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Gary S. Venner, 72

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Gary S. Venner, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Stamford, Conn., died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 20, 2018, surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Portland in 1945 to the late Rose and Harry Venner.

Gary attended Deering High School where he ran track and graduated with honors in 1964. He and his beloved wife, Madelyn, met while he attended Lehigh University, and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Gary also leaves behind his daughter, Kara Venner; and his son and daughter-in law, Jason and Kelly Venner. He cherished spending his final days with his grandchildren, Lucas and Marlowe.

Gary is also survived by many close friends who remarked on his long and successful career as a management consultant, his love of the New York Yankees, and summers on the shores of Maine eating lobsters, ice cream, and vinegar fries.
Services were private. A celebration of Gary's life will be held at a later date.

Donations in Gary's memorymay be made to:
The Lustgarten Foundation
(https://www.lustgarten.org) or
the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Aug. 26, 2018.

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Bill Logan

August 28, 2018

Will surely miss seeing and talking to Gary every morning at Avon front gate. Gary always stopped and chatted a couple of minutes each morning as he was on his way in to work. A true gentleman and he will be missed at Avon Products in Rye, New York. Bill Logan, security guard, Avon.

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