Obituary of Gary N. Woodward

NORWOOD – Calling hours for Gary N. Woodward, 69, a resident of Norwood, will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood from 4-7 p.m. A prayer will be offered at 6:30 p.m. by Mother Sonya Boyce. A graveside service will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1pm at Riverside Cemetery in Norwood. Gary passed away on Sunday morning, September 15, 2024 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Gary is survived by his longtime companion Peggy Agnew, Norwood; a brother, William and Diane Woodward, Florida; a sister, Irene and Leon Ober, Norwood; his sons Gary and Justin, Peggy's daughter's Liz and Leah, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gary was pre-deceased by his parents and a son Jason Woodward. Born in Buffalo, NY on December 1, 1954 to the late William and Helen Kristyak Woodward, Gary attended Norwood-Norfolk Central School and became an HVAC technician. He worked for Empire Northeast, Gouverneur and Ductman Mechanical, Norfolk. Gary enjoyed riding four-wheelers with Peggy and their friends at camp. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed solving mechanical problems, and more recently building wooden models. He will be missed for his self-deprecating humor, light-hearted banter, and kind spirit. Memorial donations in honor of Gary may be made to the Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad at www.pvrs.org/donate. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.