Gary Boal, 63, Kemptville, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after being struck by a vehicle on Hwy. 43 while walking home with his family.

Gary was born March 22, 1954, in Ottawa, Ont. He was raised in Kemptville and was a lifelong area resident. Gary worked for Leizert's Painting for 18 years before transitioning to Kemptville Waste Management Services. He served the communtiy for over 25 years and planned to retire in April of 2018. He was a kind man that had a smile for everyone he met and was always willing to help out a friend in need.

Gary was a loving partner of Diane Giliauskas, father of Jason Boal (Kirstin) and Crystal Potter (Casey).

Gary loved spending time with Diane and the cats. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and working outdoors at their beautiful property on the Kemptville Creek. Most of all, Gary loved spending time with his kids, they were his whole world.

Gary is survived by Sidney Boal (Dorothy) Merrickville, Roxanne Bellefeuille (Robert) Almonte, Stephen Boal (Sharon) Brockvlle. Predeceased by his parents Keith and Mildred (Green) Boal, and brothers Stanley and Robert Boal.

A graveside burial (immediate family only) will be held at the Kemptville Public Cemetery at 11 am on Wednesday, July 5th, 2017.

Gary's Celebration of Life (open to the public) will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Wednesday, July 5th, between 12 pm and 2 pm in Suite "A". There will be a light lunch served.