Gayland Brackett Obituary

Age - 73

September 10, 2023

Mechanic Falls, ME

Poland - Gayland Brackett passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023 of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lewiston on October 12, 1949 the son of R. Maynard and Ethelyn Bryant Brackett. He served honorably in the U. S. Army in Germany, a red eye anti-aircraft missile specialist and SP4 expert rifleman from 1969 to 1971. He retired from the Maine Warden Service after 22+ years of service from October 30, 1972 to June 30, 1995. He loved to hunt and fish every year with Mike and his nephews. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. Gayland is survived by his wife Dawn Brackett; his daughter Tami and her partner Dave; his grandchildren Brody, Tara, Aiva and Aurora; great grandchild Riley; his brother Vaughn Brackett; his sister Geraldine and her husband Michael Walsh; many, many cousins, nieces and nephews along with his game warden family and many friends. Including his long-time friend Larry Thurlow (Junior). He was predeceased by his parents: and his brother Errol Brackett. At Gayland's request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St. , Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. chandlerfunerals. com

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