Gary Chambers

Gary A. Chambers, 85, of Dexter, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Born on January 26, 1941, in Hartland, he was the son of Alva and Bernice (Wintle) Chambers.

Gary worked as a mechanic for many years before opening Chambers Garage in Dexter in 1983. He proudly operated the business until his retirement in 2020. A racer at heart, he competed on tracks throughout Maine for many years. He also found joy in hunting, fishing, playing cribbage with friends, and spending time at camp, where he loved watching wildlife and feeding the rabbits and birds.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Madeline Chambers of Dexter; four sons, Van Chambers and wife Jody of Dover-Foxcroft, Steve Chambers and wife Carolyn of Corinth, Tim Chambers and wife Melissa of Dexter, and Jason Chambers and wife Angie of Dexter; one brother, David Chambers and wife Sheila of Dover-Foxcroft; one sister, Kathy Chambers of Gorham; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Alva and Bernice Chambers; three brothers, Jimmy, Tommy, and Billy Chambers; his brother-in-law, Dicky; and one great-grandson, Oscar.