Obituary of R. Garry Hitchins

Garry passed away suddenly at home on Amherst Island on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at age 72. Beloved husband of the late Anne-Marie (nee Rickerby). Loving father of Tracy (Troy), Heidi (Jody) and the late Reginald. Extremely proud grandfather of Cole, Trent, Reece, Denver, Jade and Ryder. Dear son of Anna and the late Henry Hitchins and brother of Ross Hitchins (Ada), Roberta Reil and Arthur Hitchins. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families, extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Paul G. Payne Funeral Home, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 on Thursday, November 12th from 4-7 pm. A private family Funeral Service will be held on Friday. Cremation will follow with Interment at Glenwood Cemetery at a later date.

Please note, friends of the family are asked to please confirm their attendance for the visitation by emailing or calling the funeral home (pgpaynefh@cogeco.ca) (613-386-7373). Masks and physical distancing rules will apply.

In memory of Garry, donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please share your memories and condolences to the family at www.paynefuneralhome.com