Gary A. Carmean, 56

LAUREL - Gary A. Carmean, age 56, of Laurel, passed away Nov. 28, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Gary was born in Seaford, a son of the late Lewis and Iva Carmean. A brother, Charles D. Carmean, also preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Laurel High School, Class of 1970; and later graduated from the University of Delaware, Class of 1974. Gary was a poultry and grain farmer, owning and operating Chicken Little Farms in Laurel. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion Post 19, Delaware Farm Bureau and the Laurel Grain. Mr. Carmean's memory will be cherished by his many hunting and fishing friends. He will also be remembered by his family for being a wonderful brother, husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Connie D. Carmean, and his son, Matthew L. Carmean, both of Laurel; his sisters, Nancy Allen and her husband Larry of Laurel and Lois West and her husband Ray of Millville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, on Tuesday. The Rev. Ken Athey officiated. Interment was in Laurel's Odd Fellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 382, Laurel, DE 19956.