Gary McSawby

Gary Steven McSawby, 73, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2026, at The Villa at Traverse Point.  He was born on October 13, 1953, on Beaver Island, the son of Louis and Irene (Cornstalk) McSawby.

As a young man, Gary attended St. Mary's School in Charlevoix, then Charlevoix High School, and eventually went to college for a couple years in the UP.  He remained in Northern Michigan for most of his life and worked wherever he was able to; he worked in construction, landscaping, roofing, painting, and several other trades over the years.  He enjoyed crafting with beads and leather, and would gather greens to make beautiful Christmas wreaths every year.

Gary is survived by two daughters, Sandra Meadows and Melissa Boland, both of Green Bay, WI; a brother, Clint (Pauline) Bolton of Petoskey; two sisters, Sandra McSawby of Charlevoix, and Lois (Greg) Peplow of Kalkaska; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Shelly McSawby.

A funeral mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until mass begins at 1:00.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com