George “Jerry” E. Allaire, 81, ended his battle with cancer peacefully and surrounded by family on May 31, 2023.
George, a graduate of Northwestern University, an Engineer and Construction Manager retired from Burns & McDonnell, astronomy enthusiast and patron of the arts, resident of Kansas City, Missouri, originally of Chicago, Illinois.
Beloved husband of Debbie Jones Allaire. Dedicated father of Anesa Allaire and Tonya Taylor. Cherished grandfather of Creighton Smith-Allaire. Son of the late George and Eileen Riordan Allaire. Dear brother of Joan (Antonio) Garcia and uncle of Antonio P. Garcia (Reginaflor Lucero-Garcia). Loved and cherished by great niece, great nephews, and many close cousins. George will be missed by Josie his faithful border collie who was by his side until his very last day.
We are holding a memorial and celebration of life at a later date at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke's Hospice House 3516 Summit St. Kansas City, MO. 64111.