Hackett, Gary
October 27, 1953 ~ January 18, 2025
HACKETT, Gary William – In his 72nd year passed away suddenly at his home on January 18, 2025. Gary retired after a lengthy career at St. Clair Twp. Gary was a home body and had a passion for old Mopar cars. In Retirement Gary loved spending time with his dog and tinkering with his old cars in his shop. Always quick to lend a hand to anyone in need of help he was there and up for whatever the job was. Gary was an Avid sports fan, and he would love to ramble on to anyone who would listen about the Leafs, Lions and Tigers. The light of Gary’s life was his two granddaughters!, Lauren and Elizabeth. Gary will be sorrily missed by his wife of 49 years Janet (nee Stephens) and his boys Dan (Michelle) and Sean. Dear brother to Gwen (Nick), Bryan (Norma), Deborah (Leonard), Joel (Carol) and Jeff (Beth). Gary is remembered by the Stephens family, Trudy (Ron Stamos), Gary (Janet) and Bruce (Cathy). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Gary will be missed by all who knew him. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Funeral Details
A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.E.E. Hospital Foundation ceehf.ca/donate/ (cheques only please).
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sending our sympathies to Janet and family. gone too soon
Janet and your Family
So very sorry for losing Gary far too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet and family
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts are with you, Gord and Margaret Hayes
Janet and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet, I am so sorry for you and your family. I always looked forward to my visits with you and Gary in Brigden. Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this extremely hard time. Hugs to you.
We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to Janet and family, and to all the Hackett and Stephens families.
Our hearts go out to you Janet and family. We have fond memories of gettogethers at Deb and Leonard’s. We were so impressed with the details that Gary would come up with regarding his nieces and nephews. He loved you all. He will be deeply missed.
We are so sorry for your loss, Gary was a wonderful man! We are thinking of you all.
Hanneke, Jarod and Katie Mills
Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends. Such a ripple one makes in so many lives . He will be missed beyond measure . Hugs to all . ✨💙💫
Janet and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy and warm hugs are sent your way.
Lyle and Shirley Leckie
Dear Janet & family
So very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My deepest sympathies. Hugs.
Gail
Janet and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. God give you comfort at this time and memories help warm you hearts. Alan and Marie (Dawson) Stephenson
So sorry to hear , hard to believe. Janet , Brian , Jeff and the whole rest of families are thoughts are with you through this very hard and sad time. I can picture his smiling face. Cherish the memories. Lorrie and Paul
Dear Janet, Dan, Sean and family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
We are thinking of you all with love.
To all the family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. He was well know throughout the community. A special prayer for Janet…. Barb and Gord.
To Janet & family and the Hackett family,
We extend our deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, dad, and brother and friend. I remember Gary always being so helpful and offering his helpful advice and wisdom when working with projects and renovations with the library as well as being a real asset to St. Clair township. Gary was a great guy and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest In Peace Gary and may God wrap his arms around You Janet and bring you peace and strength and much love from friends and family.
Janet and family so sorry for your loss sending prayers and thoughts your way
Our sincere condolences to Janet, Dan and Sean and all your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Sorry to hear. Condolences to the Hackett and Stephens families . Gary will be missed!
Mark and Gail Freer
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Janet, Dan,Sean and the entire Hackett and Stephens family
Dave and Mary Steadman
We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing! Our condolences to the Hackett family. It was always nice to catch up with him when we visited Debbie and Leonard. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet and family.
We are very sorry to hear of Gary passing.
Our condolences to the family.
Al and Barb Hayward
Janet and family I’m so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our condolences to you, your family and all the Hackett families. Growing up my second home was the Hackett home. I spent a lot of time with this family. Gary would often take a car load of us for a trip to McDonalds. He was like a big brother. Thinking of you all.
Pam & Mike Belan
Janet and Family – We are so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was such a great guy to work for at St. Clair Twp. Our deepest condolences to you.
Janet and family, so sad to hear of Gary’s passing. My memories of Gary go back to high school days. Hold your memories tight. Hugs
Sending love and hugs to Janet, Dan and family and Sean and the Hackett and Stephen’s families. Gary was a great friend and our family made a lot of good memories which we will cherish forever. Gary you will be missed!!❤️ Jim, Barb and family
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
My Sympathy goes to All the Hackett Families at this difficult time . Gary was a well known man and loved by everyone ! Hugs to all Love Always Maureen Bailey and Family xoxo
Dear Janet, Sean, Dan and Michelle, as well as his bright lights Lauren and Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your huge loss. Gary was a special friend to so many. Always with a laugh and ready to help. He will be missed. Love and hugs from my family. Janxo
Janet and family. So very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of gary’s passing. My condolences to the family ❤️
Janet and family . My condolences to you all and Stephens family. Great neighbour when we lived on farm. Hugs .
Our deepest condolences Janet and family Gary will be missed by all who knew him you are in our thoughts during this difficult time
Doug Wendy McLean & family
My sincerest sympathies to the Hackett and Stephens families. Rest in peace Gary.
My deepest condolences to you and your family Janet…..Gary truly was a wonderful, caring and compassionate man….he made so many dreams come true for us, with the work he did in St Clair Twp and I will always have a very special spot in my heart for him…..may Gods peace be with you all at this time, Steve Arnold
Janet, Dan, Sean, and family so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He had a great smile. Thinking of you all ❤️
So sorry for your loss Janet . My condolences to you and your family
Janet and family
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
my deepest condolences to the entire family. Gary was a fun loving guy up to any adventure. He will be missed by many.
Keep your memories close, they last forever.
Janet so sorry to hear this.Gary will be missed by everyone that knew him.My condolences to you and family at this very difficult time.
Janet so very sorry for you and your family for Gary’s sudden passing. Sending my deepest sympathies to you all.
Sincerely
Penny Phillips (nee McGuire)
So sorry to read that Gary passed away. My condolences to you, Janet, and your family. I enjoyed working
with Gary when we planned and constructed the St. Clair River Trail. Gary was most helpful and a pleasure
to work with. He will be missed by many.