Gary Ross Adair

Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire Adair family - we are so sorry to hear the terrible news that you have lost Gary. Condolences to Donna, Craig, Brent, and the rest of the family. Sincerely, Merry and Kathy

Donna and family, So Sorry for your loss. Gary and I spent many happy hours playing together and getting into mischief together as children. Good memories. Completely blown away at Gary's sudden passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Donna...I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. I much admired you and Gary in high school and wish you all well.

Dear Donna, Craig and Brent - and all the family: I am still filled with unbelief. Gary was the best neighbour ever; always smiling, always optimistic. You are all close in my thoughts and prayers and love.

Donna, Craig and Brent, So incredibly sad and shocked to hear of Gary's passing. Thinking of all of you and the tough days ahead. Hope you find comfort in your memories of him, and with each other. With Love, Tracy

dear donna thinking of you at this very sad time so sorry sincerely bonnie

I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was an exceptional knowledgeable flooring salesman. The industry will miss him, the bar was set.

Gary and I were childhood friends from an early age, probably 7 or 8. I met him when he lived on Worsley St. He moved to Dundonald St. a short time later. Gary had a paper route delivering "The Barrie Examiner" and he would always take time to talk to people. He had "the gift of the gab" and people were always happy to see him. (It served him well later in life.) Sometimes we would go to "Pansies Store" on Penetang St. to get candies and sometimes to Smiths Farm Dairy snack bar, also on Penetand St. for hot chocolate in the winter. At night we would go to Codrington St. and slow down cars coming down the road. I can still remember Gary and us out in the middle of the road slowing down approaching cars. Gary would be saying "searching for diamonds" as we walked around on the road with our heads down, giggling like we were searching for something. The car would slow down and we would move out of the way, crouching down and grabbing hold of the back bumper to slide down the road behind it. Those who thought it dangerous just didn't know how to have fun. Gary and I raised Bantam chickens. He had them at his place first; but the Rooster made too much noise and we moved them to my parents place on Peel St. We built a Chicken Coop that stood for over 50 years. We tore it down 2 years ago. It was still in good shape! Gary and I had an interest in birds. At first we hunted them with our BB guns. We joined the Bereton Field Naturalists and laid our guns aside in favour of binoculars. Later Gary got a Pontiac Parisenne convertble. It was a beauty, and we had a lot of fun with it. I have many fond memories of Gary. We never argued and we always found something to talk about and entertain ourselves. To everyone feeling his loss, my deepest sympathy. Don Scanlan

So sorry to hear this sad news. I certainly will always remember the many nights spent at the beautiful cottage he created and him driving way out of his way just so we could have lime jello for desert that night! My thoughts are with you guys. Andrew

Dear Donna & Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Gary was much too young to leave you but I am glad his illness was not long. Even though we have not kept in touch I have many wonderful memories of him from our public school years. Please take care of yourselves and enjoy the many memories that you will hear about today and for many days afterwards. Much love, Carol & Fred Lavin

On behalf of my Dad, Bus Brown, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to your family at this sad time. My Father along with my sister, Lee and brother Paul, owned and operated Brown's Décor Centre in Goderich, Ont.Dad often spoke of Gary and quite enjoyed seeing him come into the store. It was with a heavy heart that he learned of Gary's passing. Dad had the utmost respect for Gary as a person and a sales rep. Unfortunately due to my Dad's age and travel distance he regretfully will not be able to attend Gary's funeral. Dad would like you to know that he thought the world of Gary, his smiling face was a pleasure to see. We wish you peace and comfort at this very difficult time. Bus Brown (and the Brown family)

Words cannot express our sympathy to you and your family, Donna, in your loss of Gary. We wish you strength to gain some peace in time. Sending you hugs, Madeline and Ian

As members of the Balance Point Tri Club we have come to know Gary's son Brent and Lauren. Brent is a funny, sensitive and thoughtful man who is held in great regard by his fellow teammates and beloved for his humour, charm and spirit. We can only assume that Brent's father must have taken great comfort in knowing that he was leaving behind a lasting legacy of his love, his strength, his spirit and his example, instilled in the most important of places - the hearts of his family and friends for generations to come. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to Brent, Lauren and all the Adair family.

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Donna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Gary will be greatly missed, but thought of often. Gary was a fantastic man who was always willing to share his years of experience and contacts in the flooring industry with the new kid on the block. His generosity, kindness and teachings will never be forgotten, nor will Gary. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family through the tough times.

Donna, Brent and Sunshine. Please know my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I was fortunate to have some great times with Gary at the cottage. His hospitality, sense of humor and kindness were second to none. He is a wonderful person, a great father and friend. We were truely blessed to have had the oppertunity to know Gary and spend time with him at the cottage. A great man! Thinking of you, Brandon, Melissa and Lily

Dear Donna - We share your sadness and disbelief at the news of Gary's untimely death. Gary was a very special young man, even in your North Collegiate days, and you and your family must be proud of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Bob and Barbara

Our family's thoughts and prayer's are with you all at this difficult time. He was a true friend and always had time to talk about anything that was on my mind. I will miss him dearly. May god give you strength and may he rest in eternal peace.

My heart goes out to you: Donna, Craig and Brent. This is such a sad and unbelievable time. After being best friends for the past 59 years, I always thought Gary and I would enjoy retirement together. We had so many great adventures as we journeyed through life, and he's left me with an abundance of memories that I will never forget. He was a special person and I will miss him immensely.

To Donna and family my sincere sympathy...Gary was a wonderful person and my thoughts are with you at this time...Sincerely, Debbie (craig) Leach..

Dear Donna, my condolences to you and your family. I was so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Donna, Ron and I send you our deepest condolences. What a shocking and sad time for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies, Donna. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I am pleased to have seen both of you in Midhurst last year as it had been a long time. I got to talk to Gary for a brief time and go back in years to school and the crazy things we remember from those times. It was nice to laugh about it now. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of lose.

We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Adair, Craig, Julie & Brady, Brent and Lauren. In the hope that the "Gary stories" will enlighten the celebration of his life and help you through these difficult times. You are all very much in our thoughts. Michel, Ginette, André, Samuel & Erica

I had a chat with Gary about the time I was informed he was not feeling well by Derek! Gary was always the consummate optimistic person and as discussed, thought it was a minor glitch and would be taken care of. I have know Gary for many years in both a professional and personal manner. It is with sincere sympathy I offer you my condolences. Gary will truly be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and may god bless you.

Dear Donna, I was so saddened to hear of Gary's sudden passing. I will always remember Gary for his constant smile and infectious laugh. Being around Gary was always a bright spot in any day. My deepest sympathy to you and your family for this unbelievable loss. Brian

Craig, Julie, baby Brady and Adair family members, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am confident that God and your father/husband are surrounding you all in their arms at this moment. Know that they will always be present in spirit! Sending love and courage your way! Dorine, Gilbert, Véronic, Eric, Véronique and Pax

Dear Donna: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts amd prayers are with you. Sincere condolences, Marilyn

Donna: I was shocked and saddened to hear the terrible news and the short time that you and Gary and the family had to try to come to terms with this. We always wonder about the future for our students when they leave us so it was nice to see, at the reunion, that all was going well. Once again, I am so sorry. Jack LeSage

Craig: I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and support in your family and friends during the difficult days ahead. My sincere condolences. Jen McDonald

We wish to extend our deepest condolences to Donna, Craig, Julie & Brady, and Brent and Lauren.

Dear Donna, I have known Gary for Thirty years, I first met him at Woolco, Gary always had something to talk about and would always bring a smile to my face. We can always have a laugh with Gary wether he was trying to sell me flooring or real-estate or whatever. I only saw him a month ago and still In disbelief that he is no longer with us. We at the Carpet Place in Stratford will sure miss Gary. This is a great loss. May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy, Todd Morris.