Gary Albert Titus, born in 1945 in Toronto, passed away peacefully at Matthews House Hospice Alliston, on December 24, 2023, at the age of 78. Gary is survived by his beloved wife Antoinette, loving children Andrew (Jennifer) and Julie (Phil), grandchildren Hannah, Jonathan, Jeffery and Cailey, and younger brother Paul (Debbie).
After retiring from his career as an accountant, Gary and Toni moved from their long-established home on Stoney Creek Dr. in Scarborough to a retirement community in Alliston, Ontario (Briar Hill). Here, he established wonderful friendships with neighbours and thoroughly enjoyed playing Euchre and Wizard at the community centre and helping neighbours in any way he was able.
Unfortunately, community involvement became more difficult in the last several years as Gary dedicated his time to caring for his wife of 53 years who continues to suffer from advanced Parkinson’s disease.
Dad will always remain in our hearts and souls. He will be forever remembered as an unwavering supporter of the Toronto Maple Leafs (GO LEAFS GO), a lover of cat naps, poker playing with the family at gatherings and, of course, food. Loved ones regard him as a hard-working, strong, respected and kind-hearted person – one not requiring material possessions, only desired time with friends and family.
We will miss you terribly, but we are happy to know you are free of pain and have joined your parents, sister, and other deceased friends and family in heaven. We will miss you until we meet again.
Gary’s family would like to sincerely thank everyone who touched his life and enriched it in anyway.
Private cremation has taken place and, as per family wishes, no formal memorial services will be hosted at this present time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gary’s memory to Matthews House Hospice, Cancer Society, or Parkinson’s Research.
Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Vern Hartwick says
Gary and I worked together for many years at Corr-A-Box Packaging . He was a great accountant and friend . He will be dearly missed . Love to Toni and family from Vern and Ness and family .
Nancy and Bob Thomas says
We met Gary at a card table in the Community Centre when we first
moved to Briar Hill.
Gary along with a few others introduced us to the game of Wizard.
We have missed playing with Gary this last couple of years but we will always remember his pleasant smile and quick wit.
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to all his family.
Sincerely
Nancy and Bob Thomas
Heather Thompson says
Julie and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this time and I’m here for you if you need a hug! May he be at peace. Love you!
Sonja Farrell says
Gary will be missed by many people. I will remember him for his kind heart, his never failing support and care for Toni. He was an honourable man of great integrity who always put others before himself. Rest in Peace Gary.
Joy and Edward Driver says
Dear Toni, Julie, Andrew and all the family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Just wanted you to know you are so much in our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.
With our special love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy,
Joy and Edward
Elizabeth Yaegers says
Dear Toni, Zoe told me about Gary’s passing. May he Rest In Peace with those that have gone before him!
Dave and I send our sincere condolences to you, Andrew, Julie, and your grandchildren.
I think about you often and the times we spent together in the past. Zoe keeps me updated for which I am very grateful.
Much love, your cousin, Liz aka BethSue❤️
Ken and Lori Pavely says
So very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Although we only moved in next door in August, Gary was so very friendly, and helpful in any way he could. We will miss him.
Kristen MacAuley says
Julie, this is such a beautiful note about your father. From our family to yours, we are sending our deepest condolences and thinking of you at this incredibly difficult time. xoxox
Lindsay Lynch says
What a lovely write up on your dad Julie. He must have been a very special man as he had you as a daughter ❤️
Thinking of you and the family❤️
Michel Bullock says
Toni, Julie, Andrew and Family.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I had the pleasure of knowing Gary and Toni for the last several years. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Tomlin says
Julie, on behalf of the Tonmin family we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will continue to pray for your family and please know you are in our thoughts.
Mary Allison says
I will miss Gary, whom I met in 1970 when he and Toni were engaged. In 1974 they opened their home to me when I immigrated to Canada and I will never forget that. Rest in Peace my friend. Love and sympathy to Toni, Julie, Andrew and all the family.
Barb DeMaria says
I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I met Gary and Toni while they were looking for a new home in Briar Hill, they were a pleasure to work with! I had several chats with Gary over the years talking about the real estate market. Sending my condolences to the family.