Gary passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton with family by his side, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 of Egmondville and formerly of Barrie at the age of 68. Loving husband and best friend for over 38 years to Roni, loving rock to Lindsay Britnell (Derek) and supportive and loving role model to Jeff Gelinas (Kelly), and proud papa of Jessica, Thomas, and Jasmine Moore. Dear brother of Al Britnell (Janice), Patti Mandley (Denis), and Darlene Britnell (Gary). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Charlie (Chandler) Britnell, and brothers Roger and Ken.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Gary’s life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, July 8th from 2-4 PM at Gary and Roni’s home in Egmondville.
Memorial donations to the Huron Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Nancy & Rick
Roni and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember all the good times the laughs ,the drives the talks. Knowing him for 50 years what a great man! Miss You, Love You.
Melissa and Joe Snowden
Gary,
Although we only met a few times, your kindness, compassion and creativity is what we remember most about you. Joe and I will always cherish this beautiful metal art piece of 3 birds in a tree that you thoughtfully made for our family. The neighbourhood feels empty without you here.
Sending so much love to you, Roni. We are so very sorry.
Love your neighbours,
Joe, Melissa and Jackson Snowden
Karen Guergis
My condolences to the Britnell family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ron
A very dear friend and co-worker
Gary was always there when you needed him. We had many laughs
He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
My heartfelt condolences to Roni and family.
Alan Coleman
My condolences to you Roni and family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Janice Corson (Britnell)
Condolences to the Britnell family. So sad. My thoughts are with you
April Barker
I am so saddened at this loss. Gary was a kind and wonderful man, with a great sense of humour. Thinking of you at this time, Aunt Roni, and wishing you strength and peace.
Love you,
April
Jeff Gelinas
Gary was like a father to me , he respected my choices and decisions regardless of his thoughts towards it . He showed me without words , what it is to be a man and take care of a family. His values are forever etched in my person and I thank him for that . Who he is /was has made me a better man and will continue to for many years to come . I valued him as a person (as my father ) and I wish I could tell him. He was the husband and the man to my mom that anyone could dream of having, he was a true selfless man , and the happiness my mother had was and is a true testament to who he was. He was a great role model even from far he was a protector, a provider, a teacher and as genuine as a human can be . My love for him can not be compared to anything in life although it wasn’t spoken enough, I feel a piece of me has disappeared. He will be incredibly missed.
Tom and Sandra Pridham
Our Condolences to Roni and all the family. so sorry for your Loss’
Tom and Sandra Pridham.
Katrina Portelance
Our condolences thoughts and prayers 🙏 Katrina Portelance
Kirk&Eliza Vanner
We will really miss you Gary. Although your time as our neighbour may have been only a short 5 years here in Egmondville, The memories will last a lifetime. With the the late night fires and chats, to side by side rides, ping pong play offs and the list goes on! Our kids all Truly loved you and Roni and little Lincoln will really miss his Baba’s. Thank you for always thinking of my family in all the late nights of working and not making it home due to snow storms. You were truly a person to look up to with all your care for others and the Love and loyalty you always showed Roni.
You will always be in our hearts!
Love always,
Kirk, Eliza, Anastazia, Paige and Lincoln!
Ray & Blanche Murray
Ray and I are broken hearted loosing our dear friend and brother-in-law. There will never be such a
kind, generous man as him. We have many fond memories of being with Ron and Gar laughing and talking and sharing stories. Those memories will always be with us. He will always be in our hearts, we
will always think of him with love. We will really miss him. We share your sad loss Roni as do so many others.