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GARY JOSEPH MACK
Born: Oct 03, 1961
Date of Passing: Aug 17, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGARY JOSEPH MACK
With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Gary in Canmore, Alberta while on his annual father-daughter road trip to the mountains.
Gary leaves to mourn his wife Kelly, daughter Sarah Mack (his little pookie and best little buddy), mother Georgina Mack, sister JoDeen (Ron), niece Madison Braun; in-laws, Robin (Kirk) Henley, Cindy (Grant) Hammond and Kim Nose; nieces and nephews, Khristin (Ryan), Joanna and Amy Lawrence, Megan (Kenny) Cardoso, Lyndsy (Ryan), Chloe and Kole Beresford, Michael (Kylie), Lily and Grayson Hammond, Adam Nose, Amanda (Marcie) Sommers.
Gary was predeceased by his father Joseph Mack in 1993; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Jo Anne Polson and brother-in-law, Richard Nose.
Gary was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he attended Bannatyne Elementary, Bruce Junior High, Sturgeon Creek High School and University of Winnipeg.
Growing up in St. James, he loved hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding, snowmobiling, working on cars with his buddies and spending time at the family cottage at Clear Lake. Through Gary’s passion of snowmobiling he developed many very special friendships that he valued and held dear.
Gary was employed with The Pritchard Group as a partner/Vice President since 1997. He began his career with Pritchard as a salesman for the Dieseltech Division and worked hard and moved up the corporate ladder becoming a partner in 2006. During this time, he developed strong relationships and friendships. He was well admired and respected throughout the industry.
Gary was well known for his incredible whit and unique personality. He had a way to make you laugh even when you were upset.
What Gary loved the most, was his family! He adored his daughter Sarah. He never took "No" or "not possible" for an answer. Because of that, he made my dreams come true. He loved teaching his little buddy all the things he enjoyed doing. Fishing, snowmobiling (buying her first snowmobile at three years old), quading and most recently the love of the mountains where they went to on their annual road trips in his Corvette which he also loved.
Gary was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
A special thanks to Canmore Fire Rescue Service for their heroic effort to save Gary and especially Joanna (Paramedic) for the compassion shown to the family and especially to Sarah; to Coast Canmore Hotel and their staff who went above and beyond to help the family during the difficult period in Canmore; to Pam of Bow Valley Victim Services who stood by Sarah and helped her until her family could get to her. Also to Gary’s good buddies, Brad Gradidge and Derrick Andries who insisted on going out to Canmore to bring Gary’s treasured Corvette home safely.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Breezy Bend Country Club, 7620 Roblin Blvd., Headingley, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2024, Aug 24, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I was a friend of Gary's youth. I am so very sorry for the loss of such a dynamic and unique person. The world is a lesser place without Gary. My heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: William Hunt (Friend) on: Sep 04, 2024
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Kelly and Sarah, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you both. - Posted by: Laurie Olafson (Friend) on: Aug 30, 2024
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My sincere condolences to the family. It was my pleasure to call Gary a friend and business colleague, with whom I shared many laughs and good times on our engine distributor travels over the years. Gary had a way about him that always made you feel welcome and was able to inject his unique sense of humor into any situation. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Brent Fisher (Friend ) on: Aug 29, 2024
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Deepest condolences to Gary’s mom Georgina, sister Jo-den & Family & Gary’s wife & daughter. I was a neighbor from Parkhill street who babysat Gary when he was young lad. Gary went to school with my younger sister. Gary was a pleasant young lad last time I saw him on Nightingale. RIP Gary. - Posted by: Jeanette Gibson (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2024
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We will all miss Gary, always enjoyed working with him in the engine business, over the years. Our deepest sympathy go out to the family. Doug Nimmo WestQuip Diesel Sales Calgary AB - Posted by: Doug Nimmo (Freind) on: Aug 25, 2024
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To my little sister Kelly, niece Sarah. There are no words for your loss of a wonderful husband and father. Gary will be greatly missed, he loved his family so much and he loved his yearly trips with Sarah. He was a very proud father of all Sarah’s accomplishments. Gary was a very proud husband and father, he loved his girls very much. Gary you are very loved and missed. Love ❤️ Kim and Adam Nose. Amanda and Marcia Somers. All our love ❤️ and condolences and prayers. To you both and your family. - Posted by: Kim Nose (Sister ) on: Aug 24, 2024
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We are all so glad we got to experience such a hard-working, dedicated, and incredible person. Sending many hugs & wishes to you and your family during this time as we will always continue to celebrate Gary’s life in spirit. We will always remember the great times we spent together on gymnastics trips. Thinking of you guys! - Posted by: The Van Wynsberghe’s (Darren, Tanys, Brooke & Lex) (Family Friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
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So sorry to hear, our deepest condolences to you Sarah and Family - Posted by: Ron & Shirley Lawrence (friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
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What beautiful words you wrote, about a beautiful man, who loved hard and played hard. He will truly be missed, but will forever remain in your hearts. - Posted by: Susan Bosecke (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2024