Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Harry Thorne, brother David, wife Elva, son David and son-in-law Ross Sarvis.
Gary is survived by his children Heather Sarvis, Laurie Ann Browning (Dave), Jill Lafreniere (Todd), and James Thorne, five grandchildren Jenna, Levi, Dakota, Dawn, and Ross, three great-grandchildren Raylynn, James, and Jonah, and little fur friend Jake. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as our dearly loved foster daughter Valerie and family.
Gary had a love for education for all his kids and grandkids. He helped teach English and literacy and loved walking to see his dog friends and the frogs and turtles at the creek. He was an instrument mechanic in the Dryden Mill for many years. When he retired after twenty years of work, he and his wife traveled to the states, then decided to stay in Canada. Their favourite place to go was in Osoyoos, British Columbia, where they went every year for twenty years.
He loved playing Mahjong with his friends every Wednesday, cooking meals and hanging out with his family and friends. He had a long battle with cancer and fought fiercely. Now it’s his turn to go visit and be with all his loved ones in heaven.
Gary will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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Don Tremaine says
October 4, 2023 at 10:20 pmI’m saddened to hear this. We only had e-mail contact but I felt a kinship when we did exchange messages.
Please receive my sincere condolences …
Dennis Boyd says
October 9, 2023 at 3:28 pmWant to pass on condolences to the family and hope he”s in a happy place now.Had good times working together all over northwestern Ontario working on aircraft and radio towers.
From Dennis Boyd B&T Avionics former partner 1973 1974 worked together instrument mechanics at the mill
Susan says
October 10, 2023 at 1:08 amI am sorry i will no longer see Gary every day while i am out for my walk. After seeing him many times, i asked his name so i could greet him by name. He faithfully walked every day for up to 5 km because his Dr said it would help him. He walked with a cane regardless of the weather and was always glad to chat when I saw him. Peace be with you Gary!
Donations may be made to the TBRHSC Northern Cancer Fund, 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada P7B 6V4 or the Tamarack House, 984 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7C7