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1946
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2023
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Gary HEMPHILL Obituary
It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that our family announces the passing of Gary Allan Hemphill on Thursday February 23, 2023.
Gary was the loving and devoted husband of Lise for 56 years. He was the cherished father of Adrienne (John), Lee (2016) and Kirk. Beloved Papa to John (Kelly), Rob (Lacey), Nathaniel, and Abigail. He was the adored great-grandpa to Raiden, Austin, Maddy, Noah, Jorja, and Weston.
Gary was born in 1946 to Bruce (1997) and Mae (2000) Hemphill. He was the loved brother to Pat (Bob), Bruce (2010), Terry (Janet), Heather (2015), Maryanne, Allan (1951), Robert, and Mark (2022(Lori 2022).
Son-in-law to Lucien (2012) and Germaine (2006) Laplante, brother-in-law to Micheline, Denise (Bart), Gilles and Danielle (Frank).
He was Uncle Gary to a great many nieces and nephews.
Gary (Train) will be remembered for always being on the baseball field, playing slo-pitch for the TP Chiefs. A Slo-pitch team, which was made up of employees of Thompson Products, where Gary had worked since 1968, after leaving Kimberly Clark paper mill where he worked since 1963. Gary excelled at his job at Thompson Products, from starting on the machines on the floor to retiring from TRW in 2003 as an area manager.
Husband, dad, and papa will be forever remembered for creating loads of wonderful memories for his family, from fishing, cottage trips and camping to just hanging out and telling stories of the past and talking about history.
Our family would like to extend our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to all the PSWs, Nurses, Doctors, and Residents, who over the years came to know, care for, and befriend Gary. He always enjoyed talking to people and helping anyone in any way he could. Gary was lovingly referred to as the Mayor of Linhaven. He had cultivated so many friendships which were evident to us in their expression of sympathy in his passing. Thank you.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Passfield Mortuary Services Inc. Per Gary's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no service, a private internment will take place on a later date.
Online condolences may be left at www.passfieldmortuary.ca
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary HEMPHILL
11 Entries
Marianne Chilcott
July 7, 2023
Lise and family,
We are so heartbroken to hear that Gary has passed away. He was a special friend to my boys, especially to Spencer. He always gave his time to talk to Spencer about baseball and how things were going in life. He was so kind, caring and patient, knowing that Spencer has autism and some learning delays. He will never know how much that meant to us. We will never forget him
Marianne, Kurt, Spencer and Chase Chilcott
Birgie and Allan Ludlow
March 10, 2023
Al & I were so honored to have Gary & Lise as our neighbors for the last 18 years here in St. Catharines, made us feel welcome. He was truly a kind man who knew how to make your feel good. We will miss his driveway visits, glad we had one not too long ago. Our heartfelt condolences to Lise and the Hemphill family. RIP Gary big hug to Lee. Love Birgie and AL
Penny Goldeck
March 10, 2023
So sorry my friend adrienne I always loved your stories about your dad. Godspeed daddy gary
Ron Labelle
March 8, 2023
Lise and family
So sorry for your loss.
Ron & Denise
Paul Smith
March 5, 2023
Lise &Family
Paul and I are so sad to hear of Gary's passing.Great slo pitch teammate, so many memories.Mixed Fri night bowling.Partys and weekend away ball tournaments We hope all your memories will get you thru these difficult times.
Paul and Meb Smith
wendy and tony gabriele
March 4, 2023
Sending our condolences to Lise and family. Gary meant everything to his family. Although we didnt know him well, a husband and father is a great loss. Wendy and Tony Gabriele
ken roberts
March 3, 2023
Gary was a nice person to work with and For. He was always friendly and will be missed. -RIP Gary.
JamesKvetko
March 3, 2023
Rip Gary
It was a pleasure knowing and working with you
God Bless to you and your family
Judy McDonald(Copland)
March 3, 2023
Lise and family, sorry to hear that Gary has passed. I remember when you two were dating all those years ago. Many good memories made for you to share as you remember the wonderful husband, awesome Dad, best grandpa and faithful friend he was to all who had the pleasure of knowing Gary! Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hugs , Judy
Ab & Sandy
March 3, 2023
We are sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We worked with Gary at TRW, he was a good man and always friendly and courteous.
Sharon Coutts
March 3, 2023
Special condolences to the family of Gary.
He will be missed by Smith Family Dentistry
Sharon
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