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Gary Pendleton Obituary
After proudly serving in the United States Air Force for eight years, Gary began a career with the Town of Groton Police Department. While with the Police Department, Gary was one of the founding members of the Canine Program, a member of its Dive Team and the Special Operations Group. During this career, Gary received a Canine Commendation and a Meritorious Service Award and retired as a Master Patrol Officer after serving 22 years.
When Gary was not working, you could find him hunting in a tree stand, traveling the country, playing, or watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Margaret; his brother Steve and wife Linda; his brother Ed and wife Dorothy; his son Gary and wife Alyssa; his son Erik; his niece Pam; his stepdaughter Trisha; and his five grandkids Max, Ellie, Ryelin, Colton and Kinsley; as well as many other friends and family.
Per Gary's request there will be no formal services.
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Jim Dugan
March 23, 2024
I relive faded memories of our days on the softball diamonds And of your tremendous assistance to my training program at Minot AFB, North Dakota. Love you, my brother. Jim Dugan
Jim Streeter
November 24, 2023
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I always enjoyed our little chats and jokes together at Bufords Restaurant. RIP my friend.
Joyce Fahey
November 21, 2023
'Pete' was my one-time brother in law and I loved him dearly. I was fortunate to have kept in touch with him over the years and I joined him for breakfast in August. May he rest in peace. He was a joy to be around. Former Joyce Scully Palmer
Jack Clark
November 20, 2023
My sincere condolences are sent to Gary´s Family Gary worked with me on the Police Department He was like a brother to me We spent a lot of time training police K-9´s He will forever be missed. I will see him again. Jack
Jojo
November 19, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I always loved playing cards and shuffle board with him. Which he always seemed to beat me at. I surely will miss him. Fly free my friend.
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