Capt. Albert John Gay passed away on March 12, 2023 at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont University Hospital. Born in Tracadie he was the son of the late Donald and Myrtle (Robichaud) Gay.
John was extremely proud of his military service having served 24 years with the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal 22e Régiment (Vandoos) and he also served on the Neguac Village Council. Following his retirement, he founded AJG Consulting Services. In his spare time, he enjoyed assisting veterans, fishing, and spending time with his beloved granddaughters.
John will be dearly missed by his wife Claire (Forbes) Gay; daughters Alison Gay (Dan Madore), Nancy Pinette (Stephane Lefebvre); son David Gay (Shantell); sisters Connie Morrison, Lynn Savoie, Helen Savoie, brother Danny (Doreen); grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Jade, Alyssa, Rebecca; great grandchildren: Océane, Céleste, William and several nieces and nephews; his best friends Freeman Allain, Jack Goodman; his dear friends : Imar Breau, Achille Comeau, Jean-Marc Ferguson, Yvon Ferguson and Valmond Muise.
Aside from his parents he was predeceased by a brother William (Bill) Gay.
A time to share memories and celebrate John’s life will take place on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007) Donations made to the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca