Garry passed away October 11, 2009 in the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He was born in Victoria BC on April 27, 1933 and lived in Victoria all his life.
He leaves to mourn his loss: wife L. Shirley; sons Darryl (Dana), Paul (Kathy); daughter Lisa; grandchildren Taegen, Devin, Cam, Blayne, Mason and Bailey; great granddaughter Keana. He will also be missed by his sister Rena O’Hara; brother Gordy (Shirley); brother-in-law George Saggers (Linda) and many nieces and nephews.
Garry graduated from Victoria High School in 1951 after which he worked for the City of Victoria a few years before attending university. Later he was a printer for the Colonist Printers and Times Colonist. An avid sportsman, he played rugby with JBAA and the Crimson Tide and soccer with Victoria West and the Gorge. He was very active in minor soccer, hockey and lacrosse. Since the age of 10 he has been a loyal St. Louis Cardinal fan.
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17 Responses
Dear Shirley and family,
Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry to hear about Gary. We have such great memories of our being together and especially the times you and Gary looked after our son Wayne. Gary was a great story teller and we remember those times with great fondness.
Love Lorraine and Larry
Shirley and Family.
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your husband and father. Gary was a great guy, and you will miss him a lot.
Sincerely
The Mckenzie family,Betty,Al,Kieth,Sandy,Grant(deceased) & Dari
Hi Darryl,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It is always difficult regardless of our age. I remember when my own dad died a couple of years ago. It felt like l was a five year old crying for my dad.
I’m sure you remember John Burns…..his father passed away October 1.
Anyways my condolences during this difficult time.
Regards,
Bowman
Shirley, Darryl, Paul, Lisa and families:
We are sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. With fondest memories, Jim, Sharon & Family
Dear Darryl & Family,
Our thoughts are with you. My you find comfort knowing others share your sadness.
Deb (Chalmers) & Rod Saxby
Wishing condolences to the Pynn family. Donna knew Gary better than I did thru lab work she did prior to her retirement. I had the opportunity to work with Shirley at Lansdowne and teach Darryl and Paul. Out thoughts are with you thru this difficult time.
Bill & Donna Smith
Shirley and Family- we were so saddened by your loss. I feel that you are a very strong person and you will make it through the grieving process even though it will be a difficult time for you. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Barbara
To the Pynn family our heart felt condolences for your loss.
We’re here for you, thinking of you all.
Life long friends,
The Bell Family
Dear Shirley,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. My heart is heavy with the grief I know you are experiencing. If there is anything I can do for you I am a phone call away. We have a lot of shared history and I remember fondly our Christmas visits and Gary’s unfailingly warm welcome. With love, Betty and family
I am very sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. My thoughts are with you!
Take care,
Shelley