We Remember
HAWTHORNE, Garry Robert
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Garry Robert Hawthorne passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the age of 76. He is survived by his loving wife Christine; his children; his grandchildren; mother Maize – 97 years old; 3 brothers; his sister; 3 brothers-in-law and spouses.
Garry was born and raised in Ontario and lived most of his adult life in BC. He worked in supervisory roles on pipeline and dam projects in many countries.
He positively touched many lives both on a professional and personal level.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Thank you to Dr. R. Carver, Dr. G. Handrigan and the palliative care team.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
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Service
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
I am so sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Chris and your family-Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris, and your family
Sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. I had the great pleasure of calling Garry my friend, I worked with him and for him on several occasions he was a leader of men and a mentor one of the best men I ever have worked for Garry was truly one of a kind. Its with a heavy heart I say goodbye to you my old friend rest easy. All my best to his family and loved ones.
remembering Garry brings wonderful memories..m so much fun. We are so grateful to have had Mr. Hawtorne, as Hutch always called him, in our lives.
If there is a heaven, there will be a celebration tonight
Love to you Christine,
Condolences to family and friends for our loss.
Ken and Collee
❤️❤️❤️❤️💔💔😪😇
Our deepest sympathies and condolences Christine and the entire family.
His mentor ship of an untold number of members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115, will be missed by all his friends and coworkers but not forgotten..
Gary and Marlene Kroeker
Our deepest condolences to you, Chris and Sean. We will miss our neighbourhood visits with Garry. He was such a great person to visit with. Rest in peace, Garry.
R.I.P my Brother.
I am so sorry to hear of Garry passing. My late husband Warren, thought highly of Garry both on the job in their chosen construction careers and as a friend. I remember Warren telling me, “Garry is just a really great guy.” You will miss him so much.
Holding you in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this path of grief.
In friendship,
Bette Cardinal
Sean—-so sorry to hear of your Dads passing! He seemed like a true gentleman and always enjoyed seeing him at One Life!
I was deeply saddened of the news of Garry’s passing. I first met him on the Southern Crossing job in 2000 and worked for him on several occasions after. I learnt a lot from Garry on those occasions, and his crew was always fun to be a part of cause of Garry’s leadership. Many laughs were always shared were nobody was immune to poking fun of. Just to have one more job with Garry’s crew. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his wife Christine and all his family.