Gary M. Leaver

Gary M. Leaver age 66 of Massillon passed away Thursday January 4, 2007 at his residence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Canal Fulton to the late Melvin & Edith (Lance) Leaver of Atwood, OH. Gary was raised in Massillon and was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School, he then joined the Navy and received an honorable discharge. He had been employed by Louisiana Pacific, Eaton Corp, Progressive Software and retired from American Weather Seal. He loved playing golf with his many longtime friends, traveling, boating and camping at Atwood Lake. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion and wife of 25 years, Joni (Joan) Poirrier, Sons & Daughters in Law Gary & Rachelle Leaver, Eric & Tammy Leaver, Jeffrey & Nancy Leaver, a Daughter and Son in Law Julie & Gary Gerber along with three step-children and spouses, Michael & Andrea Stanley, Tiffinie Johnson & Mark Parianos and Necole & Scott Miller. He will be deeply missed by his fourteen grandchildren whom he adored. The funeral service for Gary will be Noon Monday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon; the Rev. Dan Fair will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Garden. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 PM at the funeral home. Paquelet - Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222