Gary Rollins Obituary
He was born on September 27, 1938, in Burnham, Maine, the son of the late Freeman and Alice (Goodridge) Rollins. He graduated from Unity High School with the class of 1957 and received his degree in business administration from KVCC in 1987. He was employed at Irving Tanning for 43 years and retired in 2003.
Gary enjoyed softball, bowling, snowmobiling, roller skating, golfing, traveling, going out to eat, crosswords, listening to Elvis, planning class reunions and staying in touch with classmates. He loved his family and enjoyed playing card games together.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beverly Rollins; daughters: Pamela Dorman and husband Randy and Karen Fraser and husband Robert; son, Nicholas Toffolon and wife Mary; two granddaughters: Brooke Toffolon and Emma Dorman; many beloved nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He was predeceased by his siblings: Ruth Wells and husband Alton, Edith Gamblin and husband Walter, Freeman Rollins Jr and wife Ruth, Carlton Rollins, and Carl Rollins.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
To leave a message of kindness or to share a memory, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.
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