Guy W. Lovejoy

BUCKFIELD — Guy Lovejoy, 75, died of cancer on January 27, 2011 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Buckfield on September 23, 1935 at his grandparents' home on Streaked Mountain. He was the son of Wendell and Leonide (McIntyre) Lovejoy. He was raised in Buckfield with his loving sister Patricia Dreher. He graduated from Buckfield High School. He married Shirley A. Gagnon on October 8, 1956. They had a very happy and adventurous life together for 54 years. Together they raised three wonderful children.

Mr. Lovejoy enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955. He traveled overseas several times, including a tour in Vietnam in 1971-1972. He retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of the John D. Long American Legion; he was very proud to serve his country. In 1975 he returned to his home in Buckfield with his family. He was part owner of the Buckfield Garage along with his cousin Perley Lovejoy. He worked as a mechanic in the Norway/South Paris area. He also drove for Community Concepts until his illness in October of 2010. He cared very much about his community and enjoyed his many friends.

In his spare time he loved to travel and go camping with his wife and good friends and relatives, Dan Douglass and the late Martha Douglass, along with his daughter Anita and her husband Jorge. He will be truly missed by everyone. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching and feeding the wildlife in his backyard. He loved to snowmobile and was active in the Streaked Mountaineers Snowmobile Club, along with his wife Shirley as they were always together. He loved their trips to Nokomis, FL, San Antonio, TX, Nashville, TN and Nova Scotia to visit his family.

Mr. Lovejoy is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Lovejoy; his sister, Patricia Dreher and her husband Dan of San Antonio, TX; his daughter, Cathy Alling of Nokomis, FL; a son, Michael D. Lovejoy and his wife Karen of Buckfield and a daughter, Anita F. Caraballo and her husband Jorge of Limington. He was very active in his grandchildren’s lives and will be greatly missed by his seven grandchildren, David Lovejoy, Rita Lovejoy Farren, Paul Newton, Jessica Newton, Brad Samson, Ben Lovejoy and Vanessa Perkins and seven great-grandchildren with another on the way. He also loved his beloved cat Khittie.

A Memorial will be held at the John D. Long American Legion Hall in Buckfield on Saturday, February 5 at 1 p.m. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home, High St., Buckfield. On-line condolences may be shared with his family at www.andrewsgreenleaf.com.