BENTON – Gary H. Bulger, 77, passed away after battling a long illness at TOGUS Veteran’s Hospital in Augusta early Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2024.

Gary was born in Waterville on March 11, 1946, the son of Fred Bulger and Una Bulger (Corbin). He attended Winslow High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with honor. He was stationed in Germany from 1964-1967. He arrived back to the States and married his high school sweetheart Marlene Pomerleau and started a family.

He owned and operated Bulger’s Body Shop and Used Cars in the town of Benton for over 50 years. A business he was very passionate about. He loved his family, his dog, automobiles more than anything in the world, but he especially loved helping people.

He was an active member of the American Legion for over 24 years and served as Commander of Post 14, in Fairfield from 2008-2011. In 2011 until 2012, Gary became the Department Chaplain. He went on to become the District 10 Commander from 2012-2013.

He was an active member of the Blinded Veterans Association and represented the Organization at various events all over the country.

He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Una Bulger; wife, Marlene Bulger (Pomerleau); his son Michael’s fiancée, Sarah Stetson; and niece, Tracy Grant.

He is survived by his long-term companion, Mary-Margaret A. Paradis; his sons Michael Bulger and Alex Ferrari (Bulger); grandchildren, Caleb, Seth, Isaac; their mother, Anita Prosser; as well as his granddaughter, Isabella. He is also survived by his sister, Marlene Grant (Bulger), sister-in-law, Brenda Beaulieu; son-in-law, Rick Ferrari; and nieces and nephews Cheryl Mansir (Grant), Timothy Grant, Toby Grant and Terri-Jean Wilkinson (Grant).

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Remembrance Service beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, ME 04937. Interment with military honors will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Niche Wall on Civic Center Drive in the spring, the date is to be determined.

The family would like to thank the Hospice Care Team at TOGUS. Everyone on staff, that took care of Gary, you are angels. We can’t thank you enough for the love, support and care you showed Gary and our family.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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