Robert E. Gay, 99, of Tilton, died November 15, 2011. He was born in Derry, April 26, 1912, to Eugene and Marie Gay.
For many years Robert worked for United Technology, as well as the former Leighton Machine company. For a time Robert and his family lived in both Manchester, and in CT. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5163 (4th degree), American Legion Sweeney Post #2, V.F.W. Post 8214 of the NH Veterans Association, as well as a member of the Legion of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood.
Family members include his sons; Robert E. Gay Jr. and his wife Carol, of CT, Richard Sweezy, and his husband Carl of Tilton; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter Dolores Novak in 2005, and his wife Estelle in 2008.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. Anthony Church, 172 Belmont St.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at the Holy Cross cemetery, Derry.
Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice, 75 Chestnut St. Franklin NH 03235.