It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Handford on Saturday September 22, 2018, in Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, Ontario with family by his side at the age of 77 years. Garry was born in 1941 in Port Arthur, Ontario to the late Lloyd Handford and Ruth (nee Falls). He was the cherished husband of Jean (nee Clark) for 50 wonderful years. Loving father of Greg (Angela) and Heather King (Bill). Devoted grandfather of Aidan, Taylor, Bronwyn and Emmeline. Garry will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their enduring support and the caring staff at Brampton Civic Hospital, most especially Dr. Ziai Garry’s Palliative Care doctor and Dr Husain his Oncologist, and Bethell Hospice.
Family and friends may gather at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre - 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (North of Steeles Avenue) 905-456-8190, on Friday, September 28th, 2018 from 11am-12pm. A celebration of Garry’s life service will take place at 12pm, following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Garry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).