Garry William Hammett September 26, 1949 - May 2, 2013 It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Garry William Hammett, husband, father and grandpa (pops), late of Bienfait, Sask. on May 2, 2013. Garry's memory will be forever cherished by his wife Margo of 43 years, Bienfait; children: Garry Jr. (Kerrie) of Regina, Sask. (children - Joshua, Miranda, Matthew); Rodney (Rebecca) of Regina, (children - Cassidy and Logen); Nicole (Brad) Friars of Bienfait (children - Blake and Kamryn); Chris (Jenna)of Estevan - (daughter Bella); father - Jack Hammett of Kelowna, B.C .; siblings: Linda Robertson of Calgary, Alta., John Hammett of Kelowna, B.C.; Rosalie (Mike) Shaw of Nisku, Alta., Debbie (Duane) Leptich of Devon, Alta., David (Brenda) Hammett of Kitimat, B.C., Jackie Hammett of Kelowna, B.C., Ken Hammett of Edmonton, Alta.; father-in-law, Raymond (Irene) Marchand of Estevan, Sask., as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Lena Hammett; mother-in-law, Lenora Marchand; and brother-in-law, Beverly Robertson. Garry was passionate about his children and grandchildren and was always there to lend a hand and encouragement whenever and wherever possible (be it coaching his children when they were young or just giving them advice on how to build or fix something). He was also passionate about his community where he served as a councillor and then mayor for many years. He also spent many years on the Estevan Rural School Division Board and at the time of his passing was a member of the Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Cornerstone School Division. Prayers were held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, Sask. with Mr. Doug Third as celebrant. Memorial Service was Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, Sask. with Rev. Father Peter Nijssen as celebrant. Those wishing to make donations in Garry's memory may do so directly to the Canadian Paraplegic Assoc (Sask)Inc., 3928 Gordon Rd. Regina, SK S4S 6Y3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank you Special thanks to all who were on the scene of the accident. To Victim Services (Roberta) who volunteered her time to us immediately following the accident. A heartfelt thank you to Doug Third for leading the prayer service and for his kind words and to Father Peter Nijssen for the wonderful celebration of Garry's life. Also to the choir, the readers, the honourary pallbearers and to the CWL for the lovely lunch and to Hall Funeral Services for going above and beyond with your care and compassion. A very special thank you to my son Rodney for the eulogy and to 3 of my granddaughters (Miranda, Cassidy and Kamyrn) for the song you sang for Grandpa. We would also like to thank those who called, sent food, flowers, cards, memorial donations, the Bienfait Legion and to those who travelled short and long distances to be with us. We are so grateful for all the support. If we have neglected to acknowledge anyone, please forgive us. Margo Hammett and family.
