Frederick H. Gay

Frederick H. "Fred" Gay Augusta Frederick H. "Fred" Gay, age 69, of Augusta, MI, died Friday morning, October 17, 2008 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness. Fred was born on September 18, 1939 in Battle Creek, MI and was the son of Hobart H. and Maxine E. (Alwood) Gay. He was a 1957 graduate of Richland (MI) High School. Fred retired in 2000 as an electrician for the Union Local #131 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, after 33 years of faithful service. He enjoyed heading North to the family cabin in Cedarville, reading newspapers from front to back and playing solitaire. Fred is survived by his son: Stephen M. "Steve" Gay of Augusta; three grandchildren: Danielle M., Michael J. and Katelyn M. Gay; his brother: John E. (Ande) Gay of Delton, MI; two cousins: Max (Linda) Gay and David (Raynette) Gay-both of Delton, MI; and his former wife: Mary B. Swain of Battle Creek, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank E. Gay. The memorial service to celebrate Fred's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Fred's honor may be made to Loaves and Fishes, 913 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001. The Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is in charge of all the arrangements. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com