Gary Bishop
February 11, 1950 – November 07, 2020
On November 7th, Gary Bishop at the age of 70 peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family into the waiting arms of his daughter, Amanda. Also predeceased by his mother and father Joan and Charlie Bishop; grandparents Bill and Rose Benson; uncles Buck Benson and Jack Bishop; and parents-in-law Mary and Leo McGrath. Leaving to mourn his wife Sharon; daughters Jackie Connors (Craig) and Lisa; grandchildren: Gavin Connors, Logan Bishop-Wade and his “favourite granddaughter” Brooklyn; sisters: Bonnie Bishop, Diane Bishop, Barb (Billy) Coughlan and Toni (Terri) Legge; brother Rick (Ken); brothers-in-law: Gene (Madonna), Leo (Patricia) McGrath and Bruce (Pat, deceased) Escott; sister-in-law Elizabeth Lacey (Dave); numerous nieces and nephews; “adopted” daughter Colleen MacCormack; and the St. John’s Fire Department and Bus Driver buddies. Special thank you to Dr. Mary O’Brien and the nursing staff of 4NA and B at the Health Sciences Centre. Your care and compassion is truly appreciated. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 from 2 p.m – 4 p.m and 6 p.m – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 at 2 p.m from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay with inurnment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bauline Line. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Amanda Bishop Memorial Scholarship Fund, School of Music, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5S7.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary Bishop 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N