Gary Abel

Gary Abel passed away peacefully with his family by his side at WRHN Midtown on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 88, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Remenda) for over 66 years. Gary was a loving and cherished father of Randy (Denise), Rodney (Michelle), and Lori Ann (Paul). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Tayler (Cassandra), Nicole (Andrew), Andrew (Alicia), Matthew, Jeremy, Amber (Matthew), and Madeline (Phil). Gary was also a proud great-grandfather to Laney, Lola, Kieran, Quinn, Maverick, Arkham, and Nova. He was predeceased by his parents, Laurence and Phyllis; his sister, Gail, and her husband, Larry; and brother-in-law, Jim, and his wife, Ruth Anne. Gary leaves behind his brother-in-law, Jack, and his wife, Viv, and countless nephews and nieces.