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FREEMAN: Joseph “Gary” of Egmondville

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On December 16, 2025 @ 11:20 AM In Obituary,Seaforth | 48 Comments

FREEMAN: Joseph “Gary” of Egmondville

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.

Donations to the Huron Hospice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “FREEMAN: Joseph “Gary” of Egmondville”

Condolence from Janice Finlayson on December 16th, 2025 12:34 PM

Deepest sympathy Ellen big hugs!!!♥️♥️♥️

Lots of love Janice & Brett Finlayson

Condolence from Ann (Rivers) Preszcator on December 16th, 2025 2:14 PM

Dear Ellen and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Condolence from Jim and Danica NcNichol on December 16th, 2025 3:19 PM

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

Condolence from Ruth Smith on December 16th, 2025 5:12 PM

Ellen,

Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Gary was a great guy.
Sincerely, Ruth Smith

Condolence from Peter & Frances Kling on December 16th, 2025 5:25 PM

Truly sorry Ellen.
Hope you are ok.

Condolence from Iain Hastie & Sharon Carnochan-Hastie on December 16th, 2025 5:37 PM

Dear Ellen,
We are sending our deepest sympathies.

Condolence from Trish Nigh on December 16th, 2025 5:45 PM

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.

Condolence from Mark& Kathy Smith (Nigh) on December 16th, 2025 6:37 PM

Ellen I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy

Condolence from Laura Hoggart on December 16th, 2025 7:08 PM

Ellen..so very sorry to hear this. You will miss him. Hugs!

Condolence from Sue & Rob Nigh on December 16th, 2025 8:22 PM

Thinking of you at this sad time. Gary was my good hunting buddy and he’s going to be missed by so many ❤️

Condolence from Margaret Nigh on December 16th, 2025 8:29 PM

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

Condolence from Wendy and Barry Hutton on December 17th, 2025 7:07 AM

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.

Condolence from Doug and Nancy Anstett on December 17th, 2025 7:28 AM

Sending our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Condolence from Paul and JoAnne Matthews on December 17th, 2025 7:36 AM

Ellen our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time..

Condolence from Tom and Heather Nigh on December 17th, 2025 8:13 AM

Dear Ellen and Family
Tom and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies at this time.
Take care

Condolence from Frank and Deb Vincent on December 17th, 2025 8:29 AM

Thinking of you Ellen and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May your most cherished memories warm your heart.

Condolence from Marg Dale on December 17th, 2025 8:34 AM

So Sorry Ellen, Cherish the memories that the two of you built together and keep them close to your heart.

Condolence from Donna and Harry Arts on December 17th, 2025 8:35 AM

Our very very deepest sympathies Ellen. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Condolence from Jeremy and Cheryl Adams on December 17th, 2025 8:59 AM

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. ❤️

Condolence from Bob Patrick on December 17th, 2025 9:19 AM

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

Condolence from Ken & Lois McLlwain on December 17th, 2025 9:49 AM

Dear Ellen
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our sincere sympathy. Cherish all those great memories.
Ken & Lois

Condolence from Bob and Barb watson on December 17th, 2025 10:33 AM

Thinking of you Ellen. So sorry to hear of Gary’s death. He was a great guy

Condolence from Anne and Lyle on December 17th, 2025 12:48 PM

Dear Ellen we are so sorry that Gary has passed away he was such a great guy , hugs to you .
Anne and Lyle

Condolence from Liz Cardno on December 17th, 2025 1:48 PM

I am so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. My sincere condolences to you.
Hugs!
Liz

Condolence from Les and Dianne Broadfoot on December 17th, 2025 4:05 PM

Ellen: So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Regards.

Condolence from Cam Addison on December 17th, 2025 4:28 PM

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,

Condolence from Pat Wallace on December 17th, 2025 4:30 PM

Ellen, I was very sorry to hear about Gary, my deepest sympathy, thinking of you in this time of sorrow.

Condolence from Jim and Gene Baynham on December 17th, 2025 4:52 PM

Dear Ellen, Our deepest sympathy. Gary was a great guy and will be missed.

Condolence from Marian Doucette on December 17th, 2025 5:08 PM

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.

Condolence from Phyllis Edwards on December 17th, 2025 5:12 PM

My deepest sympathy to Gary’s family

Condolence from Mary Ellen & Bob Pearson on December 17th, 2025 7:23 PM

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.

Condolence from Cindy Taylor on December 17th, 2025 8:02 PM

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

Condolence from Gord and Janice Carnochan on December 17th, 2025 8:05 PM

Ellen, so very sorry to hear about Gary. Sincere sympathies to you at this most difficult time. He will be missed.

Condolence from Mike and Shirley Meidinger on December 18th, 2025 2:39 AM

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.

Condolence from Gary and Dianne Bennett on December 18th, 2025 8:16 AM

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.

Condolence from Sheila Feeney on December 18th, 2025 8:24 AM

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

Condolence from Greg & Kathy O’Reilly on December 18th, 2025 4:15 PM

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

Condolence from Pat, Cindy & Victoria Nigh on December 18th, 2025 4:17 PM

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs. Gary will be missed by many. ❤️🙏🏻

Condolence from Murray Hunking on December 18th, 2025 4:32 PM

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 !!!

Condolence from Rose McMaster on December 19th, 2025 8:25 AM

Ellen, Rodney & Cory

Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My sincere condolences to everyone. Hugs! 🙏

Condolence from Ken Papple on December 19th, 2025 10:34 AM

Ellen, sorry to hear of your loss- my sympathy.

Condolence from John Munro on December 19th, 2025 10:38 AM

Sorry on hearing the passing of Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen John and Rose

Condolence from Audrey O’Rourke on December 19th, 2025 9:26 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss Ellen.

Condolence from Ben van den Akker on December 20th, 2025 8:57 AM

My deepest sympathies Ellen. Gary will be missed.

Condolence from Doug & Joyce Armstrong on December 21st, 2025 7:06 AM

Ellen;
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. It has been a long time since have see you, you are in our thoughts.

Condolence from Ralph and Dianne Wood on December 23rd, 2025 11:31 AM

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 .

Condolence from Brenda Dale on December 31st, 2025 11:45 AM

Sorry for your loss Ellen, my deepest sympathy.

Condolence from Joy Ross on January 23rd, 2026 11:11 PM

Deepest sympathy Ellen on the passing of Gary, Hugs to you, my thoughts are with you 🙏

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