CAMDEN — Gary M. (‘Dutch’) Huyser, 74, of Camden, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born in Milford, Connecticut, to Arnold and Virginia Huyser, and raised alongside his brothers, Jeffrey and Phillip. Some of Gary’s fondest childhood memories were family camping trips to Cape Cod and learning to sail.

Having moved to Maine in the late seventies to escape the city with their one-year-old daughter, Kirstin, Gary spent much of his life in Troy, Maine, where he and his ex-wife of thirty years, Karen (now Karen Giansiracusa of Camden, Maine), built a home and life. Just over a year into life in Maine, their second daughter, Arissa, was born and rural living meant there were always more home projects, landscaping, and animals to tend to, which suited him well as he always had a need to be busy.

Gary—known by the nickname ‘Dutch’ on job sites—spent much of his professional life as a carpenter and superintendent, exceptionally skilled at homebuilding, but also spending his later years supervising large commercial construction jobs, most notably at local hospitals in Rockport and Boothbay, including the St. Andrew’s physician’s building and a Boothbay YMCA job that he was particularly proud of. Gary’s talent was well-represented by the two unique homes that he designed and built for himself and his family in Troy and Camden.

Gary leaves behind his wife, Sharon, of Rockport, Maine, who provided him with companionship and support during some of his toughest years striving to remain independent and defy illness. Gary also leaves behind his daughters, Kirstin Huyser and partner Scott Chase of Falmouth, Maine, and Arissa Egan and husband Jonathan of Camden, Maine. He was particularly proud of his grandchildren, Ethan and Addison Caster, and Chloe and Piers Egan, who will always have memories of his love of music, cars and tractors, the ocean, and nature—everything from tadpoles and frogs to flowering shrubs and trees.

In lieu of a funeral, the family will plan a small, private remembrance celebration to honor his wishes at a later time. In thinking of Gary, please consider doing something nice for someone you love.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.