Putnam, he was the son of the late Charles and Nancy (Emerson) Rathbone.
enjoyed hunting, muscle cars, watching westerns and especially loved animals.
A Celebration of Gary’s life will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Roxbury Farms, 169 Pulpit Rock Rd in Woodstock, CT from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to your local SPCA in Gary’s name. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this fine gentleman. May God bless all those who love and miss him.
Sandy as your childhood friend I remember your family well. Please know that my dad and I are thinking and praying for your family. With much love.
Sympathy to Gary’s family and friends …… Prayers for you all and Gasry.
I’ve known him for years since preferred plastics. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I worked with him a very, very long time ago at Putnam Supermarket and throughout the years he always remembered me and stopped to chat. RIP Gary.
So sorry to hear this i will think of Gary every time I go to stop and shop he always made sure to said hi when ever I saw him. Will miss that now.
Sandy, I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My wife and I have known Gary for 21+ years. We worked with at Edwards, then Stop And Shop. I always looked for him when I went shopping after that. He was a no holds barred worker. It is the way it is kind of guy. Always remembered my past or what was going on. I hope he enjoys the big hunt up there, and remembers there is no more work!!! Time to relax, loved you man. Enjoy this new leg of life. I’ll always be looking for you.
To sandy and keith, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
Sandy I remember Gary from time spent with you. When we were kids prayers to you and your family may Gary rest in peace.
Gary will be missed. I was lucky enough to know Gary through my mother. He lived in her building. I will remember his cheerful smile and willingness to help.
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Sandy. RIP Gary.
Sandy – I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I’ve known him for many years back to working at Weiss Market and he was such a gentleman and so friendly. I’m going to miss his smile. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Sandy I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary and I had not been in touch for some time but he was one of those friends that was always close emotionally. We spent countless hours together in Scouts, School and other activities. His passing is quite a shock and his laughter and smile will be missed by many. Godspeed Brother. I will pray for for your soul!
So sorry for your loss…..remembering him when we were kids…..
My condolences to Gary’s family. He was a true gentleman and I will miss his cheery hellos at Stop and Shop.
Thinking of you Rich & Kim and praying for comfort as you share memories of Gary.
My condolences to Gary’s family, he will be missed by many. He was a hard working man with a kind heart and always a joke to tell. RIP Gary.
Gary always had a smile and conversation when I saw him in Stop and Shop. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed. My condolences to his family.
We were (are) current neighbors of Gary, and I was his neighbor back when I was a child growing up off of Grove St.
Gary was such a wonderful guy and never did a day pass without a beep and a wave from him. Iin the past 7 years a winter has not gone buy that he didn’t help building a snow fort with my son or throwing a ball around. I could always hear them outside, because you could never mistake Gary’s voice. I am deeply saddened over his passing. My wish is that he keep smiling, laughing, and beeping to everyone he sees!!
It was with great sadness that I learned of Gary’s passing; please accept my heartfelt condolences. He was such a kind and generous soul. I will think of him with a smile every week when I do my groceries.
I am so shocked and so saddened by the loss of Gary. I was just talking to him like 2 and 1/2 weeks ago. I have known Gary since he was in high school with my sister about 35 or so years ago. He always stopped to say hi to me through the years and asked how my sister and family were, my mother thought so highly of him always saying how friendly and kind he was. We always chatted at the current Stop and Shop and the store it was before. Gary and I were such animal lovers and he always helped me look for and find what I needed for my animals for many, many years. It is just so sad realizing that you will never see that big smile and Hey, Cheryl how you been? or what you been doing? how’s the pigs? Gary you will be sadly missed, wish it hadn’t been your time – RIP Gary and God Speed.
My heart is sad and heavy with the thought that this friendly man with no longer be at Stop and Shop. We worked together a long time ago and had many laughs. You were Stop & Shop my friend. It will no longer be the same without you. My family and I always looked forward to seeing you. Your ethics were one that few have today. You will be missed.
R. I. P. Gary God has taken you home and on a new journey of your life. Prayers go out to your family that will have a piece missing from their life . You were always there helping me and watching over me ,making sure I got from point A to point B . you will be missed by many .
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Gary’s passing. He was a great guy- a friend to everyone. He will surely be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies. God bless.
Gary,my son,my friend of 32 years, how can I say goodbye to someone I expected to be in my life until I left you. I could always count on you to be there,exspecialy with my Sunday newspapers with a smile and a great attitude on life. You’ll be missed on Christmas morning for breakfast and our July 4th parties,but you’ll forever be in my thoughts and heart. Joe says,Henry, he’ll miss you forever. We love you Cathy and joe!!
Many good times and memories came out of the Rathbone home on Grove and Gary was always a part of or start of many of them. He will be missed but more importantly he’ll be remembered and that is sure to bring a smile to many faces.
My Deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Gary was a awesome guy and my co worker for several years. Even after I stopped working at Norampac we still stayed in touch. I didn’t find out he passed until a week and a half later. If anyone could fill me in on where or if he was buried at would definitely appreciate it. My number is 860-942-0559. I would like to atleast pay my last respects. Gone way to soon!