CASCO — Gary Lee Locke, 84, of Otisfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Country Village Assisted Living facility in Casco.

He was born on May 18, 1937, in South Paris, a son of Alberta I. and Francis J. Locke.

On June 16, 1957, he married the love of his life, Janet L. (Tracy) Locke.

Gary graduated from Bridgton High School in 1956, and then went on to study at Gorham Teachers Col-
lege. However, other careers and the Army were calling to him. As newlyweds, Gary and Janet were able to travel the country quite a bit and even lived in Anchorage, Alaska, when Gary was stationed at Fort Rich. They remained lifelong friends with several couples they met during his days in the military.

Finally settling in Casco, Gary quickly immersed himself into the community. He served on the Appeals Board and as Civil Defense director and was a 4-H leader in Oxford County. He was a member and two-time president of the Lions Club. An avid outdoorsman, Gary also enjoyed racing stock cars and golf. He grew up in Boy Scouts and remained active in Scouts as a scout master well into his adult life.

He treasured the good times, love and support of his dear friends the Wards, Jordans, Bells and Strouts.

He and Janet owned The Friendly Village Market in Casco from the mid 60s to early 70s. He also worked as a meat cutter at A&P and Harrison Community Store. In the late 60s, he became a postal carrier, eventually becoming the post master of the Casco Village Post Office for many years.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Janet; daughter, Melanie I. Locke and partner Ed Domas; grand-daughters, Gabrielle I. DeRice and partner Seth Perkins, Jazmin H. Miller and husband Chris Miller; great-granddaughter Wolfe Miller.

Gary’s family also wish to express their deepest appreciation to Anne, Katie and Michelle and the other wonderful caregivers of Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice for their extraordinary care. Additionally, the staff of the Casco Country Village Assisted Living Center for the compassionate and loving care he has received.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Casco village. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco, where your kind words, condolences and tributes may be shared with his family on his Tribute Wall at www.hallfuneralhome.net.