Obituary of Gary Henry Fluttert

Gary Henry Fluttert of Thorndale passed away surrounded by his family at University Hospital on Friday April 11, 2025.

He is survived by his wife Denise (Mahaffy) Fluttert and his four children Emily (Rutger), Mariel (Bryn), John (Isabelle), and Ben (Lina). Gary was excited when he became a grandfather enjoying his time with Beau and Nora. Gary is also survived by his parents, Johanna and Antonius Fluttert and brothers Henry (Tammy), Louie (Sandra), Willy (Pam), and Tony (Teri).  He will be remembered by Denise’s family Rea and Rebecca Mahaffy, Ellen (Greg), and Rachel (Darryl), along with many nieces and nephews and extended family in British Columbia, The Netherlands, and Australia.

Born on April 3, 1964, Gary grew up on a farm just north of St. Marys. Gary purchased his first farm in 1985 near Fullarton shortly after graduating from Centralia College. In 1991, he and Denise bought their present home farm south of Thorndale where they have lived since their marriage on June 8, 1991. Here they raised their family and grew their farming operation.

Gary continuously strove to improve his farming practices working alongside Denise and his children always maintaining very high expectations of himself. He enjoyed talking with friends and neighbours, attending his children’s events, and was well known for his healthy appetite and dedication to picking stones.  He never hesitated to help anyone in need and was always available to offer support and advice to his family as they began to build their own lives.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many dedicated staff and physicians at University Hospital who were involved in Gary’s care.  

A private family mass and burial will be held. In addition, a public celebration of life will take place at the Thorndale Community Centre (265 Upper Queen Street Thorndale) on May 3, 2025, from 1-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Operation Walk Canada-London (Ecuador Mission)
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P.O. Box 101 Stn. B
London ON N6A 4V6

or 4-H Ontario
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Guelph, ON N1H 6J1