Obituary of Gary Rutherford

Gary passed away peacefully at Willett Able Living on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 in his 75th year. Loving husband of the late June. Caring brother of Lynn and her husband Gerry Carragher, Deborah and her husband Jim Harris, Michael and his wife Sharon. Loving uncle of Lenny (Annette), Nichole (Roger) and Darrell. Grand uncle of Owen, Trinity, Sienna and Tristan. Gary was very proud to be a steel worker and president of the local Steel Workers Union. He also helped to bring the NDP to London. Gary loved to golf at Arrowdale and help with their golf tournaments and loved to play guitar. Special thanks to the Nurses and PSW's at the Paris Willett Able Living for the special care they gave Gary. At Gary's request, cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre, 519-752-4331. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Donations and condolences are available online at www.beckettglaves.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Gary in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.