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Garry William Whalen

October 25, 2023

Garry Whalen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry William Whalen on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Catherine and Simon Whalen; sisters, Jean LeBoeuf, Gayle Little, Valerie Thiessen, Beverly Ostash, Sheila Kraatz, Isabel Legault, Florence Griffen and Cathleen Northway; brothers, Freddie Whalen, and Bernie Whalen.

Garry leaves to cherish his memory, his three sisters: Brenda Whalen, Joan Schuitz and Karen Switzer and his one brother, Wayne Whalen. Garry also leaves his three children, Alex Whalen (Theresa), Jamie Whalen, Bobbie Jo Watcher (Billy). His 8 grandchildren; Brianne Whalen, Bradley Whalen, Riley Whalen, Sabrina Whalen, Zachary Dobson, Justin Mantler, Paige Watcher, and Danielle Watcher as well as his 3 great-grandchildren; Addison Watcher, Jordan Watcher, and Kenzie Watcher. One God child; Carmen Pretty, as well as many extended family, friends, and coworkers.

Respecting Garry’s wishes, there will be no memorial service.

We all love you, rest in peace Garry.


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Messages of Condolence


Condolences to the family. RIP Garry. ~ Cindy


Rest peacefully uncle Gary. I will never forget your smile, or how you and dad would laugh with one another. ~ Victoria Millitaire


RIP dad I love you and miss you so much. ~ Jaime whalen