Gary passed away peacefully at the young age of 78, at the TBHRHSC with family and friends by his side. Dad’s heart and soul had many more years to go “Double time” but his lungs made it hard for him to continue.
Dad was born in Hamilton, ON to June and Mike McCourt, moving to SSM where he went to school and played hockey. Having little money, he would strap magazines to his legs for shin pads. He skated against famous Esposito brothers knowing they couldn’t catch him. Dad loved the Montreal Canadiens and would challenge anyone to disagree.