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GARY MacPHERSON Obituary

GARY MacPHERSON October 16, 1951 - February 12, 2026
Gary MacPherson age 74 years, a resident of Innisfil, formerly lived in Thunder Bay passed away in hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He started his career as a tanker driver for Shell Canada in Thunder Bay. He was then transferred to Southern Ontario with Shell and then became an independent driver for various fuel companies. He will lovingly be remembered by his sons Ian (Kerry), Jeremy and Jeff (Ashley). His sisters Dawn MacPherson and Lorri Kozyra (Rick), his nephew Kris Kozyra and niece Amanda DeSwart (Mark). Also he leaves behind his Uncle and Aunt Rick & Linda Ksionzek and his best friend Billy Martin a.k.a. Johnny. Gary was predeceased by his parents Jack and Jean MacPherson, brother Robb, brother-in-law Jerry Kozyra and Fred Schelle. A Celebration of Life will be made at a later date in Innisfil. Donation if desired can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Bob Hodgson

February 25, 2026

My condolences to Gary's family and friends. I went to Hammarskjold High School with Gary and our friendship continued from then on. If there is one thing that I remember about Gary, it would be how much fun it was to be around him. I think that I can speak for all of his classmates that, his infectious smile, his kindness, caring and positive energy (and there was lots of that), made him one of a kind. Heaven must be having more fun, when he showed up. See you again old friend. Bob Hodgson

Barry Meservier

February 22, 2026

My condolences to Gary's family, I remember many fond days from Oliver Road School.

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