THACKER, Gary; passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Gary Wayne Thacker of Mount Forest in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Betty (Kingsbury) Thacker. Loved father of Larry Thacker and his wife Jean of Kincardine, Cindy Beatty and her husband Doug of Kenilworth, and Bud Thacker and his wife Lori of Point Clark. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Gary will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Percy and Florence (McLean) Thacker, his son Ricky Thacker, and by his sisters Doris Carter and her husband George, Viola Thacker, and Madeline Trimble and her husband Alvin. Cremation has taken place. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Memorial donations to the Louise Marshall Hospital Capital Campaign or to the War Amps would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com