Thursday, April 23, 2026
I was so saddened to hear of Gary’s sudden passing. My deepest condolences go out to Yvonne and family.
Gary and I worked together for many years at CN Rail and remained good friends long after.
Everyone knew me as Popsie, but to Gary, I was always just “Pop’s” — something that always made me smile and spoke to the easy friendship that we shared.
I spend my winters down south now, and I was really looking forward to catching up again over coffee and breakfast at Salisbury House when I returned to Canada, just like we had done so many times before. I’ll miss those moments now more than I can say.
My kids also have fond memories of time spent with Gary’s son, Russell. His loss was something Gary carried with him always, and it showed the depth of his love as a father.
Gary was a good man and a true friend — steady, kind, and always ready with the joke of the day and a bit of humor. I’m going to miss you, ol’ friend.
