Born October 24, 1977 in Glasgow, Scotland, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his father, Jim on March 30, 2014. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Jo-Anne; mother, Helen; sister, Debbie (Scott); nieces, Amanda and Kendyll as well as countless friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held at Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Rd., Victoria, BC on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 3:00pm.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Helen, Jo-Anne, Debbie , Scott, Amanda and Kendyll
There are no words to express the heart-break that is felt with the passing of Gary.
An amazing man, a wonderful loving husband , son, brother and uncle.; a courageous soul who made his family and friends so very proud.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bring you comfort and peace .
Helen and Debbie,
We were very sad to hear of Gary’s passing. We have fond memories of him back in the days of St.Pat’s, and know you will miss him so much. Along with Teresa and Dave we send our condolences and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jo-Anne and Helen
The news that Gary has passed away came as true shock and a deep sadness to us. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for Gary and the loved ones he’s left behind. I (Lilo) have had the privilege to be Gary and Jo-Anne’s wedding photographer, and as result, I came to know Gary a great deal. The memories I have about Gary are truly a terrific and compassionate human being who loved life, respected others and passionately loved his then girl friend Jo-Aanne. Gary will always be in our memories, Lilo (wedding photographer).
Gary showed his courage and also his sense of humour even in Social Studies class
at St. Andrew’s. He will have a fond reunion with his father. May the peace of
God and the strength of your faith sustain each of the family in your grief journey.
I shall be thinking of Debbie and Helen and holding you in my thoughts and prayers
Sincerely, Gail Wallace ( former teacher at St Andrew’s)
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family with peace in your heart. We pray for you now and always.
Take care of each other,
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Debbra (Carlow), Aldo & Tallia
My heart is very heavy with the loss of your beautiful son who taught us all what courage and grace were.
He taught us what fun was as well and that is something we keep in our hearts forever.
Sue Goldsack
St. Andrews High School
Dear Helen, Jo-Anne and Debbie:
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. Gary was an inspiration and a fighter. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cal and Sandy
Deb and Scott, Joanne and Helen,
We are so saddened by the news of Gary’s passing. I remember our conversations at the rec centre with fondness; he was so positive, so vibrant, so determined…. so loved by his family.
Sending you all so much love during this very difficult time.
My heart is heavy with sadness for us as you are no longer with us. You truly fought this disease with such strength, surgery after surgery, treatment after treatment. To say you were brave is an understatement, I am so proud of you Gary. I only wished we could have made you better and kept you with us. I know you could hear all of us around you the evening you passed, you found what little strength you had left in you to let us know that you knew we were there. Amanda and Kendyll are so sad, and confused, but they are both so glad you woke briefly and waved to them❤️, thank you.
I hope you have found dad and are in that place your dreams took you to while you slept in hospital. You told me you were dreaming of walking, and that you were no longer sick. It’s sounds beautiful, and for your sake I am glad you are free.
We will miss you more that we can say.
Joanne and Helen,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Gary was an inspiration to Len and to me – such a gentle young soul will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to you both and all your family.
Kindest regards,
Anne Graves