Robert Garfield (Garry) Snare
January 21, 1930 – July 11, 2020
Garry passed on peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on July 11, 2020 with his wife and family by his side.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughters Janeen (Dave Ryan) and Leslie, and his sons Andrew (Janet Carmichael), James (Heather) and Robert as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many friends showed their love and support during his weeks in hospital and we thank them.
Garry had a long and varied career in graphic arts, promotion and the entertainment industry, always focusing on the rights of everyone to be treated equally.
He was also a Shriner, working tirelessly to support their children’s hospitals, as well as an officer and member of several masonic organizations.
In later years Garry enjoyed his retirement, the company of his dogs, his friends and neighbours and time spent with his granddaughters Emma and Cailin. He was particularly pleased to reach his 90th birthday in January and to see everyone at a gathering in his honour.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and doctors of St. Michael’s Hospital for their kindness and compassion. We are forever grateful.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held in the future when restrictions are eased.
If you would like to pay tribute to Garry, please make a contribution in his name to the St. Michael’s Foundation.
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Michael R Duplessis
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I have very fond memories of Gary. He was unique in this world. Unforgettable!
Murray Hicks
Andy, my condolences to you and your family
Tracey Carmichael
Sending my condolences to the family. May your memories of the beautiful times together bring you comfort.
Jim and Jan
Andrew we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing and are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Jane Aronovitch
So so sorry to hear this news. I will always remember him sitting in the lobby or out on the patio. Deep condolences Nancy et al.
Ivana Marzura
I came to know Garry only in the past 2 years after moving into the same condo complex. I will miss encountering him in the lobby where he always offered a joke and pleasantries served up with a warm smile. I’m sure he is missed by his friends and family.
Claude Vickery
Gary was a wonderful, positive person who always had a warm and welcoming smile. My wife Florence says that Gary was a master when it came to flattery and dishing out compliments for the ladies ( and their dogs ). He will be greatly missed by all his friends at Shaftesbury. Our condolences to his family.
Sheila McCarthy
I was sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. He was the very first person my daughter and I met at the front doors of 21 Shaftesbury. He greeted us like old friends and made us laugh so much with his stories! Every time I saw him it was the same. What a lovely warm and wonderful man. He will be missed greatly. I will always think of him whenever I walk through our lobby. Warm thoughts for Nancy and the whole family. Sheila McCarthy.
Margaret Bush
I am so saddened, Nancy, to learn of Garry’s death. I didn’t know him well but will miss his friendly greetings. I know it will leave an irreplaceable gap in your life but trust that you have many happy memories of your life together.
Gary Topp
I was so sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. He and Nancy were bright spots in my career…fun, loyal, creative and, yes, treated us with respect and equality.
Drew Irwin
Garry was one of the classiest people I’ve ever known, along with his wife Nancy. It was an honour, sir.