Obituary of Gary M. Durling

Gary M. Durling, of Riverview, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Woodstock, NB. on July 10, 1948, he was the son of Dorothy G. (Carter) Durling and the late Stewart E. Durling. Gary is survived by his wife Janet (nee: Strong); three daughters Emily (Michael) Barrett of Ireland, Jessica (Marcus) and Martha (Greg) both of Riverview; one sister Janet (Laurie) Hood of Lower Sackville, NS; one brother Jim (Marge) of Windsor, On; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gary's primary education was at Canterbury and Woodstock, NB Schools. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration (1970) and Bachelor of Laws (1973) at the University of New Brunswick. He was a member of the NB Law Society and the Canadian Bar Association. Gary was a founding partner of the firm that is now known as Bingham Robinson MacLennan Ehrhardt Teed. He practiced law since 1973. Gary was a director of "Moncton 100" Committee; director of the former Better Business Bureau of NB; a former member of "Century Club" for the YMCA; served on the executive of the Moncton City Club; was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Moncton Elks Lodge #229 and also held position of Atlantic Regional Representative to the Elks Grand Lodge. He volunteered his time to several organizations for; Purple Cross Draw (Moncton Elks #229), Tim Horton's Camp Day, Christmas Food Boxes, political organizations and church committees. He was a member of Central United Church, Moncton and attended Riverview Baptist Church. Gary loved his family and was so proud of his girls - Emily, Jessica and Martha. His passions were the outdoors, camping, gardening, bird hunting, NASCAR and local racing. He had the most wonderful network of family and friends before and during his courageous fight with cancer and his family thanks each and everyone of you from the bottom of their hearts! Visitation will be held at the Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church, 150 Queen St; Moncton on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 3:00 pm. with Rev. Owen Dawe officiating. Interment will be in Waterville United Baptist Cemetery, Waterville, Carleton Co, NB. at a later date. Donations in Gary's memory made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Dr. Leon Richard Oncology Centre (Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital Foundation) or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd, Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca