AMHERST, Dr. Gerry Andler of Amherst, 50, passed away suddenly on September 19^th, 2013 after a swift and courageous battle with cancer.

Gerry was born on July 8, 1963, in Beverly, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1981, and attended Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and Suffolk University in Boston before completing his chiropractic residency at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1988.

Gerry began his chiropractic career in Springfield, Massachusetts, at Advanced Back & Neck Center from 1992-1998. In 1999, Gerry left Springfield to pursue his dream of opening his own practice, Back in Motion Chiropractic in Belchertown. Committed to wellness and holistic health, Gerry’s skilled hands treated hundreds of patients at Back in Motion over his 14 years of practice. His devotion to his many patients was reciprocated by their loyalty and affection for him.

Gerry was a talented and avid athlete and sports enthusiast, excelling at everything he participated in from skiing to Ultimate Frisbee. He was an active hockey player and competed in three adult leagues for over 20 years – creating a brotherhood of teammates and lifelong friends. Gerry’s other enduring passion was mountain biking; he could be seen biking the trails around the valley on any given day regardless of the conditions.

Gerry had a kind spirit, a calming energy and vibrant smile. He lived an energetic lifestyle and loved reading, meditating, journaling, and educating himself.  Gerry was a nurturing and committed family man, enjoying the many gifts of fatherhood, whether on family journeys, memorable days at beach or watching his girls grow. His life was devoted to helping his family, patients, and friends to be joyful and healthy. Kind of heart and gentle of spirit Gerry will be deeply missed by his family, friends, many teammates, and community of well cared for patients.

Dr. Gerry Andler leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Denise Emmons Andler, formerly of Woburn, Massachusetts; his cherished daughters, Arielle and Hailey; his mother, Marilyn Kramer Andler, of Swampscott; his brother, William Andler of Salem, and his brother Robert Andler, of Rochester, NY as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held on October 13^th, 2013 at the Red Barn at Hampshire College from 2-5pm. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

Service details, Social networking, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow are available here.