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Gary S
Parmley
Feb 16, 1952 — Dec 22, 2022
Gary passed away peacefully Thursday, December 22nd at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia.
He graduated from Marshwood High School class of 1971. He excelled in baseball , basketball and football where he received the honor of "All American". After graduating he coached football and later years golf, basketball and girls softball.
He owned Bob's Sporting Goods for 20 years with his wife Vicki.
Other than his children and grandchildren his greatest love was going to his camp in Parkman Maine. He loved being in the woods hunting with Jeff, family, friends and eventually his grandchildren and let's not forget his constant companion Maggie - "the best bird dog ever!"
Maggie taught him that he really loved dogs. He would walk the streets in South Berwick with treats in his pocket. The dogs knew him and were always happy to see "the man with the treats!"
Gary is pre-deceased by his parents Stanley and Natalie Parmley of Eliot.
Survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of fifty one plus years, Vicki.
Brother Jim Parmley of Canada, Sister Jody Dahlen of Eliot, Brother Larry and his wife Tammy of Eliot, Brother Gil and his wife Robin of Kentucky.
Children - Daughter Jennifer and her husband Andrew Morneault of Winslow, Daughter Kristen and her husband Dan Rickman of South Berwick, Son Jeff and his wife Nicole of Eliot.
Grandchildren - Haley and Nick Janes, Kyle Parmley, Maddy Morneault, Hannah Horton, Jack Morneault, Ian Parmley, Max Horton, Devin Parmley, Skylar Horton and Samson Horton.
Bonus Grandchildren - Brittney Willis, Justin Martin, Spencer Fortier, Hailey Jason, Caitlyn Witwicki, Lizzy McManus, Braiden Moulton and Katelyn Lank. Mother-in-law - "Tooffy" Labonte and her spouse Joyce Taylor of Cornish, Sister-in-law - Karen and her husband Bobby Demers of South Berwick, Brother-in-law - Tony Labonte and his wife Eida of St. Augustine. As well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Gary's family would like to thank Wentworth Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Gary and the entire family. Special thanks to Nicole, MJ, Bethany, Rebecca, Kristin, Kris, Matte and Maxine.
Friends are invited to join his family at a celebration of his life from 1-4pm at the Links at Outlook in South Berwick on January 15, 2023.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Maine Fish and Wildlife, Parkinson's Maine Chapter or a local animal shelter.
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