Topping, Gary L. Peacefully, in hospital in Perth on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 surrounded by love, Gary Lloyd Topping at the age of 68 years. Gary was predeceased in 1992 by his first wife Doreen (Gemmill) Topping and his parents Lloyd and Norma (Bramhall) Topping. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Loretta and cherished father of Shelley and her husband Martin McLeod. Missing him dearly is Sebastian who looked to Gary as a father. Dear brother of Rick (Maxine), Brent (Beth), Kevin (Anita), Joyce (Randy) McDonnell, Rhonda (Bill Wickham), Cheryl (Ed) Crosbie and Curtis (Yvonne Lackey). Special step-father to Christine (Joe) Buckel, Rose Rombough (Philip) and Mark Rombough. He will be fondly remembered by all his family, his nieces, nephews, the Bramhall family, so many good friends and his numerous musician friends with whom he was on the road with for many years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a time of refreshment and reflection on Gary's life in St. Andrew's Hall. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.