Gary L. White

Gary Lee White, 78, of York and Ogunquit Maine respectively, passed away on September 2, 2025 after many years of health challenges and failing to recover from a recent medical procedure. He was born on October 16, 1946 in York Maine to Lee and Gloria (Goodwin) White.

As a Navy family, Gary grew up in San Diego, CA, Key West, FLA, and finally settled in York, Maine. Gary White was a 1965 graduate of York High School followed by studying at  The Famous Writers School, University of Alabama, and attending the University of Maine in Orono.

In 1974, he and his father started an auto paint and car detailing business on Beech Ridge Road and operated this for many years.   Gary was passionate about Eastern philosophy, sharing a Buddhist  perspective in various situations with great wit and humor.

He was heavily influenced by a wide range of musicians and the arts including Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Vincent Van Gogh, the mystic poet Rumi, philosophers Ram Dass and Alan Watts among others.

Known as the Great White among his many friends, he also enjoyed traveling to Europe, Jamaica, and St John.   He was a voracious reader, avid sports fan across the board, a tournament chess participant,  student of history, world news, and golfing where in his youth he worked as a caddy at Pinehurst.  

The natural world, ocean, sea, and sky, Nubble Light, and specifically walking  the Marginal Way in Ogunquit became deeply enriching  experiences. For many years he was a devoted caregiver to his mother, daily shopping en route at Hannaford’s, to bring her lunch and any necessities while supervising her care. 

He was predeceased by his father, Lee White and is survived by his mother Gloria White, many cousins, nephews , extended family members and by his longtime companion, partner and friend Jean Husby.    

A special thank you to the entire staff at York Hospital for excellent compassionate care. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Marginal Way Preservation Fund, P.O. Box 1455, Ogunquit 03907. No burial or memorial services are planned at this time.

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