Mr. John Gary Parker Connors

Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife Antonella, daughters Tammy, Tara and Maria, grandson Ethan, sibings Pat (Kathy), Cindy, Jack and Peter, mother and father-in-law Frank and Pina Adamo, nephews Jaime and Jeffery (Carolyn), Alexandre as well as his beloved companion Blazer.

Gary was predeceased by his mother Louise Connors Armstrong and father LeRoy Wadlin

Gary joined the military at the age of 17 and was in the Airborne Regiment where he served from 1965 to 1970. After his military service he started working at Carnation Food, where he developed his passion for health and safety. After Carnation Foods, Gary went to work at Burns, in Brandon MB. While at Burns, Gary transferred to Winnipeg as the health and safety inspector. During this time, he also took courses at the University of Manitoba to further his career in health and safety where he obtained his certificate in CRSP (Certified Registered Safety Professional). After Burns (Maple Leaf Foods) he moved on to work at Feed Rite. Gary finished his career in health and safety with SGS Canada

In lieu of flowers, please make a blood donation in Gary’s memory to the Canadian Red Cross, 1111 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0S8 or the Canadian Blood Services, 777 William Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3E 3R4.

A Memorial Service took place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday Sept 12 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg MB R3T 5Y4