Gary Lackey

Gary Lackey, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, June 22, in Bennington. He was born on January 26, 1940, to Harold and Madeline (Pike) Lackey Sr. He lived his childhood and most of his life in Wilmington, attended Wilmington schools, and graduated from Wilmington High School. After high school, Gary worked at Mount Snow Ski Area. Following that, he worked as an auto mechanic at Lackeys Garage with his father. Upon his father’s death, he continued to run Lackeys Garage for several years. He worked for the town of Wilmington Highway Department, enjoying the daily camaraderie of his co-workers. He also spent some time driving the bus for the MOOver. In retirement, Gary lived several years in Florida, enjoying numerous happy hours with close friends and family. Before that, he especially enjoyed many years bowling in a men’s league with his friends at North Star Bowl in Wilmington. He followed in the family tradition, spending time in the woods hunting deer. He is survived by his wife, Carol Lackey, of Wilmington. He leaves his daughter, Lorri Hall, of Wilmington; sons Russell Lackey (Cathy), of Wilmington, and Chad Lackey (Ann), of Whitingham; grandchildren Riley Hall, Mitchell Hall, and Alex Lackey; his sister, Marianne Lackey; and a brother, Morris Lackey. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jackie Lackey, and brothers, Harold Lackey Jr. and Gordon Lackey. He loved his dog, Moose. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 11 am at Covey Allen and Shea Funeral Home in Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center, 3 Cross County Circle, Wilmington, VT 05363.