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Gary Chown Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Chown of Collingwood, Ontario, who passed away on July 17, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Chown to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Shirley Chown (Culley) and Roger Chown; his wife Linda (LePage); his children, Matthew (Josephine) and Hayley; his brothers, David (Jennifer) and Richard (Kathleen); his sister-in-law Lauri (Bruce); his grandchildren, Emma, Brenna and Hunter; his children-in-law, Catherine and Rob; his pets, Otto, Tessa and Gracie; and his close friend Linda. He was also cherished by nieces, cousins, and countless friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Alpine SKI Club (242 Arrowhead Rd, 7, ON L9Y0S1).

In lieu of flowers donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (https://cgmhf.com) or. Bishop's University – Gary Chown Memorial Fund (https://www.ubishops.ca) His presence will be deeply missed, but his larger-than-life spirit lives on in all who were lucky enough to know him.



Thu

Oct 02

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Alpine SKI Club
242 Arrowhead Rd, 7, ON L9Y0S1

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