Robert Gary Paterson

The Venerable Gary Paterson 1939 - 2016
Gary Paterson died on Tuesday August 16 at Royal Inland Hospital as the result of a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughters Anne Paterson-Welsh (Warren), Sharon Paterson (Nick Heap) and Sarah Stratton(Len) and granddaughters, Isabel, Ella, Imogen and Genevieve. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Hood(Graham) and brother-in-law, Peter DeVille (Dorothy) and 7 nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by nieces Pamela DeVille and Becky Halsey. Gary was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario and spent his teen years in Brantford, where he met Barbara. After graduating from Huron College (London) he was ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada. Gary served parishes in Windsor, Churchill, Prince Rupert, and Regina. After retirement in 2001, Gary and Barb moved to Kamloops where he enjoyed more time for travelling, canoeing, squash, swimming and cross-country skiing. Gary loved to teach and preach, and continued to do so in retirement -- both in church settings and for Kamloops Adult Learner Society. Many people in Prince Rupert, Regina and Kamloops will remember his stimulating and challenging sermons and workshops. We also remember his sense of fun and his harmonica playing. He loved spending time with family and delighted in his granddaughters. In the last 4 years some of his activities have been curtailed because of his journey with leukemia, but he continued to walk, read and study. The family wishes to thank the staff of 5 North and the Cancer Clinic at RIH. Much appreciation to Drs. David Ritenburg, Christiaan Brink, Russell Mosewich and Michael Delorme. Celebration of Life service will be at St. Paul's Cathedral, Kamloops, at 11am on Monday, August 22. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, The BC Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.