Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Gary Russell Colwill
1944 - 2012
Gary Russell Colwill
1944 - 2012
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1944
DIED
2012
Gary Colwill Obituary
Passed peacefully with family by his side at 12:05 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Loving life-partner of Justine Vickery for 24 years. Will be dearly missed by his mother Marjorie Colwill. Predeceased by father Eric Colwill. Gary's many close friends already feel his loss. Gary is well known for his significant contribution to the Hamilton art scene; especially his paintings displayed at McMaster Athletic Department. Friends will be received at Marlatt Funeral Home, 615 Main Street East (east of Sanford), Hamilton from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2012. The funeral service will be conducted from the Marlatt Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Grove Cemetery, Dundas to follow. Donations to the Hamilton Arts Coucil would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be left at www.marlattfhhamilton.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5 Entries
Justine Vickery
July 13, 2012
I miss you so much. oxoxo
June 17, 2012
When we were kids and living next door to each other (Gary was a few years older) he taught me how to ride a bicycle. He also helped me to do an oil painting for my Grade 3 teacher's wedding. One time I was invited to go to his parents' "farm" which was a woods with a stream. Gary carried me piggyback on the paths. Gary was kind and attentive. I was just thinking of him recently and wondered about how he was and where he was. His art is wonderful. I have also become an artist and wish I had seen some of his work. Blessings to his family and friends. Sharon Dowrie
Patrick
June 9, 2012
Lots of great memories...an artist's artist, with-out a doubt..It was good to know you...Thanks Gary...
Deborah Finn
June 7, 2012
So sorry for the loss of this kind and gentle man.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
June 7, 2012
RIP
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
615 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8M1J4
Make a Donation
in Gary Colwill's name
How to support Gary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Colwill's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
