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Timothy Gainor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2008.

GAINOR _ Timothy David November 13, 1959 - December 11, 2008 Timothy David Gainor, beloved husband of Michele Gibson of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the age of 49 years. Tim was an entrepreneur who worked in the oil and gas industry. He was also an expert fly fisherman and barbecue chef. His many community activities included the Boy Scouts of Canada, Renfrew Educational Services, Trout Unlimited Canada, and the BBQ on the Bow Festival. Tim will be missed by his wife Michele Gibson; son, Aidan; daughter, Sarah; parents, Don and Toni Gainor of Salt Spring Island, B.C.; brothers, Chris (Audrey) of Victoria, B.C., and Mark (Elyse) of Miami Beach, Florida; sister, Mary (Bill) of Edmonton; in-laws, Sandy and Dora Gibson of Calgary, Cindy Robertson (Win) of Williams Lake, B.C., Patti Proctor (Stuart) of Calgary, and Don Gibson (Colleen) of Calgary, along with cherished nieces and nephews and dear friends. A Celebration of Tim's Life will be held at Deer Run Community Centre (2223 - 146 Avenue S.E.) on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Third Academy, 2452 Battleford Avenue S.W., Calgary T3E 7K1 (Telephone 403-288-5335), Renfrew Educational Services, 2050 - 21 Street N.E., Calgary T2E 6S5 (Telephone 403-291-5038, [email protected]) or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, No. 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 (Telephone 403-266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca ). In living memory of Tim Gainor, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.

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December 23, 2008

Richard Fontaine posted to the memorial.

December 23, 2008

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December 22, 2008

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Richard Fontaine

December 23, 2008

So sorry to hear about Tim. Tim was a very important part of my childhood at Moose Lake. He taught me how to waterski, how to build a fort with 19 inch rusty nails and how to ride a minibike when we stole ( I mean borrowed) the Lamb's minibike. When I return to Moose Lake I always remember the Gainor Cabin with the red bunkhouse and I remember being chased by Bonzo (I think this was the name of your dog...I think she or he lived to about 175 dog years). The only dog I could outrun by only walking.

Tim take good care of my brother Denis and Fin junior, you are a great guy, thanks for the memories.

Tony Fairfield

December 23, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gainor, Chris, Mark, Missy and family

I am so sorry that I was unable to make it to see everyone yesterday but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Tony Fairfield

Vinicio Coco

December 22, 2008

My deepest condolances to the Gainor family.

Tim & Arlene Taylor

December 22, 2008

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Tim and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May fond memories bring you comfort, family and friends support, and time to ease your sadness.
With heartfelt sympathy,

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Brad Lea

December 22, 2008

To Michele and the Gainor Family:
It has been many years but that does not diminish the fondness which I recall that time of my life when we were close, especially those years when Tim ran his Pro Business Centre on Saskatchewan Drive in Edmonton. Tim’s place was less of a business office and more of a hangout for a small group of fraternity brothers of our vintage. I remember Tim’s warm smile, his gentle spirit and his sage counsel in those late twenties / early thirties as we struggled to find ourselves and our ways. Tim was a true gentleman whose friendship has left an indelible imprint on my life. I am truly sorry I am unable to travel to Calgary today to share in the celebration of Tim’s life as we say goodbye on this very sad and unfair day.

Norm Misura

December 22, 2008

My condolances to Michelle, Aidan, Sarah and the Gainor and Gibson families. A big man with a big heart.

Clydine Grenier

December 21, 2008

Condolances to all the Gainor Family. I had the pleasure of working with Tim at ADCOM many years ago. Tim always had a smile on his face and we all enjoyed many laughs along with many stories of the Fly Fishing and Ribs.

Tim will be missed by a great many people as he left footprints on many hearts.

Agnes Wilmot

December 21, 2008

I have such fond memories of Tim .I was his grade 1 teacher at Notre Dame school .My deepest sympathies to his family.
Agnes Martiniuk Wilmot

james Dykeman

December 20, 2008

Tim was a gentleman. he was joyful and i had the pleasure on many occasions to spend quite a few hours chatting about many things both frivolous and serious. i knew tim in high school and he was a confident student leader. god bless you tim your personality and commaradery will be missed tally ho

Judy Carter

December 20, 2008

December 20, 2008
Please accept my sympathy for the passing of your son Tim. Many have benefitted from his work in the community. You can be very proud of him.
Sincerely,
Judy Carter

Rob and Sharon Irvine

December 19, 2008

Death is a heartache
no one can heal,
Love is a memory
no one can steal!

Michele, Aiden, Sarah, and the Gainor family,
Our thoughts are with you all during this sudden tragedy. Tim never missed an opportunity to share many a story, and in them he shared with us the deep love he had especially for his wife and children.

Aileen Fontaine

December 19, 2008

My sincere sympathy to Don, Toni,Chris, Mark, Missey: We have fond memories of Tim at Moose Lake, where both our families spent many happy hours enjoying the summer..Later on My son Denis and Tim hooked up at university where they were both members of the same fraternity(Deke)..they had many good laughs about their time spent together during those years.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time....Aileen Fontaine

suzanne panteluk

December 19, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Tim was a fine person. I have many fond memories of Tim and his family as we grew up on Connaught Drive. Especially, I remember spending time with Tim on our farm at Toefield where we shared many adventures and much mischief! My thoughts are with you all, Suzy (Beck) Panteluk

BARRY TURNER

December 19, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GAINOR FAMILY. I REMEBER TIM VERY WELL FROM THE "GAINOR MEDICAL" DAYS WHERE I GOT TO KNOW THE WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDE TIM. YOU WILL BE MISSED AS YOU WERE A CHARACTER.
BARRY TURNER

John Hickey

December 18, 2008

Dear Gainor Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerely
John Hickey
Kelowna

Michel Fontaine

December 18, 2008

My sincere condolences to the Gainor family in their sudden loss of Tim. Upon learning of Tim's death my memories of the Gainor's and Tim brought me to Moose Lake where I got to know Tim and his family in the 70's . My memories include Tim and I raiding my Grandfather's garden to make a huge meal only to be followed with our "homemade milkshakes". So many fond memories in the Gainor's red "bunkhouse", building our huge tree fort behind their Cabin and endless days on Moose Lake in our small motor boats. It has been years since I have seen Tim, but I did get to read his very kind words in relation to my brother Denis is his guest book. Tim you and I spent alot of time together at Moose Lake and I hope those memories carry with you in your passing. Again on behalf of the entire Fontaine family our deepest sympathies to entire Gainor family.

Jane Maze

December 18, 2008

It was a real shock to hear about Tim's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Mike Simons

December 18, 2008

I have great memories of Tim from when I joined Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity (the Dekes) at the U of A and his old business on Saskatchewan Drive. Tim always helped out the fraternity and was instrumental in the publishing of our first members directory. While I had not seen Tim in too many years I was very sad to hear of his passing - he was one of the good guys. "Friends From the Heart Forever"

Colin Bennett

December 18, 2008

So sorry to hear about Tim's passing. I knew him from the U of A as we were in the same fraternity. I had not seen him in a number of years but I sure do have a number of fond memories.

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