Gary G. Searles

Gary was born in Lewiston, ME on February 9, 1939 a son of the late Clyde & Rachel (Perron) Searles. He grew up in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School.

He served is country in the US Army after High School.

Gary truly enjoyed and was very proud of his work as an aeronautical engineer.   He worked on the first space shuttle in the 1980’s and also on the last one in the mid 2000’s.

He was a member of the Kora Shriner and frequented the Lodge in Lewiston. He was also a longtime drummer, playing with some of the most talented musicians in the area.  Gary also loved both the water and the air, and enjoyed any activity that involved either, including his work.

Besides his wife Jean, he is survived by his former wife Faye Neal of Wales, ME; two daughters Susan Hatch and her husband John of Litchfield, ME and Dorie Raschella and her husband Johnny of West Virginia; two sons Ted Searles and his wife Christine of Litchfield, ME and David Searles of Saco as well as eleven grandchildren and a great grandchild. He also leaves a brother Wayne Searles of Lewiston, best friends Andy and Judy Reirdon of Lisbon Falls, ME, many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gary’s life on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Congregational Church, 996 Main St., Vassalboro, ME.

Arrangements are under the care of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 981 Forest Ave, Portland. Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Gary’s guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to a charity of your choice.