Gary Clay

(Retired RCAF and CAF)

Gary passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 6, 2014 just after celebrating his 75 ^th birthday. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Doreen (Darker); his eldest daughter Shauna Lee Haight (Sean Stuart), son Matt (Sherri) and daughter Marie (John Trowsdale). Proud and loving grandpa to Brian and Morgan Haight, Lyndsay and Robin Clay. Missed by his brother Ed (Ann), niece Heather Dixon (Andrew) and nephew Christopher. Gary joined the RCAF in 1957, served as pilot on CF100 in France during the Cold War. He retired from CAF in 1990 after having served on 4 squadrons as well as numerous ground tours with the rank of Lt. Col (Air Force). Over the years a fisherman, canoe camper, traveler, skier, birder, Scotty and "damn cat" lover, and teaser of grandkids. A long time music lover, Gary volunteered with Ottawa International Jazz Festival for many years. In later years he renewed his passion for photography and photo editing. Special thanks to loving friends and neighbours, St. Elizabeth nurses, doctors and nurses at Ottawa Hospital (General Campus) and Irving Greenburg Centre. All these wonderful people made this terrible journey a little easier to bear. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.), Nepean on Wednesday, September 10 ^th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa International Jazz Festival.