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Heavenly Father, God of all comfort — we come before You now with heavy hearts and hopeful spirits, lifting up Garry and all who love him as they gather for the public service on February 11 and the celebration of life on February 14. Surround Garry’s mother, his children, his godchildren, and his extended family and friends with Your tangible presence. Give them deep comfort where there is sorrow, healing where there is pain, strength where there is weakness, and steady support where there is uncertainty. Fill every heart with the warmth of shared memories and the peace that passes human understanding.

Bless those who will speak, sing, or minister at these services: grant them words of truth, tenderness, and encouragement. Let the stories told and the love shared knit family and community even closer, and let laughter and tears both be sacred expressions of love. Provide for their practical needs in the days ahead — rest, provision, companionship — and bring caring people alongside them to carry burdens and lighten the load.

We pray especially for Garry’s mother — hold her close, renew her courage each morning, and give her the sense of Your nearness. For Garry’s children and godchildren — guard their hearts, shower them with love, and give them steady adults to guide them. For extended family and friends — may they find comfort in one another, and may Garry’s life become a blessing that continues to inspire kindness, faithfulness, and generosity.

Scripture
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

May this truth be felt and known at every moment of these observances. Let the celebration on Valentine’s Day be a beautiful testament to love — that love endures beyond sorrow, that memories become gifts, and that a life well-lived continues to ripple good through others. Empower each person present to honor Garry by living with compassion, courage, and commitment.

We entrust Garry and all who mourn to Your care, asking for healing, hope, and the sustaining power of Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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Heavenly Father, God of all comfort — we lift up Garry and all who love him as they gather for the public service on February 11 and the celebration of life on February 14. Surround his mother, children, godchildren, and extended family with Your presence. Give comfort for sorrow, healing for pain, strength for weakness, and steady support in uncertainty, filling hearts with warm memories and Your peace.

Bless those who will speak, sing, or minister: give them words of truth and tenderness, and let stories, laughter, and tears knit family and community closer. Provide for practical needs — rest, provision, companionship — and bring caring people alongside them.

We pray especially for Garry’s mother: hold her close and renew her courage. Guard his children and godchildren and surround them with steady guides. “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

May the Valentine’s Day celebration be a testament to enduring love and the gift of memory. We entrust Garry and all who mourn to Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.