Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House embraced by his loving wife on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 77. Cherished husband of Beverley (Britton) Gunn for 54 years. Proud father of Britt and Nicole Gunn. Adored Papa of Connor, and Carson. Dear brother of Deirdre Gunn, Maureen Keighley, and brother-in-law of Gord and Josy Britton, and Jamie and Elizabeth Britton. Loving son-in-law of Ruth Arnett. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen Gunn, and sister-in-law Gaylyn Britton.
Wally was a remarkable man that meant the world to Bev and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His warmth, kindness, humour and strength left an indelible mark on everyone he crossed paths with.
Cremation has taken place, and Wally will be laid to rest at the Pinery Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to Jessica’s House in Wally’s memory would be appreciated.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Van Osch for his superlative care and compassion during Wally’s journey and thank you as well to the wonderful staff at Jessica’s House along with the “Garden Gate Girls” in Grand Bend for the many memories made through Wally’s time working there.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 6 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Grand Bend, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $3/km (one way travel only).
I was born 21 months after Wally and we were like peas in a pod during the early days. We did everything together and I became a tomboy so I could play along, Cowboys & Indians, baseball, riding our bikes, etc.
Later when I was still in school and my mother had left home early for work,
it was up to me to get him to quit pushing the snooze alarm and get up and ready for work. He was a good mentor with always solid advice for me.
Wally will remain forever in our hearts.
Deepest sympathy to Bev, Britt and family.
Maureen & Fred Keighley
it was up to me to get him to quit pushing the snooze alarm and get up and ready for work. He was a good mentor with always solid advice and help for me.
Wally will remain forever in our hearts.
To all of Wally’s family and friends, thank you for loving him, taking care of him and sharing your time with him. He was a truly good person. He was a good brother to me. I adored him.
I carried a small school photo of Wally in my pencil case to school growing up and bragged about him. (My friends admired his photo! ❤️) To Bev and Britt, who were Wally’s world, my deepest condolences and I love you and miss you.
Deirdre Gunn Gaudet
It saddens me that when have lost such a beautiful person, loved talking to him about everything especially golf.
RIP Wally
My condolences to his family and friends and especially Aunti Bev.
Love ❤️
Thinking of all of Wally’s family at this difficult time. Hold on to all of those wonderful memories that have been made and he will live on in your hearts.
With Sympathy
Cheryl, Garry and Craig O’Brien
Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time.Please know that we are thinking and praying for you all as you journey through the loss of such a great man…Cherish the memories…
Dear Bev, Britt, Nicole, Connor & Carson
We were saddened to hear of Wally’s passing, sending our deepest condolences to all of you. Always a nice guy to be around and a great sense of humour. May all your wonderful memories of your Husband, Father and Papa be with you always. Sending love & comfort. 🙏❤️
Rip Wally
Love, Paul, & Marylou Gunning
Dear Bev, Britt, Nicole, Connor and Carson,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your dear Wally. I hope the love and memories that you share will help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all,
Paul, Jen and Chloe
My condolences to your entire family at this time.
Bev,Britt,Nicole,Connor and Carson
So sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Rose
Dear Bev, Britt, Nicole, Conner and Carson,
We dearly loved Wally, especially his sense of humour. I will always remember Bev and Wally being our camping chaperones before we were married, and the trip we did together with Britt and Thea with the motor home to Vancouver Island, and Wally teasing our kids by saying how much he loved the sound of vacuuming up lego, and his coaching Cam in hockey, and his encyclopedic knowledge of trivia… Wally’s smile is etched in my heart.
So sorry for your loss.
Love,
Josy
Dear Britt, Nicole, Connor and Carson
So sorry for your loss. May all your wonderful memories of your dad and grandpa carry you throughout this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and prayers, Aunt Barb and Uncle Dick. ❤️🙏
Bev & Family John & I are so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Wally. I have so many fond memories working with Wally through out the years From our patient transfer years, to Pineridge catering and last but not lest The Garden Gate with our daughter . Such a kind man, always wanting to help And with a smile on his face Wally will be missed by many people .
Wally was my uncle. He was a kind and hilarious man. A model of classic, vital masculinity. Could teach you hockey, help you with your car troubles, and give you advice with your lady troubles. He’d come over for a visit and insist to shovel your driveway for you. Once he picked me up as a kid from drum lessons in London. He stopped at an intersection and noticed a cop losing a fight to a criminal in a robbery at a check cashing place on Adelaide. Without hesitation he got out, jerseied the criminal and battering rammed him into my passenger door, saving the cop. That night my dad took the families out to pizza in Wally honor as hero of the day. And for me he was a personal hero then and henceforth for reasons big and small. To paraphrase a quote from Kermit the Frog who was paraphrasing Charles Dickens, “Life is full of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. None of us will ever forget dear Walter Gunn, the tragic most recent parting among us.”