Gary Van Haecke
May 10, 2020
Gary Frank Van Haecke, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 73. Gary is the beloved husband of 52 years to Patricia (Brooks). Loving father of Bonnie Chandler (Dave) and Carol (Aaron Sparling). Dear grandfather of Dylan, Breanna, Emily and Kelly and great grandfather of Grayson. Brother of Norma Authier (Paul Peck) and brother-in-law of Ron & MaryAnne Brooks, Larry & Marylee Brooks and Brenda & Willy Dunlop. He will also be missed by several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Paul & Lucia (Demers) Van Haecke, mother & father-in-law Melvin & Phyllis Brooks, brother Harry and daughter Nicole Lozon. Gary had retired from Libbey Glass. He had a passion for antique cars, automotive memorabilia and car shows where he could display his 1970 Chevelle Super Sport. He was a fanatic about yard work, always taking great pride in the perfection of his lawn grass. He also enjoyed woodworking, creating bird houses, picture frames, an air pump and ‘Wilson over the fence with binoculars’. A graveside committal and burial will be held at Riverview Cemetery at 11 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, reservations are required and may be made by clicking here > https://signup.com/go/UqeWBdg < or by calling the funeral home. The HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg has been entrusted with the arrangements. If desired, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home 519.627.3231. Online tributes may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca
Gary Frank Van Haecke, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 73. Gary is the beloved husband of 52 years to Patricia (Brooks). Loving father of Bonnie Chandler (Dave) and Carol (Aaron Sparling). Dear grandfather... View Obituary & Service Information