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).
My deepest sympathy Janet and family. Sincere sympathy to the Hackett families….Gary was a gentle sole with a warm heart ….he will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. My prayers and heart goes out to all of you.
Sending our late but sincere condolences to you, Janet and your family.
Deb, Leonard and all of Gary’s family
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
Terry and Anne Warwick
Our sincere sympathy to your families.
Janet and family, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Garry was such wonderful man, he will true be missed. We are thinking of you and sending prayers and love.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Janet. My heart goes out to you and your family
So sorry to hear via Trudy of Gary’s sudden passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.🙏
Janet and family. Our sincere condolences for your loss. Lots of fond memories over the years.
Wishing you all the best during this time.
Heath & Family.
Lots of fond memories of Gary at the Township Office over the years. We send our heartfelt sympathies to you all, cherish your memories. Jeff and Sue Agar
Janet and family, our condolences to you all. Gary was a great guy and Kathy and I can still remember his smiling face on Peter’s sail boat in Halifax that summers day. Our thought are with you.
Sincere condolences to the Hackett and Stephens families. I had the pleasure of working with Gary while installing rural water lines many years ago. He was always pleasant and easy going. Most recently at the latest high school reunion (Janet’s year) Gary and I talked cars at great length and had a lot of laughs. He will be missed by all.
Pete and Joy Vokes
Debbie and Leonard…So sorry to hear about your brother’s passing, hold onto your memories of him…Love: Cathy and Bob Macgillivray
Dear Janet, Dan and family, Sean and Hackett and Stephens families – We are so very sorry to find out that Gary has passed. So many memories of fun times with the Brigden gang. Gary has left you far too soon and he will be missed by so many. Sending our deepest sympathies. Jim and Gwen
Sending our deepest condolences to the Hackett/Stephens families. I grew up with the Hackett family on Gem Ave, Petrolia. It was a great street to grow up on. All the kids were friends. I met Janet in Grade 9 at LCCVI. I got to see Debbie and got to know her husband Leonard when working at Dawn-Euphemia office. I moved into the house across the street from Betty (Gary’s Mom) and had many nice conversations with her. I felt very sad when I heard of Gary’s passing. He was a great guy. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Susan (Smith) & Brian Symington
Janet, Dan, Sean and families, We are so sorry to hear of Gary`s sudden passing. We have great memories of camping days, which are often reminisced about, lots of fun, laughter, and music. His smile and easy nature will live on
Dear Janet and Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My deepest condolences. Thinking of you at this sad time. ❤️
Oh Janet. We are sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I remember how much fun he was with the Optimists as well as at Annie and Zachary’s wedding. He will be missed in so many ways!! Peace to you Janet
Gary was agreat guy always smiling areal mopar guy rip my friend
Dearest friends Janet, Dan and Shawn, Sorry for the loss of Gary…he will always be remembered as we remember hockey tournaments, volleyball games, dinners, travel and fun times with you all. From one car guy to another, I will miss talking to you about cars, sports and the craziness of raising kids!
Our prayers and many condolences with massive hugs, Rolly Middleton, Marni Middleton, Matt & Kara Middleton
Gary(Egg) was my favorite Janet, so easy going and kind like all of you I will miss him dearly. Go Leafs Go (Egg) , Mike and Laina.
Janet, Dan, Michelle and Sean, our deepest condolences. Gary was a wonderful person. He was a great mentor during his time the Township. Vic enjoyed his Monday night football evenings with Gary. He will be missed by many.
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss, Janet. Thinking of you and the boys and sending you all lots of love and support during this tough time.
Brian H.
Dear Janet..thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending our condolences.
Sincerely,
Barb Clark
Janet
Deepest condolences to you and your Family. So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you!❤️
Joel and Carol and all your family – your friends at St. Paul’s wish to extend their sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Blessings – Marion Henderson on behalf of St. Paul’s United Church. Janet and family – I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you also on your loss. Marion
Janet and family, so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our sincere condolences,
John and Addie Bell
My deepest condolences. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Sending my condolences on your loss. So sorry.
Our Deepest condolences to all the Hackett and Stephens family and friends in this difficult time.
Rick and Barb Harper
Janet and family Our deepest condolences on hearing of Gary’s sudden passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Barb & Ken Alderman
To Janet,Dan and Michelle,Lauren and Elizabeth and to all the Hackett and Stephens Families!
Our sincere thoughts are with you all in Gary’s passing.
“Only time and tears take away grief, that is what they are for.”
With warmth and sincerity,
Harry & Barb Westendorp
Janet and family…so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing on Saturday . He was an interesting guy for sure…memories to hold dearly and provide comfort in the days ahead. As we watched the Lions game that day our thoughts were of him! 🙏
My sincere sympathy to the Hackett families on the passing of Gary. So very sorry to hear.
To Janet and family. my deepest condolences to you. of Gary.s passing. Way too young. Please know you are in my thoughts and prays. Blessing to you and yours. Hold close to lasting precious memories. Hugs. Mary Ann Clark
Bryan, Norma and all the Hackett families.
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your brother. Time is healing, and hopefully time and memories will help you through your time of bereavement .
Thinking of you Bryan
Norma & Bill Griffin
To the Hackett and Stephen’s families: so sorry for Gary’s passing. My your memories give you peace and comfort at this sad time.
Janet, Dan, Sean and Stephens/Hackett families,
My heart is aching for you all as I write this. Gary’s passing has prompted tears, but also lots of laughter and happy memories for us. He had a great smile and quick wit, and was fun to be with. I can imagine his granddaughters adored him! Although he is gone, I know he will be with you everyday. We send our love.
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.