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DR. G. B. MCCAFFREY
Born: Mar 29, 1937
Date of Passing: Dec 31, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. G. B. MCCAFFREY After a lengthy illness, Dr. Garfield Blayne (Garry) McCaffrey was called to his eternal rest in Saginaw, Michigan, USA on December 31, 2011. He was predeceased by his mother Mrs. Leana Ruxton and his brother D'Arcy McCaffrey. He is survived by his sister Mrs. Colleen Horbay (Vincent), his wife Trudy, sons Blayne (Janet), David, Garth (Mayra), Tim (Emily), 14 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Garry was born in Thetford Mines, Quebec on March 29, 1937, the youngest of three children. He grew up in central Winnipeg, where he attended Alexander, Luxton, Mulvey and Kelvin Schools. He attended Holy Trinity Anglican Church, where he sang in the choir. He loved movies, animals and visiting the farm. As a young man, he worked as a logger and a truck driver. He attended medical school at the University of Saskatchewan, where he graduated in 1968. He returned to Winnipeg, where he practiced medicine for 22 years. He was widely loved and respected by his patients. In 1991 he went on a medical mission to Liberia, and he moved to the United States in 1993, where he practiced emergency room medicine until a few months before his passing. In addition to his substantial professional accomplishments, he also enjoyed a rich personal life. He was a serious man with warmth and humour. He was a devoted husband and father. He was an exceptionally principled man, who endured many challenges in his life but always met adversity with strength and resolve. A man of faith, Garry carried his cross with dignity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A memorial service in honour of Garry's life will be held on Friday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 256 Smith Street. Charitable donations in Garry's name may be made to Holy Trinity Mission Ministry, 256 Smith Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1K1 or The Children's Hospital Foundation, CE 501-840 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1S1.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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I first met Dr. McCaffrey in the labor and delivery room at Victoria Hospital in 1977. From that moment on he became my primary physician. I found him to be a warm and caring man and he later delivered my 2 other children. I lost touch with him when he left for Liberia. I'm sure he is missed by many. - Posted by: Sharon Leggatt (Patient) on: Jun 27, 2019
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What a gem of a man. Father to a gem of a family. He was kind and gracious and funny. Class act. My condolences to Trudy and the boys and their families. Eternal Memory. Vichnaya Pamyat. - Posted by: Ilya & Loralee Koltusky (Friend) on: Aug 20, 2015
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Always made time to listen and was a very talented doctor and surgeon - Posted by: Paul Lord (Patient) on: Oct 02, 2013
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Trudy is a cousin on my mother's side, Mildred Peat, and I believe I only met him once when I visited both Trudy and Gary in their home in Winnipeg just before leaving for overseas. I extend my condolances to Trudy and family and would love to make contact with Trudy again. Please email or call Trudy if you are also interested in catching up. Its been a long time but family is important. Blessings - Posted by: Sharon Rand (nee Peat) (Cousin of Trudy) on: Jul 28, 2012
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I met Dr. McCaffrey in St Boniface when delivering my firstborn in 1971. He was so kind and gentle and impressed me so much that he became my family physician, also delivering my second child in 1976. He continued to care for my family's health until 1990. He was a wonderful Doctor and is remembered very fondly. RIP Dr. M. - Posted by: D (Patient) on: Jul 17, 2012
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When I first met Dr. McCaffrey asa recently graduated RN in neonatology at St. B. I was impressed by his dedication and concern for his patients, so we chose him as our family physician. I know he put in long hours, and early as he arrived for rounds, he had already been out jogging. We were sad when he left Winnipeg. He saw many patients in a day but was more thorough than some doctors only seeing half as many. - Posted by: Roberta Beach (patient) on: Jun 01, 2012
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Dr. Mccaffrey was devoted to his patients and to his family. He was a kind and gentle man and gave tirelessly to his community. Who but Garry McCaffrey would spend his holidays working in Liberia or with Mother Teresa in India. - Posted by: Shelley G.Mitchell (patient) on: May 09, 2012
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My relationship with G.B. McCaffrey was both professional and personal. He was a great person and he possessed many fine qualities that we all admired greatly and he will be remembered by us all. - Posted by: Angela and Family (niece) on: May 08, 2012
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He was my childhood family doctor for many years. My parents were seeing him before I was born. He delivered me and my siblings. My Mother still refers to him as the best doctor she's ever had and compares him over any other doctor today. My mother always told me he was one doctor that went out of his way for his patients. Thank you. - Posted by: Rosnow (Patient) on: May 08, 2012
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Dr. McCaffrey was our family doctor when I was young. Still remember his quiet manner well. RIP Doctor. - Posted by: Karla (Patient) on: May 07, 2012
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Words cant describe what Gary along with his siblings, The Ruxtons, his grandparents and Trudy meant to me. We named our first born James Garfield, which might indicate the love, admiration and respect that I had for my dear friend. The last time I visited with Trudy and Gary was a stop over they had in Toronto when they were on there way to Liberia. Forever etched in my mind are the fond memories of Gary and his family and my heart aches for your loss. God bless each of you, Floyd (Fudd) Owen. - Posted by: Floyd (Fudd) Owen (Friend) on: May 06, 2012