Garry Douglas Pynn

Garry Douglas Pynn

Garry passed away October 11, 2009 in the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He was born in Victoria BC on April 27, 1933 and lived in Victoria all his life.
He leaves to mourn his loss: wife L. Shirley; sons Darryl (Dana), Paul (Kathy); daughter Lisa; grandchildren Taegen, Devin, Cam, Blayne, Mason and Bailey; great granddaughter Keana. He will also be missed by his sister Rena O’Hara; brother Gordy (Shirley); brother-in-law George Saggers (Linda) and many nieces and nephews.
Garry graduated from Victoria High School in 1951 after which he worked for the City of Victoria a few years before attending university. Later he was a printer for the Colonist Printers and Times Colonist. An avid sportsman, he played rugby with JBAA and the Crimson Tide and soccer with Victoria West and the Gorge. He was very active in minor soccer, hockey and lacrosse. Since the age of 10 he has been a loyal St. Louis Cardinal fan.
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Posted by Obituaries on October 13, 2009     17 Comments

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  1. Shelley Thomson says:

    I am very sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. My thoughts are with you!

    Take care,
    Shelley

  2. betty crowther says:

    Dear Shirley,

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. My heart is heavy with the grief I know you are experiencing. If there is anything I can do for you I am a phone call away. We have a lot of shared history and I remember fondly our Christmas visits and Gary’s unfailingly warm welcome. With love, Betty and family

  3. Len & Paola Bell says:

    To the Pynn family our heart felt condolences for your loss.
    We’re here for you, thinking of you all.
    Life long friends,
    The Bell Family

  4. Barbara and Ed Fouts says:

    Shirley and Family- we were so saddened by your loss. I feel that you are a very strong person and you will make it through the grieving process even though it will be a difficult time for you. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Ed and Barbara

  5. Bill & Donna Smith says:

    Wishing condolences to the Pynn family. Donna knew Gary better than I did thru lab work she did prior to her retirement. I had the opportunity to work with Shirley at Lansdowne and teach Darryl and Paul. Out thoughts are with you thru this difficult time.
    Bill & Donna Smith

  6. Deb says:

    Dear Darryl & Family,

    Our thoughts are with you. My you find comfort knowing others share your sadness.

    Deb (Chalmers) & Rod Saxby

  7. Sharon and Jim Lusse and family says:

    Shirley, Darryl, Paul, Lisa and families:
    We are sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. With fondest memories, Jim, Sharon & Family

  8. Bowman Louis says:

    Hi Darryl,

    So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It is always difficult regardless of our age. I remember when my own dad died a couple of years ago. It felt like l was a five year old crying for my dad.

    I’m sure you remember John Burns…..his father passed away October 1.

    Anyways my condolences during this difficult time.

    Regards,
    Bowman

  9. Mckenzie , says:

    Shirley and Family.
    Please accept our condolences for the loss of your husband and father. Gary was a great guy, and you will miss him a lot.
    Sincerely
    The Mckenzie family,Betty,Al,Kieth,Sandy,Grant(deceased) & Dari

  10. Lorraine and Larry Pommen says:

    Dear Shirley and family,

    Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry to hear about Gary. We have such great memories of our being together and especially the times you and Gary looked after our son Wayne. Gary was a great story teller and we remember those times with great fondness.

    Love Lorraine and Larry

  11. Wayne Pommen says:

    Dear Shirley,

    I was very sorry to hear this news. I hadn’t seen Gary for many years, but I have great memories of him from when I was much younger. He was always very warm and welcoming whenever my family would visit the two of you.

    I also remember his love of sports. At home in Victoria, I still have a Buffalo Sabres hat that he gave me when I was 7 or 8 years old, lamenting that Buffalo had finished at the bottom of the league that year!

    My condolences and best wishes during this time.

    Wayne

  12. Wayne & Eileen Cannon says:

    Our condolences to the family. Garry is in a better place now, his quality of life for the past few years hadn’t been what he wanted for his later life. I know you will all miss him, but you have to remember the great things you did together. Our thoughts are with you.

  13. Frank & Lorna Taylor says:

    Shirley and Family. Our love and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Know that friends share in your sorrow. May memories of previous happier times prevail.

  14. Frank & Lorna Taylor says:

    Shirley & Family. Our love and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Know that your friends share in your sorrow. May memories of happy times prevail.

  15. vanessa and colin thomson says:

    Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. We hope that all the wonderful memories of your father will ease the pain of his passing.

  16. Sandy Ollsin says:

    Hi Paul (and the entire Pynn family),

    We just heard the news from Carol via email this morning. Our hearts are with you; we wish you much grace in your grieving.

    Love, Sandy & Don Ollsin
    xxxooo

  17. Carol Billings says:

    To Paul and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you all through this difficult time.

    Carol and Dan

    Ottawa, On

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