About Us

Our Family

hampden-gilpatrick-homeOur Mission Statement

To be a Point of Light at a time of need.

Our Family Statement

The Gilpatrick family provides comfort to bereaved families.

Our long term commitment:

  • Continue operating as a family business
  • To care for human remains in a respectful manner
  • To be open to new ideas
  • To be sensitive and caring
  • To offer services that reflect different beliefs

Our Staff Is Here To Serve You

garyGarry Gilpatrick and his wife Debbie own and operate the Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home in Hampden, Maine. Garry has been a resident in Hampden since 1989. He is a 1979 graduate of New England Institute with an A.S. in Funeral Service, and from Husson College in 1986 with a B.S. in Business Administration. Garry has worked in the funeral profession since 1976. He, along with his wife Debbie, who grew up in Hampden and is a licensed funeral attendant, work together with Joseph and Robert to provide caring professional and meaningful services to the families of the greater Hampden area.

Christopher T. Zanardi

czanardiChris grew up in Hampden and graduated from Hampden Academy class of 2003. He attended Eastern Maine Community College and earned an associates degree in business management in 2005, and attended FINE mortuary college where he earned an associate's degree in mortuary science in 2008.

Chris is a licensed funeral director and has worked for Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home since 2003 where he has enjoyed helping the people of greater Hampden now and for years to come.

At the present time Chris lives in Winterport where he enjoys working on his farm, and spending time outdoors.

 

Our Funeral Home

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Front View of Funeral Home
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View from the Parking Lot
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Our Chapel
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Arrangement Office
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Main Entrance Foyer
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Main Entrance Foyer
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Quiet Room
 

Our History

During the later 1800's, the person called at a time of death in Hampden, was Timothy C. Sparrow of Hampden Highlands, an undertaker and cabinet maker. Mr. "TC" Sparrow was an undertaker in town for over forty years. His business was located by Reeds Brook, on Main Road South. In those days funerals were held in the home. T.C. had a shop in the back of his residence where he made caskets.

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