Gary L. Tremblay’s life began on a military base in Warwick, Virginia on October 28, 1955. He was born to Marcel and Barbara Tremblay.

Gary was raised in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He was also educated in the Massachusetts school system, graduating from Chicopee High School. He then dedicated two years of college at STCC. He later became a Machinist. As a Machinist, he built parts that would be used in the construction of large projects such as amusement park rides. Gary was a jack and master of all trades he chose to do. After his time as a Machinist, he worked on pools, did carpentry, as well as plumbing.

Some great, noteworthy, and memorable things about Gary’s life:

Gary loved football. He loved everything Patriots. He was a super fan. Gary also enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and golfing. He played baseball while he was in high school and all over the world when he was in the Armed Forces. Gary rose to the rank of MVP (Most Valuable Player) in slow pitch for the Tigers A.C. in 1982. One of the highlights of Gary’s life was when he played softball with the Cavaliers and they won the championship.

Gary was a military man. His tour of duty began in 1973 and ended it in 1979. In 1975, he was stationed in Korea as a SP4. He served a full term in the Army and later joined the National Guard.

Gary was fondly known as G, Uncle G, and when he moved to Myrtle Beach, he acquired the name “Wild Man” and “Doc”. Gary also, being from Massachusetts, jokingly coined himself as a self-proclaimed “Masshole.” Gary was hilariously funny and fun to be around. Anyone who met him liked him. He was the lovable life of the party. An empty dance floor was an open invitation for Gary to jump up and start bouncing around like a nut. He would get everybody going. He was proud of who he was and had a great way about him. Many people considered him a really good friend.

Although Gary never married, he had lots of “loves” in his life. He was definitely a great, proud, and very involved father. Gary was the strong one in the family. He took care of everyone, always making sure they were set. His motto for life was, “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we may die.” It’s sage and encouraging advice to live life, be happy in it and enjoy the very precious life we each have been given.

Gary L. Tremblay departed this life on December 24, 2022. He lived a life worthy of honor and celebration. He was deeply loved and will be truly missed.

He was predeceased by his parents, Marcel and Barbara Tremblay.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his brother and best friend, Marc Tremblay; sister, Debra West-Fitzpatrick; daughter, Kellie St George; niece and nephew, Jamie and Scottie West ; two beautiful grandchildren; and a host of other family, relatives and friends.

Gary will be laid to rest alongside his father and mother at St. Rose Cemetery in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

A Memorial Benefit to American Cancer Society for cancer research will be held at American Legion Post 420 l, 290 East St, Springfield on February 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

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