The family is saddened to announce the passing of Gary on July 24st, 2012 at the age of 50 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Ella–semicolon– sisters, Mary-Lou (Rick) and Sharon–semicolon– nieces and nephews, Jackson, Olivia and Chanel–semicolon– as well as his uncle, Bob.
Gary was predeceased by his father, Stanley–semicolon– and aunts, Edie, Mary and Margaret.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton.
A private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1502 College Plaza 8215 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8.
Brenda Birmingham-Melanson says
Although we have not seen each other for many years, Gary still found the time to keep in touch with his family in Ontario.
We will always remember Gary as a very happy, friendly, outgoing kid with a great sense of humor and who was a lot of fun to be around. Even as an adult, Gary still possessed these same wonderful traits, and many more.
Gary will truly be missed all who knew and loved him.
Godspeed dear cousin Gary.
Our sincerest condolences to Aunt Ella, Mary-Lou and Sharon and your families.
Strength in Family
Love Brenda & Scott Melanson, Pat & Doris Birmingham and Bruce & Mary Curry.
Judy Ahlsten says
Gary, (aka Gumby), was a very kind, funny and very generous person that will be dearly missed! RIP my friend!
Lynn McLaughlin-Blouin says
I was very saddened to hear of Gary\’s passing. I have very fond old memories of hanging out with Gary, along with our friend Mike V. We had good times going around Allendale and hanging out at the Barrie Arena. My mother remembers how I spent many hours on the phone with Gary just chatting about nothing, as teens used to do \”back in the day\”. My most sincere of condolences to the family.
Martin Luimstra says
My deepest sympathy and condolence
My prayers go out to you.
Brad Garven says
Regrettably I am only learning of Gumby\’s passing today (March 3, 2013) and I am sorry that my life has become so distant from him that this is a fact. Gumby and I were roommates for 3 years when we lived in the Bahamas on Paradise Island. Those years were special days to me and I believe to Gary as well. My life was changed by my time living with the Gumpster, and I will hold him fondly in my memories until the day I die. I still share the incredible stories when the moment arises. There are few people in the world who were as well liked as Jimmy (Gumbrella) – another of his alius\’. May he rest in peace.
Mike Vasey says
Rest in peace Gary. You and I were inseparable as kids in the 70s. Floor hockey in your bedroom and playing catch in the park are my fondest memories. When I go back to Barrie I drive by our old homes and think of those wonderful carefree days we spent together. In your most recent trip back to Ontario you made contact with me in attempts to get together. Unfortunately we did not get to meet. Today I learn of your passing. Today I have lost an old friend. Rest in peace Cur.