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RICHARD (GARRY) GREGORY
Date of Passing: Feb 19, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD (GARRY) GREGORY On Friday, February 19, 2016, Garry passed away at Grace Hospital at 85 years of age. Garry is survived by his wife Joan and their three children, Garth (Eva) of Houston, Texas, Brenda (Dr. Murray VanAlstyne) of Dauphin, Kevin (Nicole) of Winnipeg; six grandchildren and two great-grandsons; brother Claire (Bernice) and family of Winnipeg; sister Joan (Bob Stanbery) Arizona and Arlene Wilkins of Perth, Ontario; numerous nieces and nephews in Manitoba, Alberta and BC. He was predeceased by Parents Russell and Mae Gregory. In 1952 Garry obtained his B. Sc. in Agriculture from University of Manitoba. He started his career with Canadian National Railways as Superintendent of Colonization and Agriculture in Saskatoon in 1957. He was transferred to Winnipeg in 1965, then appointed Industrial Development officer for the Prairie Region until he retired in 1987. Garry was a member of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba Institute of Agrologists, President of Industrial Developers Association of Canada and Director of the Public Markets Ltd. He worked with several St. James community clubs (baseball/hockey), taking hockey teams to the USA and Sweden. Garry chaired the St. James International Lions Hockey Tournament for seven years. Many enjoyable winters were spent with Joan Golfing in Corpus Christi, Texas and travels around the world. Garry always had beautiful flower gardens and was the proud recipient of an award for the best residential backyard in Winnipeg. In compliance with Garry's wishes, no Funeral Service will be held. Thank you to Riverwood Square, Staff at Grace and Victoria Hospital for their care of Garry. If friends wish, they may make a donation to a Charity of their choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Garry and Joan would visit, here in Kansas , on their way to the "south" for winter! I lost "track" of them-last letter came back. Just today I went on computer to see if I could "find" them!! If possible, forward this to Garry's family! Thank you! Ruth and Carl Swart, 1494 Q Road, Seneca, Kansas 66530 USA - Posted by: Cael and Ruth Swart (distance cousin of Garry) on: Dec 28, 2020
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My sincere sympathy to the Gregory family during this very difficult time of loss. I meet and knew Garry from my days with CN Real Estate in Winnipeg. Garry's obituary recalled for me many of the conversations I had with Garry regarding his hockey stories and the great satisfaction and pleasure he enjoyed as a result of his back yard gardening skills. Early on In one of our discussions we realized that our families had similar country roots in St. Norbert (Red River Drive/Turnbull Drive) and that we grew up about a half a mile from each other. May you find peace and comfort in the lifetime of memories that you shared. - Posted by: Ken Niziol, Edmonton (Business/Friend) on: Mar 05, 2016
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