Albert "Al" J. Gay 1910 - 2008 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Albert "Al" J. Gay at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, June 9th 2008. Husband of Beloved Wife Evelyn "Ev" Gay, Al was 98 years old. He was the son of the late Howard and Minerva (Crawford) Gay, and is predeceased by a sister, Mina. Albert was born and grew up in Shediac, then moved to Moncton where he worked at Eaton's for five years & Colpitts The Stationer for 27 years, driving the delivery truck as well as many other duties. He picked up French just by playing with the children. He was self taught musically and learned to play the guitar, piano and his favorite, the drums. He played in several different orchestras until he was 85 years old, and at one time had his own radio program which he received many fan letters from. His last thirty years, he lived at "Peoples Park Tower" where he also enjoyed working with the administrators to help make it a better place for all. He was a loving kind and caring man, and gave much of himself to others. He leaves behind to morn his Beloved Wife Evelyn "Ev" and Best Friend of 68 years, sons; William J. "Bill" Gay, Brian J. Gay, both of Moncton, daughters; Barbara (J. Harold Joyce) Ottawa, ON, Brenda, his 24 hour Nurse, Moncton, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. At this time, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our Extra Mural Nurses, who always went above and beyond for Al, thanks also to our angel's in Palliative Care at The Moncton Hospital & his #1 care giver, Audrey Fox for her excellent care. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday, June 11th. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 12th in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home, Father Allison Carroll officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Garden View Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to The Friends of The Moncton Foundation, Extra Mural Driscoll Unit. He was the Wind Beneath Our Wings. Fair Haven Funeral Home, (506-852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton have been entrusted with arrangements. The family invites you to sign the book of condolences at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca <> Fallen Leaves Autumn strips the sturdiest tree, but does not make it barren... for in another year, will come new leaves. So must the Tree of Life be stripped of leaves that have faced sun and storm, but in their very passing lies the promise a glorious rebirth.