Gary Irish Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Irish (Hamilton, Ontario), who passed away on February 19, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Hugh and Edythe Marguerite Irish of Aylmer, Ontario.; his sibling Beverley Jones (Lloyd); and his sibling-in-law Manley Sadler (Annie). He is survived by: his wife Marilyn (Sadler); his children, Michael and Kimberley; his sibling's children, Margo LaMarche (Donnie McMullen) and Larry Jones (Angela); his great-niece Amanda Vanderley (Mattias); his great-nephew Michel LaFontaine (Colleen); his siblings-in-law, Martyn Sadler and Margaret Sadler (Marcus Busch); Louis LaFontaine.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home (146 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON L0R2H0). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Carlisle United Church (1432 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R1H1).
In lieu of flowers, donations to St Peter's Hospital or Hamilton Art Gallery, Artful Moments would be appreciated. The family has chosen to send donations to Hamilton Art GalleryDonate Now (https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com).
