Gary served at Huntsville and Kemptville Detachments before retiring as Staff Sergeant from the Brighton Detachment on January 31, 1990. Gary is survived by his wife June and children, Dawn, Scott and retired OPP Staff Sergeant, Steven Sills (Dufferin). Gary is predeceased by his brother-in-law retired OPP Sergeant James Ramsbottom (Picton) and his father-in-law retired Superintendent Harry Ramsbottom (Belleville).