Gary Roy Negrin

Gary is survived by his wife Joan of 52 years, daughters Cathy (James) Davidson and Cheryl Negrin, grandsons Kyle and Ryan Davidson, sister Annie (Gino) Zanusso, brother Lawrence (Daphne) Negrin, and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He is predeceased by his parents Giovanni and Nori Negrin, brothers Reno (Enas) and Victor (Helen) Negrin, and sister Lily (Sergio) Pol.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend to all.

Gary will be remembered for his “larger than life” personality; always quick with a witty remark and the biggest kid in the room. He loved hunting and fishing with his brothers and nephews; a passion he so much wanted to be able to share with his grandsons. His greatest wish would be for the stories from around the fire to be kept alive and shared.

Work was a big part of Gary’s life and the time spent in Alaska was some of his most memorable and enjoyable, as it combined work with his love for flying and the outdoors.

A special thank you to the staff at the Gillis House for their loving care and support over the last several years. You became a big part of his life and extended family.

A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at the Merritt Golf & Country Club, Saturday June 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

Arrangements under the direction of Merritt Funeral Chapel, Merritt, BC.