Obituary of Gary Gordon Coutts

March 11, 1938 – Edmonton, Alberta

April 6, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Gary Gordon Coutts, beloved companion of Diane Sinclaire, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 86 years.

Born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Gary was a successful entrepreneur and enjoyed cruising the countryside. He loved spending time with his friends and family, often enjoying a glass of Johnny Walker Red.

He also had a passion for model building, and England was one of his favorite vacation destinations.

Gary will be most remembered for his love for the finer things in life. He will surely be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Gary is survived by his son Mark Coutts (Maureen), daughter Michelle McLeod (Pat), grandchildren, Neil McLeod, Lindsay McLeod, and Christine Coutts; and great-grandchild, Skylar Coutts.

He is predeceased by his parents, Bessie and Gordon Coutts, and his sister, Judy Butchko.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca, or to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110^th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB  T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. 

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

– Unknown

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Gary’s family here.

In living memory of Gary Gordon Coutts, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.