Gary N. Sisson passed away on Monday, Sept. 10 at age 71 following a three-year bout with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Lynn, Gary was born on June 17, 1947 to his late parents Virginia A. and Parker L. Sisson. He graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1965, Northern Essex Community College, and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, graduating with a degree in Business Administration.
Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy Wilson; his brother, Jeffrey Sisson and wife Carol of West Roxbury; his sister, Jane Hakanson and husband Bruce of Reading; his nephew, Jeremy Hakanson of Andover; his niece, Amanda Guski and husband Bryan of Watertown, and friends who loved him.
Over the years he worked in retail, quality control and security. He served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam War.
Gary’s pastimes included travel, shopping for collectibles, watching movies and listening to music. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his kind and selfless acts that helped many people.
Service information: A memorial tribute and private burial will be held at a later date.
His family welcomes memorial contributions in Gary’s name to the charity of your choice.
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