Sisler High School Alumni
Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB)
GARY JOHN COMACK Obituary
GARY JOHN COMACK attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary John Comack.
Graduation Year | Class of 1971 |
Date of Passing | Jul 20, 2013 |
About | GARY JOHN COMACK It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gary Comack on July 20, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Gary leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 39 years, Susan, his two precious daughters Jennifer (Jeff) and Stacey (Joe), and the pride and joy of his life his grandson Emmett. Gary's memory will also be treasured and missed by his sisters, Gail (Randy), Colleen (Louis) and Valerie (Walter), brother-in-law Mark (Rhonda), and many nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his parents John and Lorraine Comack and will now return to their loving care. Gary also leaves behind his furry companion Max only to join his past furry friend Ebony. Gary grew up in the North End of Winnipeg (birth 18 Jan 1953) where he maintained strong roots throughout his adult life. Gary graduated from Sisler High School and later graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Education to fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher. Gary joined the Winnipeg School Division teaching at his alma mator, Sisler, and at R.B. Russell and Kelvin. His commitment to improving the quality of education was recognized in his first administrative appointment as Vice Principal at Issac Brock and then when he proudly accepted the appointment of Principal at R.B. Russell. He was instrumental in transforming the curriculum at R.B. that would encourage students to reach their full potential. In 2007, through a nomination made by the R.B. Parent Committee Gary proudly received Canada's Outstanding Principal Award; an award never more deserving. Gary, then, accepted a new challenge as the principal of the Adult Education Centre where he continued to work until his passing. Gary was also involved in other aspects of the education community through his involvement with Leadership Training through the Manitoba Teacher's Society and work with the Winnipeg Teachers' Association. Gary extended his community involvement as an active member of Knox United Church serving on the Board of Directors and the Duval Foundation. A celebration of Gary's life will take place Thursday, July 25, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to the University of Winnipeg Opportunity Fund, www.uwinnipegfoundation.ca My Daddy, My Hero My Daddy, My Hero My Miyagi, My Strength A baby girl in her daddy's arms. Not yet knowing this is the greatest man she will ever know A little girl in pigtails Playing dress up and tea party Her daddy taking one lump of sugar With barrettes in his hair and beard She grew up over camping trips And summers at Winnipeg Beach Her daddy, a teacher, a mentor A spider killer and monster fighter A young girl who loved To read and write books Her daddy coaching soccer And sitting front row At piano and dance A teenage girl with braces Shy, awkward and quiet Her daddy teaching her to Drive a car and play basketball While really teaching her to follow Her dreams and her heart Over Barbies and sandcastles Dinosaurs and astronauts Novels and theatre The pig-tailed girl and her daddy Got to know each other A young woman making mistakes And finding herself Her daddy mending broken hearts While building her strength and spirit A young law school grad Ready to take on the world Her daddy never stopping To teach her about life, family And what it all means After a walk down the aisle And a Call to the Bar A decade of MTC dates And an autographed short story The pig-tailed girl still called her daddy When the washing machine made a funny sound A baby boy In his mommy's arms The pig-tailed girl finally understanding The unconditional love and sacrifice Of a parent for their child Her daddy the best Grandad To that baby boy Building train tables and changing diapers Making animal noises and playing peek-a-boo My Daddy, My Hero My Miyagi, My Strength NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com AS PUBLISHED IN WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ON JUL 24, 2013 |
