March 18, 1955 – July 31, 2023
Alan D. Garey of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away suddenly in Daytona Beach, Florida on July 31, 2023. He was 68 years of age.
Alan was born on March 18, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Demelle and Marion (Anderson) Garey. Alan’s enormous love for his wife and kids was only second to the love he had for his grandchildren. Alan graduated from Reading Memorial High School class of 1955 and furthered his education at Boston University. He loved to golf and absolutely treasured his time fishing with his son Michael. It gave him great joy. Alan’s most cherished time though, was spent with his grandchildren, Violet and Jonah. Alan was a wonderful husband and father. He was so proud of his family. Alan’s relationship with his family was so special from time spent in Florida with his wife, Paula and son, Mike to his amazing bond with his daughter, Jenn. She was truly Daddy’s girl.
Alan was the beloved husband of Paula M. (Reardon) Garey. Devoted father of Michael R. Garey of Ormond Beach FL and Jennifer M. Garey and her partner Christopher Kirby of Andover. Loving grandfather of Violet and Jonah Kirby. Cherished bother of Stephen W. Garey and his wife Kathy of Reading and Cynthia A. House and her husband Robert of Danvers.
A funeral service celebrating Alan’s life will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Thursday, August 10 at 12:00pm. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Alan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105 www.stjude.org
