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Lea Mary Hall

Date of Death: December 20, 2010

Date of Birth: August 13, 1930

Biography:

Howard Warren Gary, 60, of East Poland, died on Saturday, December 18th at his home surrounded by loving family and friends.

 

He was born on February 7, 1950, the son of Wilfred and Dorothy (Thurston) Gary.  He graduated from Edward Little 1968 and after high school he joined the Armed Forces where he received an honorable discharge Air National Guard 1974. He was a lineman for Verizon (previously New England Telephone and Nynex) from 1970 – 1996 and then he worked for Dead River Oil Company.

 

He dedicated his life to Empire Grove Campmeeting Association as manager and groundskeeper for more than 25 years.  His multi-talents were inspiring to all who knew him and showed his vibrancy of living.  He offered his stability, reverence, spirituality, and creativity with his own sense of humor. He was also part of the Recreation Dept., and involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Androscoggin County.

 

Howard could build anything and everything. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and with his wife, with whom he built a house. He also enjoyed playing cribbage, hiking & camping, fishing with his friends, and Ice Hockey games

 

He was predeceased by his parents; Wilfred and Dorothy (Thurston) Gary, and his brother Richard Gary.

 

He is survived by his wife Deborah (Estes) Gary, daughter Krista (Gary) Atwood, three step daughters;  Katie (McAllister) Libby, Kristina (McAllister) Wilson, Kayla Nowell, three sons-in-law; Gary Atwood, Corey Libby, and Eric Wilson, brother Arthur Gary, two grandsons; Benjamin Atwood, Cooper Libby, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends 

 

A private service for immediate family and close friends will be held next week.  

A Memorial Service will be scheduled for the early summer. 

 

Donations in Howard’s honor may be made to Empire Grove United Methodist Campmeeting Association PO Box 35, East Poland, ME 04230, or to The ALS Association Northern New England Chapter, The Concord Center 10 Ferry Street, Suite 438 Concord, NH 03301

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