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GARY FLANAGAN
Born: Jan 05, 1941
Date of Passing: Aug 05, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGARY FLANAGAN "It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone." -- John Steinbeck. We are devastated to report that Gary painfully succumbed to cancer at 8:41 a.m. on August 5, 2015 at the Pine Falls General Hospital. Gary is survived by his wife Dorothy (aka Bunny), son Ken, daughters Linda (Randy Bryksa) and Cindy (Cameron Randall). It was most difficult for Gary to leave behind his seven grandchildren: Cassandra (Jordan Buhr) and Garrett Flanagan; Calen and Carley Randall; and Zachary, Jessica and Bailey Bryksa. He also leaves behind his brothers Brian and Kevin Flanagan, as well as a wonderful in-law' family. Gary was predeceased by his brother Jimmy, his sister Pat, his parents, and his much-loved dogs Hunter and Bear. Gary was born in Windsor, ON on January 5, 1941 to Margaret and Floyd (Pete) Flanagan, and grew up in Comber and Windsor. Always enterprising and independent, he left home at age 14 for Vancouver. He was drawn to Manitoba where he launched a lifetime of work (37.5 years) with Manitoba Hydro working on the Winnipeg River Generating System with most of his time at Great Falls. It wasn't the work that kept him in Manitoba -- it was a Prairie Girl named Dorothy, whom he married and loved for 55 years. A true perfectionist, anything Gary worked on was with 100% effort and it was always 110% adventure. He was in the RCAF, welded on piggy-back cars for the railway, and, with Manitoba Hydro, worked as a Floorman, Operator, Engineering Tech and as a Planner. Gary was dedicated to IBEW 2034 and served on the Executive and Grievance committees, the Superannuation board and numerous negotiating committees. He worked with many great people. Living in Great Falls, he served on the executive in every club and also served as a 4-H leader. He enjoyed playing many of the sports that he loved and excelled at -- water skiing, curling, golf, baseball, hockey, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. Gary was always keen to get together with family and friends for games and cards. When Dorothy and Gary retired they wintered in Florida enjoying a family of friends there. A die hard sports fan, it was rare he missed a Jets or Bombers game, and he left no sports page unturned. A priority for Gary was to spend time with his family. When not with local family, Gary and Dorothy would drive out to Seattle and Calgary -- even through Christmas blizzards -- to play with and love his grandkids. He sampled many cups of tea, played many games of fish, battled in many games of shinny, listened and danced to many squeaking instruments, read numerous bed-time stories and most importantly, had wonderful relationships with all of his kids and grandkids. Thank you to the many bright lights who have helped Gary and his family. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Great Falls Hall. In lieu of flowers, should you wish, please donate to your favorite charity, and please donate blood! SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Gary and Dorothy supported my Mother for years and allowed her to live her life independently long beyond what she could have done without their help. Thank you! And this is over and above the privilege of knowing two of the nicest people that we have ever met or, in the case of Gary, that I have worked with. - Posted by: John & Cheryl Melnick (Forever grateful) on: Aug 31, 2015
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I am so very sorry to learn of Gary's passing! He was one of the nicest and friendliest people I have known. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dorothy and family on your loss. - Posted by: Hans Lehmann (Manitoba Hydro co-worker at Great Falls (ret.)) on: Aug 19, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Randy and the kids. - Posted by: Kim & Dave Moore (Friends) on: Aug 15, 2015
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I met Gary through working with the union( IBEW ) I enjoyed and was most thankful for having his input and help on many meetings and negotiations. Our condolences to Dorothy and family - Posted by: Charlie & Linda Washington (Charlie ( ex Business Manager IBEW )) on: Aug 14, 2015
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Gary Flanagan was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was good-natured ...and a tease in the best 'Irish' way. We loved sitting with Gary and Bunny at St. Patrick's Day festivities at Big Tree. We were always happy to share our internet with him so he could follow those favorite sports teams of his, and, of course, so he and Bunny could stay in contact with their lovely family. And Gary always shared his copies of the newspaper...but not the Sudoku puzzles! Our parrot, Paul, will miss Gary's low pitched whistles. Gary was a truly good, kind, genuine and friendly soul. We are saddened at his passing, but count ourselves lucky to have had him as a friend for so many years. - Posted by: Bill and Penny Hunt (Florida friends) on: Aug 11, 2015
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Please accept Cindy & Tim Haverlock's sincere condolences. Gary worked with my father @ Manitoba Hydro and Dorothy was a Bridesmaid at my parents wedding in 1955. Living in Great Falls for my 1st 30 years my lasting memory of Gary is this very kind, smiling big man who would always stop and take the time to chat if you had crossed paths. When you eventually parted ways you would be either smiling or laughing as you went on your merry way. In recent months I enjoyed chatting with Gary on Facebook as he helped me put faces to names regarding a 1969 Manitoba Hydro Employee group photo I had found and posted. My thoughts are with Dorothy, Cindy, Linda, Ken and families during this difficult time. Rest in Peace my friend! - Posted by: Tim Haverlock (Family Friend) on: Aug 10, 2015
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Eileen , Lyle and I, cousins in Ontario express our condolences to Dorothy and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Ida Sproule (Cousin) on: Aug 08, 2015
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. - Posted by: Susan and Keith Best (Cousin) on: Aug 08, 2015
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My heartfelt condolences to Dorothy, Ken, Linda, Cindy and families. I worked with Gary at Great Falls for many years. One of the nicest guys I've ever had the privilege of knowing and working with. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Fred Meads (Former co-worker) on: Aug 08, 2015