AYOTTE, Gary Charles

After a courageous battle, Gary passed away at home, in the arms of his wife, on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the age of 59. Beloved husband and best friend of Mickey. Loving Dad to Steve, Ryan (Dana), Sarah (Joe) and Ian. Dear Papa of Kaedri, Payten, Violet, Lyla and Kanchi. Predeceased by his parents Charles Ayotte and Cynthia Irving.   Loving son of Sandy and Don Steer. Loving brother of Val (Rainer), Wes (Sharon), Tammy (Robert) and Chuck (Danielle). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) on Friday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Funeral Service at Mother of God Church, Goulais River on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donation to Doctors Without Borders would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Norris, Dr. Kobelka, Viktoria, Karen, Sue, Anne, Margaret, Dawn, CCAC, Red Cross, Jon’s Medicine Shoppe and Rexall Pharmacy for their exceptional care and compassion. Thank you to Father Veselko for your support and guidance. www.northwoodfuneral.com