Robert Gary Loveday, 50, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Gary was born in Emo, Ont. on May 18, 1961 to Lawrence and Beatrice Loveday.
He worked as a logger and a sawyer for several years. Gary also had a great love for fishing, fast cars, and eagles.
Gary will be greatly missed by his children, Chantel Loveday of Niverville, Man., Clinton Loveday of Saint. Malo, Man., and Charnal Loveday (Adam Shields) of Spruce Grove, Alta.
He also is survived by his siblings, Sandra (Ron) Ogier, Glen Loveday, Warren (Tammy) Loveday, Keith Loveday, Lindsey Loveday, and Todd (Renee) Tookenay; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Gary was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Beatrice Loveday; daughter, Hailey Loveday; and brother, Morris Loveday.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating.
Interment will take place in Emo Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Fort Frances Evangelical Covenant Church c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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