Gary Augustus Gillard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Augustus Gillard (Deer Lake, Newfoundland), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gary Gillard, Sr. and Greta Gillard; his grandparents, Augustus Gillard, Bessie Gillard, Norman Bennett and Hattie Bennett; his sister-in-law Paulette Gillis; and his great-nephew Zayn Kayvon Alam.
He is survived by: his family, Steve, Lou Ann and Jeremy; his son Matthew Gillard (Angelica); his grandchildren, Damian and Aurora; his son Andrew (Thania); his siblings, Sharon Bennett (Ken), Glenda (Brian Evans), Darron (Stella), Randy (Sherry Toope), Trudy Nichols (Jeff), Myrna Ball (Darwin Doherty), Frank Rumbolt (Paulette), Mary Legge (Rick) and Kevin Gillis; and his nieces and nephews, Evan, Justin (Brittany), Julian (Krysten), Nathan (Trisha), Gregory (Jenna), Emily (Aaron), Garrett, Clayton, Brittany, Jasmine, Alyssa, Darcy, Jesse, Karyn, Megan (Paulo), Krista (Glenn), Micheal (Kevina), Adam (Krista) and Andrew (Rebecca).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel (63 Main St N, Deer Lake, NL A8A1X1). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
