Marie GAY

GAY, Marie Bourassa 65, of Seffner, FL, passed away November 7, 2022, at Moffitt Hospital with family by her side. She passed away after a four year battle with pure red cell aplasia and a recent recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was predeceased by her parents, Omer and Dorothy Bourassa; and an infant son. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth D. Gay; daughter, Christina M. Strell (Mathew); son, Kenneth A. Gay; stepgrandson, Emmanuel M. Strell; granddaughter, and light of her life, Emily M. Strell; brothers, Omar Bourassa (Mary) and Robert Bourassa (Mary Lou); sisters, Anette Friese (Paul), Kathleen Orr (William), and Marjorie Boyd (Robert); aunt, Angela O'Connor; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Marie was born and raised in Tampa, and moved to Seffner in 1995. She was a graduate of Tampa Bay Vo-Tech class of 1975 and held several jobs while raising her children, but it was her last job she loved most. She took an early retirement from Lopez Elementary after 14 years as a health assistant, where she was affectionately known by the students as Miss Marie. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4450 County Rd. 579, Seffner, FL 33584 on Saturday, December 10, at 9 am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Moffitt Cancer Center, or the charity of your choice.