BANGOR - Michael “Mike” Dennis Garrow, Sr. passed away June 16, 2023, in Bangor, Maine. He was born July 7, 1948, in Niagara Falls, New York.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Dawn and her husband, Donald; his sons, Michael, Jr and his wife, Laura and Seth and his wife, Tracy; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; his brother, Bill and his wife, Billie and a special cousin, Bonnie and her husband, Eugene. In addition to his parents, he was most recently predeceased by his beloved wife, Gail.
Mike served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a 1st Sgt after proudly serving his country for over 20 years. Mike was a true patriot who instilled his love of country into his family. Two of Mike’s grandsons have military careers and on Tuesday prior to his passing, he was honored to send a salute via text to his great grandson that had just enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. The legacy continues!
After the military, Mike spent many years continuing to serve his country by working in the Washoe County Jail, Reno, Nevada. Once moving to Maine, he kept his fingers in the military world locally and online.
In his retirement, Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, especially grandsons Zachary and Cooper, who lived close by. He cherished time spent with his family and friends whether on the phone or in person.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26th, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor. After the service, all are invited to share happy memories and funny stories over refreshments at the Family Reception Center, 163 Center Street, Bangor. A committal service with military honors will be held at the Waugh Cemetery, Levant following the reception for those who wish to attend.
Those who wish to remember Mike in a special way may make donations in his memory to the Autism Society of Maine, 72 Main St. STE B, Winthrop, Maine 04364. He would be proud to know his memory supported such a worthy cause. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com
Mike may be gone, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who loved him.
The service may be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/michael-garrow
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Mike is survived by his daughter, Dawn and her husband, Donald; his sons, Michael, Jr and his wife, Laura and Seth and his wife, Tracy; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; his brother, Bill and his wife, Billie and a special cousin, Bonnie and her husband, Eugene. In addition to his parents, he was most recently predeceased by his beloved wife, Gail.
Mike served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a 1st Sgt after proudly serving his country for over 20 years. Mike was a true patriot who instilled his love of country into his family. Two of Mike’s grandsons have military careers and on Tuesday prior to his passing, he was honored to send a salute via text to his great grandson that had just enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. The legacy continues!
After the military, Mike spent many years continuing to serve his country by working in the Washoe County Jail, Reno, Nevada. Once moving to Maine, he kept his fingers in the military world locally and online.
In his retirement, Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, especially grandsons Zachary and Cooper, who lived close by. He cherished time spent with his family and friends whether on the phone or in person.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26th, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor. After the service, all are invited to share happy memories and funny stories over refreshments at the Family Reception Center, 163 Center Street, Bangor. A committal service with military honors will be held at the Waugh Cemetery, Levant following the reception for those who wish to attend.
Those who wish to remember Mike in a special way may make donations in his memory to the Autism Society of Maine, 72 Main St. STE B, Winthrop, Maine 04364. He would be proud to know his memory supported such a worthy cause. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com
Mike may be gone, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who loved him.
The service may be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/michael-garrow
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