Of Lucan, in his 75th year, passed away at his residence, on May 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Marlyne (Hotson) McFalls for 50 years. Dear father of Jeff and Kelly McFalls of Denfield and Peggy and Peter Mastorakos of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Melissa and Laura; Dylan and Collin. Dear cousin of Carol and Ron Coleman of London and Tom and Erna Brooke of Ilderton. Gary will be missed by the Hotson family of Grand Bend. Predeceased by his twin brother Larry (1991), and cousins Harold Brooke and Beverly Allen. Gary will be remembered for his commitment to his family and his community; he was married for 50 years, and member of the Lucan and District Lions Club and Masonic Lodge each for 50 years. He was the proud recipient of the Melvin Jones and Helen Keller Awards awarded by the Lions Club.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 189 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, May 24th at 11 AM. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the VON Middlesex-Elgin, Canadian Diabetes Association, or Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.
There will be a Masonic Service in the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM and a Lions Service Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
McFALLS: Thomas “Gary” of Lucan
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Earl Gateman
I drove tour bus out of Goderich. I did a month long tour to the west coast in ’83 and ’84 with Gary. We took roughly 100 rotary exchange students on two coaches and a van. He was easy going and said what he thought. I wish we could do that trip again. I’m saddened to hear of his passing.
Leslie and Steve Duncan
Jeff, Kelly, Laura and Melissa,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all during this challenging time. Our condolences to your entire family.
Paul, Jo, Matt & Karla Trudgen
We were so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. It has been a pleasure to know Gary and Marlyne, Jeff and Peggy, all these years. Remembering Gary as a Highway Coach driver with our family. He was always about town, with a story and a laugh! When Gary was around it was always a good time! He will be missed.
Bob and Martha Heywood
Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff and families
We were sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Bob always enjoyed kibbutzing with him and hearing stories of the bygone days in Lucan Biddulph. He was a larger than life fun character. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
Ed and Annelies Butler
We are sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Ed remembers when he was born! He was a well-liked and respected man. He always had time for a chat when he met you. We’ll miss him.
Ed and Annelies Butler
Vernice Mclay
Marlyne and family
Thoughts and prayers have been with you at this hard time.
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Dear Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff and families our sincere condolences to you, we will miss Gary, he was always happy and ready to help someone, he aimed to please and he did, he will be missed.
Bobbie Vens
Marlyne and family
My mother Marion Cochrane and family send our condolences and prayers to you and your family. Mom remembers how well he took care of her and George when you both were Caretaker of the apartments on Beech Street.
Bobbie Vens
Dave & Linda Smith
Marlene, Peggy, Jeff and families
Gary was a man of wit, determination, goodwill, and caring. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Bob and Helen Patterson and family
To Marlyne, Jeff and Peggy and families.Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We were camping on the weekend and heard it while we were away. He was a great neighbour for many years. He certainly be missed by all who knew him.
Dennis and Cindy White
Marlyne,Peggy Jeff and families,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Gary.
Gary was indeed a very important member of the Lucan Community.He always acknowledged you when he saw you with a big smile and a quick hello if he was in a hurry or a joke or story to tell you.He will be missed by all who knew him which I do believe was probably everyone in Lucan!Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Treasure your memories and know that he will be in your hearts forever.
Dennis and Cindy White
Jennifer Haskett
I am very sorry for your loss. Gary has been a good friend to the Haskett family for so many years, and as many others have said, he was a pillar in the community. My thoughts are with you at this sad time as you remember him, and celebrate a life well lived.
Lorne and Linda Morley
Marlene and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family!!
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Marlyne & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, so sorry we were unable to attend the service.
Linda Jim & Family
Anne Giesen and family
Marlyne and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
Marlyne & family:
So sorry to hear about Gary. He was always there to help others and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty, Rick, Ray, Ted, Debby Hall & family
Marlene and family
What difficult news for you on the passing of Gary. He will always be remembered as an active and friendly part of this town. His history and countless good deeds will live long in this community. I’m sure you will receive much support and help in the days and months to come. thank you for sharing Gary with all of us, and take care of each other.
Jim & Bobbye VanPraet
Dear Marlyne & Family
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Gary’s death.
We send kind thoughts and our deepest sympathy to you and your
family
Sincerely, Bobbye & Jim
Deb , Dan , Stephanie & Rob Scarborough
Marlyne , Jeff , Peggy , Peter and Kelly
We are so sad to her of your loss.
Deb & myself have so many great memories of the times we had over the years. with Gary .
We truly will miss him & hope your sadness is soon replaced with all those great memories he has left us all.
Dan,Deb Steph & Rob Scarborough
Patrick & Angela Clarke
Marlene and family: Very, very sorry to learn of Gary’s death. May he rest in peace.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Deepest sympathy
Patrick & Angela
Dave and Jill Hubbell
Peggy, Pete, Dylan, Collin – we are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing Peggy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marilyn (Hearn) and Clive Bowden
Deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Gary. He was always so friendly and such a giving person to the community. He will be missed by so many!
Gary & Till Manders
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugh & Krista Dietrich and Family
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and families,
Gary was always able to make us simile.
We have lost a great member in our community.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences on Gary’s passing
George and Mary Young
Marlene and Family:
Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug Haskett
Marlyne , Jeff , Peggy & families ,
We have just heard of Garys passing . We wish to extend our sympathy to everyone and say how sorry we are for your loss .,
Doug , Melissa , Hayley and Emily .
Rev. Sue McCullough
Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff and families
I was shocked to hear of Gary’s death on Thursday. All of you are in my prayers. I have many memories of Gary and his unbounded desire to make his community and his church the best places they could be.
Christ said, “in my father’s house there are many rooms. . . .” and I am sure that Gary has found his and he’s helping to maintain everyone else’s, too!!
Find peace and joy in the memories that you carry with you and let God carry you over the rough patches. God has the strength to do that when you don’t.
Blessings to you all,
Sue McCullough+
Joanne Walzack
Marlyne,Jeffr and Peggy.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all of you. Gary always knew you when he saw you and was a great asset to the community. I remember when you ran Youngs Department Store, it wasn”t like now where you ran into London, then you went to your store for birthday gifts,shoes,etc.
greg graham
Marlyne,Jeff, Peggy and family
am so very sorry for your loss
He will be missed
Greg ( Greg’s Place) Lucan
Roger and Carol Kellam
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and Families
We are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We have shared so many laughs and a few tears over the years and have many wonderful memories. There will be a special place in Heaven for Gary and I know that Issy and Gunner will welcome him with open arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angeline
Marlyne,Jeff and Peggy and families-Sincere condolences to all. I have lots of memories and great ones-especially when I worked with him at Youngs clothing many years ago. Gary and Marlyne were like a second family and Gary was entertainment by himself.I am happy I was able to see him last week. He did a lot for the community and will be missed by many.Thinking of you. Angeline
Cathy and Mike Haggarty
Dear Marlyne and family,
Gary was my first Lucan connection and he was a tireless, enthusiastic community ambassador. I was welcomed warmly by you both to your home for my nursing visits and to Lucan. We shared some laughs and in my workday, knowing I was paying a visit to Gary was always a highlight. His respect for nurses and support for VON was remarkable and he was always going the extra mile for us. I am truly saddened by his passing and am thinking of you all at this terribly difficult time.
Brian Currie
Thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Michael, Pat & Valerie Callcott
We are deeply saddened to hear about Gary’s passing. He truly was an amazing man with much love for his community. He will be missed by many and loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marlene and the family at this time of sorrow.
Bill and Judy Damen
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and families we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. My your wonderful memories of Gary help you get through this difficult time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Cherish the memories of good times and your loved one will live on within you forever. Be comforted knowing that he reached out and touched so many lives in our community.
Sincerely, Jim and Helen
Ron & Angela Van Geel & Family
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and families,
We were saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Our kids had the privilege of having Gary as their bus driver and he always greeted them with a smile and took great care of them. Gary gave a lot to the Lucan community and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Linda & George Wilkinson
Marlyne & Family –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pete & Pat Van Geleuken
Our deepest condolences to Gary’s family. He will be missed by everyone.
Marg (Neil) Prout
Marlyne and family…
I extend to you, your family and friends my deepest sympathy in the death of Gary. As I grew up in Lucan, I have known Gary all my life. When we were just kids both of us living on Main Street, Oney,
Garys mom would set out the radio on their front steps and whoever was around at that time would roller skate on #4 Highway between the bank and Haskett’s Furniture Store. Our roller skates were strapped to our shoes and then tightened with a key. There was not a lot of traffic on #4 in those good old days.
Gary was a wonderful citizen for the town of Lucan and we will
miss him.
Marg, Mary, Vic, Bill, Karol (Kibby), and Janet Neil
Sharen & Dave Newman
MARLYNE JEFF PEGGY AND FAMILYS WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GARY DID A LOT FOR THIS TOWN , HE WILL BE MISSED SHAREN & DAVE NEWMAN
Bill & Julie Bieber
Marlyne and family sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Think of all the good times you had and hold them in your hearts forever.
Ruth Cook & Family
Marlyne and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hold tight to your memories, as they will be a great help in the days to come.
Ruth Cook & Family
Cheryl Curtis
Peggy, Peter and family
Know that many of us have you in our hearts at this difficult time.
Sincere sympathies
Cheryl C
Terri Esposito
Jeff, Kelly, Melissa and Laura,
Jimmy and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
We wish we could be there with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri & Jimmy
David and Brenda Thomson
Oh my gosh…what a shock to hear of Gary’s passing. Our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts are with you!
Ferlin Sovereign
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gary.
I always enjoyed our meetings and gatherings with your family, we had a lot of fun times over the years.
I’m sure my Dad and Gary are enjoying a drink now.
He will be missed in our little town.
R.I.P Gary
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Marlyne & Family So Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing he will certainly be missed by you and the community I remember back in the early eighties Ray & I went out west on a trip and who did we meet up with in Baniff Alberta was Gary with a bus trip what a nice surprise to have met someone from Lucan never forgot that as it was quite a coincidence at his bus parked in the same place we were at. RIP Gary
Ray & Sue
Sue O'Connor
I would like to send my love and condolence to the entire family.Peggy and boys hang in there and remember the fun times you had with your Dad and Grampa…I am always here for you.
Ian Dantzer
Peggy & Peter my heartfelt condolences on this sad event. I hope you have all the help and support needed in a time like this but if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call.
Shannon & Dave Manders
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy & families. We are so sorry for your loss and remember Gary at the arena with Jeff & Tims hockey days and then Jesse & Collins hockey. Whenever I saw Gary he would always say hi and he was a great community man. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all.
Doug and Mary Lee
Marlyne and family, We got to know Gary as he was superintend of the seniors apartments,great guy. Our condolences and thoughts are with you all.
BRENDA FRED SMITH
sorry to hear of your loss he will be missed by many keep memories close to your heart . i alway enjoyed your lunches together . love brenda and fred
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy, Our thoughts are with your Family. Our families go back along time.He will be missed in the Lucan Community. No life ends, until all the lives that person has touched end.
Marion Gricken
Jeff, Kelly and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Ken and Kae Liddell
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Don and Diane Williams
Marlene and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Gary popping across the street from the apartment building to chat. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Don and Diane Williams
Jeff & Laurie Nevin
Lucan has truly lost an Icon. Gary will be sorely missed in the community. Our thoughts and condolences are with the McFalls’ family. God speed, Gary
Bonnie Manders
Marlyne and family,
Sincere Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
R. Lowell
Marlyne and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of loss. Rest easy now, Gary.
Brad and Kenna
Our condolences to you all during this tough time. Our community lost a great person. We will really miss him every 1st and 3rd Monday.
Dorothy Henderson and family
We are so shocked and saddened by the news. He was a wonderful man and always so friendly and helpful to everyone, esp us after dad died. He will be sorely missed in Lucan, another Lucan great gone!
Thinking of you all
Dorothy, Julie, Mike, Bill, Karen, John and Sarah Henderson!
Wayne and Judy Darroch
Marlyne and Family,
We would like to offer you and your family our most sincere condolences. His was a life well-lived and his passing will leave a huge hole in the Lucan community. Gary had a precious gift of story-telling, friendship and laughter that he shared with everyone. All those wonderful memories will someday take the place of all the sadness you are feeling now.
Gord and Brenda Moon
Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff, and families,
We are so saddened at the news of Gary’s passing. It has been an honour to have known him in so many roles. Firstly, as a Family friend to my parents. Also, as an employer at Youngs Dry Goods, and as a proud, strong member of the Lucan Lions Club with all his contributions to the community. His sense of humour and laughter have brought joy to countless numbers of people. I am personally grateful Gary was the last person my own father spent some laughs and time with before his final days. Gary will be missed. Please know our thoughts will be with all of you during the days ahead.
John and Pat Riddell
Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff and families. We were so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a great asset to our Lucan community. We will think of Gary with a smile on our faces as so many people will as well.
Bonnie and Norm Goldie
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. Gary could always make you smile and kept us updated on the Lucan news. He will be missed. Hugs .
Donna Mitchell
Marlyne , Peggy and family — so sorry to here about Gary’s passing ! I haven’t known you folks well but I do recently understand the feeling of loss ! My best to you all !!
Ray & Diane
Marlyne, Jeff, Peggy and families………we will miss Gary stopping in at mom and dads every now and then….he always had a way to make you smile or laugh (more laugh)……he had a big kind heart, a smile, a handshake, and a funny story…..we sooo appreciated his friendship on frank street……we’ll be thinking of you and yours at this very sad time and certainly will never forget him !
Doug & Doris Ovens
Marlyne & Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Gary will be missed by all who knew him & the countless people he helped with needed equipment thru the Lions Club. Gary was always available to help anyone at anytime. Keep his memory alive, God has a new angel & no more suffering.
Brad Hutchinson & family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lana Thistle
Dear Peggy and family; our hearts are with you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Tonya
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing…Damn. Our family loves yours and I know it is not really a time to celebrate, but it does help to do it in your own way….Our Pop left us, too, for May 24 and we celebrate his life with loud fireworks. Find his ways and yours.
Jackie and Ken Whiting
Marlyne and family,
Sorry to hear about Gary.He was a great man and would always speak when we ran into each other.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.He will be greatly missed.
Jackie and Ken
Doug and Jane Urbshott
Marlene,Jeff,Peggy and families so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Krista Harloff
Marlyne,Jeff,Peggy and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Krista, Emilee, Johnathan
Don & Bonnie Froats
Marlyne & Family:
Treasured memories will keep Gary close to your heart.
The stories he had to tell when you met him will be missed.
Pat & Rita Holland
Marlyne, Peggy, Jeff and Families
We were saddened to hear of Gary’s passing…we always walked away smiling whenever we met him anywhere. Hold on to your memoires, they will help you through this.
Don and Dorothy Leitch
Marlyne and family ….. so sorry to hear about Gary, please accept our condolences…we have had many good times with you and Gary over the years…keep the memories close to your heart and draw on each other for comfort and strength to see you through the tough times ahead…we will miss him and his great friendship……
Jackie Stalker
Marilyne, Peggy, Jeff and families. I’m so very shocked and saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. I know Gary was a big part of the community and he will be dearly missed by his many friends. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend his service, but I will be thinking of him when the pipe bands are playing Amazing Grace on Saturday. May he rest in peace.
Marion McCarter
Marlyne and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gary was
a gracious man who Laverne and I always enjoyed working for in the
Spring at the Lion’s building and also at your home. He will be
missed but his memories will live on forever, Deepest sympathy.
Paul Foran
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. He was a good man with a big heart. I first came to know of Gary as the bus driver on many of our successful hockey team trips as a kid. Gary and family were always very good to me in my youth and university days and there were many good times shared at the McFall’s home.
My sincere sympathies to Marlyne at this difficult time and my condolences to Jeff and Kelly, Peggy and Pete and your families. Our thoughts are with you and we will remember Gary in our prayers
Judy Pitt
Marlene & Family
I was shocked to hear of Gary’s passing.
I remember a lot of ‘Goofy’ times many years ago.
Being around him always led to quite a few laughs.
You will miss him.
Judy
David and Bonnie Hotson.
Sincere condolences on the passing of Gary. He will be missed by many.
John Divitaris
Gary I’m Honored To Have Had The Chance To Meet You.The Mayor,You Had Alot Of Great Stories To Tell And One Was Always Better Than The Last.You Had A Great Soul And You Were The Head Of A Great Family,May You Rest In Peace,God Bless Your Soul And May You Keep Everyone Entertained In Heaven.
Donna Brasca
Marlyne, Jeff and Peggy and families . I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Gary . There are many good memories of him and I always talking “cop shop ” and lots of other stories as well . He and mom will be catching up won’t they and happy there is no more pain . My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will stop by in a couple of weeks to see you. Donna Brasca and boys
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry for your loss. He always had a friendly hello when I met him on the street. He certainly contributed a lot to our community. He will be missed! My thoughts are with you at this time.
Terry Coleman
May you find continued peace through Christ. God bless and God speed Gary.
Terry Coleman & Family
Bev Dayman
Marlyne and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Gary always took a few extra minutes to speak to me whenever I saw him within the community, even when he didn’t recognize who I was, but I called him by his name. I have a few memories of “Goof” back when I was younger, but the one I remember with a chuckle was when he was at the Hayter house and he walked right through the patio window…beverages may have been a factor, either way, I still laugh thinking about his reaction to walking through the screen. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bev Dayman (Dauncey)