NEW VINEYARD — Guy F. Davis, 78, of New Vineyard, passed away into Heaven on Wednesday, March 2, after a valiant battle with multiple cancers.

Guy was born Dec. 29, 1932, son of the late Carl E. Davis and Edna (Mason) Davis. He grew up in Farmington Falls, where he met his high school sweetheart, soul mate and love of his life, Arlene Edna (Merrill) Davis.

Guy proudly served his country on active duty for four years in the U.S. Air Force, Air Police Squad guarding President Eisenhower. He also guarded Queen Elizabeth II’s plane while on duty in Bermuda. He then spent four years in the U.S. Reserves.

Guy was an avid outdoorsman, never happier than when he was hunting, fishing, camping, or working outdoors. A talented heavy equipment mechanic, welder and jack-of-all trades, Guy worked for many years at B.D. Moore Oil and Gas Co. in Farmington, Maine Dowel Co. in Fairbanks and the Oliver Stores in Farmington, before opening his own business, Davis Garage in New Vineyard. He maintained the business for 30 plus years, before having to retire due to ill health.

He married his true love, Arlene Merrill, on Aug. 12, 1953. Together they raised five children whom he adored. He was never too busy to help with repair projects, or teach life lessons and handyman tips to those around him.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Arlene Davis; his five loving children, Patricia (Davis) Knox and son-in-law, Phil Enman, of Farmington, Cindy (Davis) Stevens and her husband, Gary Stevens, of Winslow, RoseMarie (Davis) Richards and her husband, Randy Richards, of Jay, Charlene (Davis) McGraw and her husband, Shawn, of Farmington and Scott Guy Davis and his wife, Lola (Milcendeau) Davis, of Canaan; two sisters, Katherine Burbank and her husband, Almont, of Wilton and Dorothy Perry of Canton; he was also close to his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harris and Lillian Merrill, Edward and Carolee Merrill, Sandra Dexter, Blanche Higgins and Nettie and Maynard Spencer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who loved their Papa Guy, Grandpa and Grampie: Kimberlie Knox and her companion, Jim, of Farmington, Zachary Enman, wife, Jami and two sons, Dean and Noah of Grass Valley, Calif., Jonathan Stevens of Winslow, Andrew Stevens, his wife, Jennifer and son, Micah, of Milford, Del., Melinda Stevens and children, Joshua, Bryan, Kristen and Ashley Levesque of Winthrop, Ryan Richards and companion, Vanessa Clark, of Jay, Sheena (Richards) Thomas, husband, Jason, son, Evan and daughter, Amaya of Jay, Sierra McGraw and Shane Baker of New Vineyard, Brannen and Heather (Gonsior) McGraw of Farmington, Chelsea McGraw of Farmington, Matthew Davis and fiancee, Desiree Teixeira, of Canaan, Nathan Davis of Wilton, and Acelinn Davis and soon-to-be-born baby, (Brianna) Davis of Canaan.

Guy had many loving and supportive friends and extended family too numerous to mention. Some of his special friends and family include life-long friends, Bob and Claire Dionne, Sue Moody, Bob and Marie Jones, Basil and Harriet Powers, Gloria and the late Virgil Mitchell, Sylvia and Reggie Richards, Dottie and Steve Salisbury, Richard and Gloria McGraw, former son-in-law, Jim Knox and “adopted daughters,“ Ann Burdin and Kathy Boivin, husband, Steve and son, Jacob.

Guy was predeceased by his father and mother; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bernice and Lewis Moore; and father-in-law, Maurice Merrill.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Dr. Armand Auger and the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Program – Franklin County, the Hospice House – Auburn, Dr. Crowell of the Alfond Cancer Center, Togus staff and Lahey Clinic for the compassionate care shown to Guy and his family. A special thank you also to Bob and Judy Burdick, the Mountain View Bible Church family in New Vineyard, and to close friends, Wayne and Ferris Fletcher, Gary Fletcher, Jody and Cindy Fletcher, Julia and Jack Lawson and the New Vineyard community for their love and support. It was through this help that Guy was able to remain remarkably strong in his faith and courageous in his ten-year battle against cancer.

A message to our Dad from the “gang:” “Thanks for being the best Dad ever – the greatest example of unconditional love for all of us. We’ll take good care of Mom for you. We are safe in the assurance that we will see you again in Heaven.” – Patty, Cindy, RoseMarie, Charlene, Scott and families.