Gary A. Nealey, Jr.

Nealey, Gary A., 26, May 26, 2010.  Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.
    GORHAM – Gary “2E” A. Nealey, Jr., 26, of Gorham died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Portland after battling acute myeloid leukemia. He was diagnosed on December 10 and has fought courageously these past six months.
    He is a graduate of Gorham High School, Class of 2002. Gary still holds the GHS Track record in triple jump with 44’4.25”. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 2007 with a bachelor’s in New Media and a minor in Computer Science. While at UMaine, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJ) Fraternity during his freshman year. He has worked as a web developer for InforME in Augusta for three years. He has been a valued part of the Maine.gov team.
    Gary is predeceased by his grandfathers, Wayne Birmingham and Norman Nealey and his grandmother, Helen Brawn Birmingham.
    He is survived by his fiancée, Whitney Mills of Westbrook; mother, Angela Birmingham Nealey and father, Gary A. Nealey, Sr.; brother Justin, wife Meghan, and nephew and godson, Brett; sister, Christina Nealey; grand-mothers, Dorothy Nealey and Barbara Birmingham; goddaughter, Hannah Manchester; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his puppy, Sophie.
    Throughout his illness, Gary has inspired everyone with his positive attitude and persistence.  He continued to be an avid learner and gamer.  He’s pretty much a big deal.
    Visiting hours were Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main Street, Gorham. A Funeral service was at 4 p.m. at the church with a reception to follow at St. Anne’s.
    In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the “2E” Benefit Fund, c/o Whitney Mills, 9 Mary Ann Drive, Gorham, Maine 04038. Arrangements by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham.  Online condolences may be sent to dolbyfuneralchapels .com.