GARY JAMES CORBETT

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

• Just today, after 16 years, I found an old boarding pass from a flight on 21 January 2004 from Calgary to Vancouver. I was on my way to Christchurch, NZ, my first trip away from North America. I sat in 3F and in the seat next to me, as I would later write, sat Gary Corbett. We chatted a wee bit and we quickly learned we were both somehow connected to Air Canada. My father was employed with Air Canada in Windsor until 1997. It turned out that Gary remembered my father, Dennis. Gary was gracious and spoke with a tone that made me very clearly remember his name later that day and write it down so that I could call my dad. I intend to do so now. I offer warm wishes in his memory and best to his family. - Posted by: Colin Walsh (row mates YYC-YVR) on: Apr 02, 2020

• Mrs. Corbett and Family Please know the "Captain" will always be remembered. Such a pleasure to know and see, each and every time I got to serve you two. A remarkable man! Please take care! Be strong. Tammy - Posted by: Tammy Hutton (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• My sincere condolences to Mardell and Jason. I'm so sorry to hear of Gary (your dad's) passing. - Posted by: Lucia. Haddock (Friend) on: Sep 18, 2014

• The Cumming family in Kelowna have wonderful memories of times spent with Gary and his family. Elkhorn, Comox, Moosomin, Dominica...all wonderful memories from years gone bye. We were saddened to hear of his passing but know that he gave life his all and enjoyed all life had to offer. Our condolences to Mardell and Gary's family. We are sorry we are unable to attend the service today but our thoughts will be with all of you. - Posted by: Heather and Roger Cumming (Cousin) on: Sep 16, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy to Mardell and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Fond memories of you both. - Posted by: Al & Lucy Audette and Gerry & Theresa LeChasseur (Former neighbours on Storm Bay Road, Kenora) on: Sep 16, 2014

• Mardell, you and Gary were the Best neighbour friends we could have had! We miss you both so very much. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Susanne & Philip - Posted by: Susanne & Philip Vrsnik (Next door neighbour friends at the lake) on: Sep 15, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy to Mardell and family. Fond memories of you both when we were in Kenora. - Posted by: Al & Lucy Audette (Neighbour on Storm Bay Road) on: Sep 15, 2014

• Mardell: So sorry to her of Gary's passing. So many good memories of our times at 1 Wing Marville, France. My deepest sympathy to you and the children. Charlene Toplensky - Posted by: Charlene (Paulson) Toplensky (Friend) on: Sep 14, 2014

• Lifelong friend, a lifetime of memories. I first met Gary shortly after he met Mardell when we were still in high school. My last memory of Gary is under the tree on a Friday afternoon this past February at Spruce Creek Fly In with Mardell, her sister Diane and family, watching the air show. Gary's first loves were Mardell, the boys and family, his grandsons and flying. Good friends, too. He was so proud of his garden and loved to show it off, especially his potatoes. My heart goes out to you Mardell and your family at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace dear friend. Love, Linda - Posted by: Linda Stieler Johnson (friend) on: Sep 14, 2014

• Our condolences to Mardell and family. We have fond memories of fun times with never a dull moment when Gary was around. He will be sadly missed by many. Garry and Jeanette Kirk - Posted by: Garry and Jeanette Kirk (frirends and colleague) on: Sep 14, 2014

• My condolences to the Corbett family. I had the pleasure of working with both Gary Corbett in the Simulator and his son Gary Corbett on the CL65. It brings a smile to my face remembering both the Father and his son. - Posted by: Joepy Brugman (Colleague) on: Sep 14, 2014

• I will always a good memories of flying with Gary many many years ago. Always a gentleman,always a smile and a good story! I was happy when Gary was in the flight deck as I knew all would be calm, routine and fun. I am sad that he has passed and wish all of his family my condolences. Rest in Peace old friend. - Posted by: Rilla Carlson (Flight Attendant Air Canada retired) on: Sep 13, 2014

• What a great guy to fly with. We did many flights at night dodging thunderstorms in the Viscount with it's primitive radar. He was a master at reading it. Even after the flight and in our layover hotel sipping on our favourite beverage we would comment how we could still see the flashes of lightning before our eyes. We had some really good times together. He shall be truly remembered . My deepest condolences to Mardell and all the family. So long my friend Sincerely, Al Gejdos - Posted by: Al Gejdos (fellow pilot) on: Sep 13, 2014

• Deepest sympathy to Mardell and the boys and the other members of the family. - Posted by: Mac & Janet Laird (Friends) on: Sep 13, 2014

• I'd like to express my condolences to Mardell and family for the loss of Gary. Karl had many fun stories of Gary and the boys when you lived close by and enjoyed Gary's stories and advice about aviation. Gary and Mardell were helpful and supportive for many events in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely Donna Kirner - Posted by: Donna Kirner (Friend) on: Sep 13, 2014

• He made coming to work and sharing the cockpit fun and this continued after the engines were shut down. We would sometimes meet in the bar for a debriefing and a transformation from pilots to his favourite, “licensed pipe fitters”, I will never forget the look on strangers faces as he blew smoke out of the corner of his eyes promoting the immediate question as to what do you do for a living. Most discussion seemed to end after his Licensed Pipe Fitter routine. We were alike and shared epics of our lives in Germany which will always be memorable. Great Guy, my heart goes out to Mardell and Gary’s family. - Posted by: zeke zabolotniuk (collegue) on: Sep 13, 2014

• Our thoughts are with you Mardell and Family. Gary was greater then life and lived his it to the full. We will miss him, his good humour and great stories, some of them hair raising, but none dull !!! - Posted by: Wanda and Mirek Stranc (Friends and neighbours at the Lake.) on: Sep 13, 2014

• Somehow I thought this day would never come, as Gary has proven countless times over the last many years that he could keep on enjoying life, regardless of the health issue that he was fighting. I was privileged to work with him, prior to his retirement from active flying, and have many fond memories of the time we spent together in a flight deck. I have many great stories involving Gary, that I have enjoyed passing on over the years, and just thinking about them brings a smile to my face. I regret that I will be unable to attend the gathering of friends and family, who will be remembering Gary, but I know after the service and during the debrief, there will be lots of laughter and reminiscing. My sincere condolences go out to Mardell and family. He is gone, but certainly not forgotten. Like Garth Brooks sings about in his song , The Dance, you can miss the pain, but you would have to miss the dance. Sincerely Kim Sharpe - Posted by: Kim Sharpe (Friend and Colleague) on: Sep 13, 2014

• Our sincere condolences to Mardell and family. We were looking forward to meet up with both of you at the Saber Conference in Victoria, BC. I always enjoyed flying with Gary and many great memories. Bob & Irma Bendall - Posted by: Bob & Irma Bendall (Friend) on: Sep 13, 2014