Tribute to Gerard Jacques, 1963 – 2025
It is with sadness that we share the news that Gerard Jacques, a dedicated trustee of Cruse Bereavement Support and Chair of our People and Culture Committee, died recently.
We want to pay tribute to the lasting legacy Gerard leaves behind and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and all who knew and loved him.
“Gerard made a significant contribution to Cruse and we will all miss his warmth, kindness and generosity of spirit.”
Gerard joined our charity’s Board of Trustees in 2020. With a professional background in senior HR roles across multiple sectors, Gerard brought warmth and wisdom to his role.
He brought with him a wealth of experience, compassion, and commitment. During his time with Cruse, he played a central role in shaping and strengthening our culture, ensuring that important values to Cruse – kindness, support, and empathy – were reflected not just in our services and fundraising, but in the way we work together as an organisation.
In addition to his governance role as trustee for Cruse, Gerard climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Cruse and our work with bereaved people.
“Working alongside Gerard as a trustee at Cruse was a real pleasure. He understood the pain of bereavement and was deeply committed to supporting people at this difficult time in their lives. He brought a unique blend of thoughtfulness and humanity to every situation.”
Gerard’s friends and family have described him as someone who brought joy and light to every room – known for his humour, love of adventure, and his music. He asked that his life be celebrated not with mourning, but with laughter, colour, and connection – a reflection of the way he lived