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Gary Wilcox

PORTLAND – Gary Wilcox, 79, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the Gosnell Hospice House. He was born on Aug. 20, 1946, in Portland, the son of the late Allie and Rose Wilcox.

Gary spent much of his life working hard and staying connected to his community. As a young man, he worked on the Portland waterfront, and later worked for over 20 years with R.C. Audet, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.

A longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Gary found strength and fellowship in the AA community. He also gave back by volunteering at Milestone, offering support and encouragement to others on their own journeys.

Gary is survived by his children: Sherry Chapman and her husband, Steven, Gary Wilcox Jr., Jennifer Wilcox, and Allie Wilcox and his wife, Amy; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; and one great-grandchild; and a great great nephew, Caden Bowden.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Latham, Ida Dugas, Sharlene Mills, and Mary Hitchcock; and his brothers, Cliff, Freddy, Billy, and Ray Wilcox.

Visitation will be held from 8:30-9 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the new Conroy-Tully Walker Cremation, Funeral and Gathering Center, 300 Allen Avenue, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9 a.m., at the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Burial will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To view Gary’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gary’s memory to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/; or the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/why-give?

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