Gary Alfred Couillard

In loving memory of

Mr. Gary Alfred Couillard

October 7, 1950 – June 24, 2024

Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on June 24th ,2024 at the age of 73 at the Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson, Ontario.He was the son of the late George Couillard and late Alma Couillard (neeHarris), born in Ottawa  on October 7, 1950. He will be deeply missed by his wife Lindsey (nee Ratcliffe), sons Jason (Carole) and Shawn (Kim), grandkids Liam, Zachary, Ryan and Olivia, by his sister Gayle (Tim) and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his best hunting companions, black labs Hunter and Danny who have been patiently waiting for him. His lab, Abby, will keep the hunting tradition alive with Lindsey. Gary was proud to be an Ontario Conservation Officer for 30 years, serving mainly in North Bay District, but also several other communities in Northern Ontario. After retirement from the MNR, Gary started Nighthawk Outfitters as a hunting guide, where he was able to share his passion for the outdoors with people from across Ontario and the United States. His stewardship of our province’s resources continued by being a member of the Ontario Moose-Bear Allocation Advisory Committee, the Big Game Management Advisory Committee and the Northeastern Ontario Bear Management Association. The Graveside Service will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Matheson at 11 am on Saturday July 6, 2024 and a Celebration of Life will follow at the Floyd Hembruff Civic Centre (387 Hwy 11, Matheson, ON). Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Bingham Memorial Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Your donations are greatly appreciated. If you wish to send online condolences to his family, to share your memories or photos of Gary, please visit www.irvineandirvinefuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

 Irvine and Irvine Funeral Home

 705-232-4006

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