GARRY ERICKSON

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

• I remember Uncle Garry fondly as part of my life growing up. He was kind and had such a great sense of humour, I can still hear his resonating, animated laugh that was contagious to anyone who heard it. I remember him as my favourite baby sitter to Brent and I, making the best, and creamiest Mac and Cheese and thoughtfully practicing his bagpipes in our basement in an attempt to dampen the sound (though anyone who has heard bagpipes in person knows playing discretely is impossible- but this didn’t stop Garry from trying). It was such a minuscule thing, but I remember feeling a particular kinship with Uncle Garry as when he knocked on the door for one of his visits, he’d always request an Earl Grey tea, which I had also discovered as my favourite afternoon drink when I was fairly young. I probably made it dreadfully sweet, or with too much milk, and I know I left the bag in too long on numerous occasions. But he would still smile brightly past his glasses and drink it politely just the same, and even if my parents had stepped out (who I knew were the chief reason for his visit) he was always present and engaged in our conversations as we waited. He never made me feel as if I was just a kid, pretending to be adult-like by sipping tea and having conversation with my uncle, he was kind, and thoughtful, and always interested in what I wanted to be, or what crazy subject I was enthralled in at the time. He always cared, and that’s what I remember most about him. I remember as well the relationship between Garry and my brother. He taught him everything he knew about golf, and they would go out frequently to enjoy the game together. With Garry’s passing, my brother has picked up golf clubs again and committed himself to the sport with more enthusiasm, and now, I think, purpose. It warms my heart to know that every time he picks up those clubs, or takes a swing, that a little bit of Garry’s gift to us is part of him. The gift of a truly caring, truly genuine, and truly missed Uncle. I love you Uncle Garry. - Posted by: Krissy (Niece) on: Dec 23, 2018

• Gary was a great friend I enjoyed piping with Gary and always liked going over all the new tunes and piob with him. Rest in Peace my friend Ian - Posted by: Ian Evans (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2018

• Sorry for your loss. Garry use to come by the house when I was a kid. He my dad and brother were all pipers and had the common interest. He an my oldest brother use to hang out a far bit together. I remember him over many times. Always had a sense of humour. Our family remembers him with fondness. - Posted by: Ross Mackay (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2018

• Garry took me under his wing in Centennial many years ago for which I am most grateful. Rest in peace! - Posted by: John Fulton (Long ago bandmate) on: Dec 18, 2018

• I enjoyed working with Gary at LDS, he always made me smile. I really missed you when I retired. Rest In Peace my friend. - Posted by: Cory Gurman (Co-worker Friend ) on: Dec 15, 2018