Obituary of Gary Walter Wenckstern

WENCKSTERN, Gary Suddenly on Friday, June 18th at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS at the age of 70. Loving husband for 35 years of Barbara and much loved father of Robert, Barry (Cori), Richard, Amber (Peter) and Sarah (Kyle). Cherished grandfather of Jason (Kari), Jessica (Dave), Nicole (Jeff), Roberto, Jack, Andrew, Zack, Faith and soon to be Kaleb, and great grandfather of Owen. Also survived by brothers Hans (Ursla) and Karl-Heinz (Laura), sister in law Krista (the late Adi), and many nieces, nephews and friends. Gary was the longtime owner of W&W Masonary Ltd. and enjoyed working and gardening. The most important thing to him was his family. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the Paramedics and SCGH staff for their care and compassion. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Gary's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, June 24th from 2-4pm. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 4:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.