A Remembrance of Gary Cartwright

There’s an old saying that it’s always the same people who make things work – the people who join the PTA are the same people who coach the youth sports teams, are the same people who volunteer at church, at school, or at the local food pantry. Our friend Gary Cartwright was one of the “do-ers”. Gary served as a youth sports coach, he participated in PTA, he chaperoned school trips, and he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Doorways food bank - and he played a vital role in helping to keep the food pantry open during the pandemic.

“Gary was a gentle giant” said Paul Hodge from Doorways. “He was a kind, caring man who would do anything for anybody and got great joy hearing about your life, your family and the goings on of your life. He was truly selfless.”

“Doorways has always been about more than just food “added Gerry McCabe. “Equally important is the genuine human connection between the volunteers and the shoppers. This is particularly important for people who live alone. During the isolation of the lockdowns, that connection was more important than ever. Gary stepped into that breach, standing in the parking lot visiting with our shoppers for hours every week, week after week, for over two years. He cared deeply.”

As Christians, we refer to God as “Father” and desire nothing more than to see His face when we pass on. We hope that Gary was met on his arrival with the words “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Welcome home.”