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Gary Garrand Obituary
Gary attended Beekmantown Central School during his elementary years and was a graduate of St. John's School, Class of 1978, where he was First Team All Star in 1977. He graduated from SUNY Canton, Class of 1980. As a teenager, Gary worked at his father's business (Garrand's Toyota Sales) working in various departments. He became president and general manager of Garrand's Toyota Sales in Plattsburgh.
Gary enjoyed snowmobiling with his sons, Geoffrey and Ryan; his fiancée, Lisa; his brother Mark; and numerous friends at the family camp in Loon Lake. Gary spent many hours on Lake Champlain boating. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and often attended NASCAR races at Loudon. Gary enjoyed playing golf and participated in several local fundraising tournaments. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Plattsburgh Lodge 621, the Knights of Columbus Council 255 and the Moose Lodge.
Gary had a great love of family. He especially enjoyed Sunday family gatherings at camp. Thanksgiving and Christmas were his favorites. He enjoyed cooking special dishes for his family and friends. An avid sports fan, Gary enjoyed the New York Giants and Yankees.
Gary was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Henry and Lea Pellerin; his paternal grandparents, Peter and Cora Garrand; and a brother-in-law, Timothy McCallister.
He is survived by his sons, Geoffrey and Ryan Garrand of Plattsburgh; his parents, Jerry and Margaret Garrand of Plattsburgh; his fiancée, Lisa Robinson of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Kathy McCallister of Plattsburgh, Debbie Garrand and her companion, Randy Houle of Rouses Point; a brother, Mark Garrand and his wife, Teresa of Plattsburgh; several aunts, uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews also survive him.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. from St. Peter's Church.
Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary's memory maybe made to the FitzPatrick Cancer Center or Seton Catholic School.
Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Nettie Heller
October 30, 2019
Thinking Of The Garrand Family Today & Wanted YOU All To Know Xox With Love Always Nettie Heller -Payant
Jeffrey and Darlene Jarvis
November 17, 2008
To The Garrand Family:
We are so sorry..We just heard of the passing of Gary. Our sincere condolences to all. Darlene and I have read the included notes from old friends and I fondly remember "The Labarre Street" gang and how we all grew up together. Later, we all became classmates at St. John's and what a time we had. Since hearing of this sad news, we have been remembering Gary as he was, the joking, laughing, "good time" person that he was. No one was ever sad when they were with him. He will be missed.
To all of our other friends who share in these memories, hello, and best to all!
Barbara Toner
November 15, 2008
Margaret and Jerry - I was so saddened to hear of your loss; our children are supposed to out live us, aren't they? I still have Sherrill (she had that horrible auto accident in '73), but Walt passed away this past June. I know you both have faith, which is the only way to walk through this vale of grief, and my heart goes out to both of you.
Mary Maher
November 12, 2008
Gary's passing must be so very hard for all of you. Gary was a great person who brought smiles to many people's faces. He will be missed always, but remembered fondly.
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Dan Boudreau
November 10, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I have known Gary for about 12 years now. and will miss our weekly conversations about life and of course sports. He will be greatly missed.
Dan Boudreau
Green Mountain Dent Repair inc.
Rich Smith (Carriage Traders)
November 10, 2008
Mark & entire Garrand Family,
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Gary ! I always enjoyed conducting business at the dealership which developed into many great memories. All of you will remain in my thoughts & prayers !
Joseph, Sharon & Ryan Cartier
November 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathy is with all that loved Gary so. Know that he is in a much better place. Gary has left behind so many wonderful memories. Let these lasting memories carry you thourgh this difficult time. God Bless you Gary and my you rest in peace.
bob and mary bouvia
November 9, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Garrand and family
I wish I could tell you things will get better, as time goes on, maybe a little easier. Just remember all the great times you had with gary, the great smiles the laughter and the happiness he brought everyone around him, now he will not suffer any longer, may he rest in peace.
Donna Pearce
November 9, 2008
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. It has been a difficult year for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bruce & Pam LaValley
November 9, 2008
Jerry, Margaret and family, we are deeply sadden by the passing of Gary. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bruce & Pam LaValley
Al Kitts
November 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peter,Cindy Kylie and Kyle Carpenter
November 8, 2008
How we all loved Gary and he will be missed deeply. Gary is in a better place now, and we hold alot of great memories in our heart. We are so sorry, and thinking of all the good times will get everyone through this difficult time. God bless you all
Barry Waite Vicki Walroth
November 8, 2008
Gary was always a pleasure to deal with on dealer trades, and he worked well with all of the other dealers. He will be dearly missed. Our sincere sympathies go out to the Garrand family and dealer family
Lisa Bruno
November 8, 2008
Everyone who knew Gary is missing a friend today. Our hearts go out to his family. Mike, Lisa and Hunter
Lori LaBarre
November 7, 2008
Ryan and Geoff,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear father. I know you loved him very much and comforted him during his illness. Please take care of each other now and know that I pray for you and your family every day.
Sincerely,
Greg Wrate
November 7, 2008
Echoing the sentiments of Ed Cloce, our sympathies go out to the entire Garrand family and employees of Garrand's Toyota.
Rick Nolan
November 7, 2008
Garrand Family/Kathy
So sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy this has been a really hard time for you.
Rick and Sue Nolan
The Bill Joyal family
November 7, 2008
The Garrand Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Larry & Marie Roussy
November 7, 2008
Margeret,Jerry and Family Deeply sorry for the lost of your love one. Our thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary C. Fredette
November 7, 2008
Dear Garrand family & Lisa,
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I'll always remember him coming over to our house with his brother when they were in high school. He always had a smile on his face. Now he and my brothers, Ken & Dan, can talk about the old times while they wait for us to join them with God.
May God bless you and his sons
Joyce Wells
November 6, 2008
Jerry,Margaret and family,
We were so sad to hear about Gary.We know he suffered so much. He was such a wonderful young man.We share your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hubie would always come home and tell us about Gary.He felt so sorry and wished there was some cure.
We will always remember his smiling face. We sure do know the pain and sorrow.
Hubert and Joyce Wells and Family
Mary Fredericks
November 6, 2008
Jerry, Margaret,and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. You must take comfort in knowing he is in a better place, where there is no pain to be had. Whenever we spoke, Gary always had that big smile on his face, and that is how he will be remembered. He was such a courageous fighter...
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete, Mary, Jennifer, and Jessica Fredericks
Mary Fredericks
November 6, 2008
Gerry, Margaret,and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. You must take comfort in knowing he is in a better place, where there is no pain to be had. Whenever we spoke, Gary always had that big smile on his face, and that is how he will be remembered. He was such a courageous fighter...
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete, Mary, Jennifer, and Jessica Fredericks
Al & Lynn Devins
November 6, 2008
When death comes there is sorrow and sympathy, but just remember, on the other side of the window is a final resting place. A place full of peace, love, angels and beautiful harp music. Remember the joyful times spent with this loved one who has passed on. He is happy where he is and you should be happy for him. The people who care about you realize that inside you there is an empty space that will never be filled. You just need to see the bright side of things, he is no longer suffering. One day you will be reunited with him, on the other side of the window.
Gary will be deeply missed, he was always a fun loving guy and fun to be around. He could make your worst day seem bright. Our thoughts are with you.
Norm LaValley
November 6, 2008
Dear Jerry & Margaret, My condolences for the loss of your son. My Prayers & thoughts are with you, Norm LaValley
David Pribis
November 6, 2008
To the Garrands:
A wise person once told me; When we come together to morn the passing of a loved one, we do so not for they who pass, but for they who are left behind. It is they who are left behind that need love and support, for they are the ones who have lost.
Your family gave my father a job, a long time ago. Even now my father works for you. As a boy Dad brought home, each and every night, a story of Gary's fun loving life. Because of this, when ever I met Gary around the shop, he seemed bigger than life. When I left home and grew up, the stories never ceased. I looked forward to them with each and every phone call. I was saddened when the call came the Gary was ill. I was saddened even more when last night I received the call that Gary passed on. Part of me just felt he was too big of an Icon to go just yet. I am so sorry that something like this had to happen, to the family, that gave our family so much.
As children we hold on to only a few names, Grandparents, Uncles, a comic book hero or two, you should be proud to know that Gary is one of the names I never forgot. My prayers are with you in this trying time.
Jeff Brown
November 6, 2008
Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of Gary's death. Please accept my condolonces to you and your family.
Sonia Passino
November 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss... may Gary rest in peace after the courageous battle he fought for so long. Please know all of you will be in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Mary Meade
November 6, 2008
Dear Margaret, Jerry and family,
It is with great sadness that I read of Gary's passing in the Press Republican on line.. Please accept our condolances for your great loss.
Mary & Ted Meade
Ed Cloce,Karen Long,TJ Toyota Family
November 6, 2008
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.Gary was certainly well-loved in the community of dealers.
Travis & Carrie Wattie
November 6, 2008
Our sincerest condolences go out to the Garrand family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Ken McGivney
November 6, 2008
Margaret, Jerry and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss, please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Donna M Blake
November 6, 2008
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Margaret. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Love
Donna & Blakey
June Seymour
November 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ron and June Seymour
john welch
November 6, 2008
Mark, Jerry and Garrand Family:
Sorry to hear of your great loss of a great kid who fought the good fight. God speed.
Jim & Judy Scriver
November 6, 2008
You will be missed by your family and friends, but always in their thoughts and prayers. You were a wonderful spirit.
Barbara & Ryan Hayden
November 6, 2008
Dear Debbie & Dean,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Gary. Just to let you know we are thinking about you during this very sad time. Sincere condolences to you and all the rest of the family, with love.
Mary DeGroff
November 6, 2008
Dear Margaret, Jerry and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.
I am sure this world is a lesser place today without him in it.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Mary DeGroff
Lois Ward
November 6, 2008
Gary put up a courageous fight, may he rest in peace.
I grew up with Gary and his family on Labarre St, there was a bunch that hung out together - Danny, Susie, Maryann, Beth, Annette, Carpenters - we would play hide and seek at night and Mark and Gary would love to scare us. We would sometimes call them the "bullys on the street", but they grew up to be very handsome men.
Our best to his sons, parents, family members and friends that lost a very great person.
Gary, Lois, Lynn and Mike Ward
Dana Jeweler
November 6, 2008
I wanted to express my sincere condolences to you. Gary fought such a couragous battle. It broke my heart to see such a great guy face such a relentless opponent. If there is anything you need, please don't hesistate to ask.
With a heavy heart,
Dana
Anna Nardelli
November 6, 2008
Words cannot express my sadness. Gary was a wonderful man.....he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With love, Anna
Lynn & Stewart Tulip
November 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
T Goodsell
November 6, 2008
Our deepest and sincerest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Gary was an incredible fighter, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love.....The Nardelli-Goodsell family (Teresa, Christopher and children)
Howard and Susan Rathbun
November 6, 2008
We send our sincere sympathy to all the Garrand family.
Travis Baker
November 6, 2008
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
Mrs.Nettie Heller-Payant
November 6, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Susan DeClario
November 6, 2008
I will remember you as a courageous and inspiring person. May your loved ones have peace in knowing you have touched so many with your good heart.
Monty Carlo
November 6, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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