Gary L. Burlingame

Gary L. Burlingame, 75, of Dover, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a brief illness.

Born in Massillon, Ohio on February 26, 1943, Gary was a son of the late Ernest and Lauvera Hilliard Burlingame.

Gary attended Massillon-Washington High School and honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army. On October 23, 1965 he married the former Linda Janson and together the couple raised two children.

For many years, Gary was a self-employed cable and telephone line installer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his four-wheeler.

In addition to his wife, of 53 years, Gary is survived by a daughter, Lori (Doug) Swihart; a son, Dana Burlingame all of Dover; grandchildren, Amanda, Zachary, Téa, Dalton, and Briar; and his great-grandchildren, Ethan, Hunter and Easton.

In keeping with Gary’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. Cremation care will be conducted through Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.

Memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be directed to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, 1432 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.