Garry Alexander STEVENSON

Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, at Parkview Estates, Long Term Care, Stouffville, Ontario at the age of 82. Born in Niagara Falls, Garry was the loving son of Alec and Mary Stevenson, (deceased). Garry is survived by his three children, Marianne Stante (Mike), Johnny Stevenson (Sassa) and Janie Fitzpatrick (Scott). He will be lovingly remembered by his five adoring grandchildren Nigel and Moira Stevenson (Switzerland) and Lexi, Caroline, and Aidan Fitzpatrick (Whitby). He was also a very proud great-grandfather to Daisy James (Switzerland). Garry was an educator and a coach and his career with Niagara South Board of Education spanned more than 40 years, initially as a classroom teacher at Victoria Public School and Principal of six Niagara elementary schools before his retirement in 1994. Garry graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton. He also went on to receive his master's degree at Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto. He was an avid sports fan and remained loyal to the Chicago Black Hawks going back to his teens. The Buffalo Bills and the Jays were also high on his favourites list. College Basketball and the March Madness Tournament had a special spot in Garry's heart. Basketball was his passion. Garry, known by friends as Yencin was a proud Red Raider during his high school years at NFCVI. Sweet Georgia Brown always brought a smile to his face, and lots of fond memories. He played slo-pitch during the summer for several years. Garry was also a valued member of the MHL (Midnight Hockey League) as a young man. The family will receive friends at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland Ontario, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Service of Celebration will be held in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. followed by cremation. Internment in Woodlawn Cemetery will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Make A Wish Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com