WATERVILLE – Gary Alan Thurlow, 65, of Waterville, succumbed to injuries of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on August 11, 2021 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. He was found with his self-inflicted wound on August 5 by his beloved brother, Jonathan. He was born in Hartford, Conn. on May 22, 1956. Gary graduated from Waterville High School class of 1975. Gary was a professional golfer in Florida and North Carolina and was an avid skier,He is predeceased by his mother, Eva M. (Voisine) and husband Dr. John M. Thurlow. Gary is survived by two brothers, Jonathan Thurlow of Waterville and Daniel Thurlow of Buckfield, sister, Raelene Thurlow of Waterville; two nephews, Eric L. Thurlow of Fairfield and Evan M. Thurlow of Waterville; a special great-niece, Jada Eva Thurlow, of Fairfield, the daughter of Eric Thurlow of Fairfield and Stephanie Ross of SkowheganHe has also predeceased his biological father, Leon R. Burwood of Hartford, Conn.Anyone could be struggling with suicide. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help that they need, it’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does reach out for support. How can you help them? It can be scary when a friend or loved one is thinking of suicide. It’s hard to know how a suicidal crisis feels and how to act. Call 1-800-273-8255 at any time for help if a friend of family member is struggling.At Gary’s request that there will be no services. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.comThe family would like to have donations in Gary’s memory be made for drug addiction and prevention, please mail them toPine Tree Recovery Center,17 Bishop St.,Portland, ME 04103

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