GARY JAMES BOYD -

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GARY JAMES BOYD 1935 - 2016 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Gary passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 80. Gary will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children Keith (Marla) and Susan Paul (Michael), grandchildren Garett (Michelle), Brendan, Cameron (Jeanine), Corrina, Mitchell and Robbie (Olivia). He will also be sadly missed by his brother Bruce (Susan), sister Dolores (Jack), and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, June, in 2014, and his parents Anne and Albert. Born in Winnipeg, Gary met the love of his life June while attending Tec Voc High School and they were later married in Vancouver in 1959. Gary spent the majority of his career working in the printing and graphic arts industry at Western Engravers, National School Services, Sanford Evans and Great Western Graphics. Easy-going with a gentle nature, family was very important to Gary and he enjoyed getting together for dinners and celebrations, teasing the grandchildren, playing cards and was a major supporter of all his grandchildren's sports teams. Competitive by nature he was an avid 5-pin bowler, pool player, lawn bowler and a terrific handy man who was generous with his time. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Riverview Health Centre who provided great care for him. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2016