Gary Robert O'Keefe, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Island Pond, Vermont on March 14th, 2021. Gary was born in Newport, Vermont on June 25th, 1956. Gary was the son of Lawrence (Muscles) O'Keefe and Bertha Henry O'Keefe.
Gary graduated from North Country Union High School in 1974. Following his graduation he started his lifelong career at Ethan Allen Manufacturing and continued there till his passing. He developed many lifelong friendships at Ethan Allen and will be missed by all for the many laughs and jokes.
Gary married his lifelong sweetheart, Ginette Stebenne O'Keefe of island Pond, Vermont and they have remained married for the last 37 years. They bought a home together in Island Pond, Vermont which they still live in today. Gary loved to come home to the many children whom Ginette babysat over the years. He had many fun times and the children of course couldn't wait for their "Big Buddy" to come home from work.
Gary loved going to the Three Stooges Camp and hanging out with good friends Robert Gunn and Stuart Gaboriault. He loved to play horse shoes and corn hole. He loved to play a game called buttons with mom (and anyone crazy enough to get into a game with those two), where they spent many endless evenings until she passed. Gary also loved to play buttons with his beloved Aunt Cora Hill from Norton, Vermont every Monday night for many years.
Gary is predeceased by his father Lawrence (Muscles) O'Keefe and his mother Bertha Henry O'Keefe. He is survived by his wife, Ginette Stebenne O'Keefe; three brothers, Michael O'Keefe and friend Linda Deslandes; Patrick O'Keefe and his wife Lisa O'Keefe; Roger O'Keefe and his wife Shawnda O'Keefe; Vicky O'Keefe, a dear friend that was like a sister in so many ways, which are all of Island Pond, Vermont. He is survived by two godsons, Thomas Lee O'Keefe of Alameda, California and Nicholas Andrew Sykes of Island Pond, Vermont. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of calling hours there will be a celebration of life at a later date and time.

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Published by Newport Daily Express from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2021.

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