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John Gyger Obituary
John Thomas Gyger III, 70
SOUTH BRIDGTON - John Thomas Gyger III, of South Bridgton, passed away suddenly at the age of 70 on Wednesday night July 4, 2018.
A celebration of Tom's life, where friends and family can gather, will be held at Shawnee Peak on Saturday July 21, from 1-3:00 p.m. Remarks will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. A Full obituary and words of condolence may be shared with Tom's family at
www.chandlerfunerals.com
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Scott Eldridge
July 18, 2018
Our Thoughts and prayers to June and family. The Eldridge Family
John Kane
July 17, 2018
June, We are so sorry for your loss. While I did not know David and Dan I see by the write ups and memories that you were a close family. Please extend our thoughts and prayers to them and the rest of the family. As you know the NSP is a family too. Tom was a father of sorts to all of us at one point or another. His deep knowledge of NSP history (both Nationally and regionally) were always appropriately reflected upon and used when delivering a teach point to one student or addressing a group in Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or with Instructor Design (ID) courses. Additionally, I learned so much more about the deep history of ski manufacturing equipment developed and built in Maine. I also spent a few trips up into the county to Blue Rock Mtn we would just talk about philosophical ideas and approaches to new training methods. It made a 10 hour round trip seem very worth it! He was a true pioneer for the OEC program as we migrated from Advanced First Aid to WEC then to OEC. His training methods and scope will always be with us. We have lost a great friend and a distinguished ambassador of the NSP. We will do our best to live up the example he expected of us. Rest in Peace Tom.
John Kane
Eastern Division Director
Maine Region Patroller
David Lemieux
July 12, 2018
June, David and Danny. I was shocked to hear about Tom. It is a sad day for everyone whom will never have the privilege to partake in one of Tom's stories. I remember when I first met him, I was 16 or 17, June and I were water skiing. He seemed so cold and uncaring. OH, how wrong I was. His NSP training was tough, but with purpose. He was part of the process when I got My NSP National Number, 11848. Everyone that knew him will never forget him.
Kate Brady Lorfano
July 12, 2018
June, David and Dan.... I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. My thought are with you at this very sad time for your family. Please know how much Tom was admired by all who knew him. It was an honor to know him.
The John Minott Family
July 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Debbie Cole
July 12, 2018
Dave and Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time. Hugs
Pamela Wood
July 11, 2018
June Danny David and family Tom will be missed by so many he was part of the foundation of Shawnee Peak and the foundation of many of our young peoples lives he did so much without recognition and in a sense helped raise all of our children at Shawnee Peak the people from this Community have lost a great person he will be sadly missed We will continue to hold your family in our hearts as always
Deborah Vallely
July 11, 2018
Dear Danny and June, I was so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your dad. Your family has been an important part of life at Shawnee Peak and I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. God be with you.
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