Passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021 in his 76th year. Beloved partner of Sue Gagnon. Wonderful and loving father of Allison Gilham (David), Nadia Holman (Joseph) Missy Thornton (T.J) and Nathan Pryor (Cassiah). Much loved grandfather of Isaac, Ruby, Mia, R.J., Elliott, Emett and Parker. Predeceased by his parents Woodie and Doreen Pryor. Dear brother of Sharon Carron (late Jim), Lynda Pagel, Debra McCurdy and Lorna Kay Cooper. Caring uncle to Dana, Leagh, Brandi and Zayna. Predeceased by his nephew Kito and his closest lifelong friends Darrell Kirby, and Paul Genereaux. Gary will also be missed dearly by Bradley Holman.
Gary made many friends and was elected the student body president at H. B. Beal in London. He went on to earn degrees from both Fanshawe College and the University of Windsor working with youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Gary was a very accomplished athlete who played football for the London Lords, and was a golden glove boxer and black belt in Kung Fu. He later took up marathon running and earned a black belt in Ishinru Karate which became his passion. An expert angler, he introduced his family to the joys of annual camping and fishing trips.
Gary had many friends and had a penchant for remembering faces and names, and it was not uncommon for him to run into old acquaintances everywhere he went.
Gary retired, after serving for many years as the director at the non-profit Windsor Homes Coalition where he enjoyed being involved with the annual toy drive. He spent years volunteering every weekend as self-defense and martial arts instructor to clients and local residents.
If you wish, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Cremation to take place.
There will be a visitation Tuesday November 2, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and a memorial service will be held, by invitation only, on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 11am at Families First funeral home, 3260 Dougall Ave., Windsor, 519-969-5841. Reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend. A livestream will be available to view the service from home, please visit his link on the funeral home web page.
Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. To RSVP, share memories, photos, or make a donation visit www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gary Woodward Pryor 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Windsor, Province: Ontario