Gary C. Cunningham

Gary was born October 28, 1943 in Pine Point, Maine to Clinton and Dorothy (Lothrop) Cunningham, Jr. He graduated from Scarborough High School in 1962 and married his high school sweetheart, Gilberta Grace Hatch in 1964 at Pine Point Congregational Church.

Gary owned and operating SeaCoast Tile in Old Orchard Beach, ME for 25 years.

Gary was an avid racecar fan and in his early years owned racecars and spent much of his time at Beach Ridge Speedway in Scarborough. As his son, Clint came of age, he raced at Beach Ridge Speedway and Gary was his crew chief. In his later years, he enjoyed visiting NASCAR tracks around the country and spending time with his family.

Gary spent most of his adult life in Old Orchard Beach with his family and in 2008 he and his wife moved to Decatur, Texas to be closer to his children.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Gilberta Cunningham of Decatur; daughter, Dorothy (DeeDee) Hayes and husband, Thomas of Decatur; son, Gary Clinton Cunningham II and wife, Sherri of Sanger; grandchildren, Josh Cunningham, Lori Hayes, Ann-Marie Croteau and husband, Kevin, Thomas II and wife, Charity; great grandchildren, Eric, Carl, Chace, Tyler, Nicholas, Ashley and Adrian; extended family, John, Myrna, Cindy, Janice and Judy Caminiti; half-brother, Glenn and Neil Cunningham; brother-in-law, Davis Crowell; nephews, Donald and Dale Plummer, Clinton and Curtis Cunningham, and Charles Crowell; nieces, Dottie Ribar and Lisa Cunningham; grand pets, Cougar Hayes, Maggie, Junebug and Bandit Cunningham; best pet friends, Smoke and Tony Cunningham.

Family request donation in Gary's memory be made to a local animal shelter. To send condolences please mail to, 118 Harvey Lane, Decatur, Texas 76234.

Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940/627-5959

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Please extend my deepest sympathies to Clinton, Gilberta and Dee Dee.
My heart goes out to you all. I just found out this morning and I am deeply saddened by the news. I wish I lived closer to be there for you.
Gary has a very special place in my heart as you all do and always will. I have so many great memories. He was an amazing man with a big heart. He was always smiling and always made me smile too.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you hugs and wishing I could be there for you.

Warm regards and lots of love,
Sonya (Girard) Garrepy
24 Meyers Farm Road
Windham, ME 04062
Sonya-garrepy@roadrunner.com

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Clint and Sherri,

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Cunningham but I know that he raised a fine young man and that his family will deeply miss having him in their life. I have seen Sherri smile when she speaks of him and that is as it should be. Remember the things that make you smile and celebrate his life and the times that you had with him.

Rebekah Nettik
Payroll Manager
Phone: 940-387-4388 ext 2404
Fax: 940-535-5168
becky.nettik@daybreakventure.com

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Edward Morse SHS65
PO Box 303
Milford Ia. 51351
crazyecm@milfordcable.net

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Please extend my deepest sympathies to all the family. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Gary very much,he was alot of fun to be with. We had many fun times together. And I will miss him deeply.I will keep you all in my prayers.

Lynn Courtois
37 Groton School Rd #2
Ayer,Ma.01432

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Gilberta and other Cunningham family members:

I was stunned to learn of Gary's passing last Sunday. It wasn't more than two weeks ago that he sent me an e-mail, so I had no idea he was ailing.
On behalf of the SHS Class of '65, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all family members during this difficult time. May you forever treasure the fond memories you and Gary had during your many years together.
In deepest sympathy,

Dave Moulton
Secretary, SHS Class of '65
E-mail: davidlmoulton@comcast.net

P.S. My sister, Patti, offers most sincere condolences as point-of-contact for the SHS Class of '62.
P.P.S. If you weren't aware, Gary was related to the Moulton family, albeit not closely, through the Lothrop family.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great person and will be missed dearly. My deepest Condolences to all of you.

Glenn Martin

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