Obituary of Gary Wilfred Stairs

Stairs, Gary Wilfred

Gary Wilfred Stairs passed away at home in Douglas, New Brunswick on October 30^th at the age of 73 from cancer. He was surrounded by his children. As well as his loving family and friends in his final days.

 Gary held several positions throughout his lifetime including Teaching in Moosonee, ON, Plumbing Inspector in Saint John, NB and Head of Maintenance for Horizon Health in Fredericton, NB.

He was loving, knowledgeable, compassionate, and vastly educated. He liked hunting, fishing, guitar and he would never pass up a turkey dinner. Gary was a loving caregiver to his wife for several years before her passing. He was strong in his faith and attended Douglas Baptist Church for over 30 years.

Born February 14, 1951, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Gary is predeceased by his wife, Barbara, his parents Wilfred and Christina, and his brother Daniel. Gary is survived by his children, Kelly Stairs (Kevin), Chris Stairs (Lynn) and Heather Roberts; grandchildren, Daniel Stairs (Emma), and Charly Roberts; great-grandchildren, Kylee and Nora Stairs; his siblings, Valerie Black (Gordon), Brent Stairs (Andrea); and several other extended family members.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Wednesday, November 6^th, 2024 from 6-8 pm. A Memorial Service will take place at Douglas Baptist Church, 1012 Route 105, Douglas, NB on Thursday, November 7^th, 2024 at 11:30 am with Rev. Peter Moore officiating. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Douglas Baptist Church. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com