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1951
DIED
2021
Gary MACDONALD Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary MACDONALD
20 Entries
Tom Litwiller
February 12, 2023
I lived in Winnipeg for a little over a year and had the pleasure of playing rugby with Gary with the Saracens as well as and with Manitoba at the Western Canadian Championships in 1980. Gary was a great rugby player, but an even better person. My sincere condolences!
Paul
October 13, 2022
For some reason, I was checking the internet to see where some people were that I grew up with and came across Gary's obituary. My deepest condolences to the family for this loss. I attended public and high school with Gary (one year behind) and have very fond memories of him playing the pipes in his back yard. (I live across the street). He was certainly loved by all who knew him growing up.
Tyrone Newton
November 8, 2021
My condolences to the family. Gary was a super guy & will be sadly missed by many. His contributions to Manitoba rugby & Saracens RFC will always be remembered.
Tyrone Newton
November 8, 2021
My condolences to the family. Gary was a super guy & will be sadly missed by many. His contributions to Manitoba rugby & Daracens RFC will always be remembered.
Rick Lambert
November 8, 2021
Gary was quite simply one of the finest persons whom I have had the pleasure of meeting through a common friend Donna Tesarowski. Gary and Donna developed an incredibly special friendship as he helped Donna to live her life to the very fullest during her most challenging times. Gary’s thoughtfulness and generosity was extended to everyone that he met. As a true gentleman he never asked for or expected anything in return. On the other side of the coin no one loved a party or enjoyed good times with his family and friends more than Gary. We were all so saddened to hear of his passing and I’m sure that a part of our hearts have gone with him. Slainte Mhath to Gary.
Myrna Gerhart
November 7, 2021
Joanna, Christopher, Joan and family
Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Gary. His sense of fun, his kindness, and his generosity will be remembered. May your memories of all the fun times sustain you now.
Sincerely,
Chuck & Myrna Gerhart and Sara
Stewart
November 7, 2021
Loved that guy. Gary was a very hard worker. I needed to leave a message for him one day so I decided to call his office and leave him a voicemail.
It was Saturday night at 11 pm.
Gary answered. “ Gary” I said. “ What are you doing at the office on Saturday night at 11 pm?” The answer was that he was in Chicago and returned from a meeting at 7 pm. Having work to complete he decided to go to the office while it was quiet. We had a lovely chat, I delivered my message and Gary returned to his work.
Love that man. Always will. Circle of life complete.
Don Boles
November 6, 2021
Gary’s warm, personable nature seems to have percolated down to all personal at MacDon, it didn’t matter who from MacDon I had to work with the same pleasant, accommodating, fun nature seem to be instilled in even the newest team member.
Rarely does a person with such a quiet demeanour have that sort of effect on such a large organization.
Thank you and farewell my friend.
Luc Bohunicky
November 6, 2021
Gary was a member at Park West Fitness in Winnipeg - a gym I had worked at. He was always so friendly, with a real sense of humour. He would pass by me as I worked at the front desk, always stopping to make small-talk. One day, Gary overheard that I was locked out of my frozen car, without a wallet, requiring Lock-De-Icer from the gas station down the street in order to get inside. Gary immediately handed me a $20 bill. I swiftly shot back that this was WAY MORE money than I needed ($2 purchase). Gary insisted that I kept the change, rationalizing this generous deed by saying that "the members of the gym appreciate all the hard work you do for us!" Gary didn't give me $20 because he HAD the money. Gary gave me $20 because he was caring, generous, and wanted to give thanks. I'll never forget Gary - as a businessman, as a community leader, and as a gym rat. This kind-deed story will forever stick with me. He really DID make me feel good! He will always be remembered. Much love, Gary! - Luc Bohunicky
Hippy
November 5, 2021
RIP G condolences to the MacDonald family. The best family I have ever worked for in my life.
Reta Derksen
November 3, 2021
I have many fond memories of Gary and our Winnipeg days when our kids were little. My condolences to you Christopher (aka Dippiter at our house) and Joanna, Allan, John, Scott, Joan and Marg. Hugs all round!
John Connelly
October 30, 2021
My condolences to Gary's family. I met Gary at U.W.O when he was already on a career path; in the biz school, playing the pipes and of course he was an accomplished athlete. I was a teammate with Gary on the "72 rugby team. We lost touch with each other following graduation but the memories remained. Gary played a significant role on the team and his easy going friendly demeanor was ever present. The evening practices and weekend games left an impression on us all and for me Gary will always be remembered in his youth, so filled with spirit and vitality as torn down the field. When I read of Gary's passing in the Globe and Mail it shot my memory back to our time on the rugby pitch. lt was a "Chariots of Fire" moment where memories from the past are vividly recalled. They were great memories and I'm sure Gary enjoyed every moment.
Rest in peace Gary.
John Connelly - teammate and friend
PEter Koltek
October 29, 2021
A first BB from Winnipeg Joe and Anne and my parents Bill and Mary shared their football rivalry between Wpg. And Hamilton. Playing street hockey on the front street on Cordova all winter with all the neighborhood kids. I moved up north to teach in 75 and spent 25 years before moving back to the families origins in Antigonish, Even attended 1of the MacDonald reunions at the Maritime in. My deepest condolences to Alan,Scott, and John and all the families PEter Koltek and Susan MacCulloch
Jim Gessel
October 28, 2021
Dear Allan, Scott, Chris and families,
We just learned of Gary's passing yesterday and were very saddened to hear that he has left us at such a young age. We have fond memories of working with Gary over the years on the draper header and pickup header products and always appreciated his professionalism, gentle demeanor and encouragement. It was our great pleasure and honor to have worked with such a fine gentleman. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest condolences,
Jim Gessel - CNH Product Engineering, Mount Joy, IA
Betty Anne Muckle
October 26, 2021
I was sad to hear about Gary. I thought he was self motivated and respectful of others. I met him when he was in the Brantford pipe band; my Dad was piping with the band. I was piping also but with a different group in Hamilton.Years later, I met him in Banff where I was climbing and he was just thrilled to be in the mountains. He had a pleasant attitude and wanted to help people when opportunity arose. My Dad, a commerce graduate, who retired and returned to MB, had some good times with Gary and was very pleased to see the success he and his family had achieved with MacDon. My condolences to all who were fortunate to have met Gary.
Mike Lessiter
October 25, 2021
Always enjoyed seeing Gary at the shows and industry meetings. A kind and generous man, who on more than one occasion made time for me during a drop-in meeting at the plant in Winnipeg. One of the good guys who'll be missed. Condolences to the MacDonald and MacDon family.
David E Elliott
October 25, 2021
Hard to believe its 47 years since those wonderful days at Ivey. While we didn't see each other enough the fabulous fishing trip you organized, our dinner in Naples and every other get together was memorable .Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Dante Barco
October 24, 2021
May you Rest In Peace sir Gary.
Elspeth MacEwan
October 23, 2021
Thinking of Gary’s family and sending light and love to carry you gently through your grief.
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