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Gary B. McBrien

1938 - 2021

Gary B. McBrien obituary, 1938-2021, Felton, PA

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1938

DIED

2021

Gary McBrien Obituary

Gary B. McBrien

Felton - Gary B. McBrien, 82, passed away from complications from COVID on Friday, February 5, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Judith A. (Beard) McBrien. The couple were together for 50 years.

Born on June 21, 1938 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was a son of the late Edward B. and Audrey L. (McDade) McBrien. From 1956-1964, he was in the Army Reserves of Maryland before being Honorably discharged. Gary began working with wood at a very young age and it has been his passion ever since. He was a Master Cabinetmaker and easily crafted furniture with skill. For 29 years, he worked for York Casket Co. before retiring in 1997.

Gary was a civic and community minded individual. For many years, he was the Mayor of Felton, a volunteer at the Felton Fire Company and Felton Borough Council. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Red Lion Rotary, Susquehanna Pipes and Drums in York, and The Kiltie Band of York.

Gary is survived by a son, Kent D. McBrien; daughters, Lori M. Fissel and Kelly G. McBrien; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother, Donald E. McBrien.

Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent on Heffnercare.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Felton Fire Company, 63 Main Street, Felton, PA 17322 or to York County SPCA, 3159 N Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.

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Published by York Daily Record from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2021.

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Debra Herb

February 13, 2021

Gary was not only a talented carpenter, but a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather!!! He was also a wonderful father in law that was always kind to me. I always enjoyed visiting with him and Judy. He will be sadly missed. God had other plans!! He can now rest and be with his beloved wife, Judy!! He was a great Christian man!!!

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Beth Innerst

February 10, 2021

Kelly and family,
So sorry to read of your fathers death. He was a true gentleman and never missed an opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face. May God comfort you and fill your heart with memories.
Beth Innerst

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