Formerly of Ararat VIC and Burrum Heads QLD.
Passed away peacefully at Warrnambool VIC on October 25, 2025.
Loved father of Mark, Adam, Jason (dec.), Clea and step-father of Jenny, Vivian, Sally and all their families.
Loved husband of Louise (dec.) and former husband and friend of Jo.
Private cremation
A Memorial Service will take place in Ararat at a later date.
Rest in peace, Gary. Many good memories of the times we enjoyed with you and Louise, . Sincerest sympathy to your family….Matti, Frank and dogs
November 12, 2025Thank you Gary for all your hours of chats and friendly visits ❤️ you . Loved all your dogs tooooo.
November 12, 2025We so loved our friendship with this fabulous man. Garry had to be one of the kindest men we have ever known. Devoted to his family and dogs.
Forever missed
I will miss our chats, your advice, love and humour. You were always there when I needed you and I will miss you so much.- Your loving daughter.
November 2, 2025A great man, great surgeon. I remember how he worked most of the night surgically removing dead skin from victims of the Tatyoon fires.
Riding his horse to the Ararat hospital hitching it outside to go check a pt. He loved animals a Great Dane was also one of his mates.
He was a fun person.
We are so lucky to have known you. You were an amazing Doctor and friend to our family. Always loved visiting you when in Qld. You will sadly be missed
October 31, 2025Thankyou for many years of care and caring. Many smiles and memories. the Crawford/Shalders families.
October 30, 2025A life well lived and a wonderful career but most of all my Dad! I shall miss you so much.
October 30, 2025