

He was born in Bainbridge, NY on February 27, 1941, and was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962, thereafter spent his life dedicated to his family and his career as a painter.
Gary is survived by his daughter Kim Palmer (Al), daughter Deb Conklin (Bob), his brother Keith Lee (Jim Gaughan), step-sister Susan Gregory Nerz, grandchildren Bradlee and LeeAnne Palmer, Gordon and Eddy Lynn, cherished nephews, nieces and cousins, dear friend Grace Barr, as well as many great friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Sandra Lee, parents Frank and Esther, step-mother Norma, his brother Tom, step-brother Gordon Gregory, Jr., step-son Eddy Lynn, Sr. and his grandson Gary Conklin.
As per Gary’s request, there will be no services. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Coventry Town Museum at 594 Brackett Road, Bainbridge, NY 13733, or the Afton Sportsmens Club, PO Box 183, Afton, NY 13730.
The family would like to thank the staff in The Pine Neighborhood Unit of the Oxford Veterans Home, for the excellent care of Gary.
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