Frederick J. Gay Jr.

Frederick J. Gay Jr. obituary, Shrewsbury, MA

Frederick J. Gay Jr.

Frederick Gay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Athy Memorial Home - Worcester on Jan. 19, 2026.
Frederick J. Gay Jr., 102, of Shrewsbury, died Thursday, January 15, at his home.

There will be a calling hour Wednesday, January 21, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales St., Worcester. Burial in St. John's Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Road, Worcester MA 01602.

The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing funeral arrangements.

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Melissa Haddad

January 21, 2026

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Gay through Our Lady of the Rosary. He was a well respected, kind, and generous man. God bless him in eternal rest.

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