Gary served in the Army, earning several rifle marksmanship awards. For many years, he workedforSGPhilipstraveling and building all over the country. He worked his entire life as a carpenter and mason.
Gary was a loving man with a big heart, always willing to help anyone. A highly skilled craftsman, he enjoyed building, gardening, fishing, dancing and most recently, bee keeping.
A member of the Elks for many years, he is loved and will be missed deeply by his soul mate of 33 years Gertrude Heath of South Harpswell, sister Georgia Maschmeier of Alabama, his son Eric Beattie and daughters Ann Beattie and Amy Long of Vermont, as well as his extended family Sandi LeMaster, James Heath, MaryAnn Heath, Melinda Pasupulati, Roxanne Moody, Michael Heath, Timothy Heath and Mathew Heath, as well as their significant others and 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Jim, and his daughter-in-law Tessa Heath.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Diabetes Foundation, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101.
There will be a private Celebration of his Life with his family.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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