Passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Deeply missed by Ellen, his loving partner of 42 years. Survived by his sons, Rod (Lisa) and Cory, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Louis & Margaret (Nigh) Freeman.
Keeping with Gary’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private graveside will take place at a later date.
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Joy Ross
Deepest sympathy Ellen on the passing of Gary, Hugs to you, my thoughts are with you 🙏
Brenda Dale
Sorry for your loss Ellen, my deepest sympathy.
Ralph and Dianne Wood
Gary rolled many lawns in his life and ours was one of them. Always a guiet gentleman. May you find comfort in knowing Gary is now at peace. Hugs and so nice to see you a few weeks ago. Take care of yourself now .
Doug & Joyce Armstrong
Ellen;
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. It has been a long time since have see you, you are in our thoughts.
Ben van den Akker
My deepest sympathies Ellen. Gary will be missed.
Audrey O’Rourke
Sorry to hear of your loss Ellen.
John Munro
Sorry on hearing the passing of Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen John and Rose
Ken Papple
Ellen, sorry to hear of your loss- my sympathy.
Rose McMaster
Ellen, Rodney & Cory
Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My sincere condolences to everyone. Hugs! 🙏
Murray Hunking
To Gary’s Family, So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed dealing with Gary at the Clinton highway yard back in the day, And when We’d run into each other after he retired !!!
Pat, Cindy & Victoria Nigh
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs. Gary will be missed by many. ❤️🙏🏻
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Our sincere sympathy Ellen on the passing of Gary. A great guy! Will keep you in our thoughts & prayers as you mourn the loss of Gary. Cherish all those special memories!
Sincerely Kathy & Greg O’Reilly
Sheila Feeney
My Deepest Sympathy Ellen and all of Gary’s Family. I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. May all your precious memories of him help to bring all of you comfort in the difficult days ahead..hugs Ellen
Gary and Dianne Bennett
Ellen, Gary and I are sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.He was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
Sending our deepest Sympathy to you and family.
Mike and Shirley Meidinger
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was one of the nicest people i have ever known. H e will be missed and never forgotten.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Ellen, so very sorry to hear about Gary. Sincere sympathies to you at this most difficult time. He will be missed.
Cindy Taylor
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.
I will remember him with fondness. Some fun times with you guys, back in the day.
My most sincere condolences Ellen
Mary Ellen & Bob Pearson
Dear Ellen
Just got a text from Sandra and she told me Gary had passed away. We are so sorry. Our thoughts are with you.
Phyllis Edwards
My deepest sympathy to Gary’s family
Marian Doucette
Ellen, Rod, Cory and family,
I was saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. His quiet presence and delightfully impish smile will be long remembered and missed. Cherish his memory and may it live long in your hearts.
With sympathy.
Jim and Gene Baynham
Dear Ellen, Our deepest sympathy. Gary was a great guy and will be missed.
Pat Wallace
Ellen, I was very sorry to hear about Gary, my deepest sympathy, thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Cam Addison
Ellen and boys,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss of Gary.
He was a great guy and we shared a lot of laughs. Hang on to your memories,
Les and Dianne Broadfoot
Ellen: So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Regards.
Liz Cardno
I am so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. My sincere condolences to you.
Hugs!
Liz
Anne and Lyle
Dear Ellen we are so sorry that Gary has passed away he was such a great guy , hugs to you .
Anne and Lyle
Bob and Barb watson
Thinking of you Ellen. So sorry to hear of Gary’s death. He was a great guy
Ken & Lois McLlwain
Dear Ellen
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our sincere sympathy. Cherish all those great memories.
Ken & Lois
Bob Patrick
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing Ellen, he was a great guy and will truly be missed by many. Bob and Wendy Patrick
Jeremy and Cheryl Adams
Ellen he was such a wonderful neighbour, friend, mentor and most of all, just a great person. I looked up to him and he taught me so many good things. We are going to miss his infectious big laugh. Big hugs to you. ❤️
Donna and Harry Arts
Our very very deepest sympathies Ellen. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Marg Dale
So Sorry Ellen, Cherish the memories that the two of you built together and keep them close to your heart.
Frank and Deb Vincent
Thinking of you Ellen and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May your most cherished memories warm your heart.
Tom and Heather Nigh
Dear Ellen and Family
Tom and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies at this time.
Take care
Paul and JoAnne Matthews
Ellen our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time..
Doug and Nancy Anstett
Sending our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Wendy and Barry Hutton
Oh Ellen, I’m at a loss of what to write. My deepest condolences to you and Gary’s family. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Big hugs to you.
Margaret Nigh
Uncle Gary will be deeply missed but having a opportunity to hunt with him will be lasting memories. My deepest condolences to Aunt Ellen and the boys.
Much love Maggie, John and Miranda
Sue & Rob Nigh
Thinking of you at this sad time. Gary was my good hunting buddy and he’s going to be missed by so many ❤️
Laura Hoggart
Ellen..so very sorry to hear this. You will miss him. Hugs!
Mark& Kathy Smith (Nigh)
Ellen I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy
Trish Nigh
Sending condolences to Rod (Lisa), Cory and Ellen. Take good care of yourself Ellen and find peace in the memories you will hold dear, and close to your heart. Gary was a good fella who had wonderful parents. Blessings and Prayers to all.
Iain Hastie & Sharon Carnochan-Hastie
Dear Ellen,
We are sending our deepest sympathies.
Peter & Frances Kling
Truly sorry Ellen.
Hope you are ok.
Ruth Smith
Ellen,
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Gary was a great guy.
Sincerely, Ruth Smith
Jim and Danica NcNichol
Oh Ellen we are so very sorry for your loss
Gary was such a great guy, he will be missed
Lots of Hugs to you ❤️❤️
Jim and Danica McNichol
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Ellen and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Janice Finlayson
Deepest sympathy Ellen big hugs!!!♥️♥️♥️
Lots of love Janice & Brett Finlayson