Gary Campbell

Gary Campbell obituary, Fairfield, ME

Gary Campbell

Gary Campbell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wheeler Funeral Home - Oakland on Apr. 2, 2024.

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Gary Lee Campbell passed away peacefully with his sister and niece by his side on March 28th after a very short battle with cancer. Gary was born on October 16, 1954, and grew up in Oakland Maine. As a child, Gary faced a lot of difficult challenges, but lived his life to the fullest. He never let his disabilities limit him and he spent a lot of time doing things, most people would never think to be possible. Gary enjoyed caning chairs and making guns out of pvc pipes and wood. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, but most importantly he loved shooting nerf guns, which he had a large collection of them. He loved creating things with building blocks and listening to tv shows about ancient aliens on the History Channel.
Gary was a huge jokester, always knowing how to make you laugh. He loved and appreciated people and always went out of his way to make sure everyone knew that. He loved his family more than anything. (Although, the hand in life he was dealt was unfair, Gary was happy to be living it) He was gentle, kind and probably the best person anyone could be blessed to encounter.
Gary is survived by his sister and guardian Debbie Dufour of Albion; his brother Reggie Reed of Madison; his niece Maranda Dufour of Turner; his nephews John Dufour of Oakland and TJ Dufour of Albion; he was a great uncle to Camryn Murphy of Turner and Blaine Dufour of Albion. He is also survived by many more aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Gary is predeceased by his mother Grace Reed and father Reginald Reed and grandparents Ella and Morris Campbell.
His family would like to thank Spurwink for loving Gary for the past 7 years and making his last days as comfortable as possible. The family would also like to thank the Witham Group Home in Sidney where he lived for 25 years and received so much love and support.
Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting www.lawrybrothers.com.

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