You will be missed.❤️💙🩷💓

Love always

N O L A I N I

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Dear Gerry

Although we have never had the opportunity to work together in the same space, I have always appreciated the joy and happiness you have brought into your job.

I have seen your zest for life through Vision Day and other company events and you have a great knack for bringing a smile to everyone's face.

So many people have been taken under your wing over the years, you have given each one of them a touch of the Gerry magic.

Enjoy the next chapter of life- have a beer (or two), do your crosswords and continue to sing!

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C for Cold Storage, Cold beers, Cigarette breaks, Cryptic Crossword and talking Cock.

Time to spread your joie de vivre to the innocent, unsuspecting community now Gerry!! 😘

Thank you for your generosity of spirit in the time we've spent together, you've made me wish for a Gerry in every new workplace. You've more than earned a time to rest and relax. Stay healthy and youthful always.

All the love

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Joween

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I will forever be grateful for your support and guidance when I was just starting my teaching career in sg. I know it’s not just my life that you have enriched — everyone around you is inspired by your warmth, positive spirit, wit and silliness! Thank you Lola Geri. You’re the best! Mahal kita!

Love always,

Andrea

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Hey Gerry! Thank you for always having my back during my days in PlayClub. Your presence always made me feel comforted and secure. I love you, you wonderful, weird, beautiful and spectacular lady. 😘😘😘

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Dearest Gerry,

The place, quite simply, won't be the same without you! Your amazing smile, infectious good humour, ability to lighten and brighten any room you walk into will be so missed by so many.

I can't imagine JGC without you. From our time together in Playclub, smoking round the side at Halifax Road, to bringing my own kids to PlayClub (where you were the highlight of the programme for them) to having you heckle for an update on bonus at every Vision Day without fail!

I really don't think I know anyone in the world who has put a smile on so many peoples' faces, whether young or old.

You are special Gerry, in a million ways, and I will really miss you xxxx

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Amazing!! Would reccommend highly 100/10. Comes with warm hugs, enourmous mugs of coffee, feeds you when you’re hungry, feeds you when you’re not hungry and all round lovable! Delightfully peculiar but that’s what makes her special and endearing.

Will be missed like crazzzyyy but am glad she’s getting her well deserved retirement 🫶♥️

Take care Gerry! Here’s my blessings and prayers:

Gerry be to the father, the son and holy spirit, go forth and have an AWESOME retirement 🙏💯✨

Yours cheekily,

Marc Garey

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GEEEWEEE!! (or should I say "eh it's you!")

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GEEEWEEE!! (or should I say "eh it's you!")

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Oh my goodness the Queen of Vaseline is finally retiring! You have earned this time to rest and put your feet up - but knowing you, you won't be still for long haha! Thank you for so many wonderful memories! You gave me the nick name 'ang moh gone wrong (or right)' and I still

share that with people to this day when ever people question where I'm from, after 17 years!!

Its incredible to to think of all the teachers, children and parents who have had the honour of being in a class with you (and ming arcade haha) you are one amazing lady and I consider myself blessed to have met you and learnt from you! Thank you for all the nonsense and shaping me into the educator I am today - .Miss you

♥️ CARRIE XXX

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You helped shape the educator that I am today, I can’t thank you enough. Here’s to wishing you all the health & joy that you rightfully deserve dear Gerry. ✨ Take care & keep in touch! ✨ Superhugs, Raihan 🥰

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Congratulations on your retirement! I remembered how when I first met you, I saw your surname and I was like "Are you Uncle Hilary's sister ?!" And you were like "Yeah luh, my brother luh!" (So funny how I call him uncle, and you Gerry) It's been 6 years since we worked together & I always remembered how you would carry a box of tissue paper whenever we head out for dinner after work, your "JOYJOY" always ringing clearly in my ears when I see you! Thank you for sharing your love for music, your love for beer, and how passionately you enjoy life! Missing you Gerry! 🩷

Love, JOY JOY! 🥰

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Gerry - Always in tune, dancing into retirement!

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Gerry - Always in tune, dancing into retirement!

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Dearest Gerry,

As you skip into retirement to compose new adventures, we in Julia Gabriel find ourselves both celebrating and feeling a deep sense of loss. For more than 30 years you have filled our days with your brilliance, wit, unwavering quirkiness and kindness.

Your unexpected humour at unexpected times, cryptic yet insightful musings and incredible music have made our days much richer and brighter.

Wherever you are, you uplift the mood and only YOU can speak your mind, the way you do my friend!

Gerry, you are unique and irreplaceable! I know that wherever life takes you next, pure joy and awesome adventure will follow you. I will miss you dearly.

Gerry, I wish you pure happiness, great health, abundance of music making and wonderful adventures always!

Till we soon meet again, with a gigantic mug of coffee,

Huggggsss xxxxx

Sumathi

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I love you so much, Geri.

Thank you for being, Great Goat Grandmother of mine ❤️

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Thank you for the many wonderful years of laughter & love dearest Gerry! You truly are amazing & I will miss seeing you at JGC. Much love Fidi & mak nenek Maryam

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Can’t believe for fast time flies! From our days together at Halifax Road to Forum, from mixing and painting paint for PlayClub to washing up, we’ve all been through so many wonderful adventures together. Enjoy your retirement and stay young, stay crazy :)

Francesca in Shanghai and Italy

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Dear Gerry, its been an honor having you as my first teacher. I wish you all the best in your next journey in life :)

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You are a ray of sunshine, for the 25 years I have known you, it’s always so good to catch up, get a ‘Jerry hug’ and see your smiling face! Clearly my wife and children feel the same too! All the best Jerry, enjoy some well earned rest and see you soon!