Gary Campbell – 2011 Abe Yanofsky Memorial – photo by Greg Swift
GARY DAVID CAMPBELL
Gary Campbell of Winnipeg, MB passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2016 when his heart could no longer contain the love that filled it. He is predeceased by his first wife Shirley, his parents Clifford and Olga, his brother Kenneth, his wife of 43 years, Ruth and his son Rodney. Gary was extremely loving and proud of his children: Rodney Campbell and his wife Kim; Linda Hurrie and her husband Alvin and children Crystal (Keith) and Shawn; Brad Campbell and his wife Cathy and their children Scott (Becky) and Caitlin; Deborah Campbell and her children Michaela and Owen, and Laura Campbell and her husband Les. He is also survived by his sisters Carole and Suzie and his brother Don (Diane) as well as his many loving nieces, nephews and other friends. Gary was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed cooking, art, chess and gardening.
A memorial service in his honour will be held in the chapel at Bethel Place, 445 Stafford St., on June 23 at 2:00 p.m., with reception to follow at Rockwood Army Navy and Airforce, 341 Wilton St.
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2016
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Gary was a great fellow, and the most gracious of chess players. He will be missed
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Sad to hear about Gary, knowing him through a number of years he was always bright, cheerful, and good-natured.