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Gary Fair Obituary
77, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Gary was born on June 25, 1944, in Canton, the son of the late Raymond and Gladys (Gephart) Fair. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School. Following his graduation, Gary attended Kent State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and obtained his teaching degree in 1967. He taught wood shop at Souers Junior High School. He was a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Canton. Gary was a member of the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, where he served as treasurer and co-chair of the Sideliners. He was a huge Massillon Tigers fan and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He loved woodworking and fishing. Most of all he loved his grandchildren. He was also a member of First Church of the Resurrection.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Traufield. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane M. (Mauger) Fair, whom he married on August 23, 1969; his sons, Todd (Maria) Fair, and Mark (Jennifer) Fair; grandchildren, Tyler Allen, Cody, Chris, and Jacob Fair; brother, Bob Fair; and his four-legged friend, Tinker Bell.
A Celebration of Gary's life will be held on Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.
Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory
(330) 833-3222
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Fair
Tim Wolf & Family
July 11, 2021
Diane and Family: Our deepest sympathy extended to you and your family for your loss. God Bless
Toni Contini
July 9, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tim Todoran
July 9, 2021
Gary was one of the most likeable guys I've ever met, he will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Elaine Petrilli
July 8, 2021
Diane and boys, I´m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy of Gary´s passing. May he have eternal life.
Nicole McInnes
July 8, 2021
Diane and Family, I´m so sorry for your loss, prayers for you all
Kathy Nemeth
July 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Carver
July 7, 2021
Diane and family,
I'm so sorry to read of Gary's passing. May God bless you and your family as well as the support and love of friends and family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvain Desrochers
July 7, 2021
Diane Todd Mark and Bob,
It's with great sadness that my family and I learned of Gary's death.
Another Kipawa Lake Icon has left us.
Not only in Taggart Bay did we felt welcomed, but also in Massillon. Being with all of you in your house was always a priviliged moment.
We love you
Sylvain on behalf of all Desrochers.
Lois and Rick Petree
July 7, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Gary and I grew up having so much fun at Leesville Lake, those were best days.
God bless him. He will be missed.
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