Gary D. Fair

Gary D. Fair, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Gary was born on June 25, 1944, in Canton, the son of the late Raymond and Gladys (Gephart) Fair. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School. Following his graduation, Gary attended Kent State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and obtained his teaching degree in 1967. He taught wood shop at Souers Junior High School. He was a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Canton. Gary was a member of the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, where he served as treasurer and co-chair of the Sideliners. He was a huge Massillon Tigers fan and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He loved woodworking and fishing. Most of all he loved his grandchildren. He was also a member of First Church of the Resurrection. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Traufield. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane M. (Mauger) Fair, whom he married on August 23, 1969; his sons, Todd (Maria) Fair, and Mark (Jennifer) Fair; grandchildren, Tyler Allen, Cody, Chris, and Jacob Fair; brother, Bob Fair; and his four-legged friend, Tinker Bell. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. To share your favorite photo or memory please go to www.kipawa1807@outlook.com. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222