(1921-2014)
Friends & Family sadly announce the passing of Garry, second son of John Alexander Canning and Ethel Bowers. Garry was educated in Saskatchewan at King Edward School and at Moose Jaw Technical where he earned a certificate in drafting and carpentry. Garry served 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and was a Veteran of World War II. He retired a Chief Petty Officer, First Class. He also worked at Government House in Victoria for 13 years as Executive Chef. Garry enjoyed cooking, bridge and trips to Reno. He is predeceased by his parents, brother, Chester, and sisters, Grace and Betty. Many thanks to the Hutchinson, Pednault and Tysowski families. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Chief and Petty Officers Veterans Assistance Society.
The Funeral Service will be conducted in MCCALL BROS. FUNERAL HOME, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, February 1st at 3:00 p.m., the Reverend Canon Andrew Gates officiating. Interment will take place at Royal Oak Burial Park on Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m.
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Eugene (Dig) Pedneault
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Patrick Service and Jeannette Gamble Jenny and Pat remember many good happy times spent with Garry at his sister Grace’s home in West Vancouver. Most of these times we enjoyed playing cards, usually Skipbo for 5 cents per card. If Pat or Jenny won, out would come the usual comment from Grace or Garry that when we got home we would split the pot! Garry was an excellent cook and we enjoyed many dinners prepared by him along with his two sisters. He had a great sense of humour and would regale us with jokes and stories. We will miss him.
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Lori Hitchcox & Family We will miss Garry’s humour/ many stories/ and his appetite for good food and he never refused an invite for dinner. So glad he could be at Uncle Glen’s for christmas this year! Love and fond thoughts Lori xoxox
We just heard yesterday (March 16) that Gary had passed away.
We enjoyed many visits with Gary on Texada Island and he was so thoughtful with our Mum, Toinette Pedneault in her later years and always checked to see if she needed anything. Gary was part of our family and always included in our gatherings. So sorry we didn’t see more of him these past few years. Sincerely Lynne & Dig Pedneault