Gary Allen Kawalski, 58, passed away on March 11, 2012, at home.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Elizabeth ”Betty” Frances (Kelly) Kawalski of the Valley View Villa, Riverton, and the late Stanley Charles Kawalski.
Gary was a painter by trade and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton.
He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed football and had a fondness toward animals.
Surviving besides his mother Elizabeth “Betty” Kawalski, Valley View Villa, Riverton, are sisters, Judy (Mike) Hecimovich, Springville; Sandra (Harold) Kennedy, Stellarton; a brother, Kevin, Westville; a number of nieces and nephews.
Gary was predeceased by his father, Stanley Charles Kawalski; brothers, Dana Charles Kawalski and Stanley Douglas Kawalski.
A public graveside committal service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Cemetery, Stellarton.
Donations in memory of Gary may be made to the SPCA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel.
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