GARY COMACK

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

• My sincere condolences, my prayers are with the family. - Posted by: Mearle Chief ((Teacher co-worker)) on: Sep 27, 2013

• in this world we make for ourselves and others we build friendships and brotherhoods always believing the best is yet to come, not knowing this was the best it can get, thank you for the second chance in my life Gary is a true human and I am glad to have been a short part of his life...you gave hope back to me in a time when i had none....Marcel - Posted by: Marcel Kithithee (student at A E) on: Sep 03, 2013

• Gary was an inspiring and highly skilled educational leader. I am a better educator because of Gary asking me to consider educational research and his example as a kind, compassionate and spiritual person. It's been an honour to work with Gary. - Posted by: Rhonda Morrissette (Teacher at WAEC) on: Jul 25, 2013

• I am so shocked to hear of Gary's passing. He welcomed me into the RBR family and made me feel comfortable in the inner city. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. God bless. - Posted by: Denise Flint (Co- worker) on: Jul 25, 2013

• I wish to send my deepest condolences to Gary's family. Gary was a caring man who demonstrated strong leadership. He talked to me at Falcon Lake in April about his renovations that he had done and was still planning to do at home and at his cottage. I am saddened by the news of his passing. He will be missed. - Posted by: Manuel Silva (Colleague) on: Jul 24, 2013

• I saw Gary at the literacy awards at government house quite recently. I told him how he had inspired me to look for the possibilities in education when we both worked at Kelvin. I am glad I told him I valued his work and am so sorry to hear of his death. A huge loss. - Posted by: Deborah Romeyn (Colleaugue) on: Jul 24, 2013

• Susan, I am very sad to hear of Gary's passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Karen Kruselnicki (Vancouver Island) (Friend) on: Jul 24, 2013

• Marlene and I are so sorry to hear about Gary`s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Carol & Marlene Agland (cousins) on: Jul 24, 2013

• My condolences to all of Gary's family and friends... this loss is such a shock. Gary brought me into the RBRussell family and I've been ever grateful for this. He was a good man, kind and supportive and tough... and he liked Apple computers, too! The hole that his passing leaves cannot be filled. - Posted by: Elizabeth Bonnett (Teacher at RB) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Gary was a caring and dedicated educator. He cared deeply for his students, staff and colleagues. I send my sincerest condolences to the family, what a shocking and sudden passing. Sympathy and understanding are with you. - Posted by: Pat Lewicki (colleague) on: Jul 23, 2013

• My condolences and deepest sympathies to Susan and the entire Comack family. Gary was a wonderful person and a great basketball coach of mine and many others at Sisler High for many years. He was by far one of the best coaches I have had over the years of many sports and teams that I played on. He was a mentor to students and athletes and would always bring out the best in every person he was in contact with. Will never forget all the times he lent out his car to us for the trips to the Reh-Fit center to get our injuries treated during school time in order to be ready for game time. Rest in peace Mr. C you will be missed by many but never forgotten - Posted by: Tom Hrechkosy (Sisler Basketball Alumni) on: Jul 23, 2013

• I am so shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Gary and wish to extend my most sincere condolences to Susan and family. Gary was a great Man, Mentor and Administrator. Students once called Gary "Comack Daddy" and to the ladies in the office he became "Papa Comack". He went to bat for us, was always supportive and genuinely cared. Although it has been 4 years since Gary was Principal at R. B. Russell we kept in contact and were to make plans to meet for lunch this week to get caught up. I was so looking forward to sharing with him and listening to him speak about his family, his daughters, who he was so very proud of, and of course stories of his growing grandson. Gary you have touched so many lives. It was a pleasure and you will be forever missed! - Posted by: Cindy Bell (Friend / Co-worker) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Our sincere condolences, this is quite a shock. Our thoughts and prayers with all the family - Posted by: Heather & Leo Vannieuwenburg (related) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Susan and family, I am shocked to see the passing of Gary. I remember him as being very patient and kind. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. - Posted by: Charlene (Friend ) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Gary was a caring person who gave much to others, he will be greatly missed. This is a sudden and shocking loss. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Nancy Dyck (co-worker) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Gary Comack may have stopped coaching basketball many years ago, but he will always be Coach Comack to those he coached. In my heart he was the best basketball coach in the world. He was a tough son of a gun, but he was fair. I had the chance to meet him at the Isbister School last year to tell him how much I valued his role in my life. RIP Coach. - Posted by: Haimchand Katwaroo (Student) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Gary... it's been an honor working with you at RB Russell. You taught me a lot. Thank you. You will be missed by many....... "Miss. L" - Posted by: Olga Lymburner (Teacher and Friend) on: Jul 23, 2013

• My sympathy to Gary's family. He was a wonderful man and his absence will be felt by so many. His understanding ways and support has been a great deal of help. Thank you for sharing him with us. - Posted by: Grace Johnston (Co-worker) on: Jul 23, 2013

• Words cannot describe our heartfelt sympathy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary left you so unexpected and quickly. His presence will truly be missed. Bill & I, as well as Uncle Lou & Auntie June are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Louann Heieie (Cousin-in-law) on: Jul 23, 2013