Well, my full name is Deborah Jane Gerrard. My maiden name is NEESOM. My birthday is May 16, 1956. I'm 51, married with two children, and a 13-year-old
Black Lab/Shepherd named Pooky. Sadly, Pooky passed away on Mon. May 5th, 2008. She will be greatly missed. I'm fist generation Canadian, eh!
My father, Frank Neesom is form Manchester England,
and my mother, Iris Stidolph-Smith (Hamilton) Neesom is from Glasgow Scotland.
She passed away on Nov. 10. 1998.
My family was a Scouting family. My Grandfather in Scotland, (my Mum's Dad, Archie Hamilton), my Uncle Jack Hamilton, (Mum's brother) my Mum and myself were all members. I was in the Girlguides for 12 years. I started when I was 7 in the Brownies, and went all the way through to be a Snowy Owl, Brown Owl and a Guide Leader. Mum was a Brown Owl, & the District Commissioner.
My husband Paul James Gerrard is 50. His birthday is Mar. 3, 1958.
He's first generation Canadian too! His parents are from Birmingham England.
We have been married 20 years now. He is a Computer technician, and works for a local plastic moulding company.
You could say that I am addicted to the Internet! Get me on, and you can't get me off! The same could be said about my Family Tree Research! I have been researching for over seven years now. The Internet is a very useful tool for this. My web page was made to help me find more information on my family, and to share what I have with others.
My daughter, Janine Lynn (Perry) McKeon (from my first marriage) is 27,(Aug. 14, 1980)
and lives in Dublin Ireland. She moved there in July of 1998. She Is a Graphics Designer and fre-lance Web Page Designer.
My son Alan James Frank Gerrard is 21, (Oct. 5, 1986)and is a computer Technition.
We live in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Both my husband and myself were born here in Peterborough.
Janine was born in Newmarket, Ontario, and Alan was born in Oshawa Ontario.
We moved back to Peterborough from Oshawa in 1988.
My hobbies are crochet, walking, biking, camping, Genealogy and the Internet! I also collect Foreign Dolls, (I have 32 dolls from 32 countries in my collection) Foreign coins, china cups and saucers. My favourite china pattern is "Royal Albert; Old Country Roses". I love "Star Trek", science fiction, historical movies and books, and watch British programs. My favourite author is Diana Gabaldon.
I started Crocheting about 30 years ago, but really into it for the past 15 or so years. I cannot knit. I have "two left hands" when it can to knitting, so my Mother taught me how to crochet. I love making things for other people, and sharing patterns. The reaction I get is worth the time it takes to make, no matter how big or small. I'm addicted to it! As soon as I finish one project, I have to start another one. I have made slippers, afghans, dolls, pockets on sweaters, sweaters, a sweater coat, hats, stocking hats, toques, backpacks, hot water bottle cover, takeout cup cozies, teacup cozies, dog sweater, Xmass Tree Hat, birthday cake hat and many more. I too look forward to getting to know everyone. My favorite crochet project: too hard to choose! I prefer to crochet with yarn, but I have used thread. I'd love to share patterns, ideas and tips.
I also have a keen interest in gardening and plants.
Favorite Quote:"The possibility of peace on earth has always existed, and there have always been people who could realize it and preserve it, and those people are Women!"-Queen of the damned by Anne Rice (page 371)
Our "Pooky" Angel!
August 11, 1994 to May 5, 2008.
My birthday is May 16, 1956. I'm 51, married with two children, and a 13-year-old 
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