Bath - Gary F Hartley, 82 of Bath passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Gary was born in Coshocton, Ohio on March 27, 1934 to Isabel (Strohacker) and Lester Hartley. He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1952 and from there went on to serve his country by joining the Navy in July of the same year, proudly serving until retiring in October of 1972 as a Chief Petty Officer. On December 27,1954 he married the love of his life, Margaret (Peggy) Layton.

In October of 1978 he began working at Bath Iron Works as a pipefitter until retiring in 1997.  Gary took pride in his gardening, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as award winning pumpkins. While in the Navy working as a skydiving instructor he followed his passion of sky diving in his off duty hours. But nothing compared to the unconditional love he had for his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who called him Papie.

The family wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to his caregivers for all their love and support.  Dr. Nakamura for his compassion, CHANS for their understanding and love and a special thank you to Sarah, who gave her all, with love we thank you!

He is pre-deceased by his parents as well as brothers Jim, Dick, Art and Rick Hartley, granddaughter, Dorothy White and grandson Evan Millett.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, brother Charles Hall of West Palm Beach, Florida and sons John Hartley of Jacksonville, Florida and David (Julie) Hartley of Randolph, Maine; daughters, Rebecca Hartley of Bath, Maine and Kelly (Duane) Johnson of West Simsbury, Connecticut, bonus daughters Kathleen Colter of Jacksonville, Florida and Tracy Bunker of Napa, California and bonus son Mark Icangelo of Bowdoinham, Maine, 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

At his request there will be no funeral or service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Food Bank.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com