Vale Gary John Cavanagh 18/01/1957 – 25/03/2022
It is with much sadness that The Echo says goodbye to one of our much-loved cartoonists. Gary ‘Cabba’ Cavanagh, a man with a creative soul and gentle heart.
Gary’s son Jarrah writes, ‘He was a courageous man, whose lessons were about love and patience.
‘He was passionate about the environment and indigenous culture, with a huge appreciation for animals (especially his cat, Poppy).
‘He shared with me pure-hearted wisdom, and I am blessed to have had such an incredible man as my father in my life. He gave me an incredible gift of creativity and we will always share a powerful connection through our art and expression.
‘My condolences go out to his father, sisters, and family in Samoa.’
Gary was a kind and lovely man who generously allowed us to print his delightful and at times mischievous cartoons. We’ll miss him dropping into the office with new work and his gentle and thoughtful conversation. We wish you the best on your new journey Gary.
– Aslan Shand
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