NEW VINEYARD -- Guy F. Davis, 78, of New Vineyard, passed into heaven on Wednesday morning, March 2, 2011, after a valiant battle with multiple cancers. Guy was born Dec. 29, 1932, son of the late Carl E. Davis and Edna (Mason) Davis. He grew up in Farmington Falls, where he met his high school sweetheart, soul mate and love of his life, Arlene Edna (Merrill) Davis. Guy proudly served his country on active duty for four years in the Air Force, Air Police Squad, guarding President Dwight Eisenhower. He also guarded Queen Elizabeth II's plane while on duty in Bermuda. He then spent four years in the reserves. Guy was an avid outdoorsman, never happier than when he was hunting, fishing, camping or working outdoors. A talented heavy-equipment mechanic, welder and jack-of-all trades, Guy worked for many years at B.D. Moore Oil & Gas Co. in Farmington, Maine Dowel Co. in Fairbanks, and The Oliver Stores in Farmington, before opening his own business, Davis Garage, in New Vineyard.He maintained the business for 30-plus years, before having to retire because of ill health. He married his true love, Arlene Merrill, on Aug. 12, 1953. Together they raised five children, whom he adored. He was never too busy to help with repair projects, or teach life lessons and handyman tips to those around him. Guy was preceded in death by his father and mother, mother-in-law and father-in-law Bernice and Lewis Moore, and father-in-law Maurice Merrill. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Arlene Davis; his five loving children, Patricia (Davis) Knox and son-in-law Phil Enman of Farmington, Cindy (Davis) Stevens and her husband, Gary Stevens, of Winslow, RoseMarie (Davis) Richards and her husband, Randy Richards, of Jay, Charlene (Davis) McGraw and her husband, Shawn, of Farmington, and Scott Guy Davis and his wife, Lola (Milcendeau) Davis, of Canaan. Guy has two sisters, Katherine Burbank and her husband, Almont, of Wilton, and Dorothy Perry, of Canton; he was also close to his brothers and sisters-in-law: Harris and Lillian Merrill, Edward and Carolee Merrill, Sandra Dexter, Blanche Higgins and Nettie and Maynard Spencer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Guy is survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who loved their Papa Guy, Grandpa and Grampie: Kimberlie Knox and her companion, Jim, of Farmington, Zachary Enman, wife Jami and two sons, Dean and Noah of Grass Valley, Calif., Jonathan Stevens of Winslow, Andrew Stevens, his wife, Jennifer, and son Micah of Milford, Del., Melinda Stevens and children Joshua, Bryan, Kristen and Ashley Levesque of Winthrop, Ryan Richards and companion Vanessa Clark of Jay, Sheena (Richards) Thomas, husband Jason, son Evan and daughter Amaya of Jay, Sierra McGraw and Shane Baker of New Vineyard, Brannen and Heather (Gonsior) McGraw of Farmington, Chelsea McGraw of Farmington, Matthew Davis and fiancee Desiree Teixeira of Canaan, Nathan Davis of Wilton, Acelinn Davis and soon-to-be-born Baby (Brianna) Davis of Canaan. Guy had many loving and supportive friends and extended family too numerous to mention. Some of his special friends and family include lifelong friends Bob and Claire Dionne, Sue Moody, Bob and Marie Jones, Basil and Harriet Powers, Gloria and the late Virgil Mitchell, Sylvia and Reggie Richards, Dottie and Steve Salisbury, Richard and Gloria McGraw, former son-in-law Jim Knox, and "adopted daughters" Ann Burdin and Kathy Boivin, husband Steve and son Jacob. The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Dr. Armand Auger and the Androscoggin Home Health Hospice Program -- Franklin County, The Hospice House -- Auburn, Dr. Crowell of the Alfond Cancer Center, Togus staff and Lahey Clinic for the compassionate care shown to Guy and his family.A special thank-you also to Bob and Judy Burdick, the Mountain View Bible Church family in New Vineyard, and to close friends Wayne and Ferris Fletcher, Gary Fletcher, Jody and Cindy Fletcher, Julia and Jack Lawson and the New Vineyard community for their love and support.It was through this help that Guy was able to remain remarkably strong in his faith and courageous in his 10-year battle against cancer. The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday, March 6, 4-6 p.m. at Mountain View Bible Church Fellowship Room, Church Street, New Vineyard. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Dubuc and Dan and Scott of Adams Funeral Home and held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7, at Mountain View Bible Church on Church Street. A reception following the funeral will be held in the fellowship room. Burial will occur in the spring in New Vineyard Pratt Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Guy's memory to Mountain View Bible Church, c/o Harry Ellis, Treasurer, 1175 New Vineyard Road, New Vineyard, ME 04956. A message to our Dad from the "gang": "Thanks for being the best Dad ever -- the greatest example of unconditional love for all of us. We'll take good care of Mom for you. We are safe in the assurance that we will see you again in Heaven." -- Patty, Cindy, RoseMarie, Charlene, Scott and families.