Gary A. Vaillancourt

Gary Allan Vaillancourt passed away suddenly at the age of 72 while being treated at

Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin NH on Monday September 8th, 2025 at 5:36 PM.

Gary was born in 1954 as the eldest son of Lionel Vaillancourt and Irene (Malasky) Vaillancourt.

A lifelong resident of Berlin, New Hampshire, he grew up with his younger brothers Mark, Brian

and Dennis, and his older sister Gail. He graduated from Berlin Senior High School and later

went to trade school to become an electrician. From the time he graduated until his retirement at

71 he worked in many different capacities under many different owners at the Berlin papermill

complex, establishing himself as an indisputable pillar of operations. Though he was happiest

in his work as an electrician.

Gary met Linda Ashford through mutual friends and they soon married on May 9th 1981. Gary

and Linda built their life together in Berlin NH, raising two sons, Shaun and Calvin. Gary was a

dedicated supporter of the family, with the security and safety of Linda, Shaun and Calvin his

foremost goal. Gary was utterly devoted to Linda and made his care and love for her his core

motivator in life. He eagerly engaged in her work in the blind community and was an ardent

protector of her in all ways.

Throughout his life, his love for the great North Woods never waivered. He often escaped into

the mountainous forest to hunt and explore. Gary was also an eager reader, specifically loving

science fiction and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. He could often be found deeply engrossed in a

book or walking around listening to science fiction audio books. He loved Irish music and culture

and enjoyed attending the Irish pub sings in Portland with his son Calvin. The thrill of riding a

motorcycle became a passion he shared with his son Shaun and they often went on long rides

together. Simple pleasures brought him joy as well and he could never resist solving puzzles, or

a plate of fried seafood with some good fries and slaw.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday September 15th at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180

Hillside Ave., Berlin NH. Interment will follow at St. Kieran Cemetery. Relatives and friends are

invited to call on Sunday September 14th from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,

Gary would prefer donations be made to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc. (www.Fidelco.org)

in memory of his wife Linda, who passed away three years ago. Memories and condolences

may be shared online at www.bryantfuneralhome.net.