IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Gary

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Works

February 19, 1958 – February 11, 2025

Obituary

Winslow – Gary Arthur Works, Sr., 66, passed away on February 11th, 2025, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, with his loving wife Kelly and his brother Skip by his side. Gary was born in Waterville on February 19th, 1958, son of Laurina and Everett Works. He grew up in Shawmut and graduated from Lawrence High School, class of 1976. He worked for Keyes Fiber Company at Shawmut Mill then at the Waterville Mill where he retired from after twenty-seven years of service due to health issues. Gary was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed his yearly Spring fishing and Fall bird hunting trips with his brother Skip. He also enjoyed spending his summers at camp on Pattee Pond, where he could be found sitting on the deck or in the water. He acquired a love of traveling on cruise ships with Kelly and close friends and was looking forward to a cruise in August. Gary had a big heart and was always there for friends and family. If you were in need, Gary's door was always open, he would do what he could to help. He was also forever appreciative of his friends who were there for him when he needed a hand. Gary had a natural gift as a peacemaker. He could get people to forget their differences and become friends. They say, "good fences make good neighbors". Gary could get neighbors to tear down fences and become great friends, a gift that we will be grateful for forever. Gary was a Life Member of the Elks with thirty-six years and an auxiliary member of the Winslow VFW and the Fairfield American Legion. He was predeceased by both his parents, daughter Mia Grant, previous wife Wendy, and stepsons Jeff and Keven Roderick. Gary is survived by his wife Kelly (McDonough); son Gary Jr.; brothers Skip with his wife Sue and Kenny with his wife Allie; sister-in-law Bridget (Barney) Wright; stepchildren Tyler Bonnell, Nicole Bonnell (Justin Tardif), and Melissa (Ken) Nason; daughter-in-law Sue Roderick and son-in-law Stephen Grant; granddaughter Shelby Grant; step-grandchildren Kayla, Zack and Jenna, Maddox and Johnathan, Elliot, Emmet, and Edie. Gary's family would like to thank the nurses on the Critical Care Unit and Dr. Webb for the excellent care and compassion they showed Gary and the family. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 28th, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at the Winslow VFW 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow.
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