AUBURN — Gary Love, 67, of Auburn, died on June 17, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born July 16, 1942, to parents Harold and Loraine Love in Massena, N.Y., where he made everlasting memories with his brother, Roger and his sister, Carol, and relatives and friends, all of which were stories that he told throughout his years. His journey then took him to both Rochester and Hilton, N.Y., where he spent his next years building his life and making more memories with incredible friends. He was proud of his Catholic religion and served his community well. He hiked alongside his sons in Boy Scouts and watched them grow to follow their own paths. He was always working, rarely sleeping. He retired in 1999, from Eastman Kodak, which then led him to Kansas, with his daughter and her family, and then finally to Maine, to the quiet home in the woods he loved so dear. His children and grandchildren were his biggest source of pride. Gary loved everyone.

He has left behind his sister, Carol (Lee) Farnsworth of Fla.; son, Mark (Debbie) Love of Wis.; daughter, Melissa (Craig) Bellaire of Maine; grandchildren, Jeanine Fuller, Anthony Scheele, Mikel Love, Dylon Love, Nathan Bellaire and Garrett Love. Great-grandchildren, Trinity Kelso and Frank Colosimo.

He joins his parents; his brother; and his son, Michael.

Special thanks to the Clover Health Care staff, Androscoggin Hospice House medical staff, and Beanie and Bob for the love and memories.