Gary D. Blair

1941 - 2012

Lewiston- Gary D. Blair 70, of Woods Rd. Wales died Wednesday March 7, 2012 at Central Maine Medical Center, after a long illness, with his family at his side. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick Canada on March 31, 1941 a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Taggart) Blair. Gary proudly served his country in the US Army during the Cuban Conflict. He owned and operated Laundromats and a dry cleaning business in CT, for many years. After retiring he moved to Florida with his sister Betty and they owned a 21 acre farm, which had orange groves and he raised cattle. Gary was a very hard working man and was a great business man. He was a very simple and nice guy who just enjoyed life and was always willing to help anyone who needed help.

He is survived by a sister Betty Blair of Wales, a brother Hollis Blair and wife Louise of Oakville Ontario Canada, and many nieces and nephews, who he was very close too. He was predeceased by a sister Verna Saucier, a brother John Blair and his two dogs Lucky and Rex.

Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Gary's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Funeral Notice-

Blair, Gary D. 3/7/2012 At Gary's request there will be no visitation. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 11 AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sabattus. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, ME (207) 784-4584