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Gary is survived by his wife and fishing/hunting partner Mary-Kate, his children, Tony, Jessica and Julia, step-daughters, Carrie and Katie Dunlop, all of Chilliwack, BC sister Lynda (Don), niece Holly (Nathan), sister Kathy (Doug), brother Greg (Mary-Therese), niece Carly, nephew Ian (Kim), all of Kitchener, Ontario as well as many aunts, uncles, and extended family.
He was predeceased by his father George Mitchell and his mother Florence Mitchell of Kitchener, Ontario. Gary was born August 24th, 1953 in Kitchener, Ontario. He headed out west in a mini with his friend Joe Weber and 2 guitars not long after high school and decided to call BC home. What better place for such an avid outdoorsman. Gary met his ultimate "partner" Mary-Kate in December of 2007 and they wed in May of 2010. They lived a lifetime of adventures in the 4 years they were together.
Gary loved to frequent second-hand and antique stores, and was always so proud of the "treasures" he would find and couldn't wait to "share" them with his friends and family. He was a partner, father, friend, handyman, musician, artist and comedian. He lived to fish and hunt and loved being with nature. He had a healthy curiosity about everything surrounding him. He was larger than life and could make anyone laugh in an instant. He loved to experience anything new, and shared his experiences with all around him. He was generous to a fault and touched many lives. He had an infectious laugh and could find the humor in anything.
Hook, Line and Sinker, my Love.
A special thanks to the team of doctors and nurses at the St. Pauls Hospital Hematology Unit and the VGH Leukemia BMT Unit. Gary was treated with love and respect from beginning until end.
A memorial service will be held on December 13th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club (48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd.) A further service will be held for his Ontario family and friends. Details to follow,
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the leukemia BMT unit or VGH/UBC foundation in Gary's name would be greatly appreciated.
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Gary Fishing on the Vedder River 2008
Brian Wilson
December 13, 2011
Remembering Gary with his BC friends and family today. I pray peace, love and comfort for Mary Kate, Tony, Jessica and Julia. "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted" Matt. 4:4
Harrison Allen
December 7, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. Gary was quite the character and will be deeply missed.
Jim Anderson
December 1, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Gary. Mary Kate, I am glad that you have some great memories over the past four years. We all have wonderful memories of Gary. Mine were mostly from growing up in Ontario when Gary and his Dad would come to our farm to hunt and mostly be outdoors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Jim Anderson and Family
Pat & Walt Mitchell
November 30, 2011
I have never met you Mary Kate but Gary's Uncle Walter & I were married in 2005.I guess that kind of makes me your step Aunt Pat. Walt & I were so sorry to hear about Gary and want to send our sincere wishes of love for you & your family. We did know George very well and loved him dearly. God bless you & your family at this time. ....Walter & Pat.
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Wayne Anderson
November 29, 2011
I'm sadden by his passing. Gary was always larger than life.
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