Bath, NH- Gary Nelson Chamberlin, 66, died on August 15, 2015, following a sudden illness, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Gary was born in Haverhill, NH, on October 5, 1948, to Nelson Horner and Jean Carol (Elder) Chamberlin. He was a graduate of Woodsville High School, Class of 1966, and of the University of New Hampshire, where he participated in the ROTC program. After joining the US Army, he taught history at Norwich University and served as a liaison officer in Europe, where he was stationed during much of his military career. He retired as a Major after 22 years of service. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and operated the family business, Chamberlin's Greenhouses, in Woodsville and Bath. He also worked at Perry's Oil in Bradford, VT, for the past 12 years. Gary belonged to the Grace United Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was an active member of the Woodsville-Wells River Rotary Club. He was also a member of the Board for "Connect with Kids" in St. Johnsbury, and was active in alumni affairs for Woodsville High School. He enjoyed family history and genealogy, with an intense interest in the stereographic history of the area. He was predeceased by his father, Nelson H. Chamberlin and by his sister, Nancy Zickler. He is survived by his wife, Lyn Cospito-Chamberlin, to whom he was married on October 4, 2003; his mother, Jean Chamberlin of North Haverhill, NH; five children, Heather Thivierge and husband Curtis of Manahawkin, NJ; Nicole Randall and husband Doug of Bradford, VT; Kara Mieka Reed and husband Joseph, Jr., of Lancaster, NH; Gary N. Chamberlin, II and wife Jessie of Vorhees, NJ; and Katherine Cospito of France; five grandchildren: Brandon, Nelson, Chelsey, Neil and Zoey; a sister, Gail Eames, and husband David of North Haverhill; a brother, Neil Chamberlin of Bath, NH; a brother-in-law, Gerry Zickler of Vergennes, VT; and nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 2 PM, at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central Street, St. Johnsbury, with Rev. Kirk Thompson officiating. A private burial will be in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville-Wells River Rotary Scholarship Fund, c/o Mr. Ian Clark, PO Box 51, West Newbury, VT 05085.