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Gary Haddock Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Gary LeRoy Haddock, 67, of Springfield died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 21, 1941, in Peoria, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth Elliot Haddock. He married Lonnette A. Ansley on Sept. 16, 1967.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Lonnette A. Haddock; a son, Eric (wife, Julia) Winston Haddock of Seattle; a sister, Mary Frances Smith of Springfield; a brother, John (wife, Jan) Smith of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
He worked in private law practice in Pittsfield for 25 years, then was assistant press secretary for the House from 2001 to 2007.
He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He enjoyed playing the bagpipes and was a member of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at LLCC. He was a University of Illinois alumnus.
A private memorial service will be held, with the Rev. Peter Harman officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Breadline or Catholic Charities.
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Steve Enemark
December 31, 2008
My sympathies go out to my friend Eric and his family.
Sean Reynolds
December 31, 2008
From what Eric has told me, Gary was an interesting man and a good father. My sympathies to you at his passing.
Blaise Selby
December 31, 2008
Dear Mrs. Haddock, Eric, Julia, and family,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Although I never met Mr. Haddock, I have known Eric and Julia for many years and heard the immense love and respect that was always in Eric's voice when he spoke of his father.
Keeping you in my thoughts,
Blaise Selby
Michelle Lyons
December 31, 2008
As a friend of Eric's, please let me offer my condolences on your loss. His dad was a great man, and will undoubtedly be missed.
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Jason Nelson
December 31, 2008
As a friend of Eric's, I'm glad that through much trial and adventure he was able to arrive in time for the funeral, but more than that I am happy to know how much he loved and cared for his father (and his father for him) in the days and years before.
Stan!
December 31, 2008
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire family. May the joy of your memories quickly become more immediate than the sorrow of this moment.
David Neylon
December 31, 2008
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
dQniel Kaufman
December 31, 2008
I did not know Gary, but I know his son... which is a fine enough testament to his character as I need. Condolences for his loss.
Bill Beard
December 31, 2008
I was stunned to hear of Gary's passing. He helped get me my job as editorial cartoonist at the Pike Press back in 1987, I remember him driving out to my mom's house to pick me up and take me to the newspaper's office to talk with Al Seiler. My condolences to his family.
Paula Miller (Smith)
December 29, 2008
Lonnette, Eric,
Mary, John & Families
Please accept my sympathy upon Gary's passing. May family & friends, good memories and your faith give you strength.
Dean Abbott
December 29, 2008
Lonette and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. My thoughts are with you and your familiy at this time. Even after his retirement many stories are still told about Gary around the press office at the Statehouse from his playing the pipes to his Tai Chi and Spanish lessons. He always brought a smile to our faces. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed by us all.
Pat Roller
December 27, 2008
Lonnette and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Gary's death. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace at this time and in coming days.
judith mier
December 27, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy. Gary and I were classmates in Decatur. It was so good to meet you both at the State House Inn when we went to hear Debbie Ross.
Rose & John Martin
December 27, 2008
We joined our families a few years ago, but it has been my great joy to share Gary's journey of memoirs this year. We have lost a master storyteller and stimulating & fluent writer. We have also lost a dear friend and wise advisor. Our deepest condolences to Lonnette, Eric and all the family.
Tami Foster
December 26, 2008
Lonnete and family -
My hearfelt condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. Lonnette, you and I worked together for a short time at the Hope School. I recently lost my husband as well so I know what you are feeling now. Lean on your family and friends during this time. They do help alot.
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