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It is with much sadness that the family announces the death of Gary R. J. McLellan on July 11, 2024 at the age of 74 years.
Gary is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Yvette (Lirette) and his sisters, Connie McLellan of Sundre, AB, Karen (Michael) MacLeod of Moncton, NB, Joan Marie (Laurence) Nelson of Yellowknife, NWT and Judy Anne (Michel) Cormier of Scoudouc, NB as well as several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Robert and Marion (Monnie Mills) McLellan and his sister, Deborah McLellan-Bourque.
In 1973, Gary married Yvette, his high school sweetheart and they left NB to start their married life in Edmonton, AB so he could continue his university studies. From there, they moved to Yellowknife, NWT where he became the Director, Territorial Housing. They lived there for 30 years.
Gary was a boat enthusiast and he and Yvette shared much of their summers cruising the Great Slave Lake for weeks at a time. In 2018, they chose to move back to NB to enjoy their retirement years.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mario Saulnier for his caring and compassionate guidance to Gary during his journey.
In keeping with Gary’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Donations to the IWK, CHU Foundation (Oncology), or the charity of choice would be appreciated.
Gary knew he was loved and his family will miss him dearly.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center
3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB E4R 1T3 (506) – 532-1050
Yvette and family, we would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you.
Our deepest sympathies to his wife Yvette and his sisters as well as his friends…our thoughts and prayers prayers are with everyone..
So sorry for your loss. My condolence to Yvette and Gary’s family. Gary was a very good friend who will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts to his family.
Sorry for your loss Yvette and family, an old friend Rose Cormier
Nos plus sincères condoléances Yvette.🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathies to Yvette and family our thought and prayers are with you, .Garry was such a great neighbour I will surely miss his visit on his ride on mower and his many chats.
My sympathy to all the families, great memories of when my brother Gerry Boudreau and Gary were at my mother house
So sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Yvette we send you our love as we remember many old memories of times spent with Garry.
Our deepest sympathy Yvette and to all the family xoxo
To Connie, Karen, Joan and Judy I am saddened to read of Gary’s passing. Kevin and I send our sincere condolences. We remember the good and happy times we enjoyed with your family. I know he will be missed.
So shocked and sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our condolences to Yvette, Joan and all family members. We will always remember our Yellowknife days. Blessings to all. RIP our friend. 🙏😇
My condolences to Yvette and Family. What an interesting life you both had. Wishing you well!
Joan, I’m so sorry to hear of your brother, Gary’s passing gone to soon. Gary was a great friend to me.Many’s a chat & a laugh we had here in Yellowknife I will miss you my friend. RIP Gary.
I am so sorry, Joan
So sorry for your loss Yvette. Thinking of you and wishing you peace in your many memories. Condolences to Gary’s family as well.
My deepest sympathies to Yvette and Gary’s family. I have such fond memories of working for him in Yellowknife
Yvette – Im so sorry for your loss. We had many great memories on Great Slave Lake Gary will be fondly remembered. May he Rest In Peace
I am saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. I have many memories of time spent chatting with him as he passed by my office in Yellowknife.
My condolences to Yvette and family. Gary was one of my favourite honorary “uncles”, I have so many wonderful memories on Great Slave Lake with Gary and Yvette. I will miss his laugh and great stories.
I was so shocked to see that Gary passed away, our deepest sympathy Yvette and all the family
Rip my friend condolences to family
Deepest condolences to Yvette and Gary’s sisters. We have lost a good friend and neighbour. Gary’s neighbourly calls and visits will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace, Gary.
Lady Y / Lady Y / Lady Y / Maddog!
RIP old Friend
Sorry to hear you won’t be coming back from The East Arm this year.
Our deepest sympathies to Yvette and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
I’m very saddened to hear of Gary’s passing 😔 Remembering fond childhood memories of Gary, and all the family!! My condolences to both families 🕊🤍
Sincères condoléances à la famille…Un homme extraordinaire,il sera manqué! Sincères sympathies Yvette, prends courage il était toujours heureux avec toi, Une belle vie ensemble!
Sorry for you loss. Remember Gary from his Housing Corp days. Condolences to your entire family. There will be beer & clam in remembrance.
great memories of us growing up in shediac ,never a dull moment at scm school and with malcolm mercury doing 360 on the highway.we will miss you and our condolences to yvette and family
We were saddened to hear of the news of Gary’s passing. We knew Gary through our association with the Great Slave Yacht Club in Yellowknife where Gary was an active member for many years. Fair winds and calm seas to Gary an his family.
Yvette so sad to learn of Gary’s passing. Denise and I want to offer our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Our prays and thoughts are with you. Michel & De mise Leger
My sincere condolences to his wife Yvette & to all the McLellan familly.Therese gagnon
Our sincere condolences to Yvette & the McLellan family,our thoughts & prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Charlotte & Bern LeBlanc
So sad to hear of Gary’s passing. My deepest condolences to the McLellan and Lirette families 🤍
Judy et famille,
Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille.
Dollard et Noreen
To Judy and family…..my sincere condolences…from reading his obituary, he was a beautiful soul.
To Judy and the whole family: Marc and I send our heartfelt condolences.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the family.
From Everyone here at Shoppers Pharmacy in Shediac we would like to send our deepest condolences. Gary was a wonderful man whom always came in with an infectious smile. We will miss him dearly.
Knew Gary for years at NWTHC as I also spent 20 years with them. Fun guy and good man to work with. God Rest In Peace. Tom
Mes sympathies Yvette
Sending sincere condolences, love and prayers to Judy and her family during this very difficult time.
Yvette my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear love and friend . Had many souvenirs of dances at SCM . Your old friend Marcelle LeBlanc Léger
Our sympathies to Gary’s family. We enjoyed his cheerful demeanour and sage wisdom.
Be strong!
Sorry for loss Judy Anne Fr Leo and Claire leblanc.
We were saddened to learn of Gary’s passing and so sorry for your loss Karen.
Sincere condolences to all the family
I am very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing, it’s a sad time for Yvette, Joan, and the rest of the family. My sincere condolences to all.
Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I remember working with Gary at the Housing Corp. RIP Gary and deepest sympathy’s to Yvette and family.
Yvette and family – we only found out about Gary’s passing this past weekend while pulling slips at the Great Slave Yacht Club. A number of us at the club were completely shocked and saddened by the news. Gary’s influence and hard work lives on at our little club. In fact, most would agree that our club wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for fine people like him and his good friend Dennis. So sorry that he is gone all too soon! We will be sure to take a moment during the coming season to remember Gary while
We are on the lake in his former boat, Lady Y. In fact, we may have to raise a glass of something strong in his honor.
Brian said it best – Fair winds and Calm seas my friend! You won’t soon be forgotten!