Obituary of Gary Clarence Seaward CARD OF THANKS

Card of Thanks

The family of the late Gary Seaward would like to extend a sincere thank you to the many people who supported us during this very sad and difficult time. Thank you for all the visits, phone calls, messages, cards, food, flowers, monetary gifts, and donations made to the WMRH Palliative Care Unit in Gary’s memory.

Our deepest thanks to everyone who attended the visitation and funeral mass. A sincere thank you to Father Lainey for officiating both the service at the funeral home, and the funeral mass. The funeral mass was beautiful, and your words captured his spirit perfectly. Thank you for helping us honor Gary’s life in such a meaningful way. Also, we would like to acknowledge the Griffin Family for your beautiful music- the singing and instruments brought so much comfort to us during this difficult time, and added so much to the mass. Thank you!

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the medical staff who cared for Gary along his cancer journey. To Dr. Shanda Slipp, Dr. Nancy Zhou, Dr. Morvarid Fourazani, Dr. Jonathan Greenland, and to Dr. Jennifer Lombard – we will be forever grateful for your excellent care and support.

A special thank you as well to the Western Palliative Care Team, including Dr. Kate Lafferty, Community Health Nurse Coady LaFosse, Dr. Jocelyn Boley, and the nursing staff of the palliative care unit- you each went above and beyond in your excellent care, compassion, and support of us all. There are no words to express how thankful we are to each of you. Also, much thanks are extended to Father Terry for your visits with Gary while in Palliative Care which brought him so much peace.

To Laura and the staff of Fillatre’s Funeral Home, we cannot thank you enough for your support, kindness, and professionalism. You took care of every detail, and went above and beyond to ensure things were perfect for us (and they certainly were). From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

The Seaward Family

Ann Marie, Jennifer, Stephanie, Deanna and families

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It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gary Seaward announce his peaceful passing on April 12, 2025, at the age of 76 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ann Marie (Griffin); his daughters Jennifer (Jeff) Lamswood, Stephanie Seaward, and Deanna (Brian) Clarke; his two grandsons Adam and Aiden Lamswood who were his pride and joy; his brothers Bob (Brenda), Bim (Dallas), sisters Daphne (Wayne) Lilly, Patsy (Boyd) Lush, brother-in-law Bruce Lush, and sisters-in-law Josie Seward and Ina Seaward; brothers and sisters-in-law Tom (Jo) Griffin, Trudy Wallace, Jim (Brenda) Griffin, Sandy (Gerry) Buckle, Tony (Carol Ann), Bill Griffin, Madonna (Basil) English, Barbara (Jerome) Dicks, Joanne Griffin, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Bob and Jane Seaward; brothers Cliff, Frank, Derrick; sister Linda, sister-in-law June, and nephew Rick. Parents-in-law Tom and Annie Griffin; brothers-in-law Brian Griffin, Glenn Wallace; sister-in-law Jackie Griffin.

Visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Monday, April 14 from 7:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 15 from 2:00-4:00 pm and & 7:00-9:00 pm. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Parish, 465 Curling Street with Reverend Father Lee Lainey officiating, followed by interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or memorial donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. The family guestbook may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Shanda Slipp, Dr. Nancy Zhou, Dr. Morvarid Farzaneh, Dr. Jonathan Greenland, and to Dr. Jennifer Lombard for your care, expertise, and unwavering dedication which meant the world. Special thank you to  the Western Palliative Care Team including Dr. Kate Lafferty, Community Health Nurse Coady LaFosse, Dr. Jocelyn Boley, and the nursing staff of the palliative care unit- for going above and beyond in your excellent care, compassion, and support of us all. There are no words to express our thanks. To Laura and Fillatre’s Funeral Home, thank you for your professionalism, kindness, and understanding during this difficult time.

The Funeral Mass will be live streamed. Please register using the following link https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8f67be66-cc11-4994-a02e-df7b6f6f7c54

Please note,  should we experience connection issues during the live stream the recording will be upoladed after the service and available to watch.