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Helen Gay Obituary

GAY, Helen Helen Torlay Gay passed away January 3, 2006 in Worcester, MA. She was born to John and Sophie Torlay on November 20, 1932 in Charleston. In addition to being a home maker, Mrs. Gay enjoyed successful careers in modeling, retail clothing, real estate brokerage, social event planning and treating patients as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a 1950 graduate of Bishop England High School, attended the College of Charleston and graduated as president of her class from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Nursing in 1978. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Robert E. Gay. Survivors include: John and Ellen Torlay of Mt. Pleasant, the families of her four children: Robert E Jr. and Pamela Gay and children Abigail, Marshall and Drew of Kennesaw, GA, Bradford and Diane Ridley and children Adam, Tyler and Ben of Westborough, MA, David T. Gay and children: Sophie, Joy, Hope and Grace of Mt. Pleasant, William J. and Linda Gay and children Megan, Caroline, and Neeley of Marietta, GA. Friends may call at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. The Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30, Saturday, at Christ Our King. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gay was very active in school and church activities. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Senior Center of Christ Our King Catholic Church. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2006.

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Anne Cisa

January 11, 2006

Dear Shemwood neighbors,



I was so sorry to hear about your mom.....what a kind, beautiful lady...

Doesn't seem that long ago that we were all growing up in our little,

closeknit neighborhood..we should all feel very lucky....

I hope it helps to know that we are all thinking about you..and know that your mom has now joined your dad in Heaven....

My love to all of you,

Anne Cisa

carolyn and dickie carmichael

January 6, 2006

our thoughts and prayers are with the family susan has often talked of what a special person helen was

marie-Laure arnaud

January 6, 2006

I feel so sad to see Helen gone.It is a part of our youth and our life which is ending.Helen was such a good friend, a great listener; her smile an her interest about everyone's life will be greatlybmissed. WE all loved her.

eric howard

January 6, 2006

god bless mrs.h.gay&family you will missed.

Kathy Kuhn (McLoughlin)

January 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Shemwood will never be the same without the Gays on South Shem!

Ann Mitchum

January 5, 2006

I am very sad to hear of Helen's death. I did not know her well and only began to know her when she would visit my brother Msgr. Duffy who was dying of cancer. Her visits meant a lot to both of us. I did see her in the hospital in Charleston and I had the priviledge of bringing her communion at that time. I will keep her in my prayers.

Jim and Linda Duffy

January 5, 2006

We are close friends with Susan Gay and she always spoke so highly and with much love for her dear sister in law. We send our deepest sympathy. Linda and Jim Duffy

Rose Mary Powers-Wereb

January 5, 2006

How sad to see that Helen has departed this life. She enjoyed it so much. It was such a joy to be with her at our last high school reunion. We shall miss her laughter and gaity.

Azalia Condon

January 5, 2006

Dear Johnny and Ellen, Please accept my condolences for the loss of your sister Helen. My prayers are with you and your family.

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