Ellery E. Gammon

PORTLAND – Ellery E. Gammon, 81, of Waterford passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at Maine Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 26, 1940, the son of Leslie and Helena (Wentworth) Gammon.

He graduated from Norway High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy and worked various jobs, his favorite being a stocker at Walmart. He married Priscilla Andrews on December 27, 1979 and together raised four children.

Ellery enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his lawnmower, blue grass music and loved the Boston Bruins. He also enjoyed the treadmill and playing pool. He was a member of the American Legion Post 139. Ellery would wander in the summer to find 4 leaf clovers for Priscilla, she must have about 100 at home from him. His dry sense of humor will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife Priscilla Gammon of Waterford; son William (Shelly) Brackett of Waterville; daughter Stephanie (James) Valliere of Buxton, daughter Rebecca (Scott) Edwards of Harrison, daughter Darrah Gammon of Waterford; grandchildren Ethan and Quinne Edwards and Colin Edwards; sister Audrey (Michael) Lawson of Belfast; nephew Travis (Christine) Lawson, nephew Les (Martha) Gammon of Oxford; and great niece Tallulah.

A private burial will take place at Pulpit Rock Cemetery in Waterford. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com

In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made in Ellery’s memory to the:

Town of Waterford

366 Valley Road

Waterford, ME 04088

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