Peacefully on August 08, 2020 at the age of 87 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Champ (2015). Loving father of Catherine Wilbur (David), Stephanie Champ, Larry Champ (Mary), Melanie Walker, and Carol Shanks. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren: Christopher (Katie), Rose (Vidoje), Matthew, Michael, Lia, Colleen, MacKenzie, Hunter and his great grandchildren Ilija, Aleksandar, Andrija and Katavias. Dad was fascinated by his grandchildren’s many travel adventures across the globe.
His internet savvy skills enabled him to keep in contact with his grandchildren. Son of the late Leila and Arthur Champ. He will be sadly missed by his three siblings: Dixie Champ, Gail Rembish (Earl), and Rick Champ (Debbie).
Our father worked as a pin boy at Crescent Lanes and forged many lifetime friendships as well as the love of the sport. Dad worked for Sterling Drugs as a Chemist then was hired by the University of Windsor as a Scientific Buyer, a Purchasing Manager, and the Director of Institutional Analysis. He often shared his skills with organizations like the Bowling Association and Windsor bingo halls to develop products which are still in use today. Dad volunteered with the Rotary Club of Windsor-1918, as their web master and photographer. It gave him a great sense of pride to ensure that Rotarians were able to access information worldwide. He was a baseball coach of South Windsor Fastball who mentored young boys into men. He was also a member of the Probus Club and an Honoured Member of the Riverside Library Book Club.
We will miss his warped sense of humour and his bantering. Special thanks to the Stroke Unit at WRH – Ouellette campus for their outstanding and compassionate care.
If you so desire, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date.