BROWNFIELD — Gary R. Holden, 71, of Brownfield, formerly of Bridgton, died late Thursday evening, June 6, 2019, at the Bridgton Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on June 21, 1947, in Bridgton, a son of Richard and Hazel (Gurney) Holden. He attended local schools including Bridgton High School and Bridgton Academy. He went on to earn a degree from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Plumbing. Gary ran his own plumbing business, Holden Plumbing for years.

On June 15, 1968, he married Patricia Ross in Sandy Creek. They made their home in Bridgton for many years until settling in Brownfield. She died on May 23, 2007.

He loved golfing and for the last few years was fortunate enough to do it year-round as he enjoyed a second home in Florida during the winter months. The fair season was a favorite for Gary, especially the Fryeburg Fair, where he liked to bet on the ponies and enjoy a bucket of French fries from his favorite stand, “King & Queens French Fries.”

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Potvin and her husband, Jeff of Windham and their daughters, Miranda and Kayla; his son, Richard Holden and his fiancée, Stacey Noble of Brownfield and his son, Zachary and her children, Hale and Jilyan; his girlfriend, Loren Hughes of Brownfield; three brothers, Craig Holden and his wife, Melissa of Fryeburg, Dale Holden and his wife, Mary of Falmouth, and Terry Holden and his wife, Antoinette of Lakewood, CO; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Patricia.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 14, at the South Bridgton Cemetery. Following the service, a celebration of Gary’s life will continue at a place to be disclosed during the service. Gifts may be given in his memory to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com