Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Boyce Tait on October 30, 2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1947 in Saint John, NB to the late Earl and Daisy (Boyce) Tait and was the loving husband of 52 years to wife, Patricia (Atkinson) Tait.
Gary worked as a Funeral Director at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home for over 30 years and was well known in Saint John and surrounding areas through his profession and the care and compassion he showed to families he served. He had a lot of pride for his profession and enjoyed meeting with families and helping them through their toughest times. He was quiet and compassionate, and very good at his job. Gary’s family had a cottage on the Washdemoak, built by his father, and he loved to go out there with his family and pull the kids behind the boat in their tubes, or just go for a nice ride on the lake. When he met Patricia, there was no hesitation, he knew she was the one and together they made a wonderful life for their child and grandchildren. He became a West Sider in 1972 and never left. He liked to watch sports and he and Rob got to catch a dozen or so Nascar Races together through the years. He liked things just so and always dressed well and had his hair perfectly in place. Only his granddaughters were allowed to mess his hair up without any repercussions. Gary loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson and missed spending time with Patricia all the time when she went into the hospital. He worked hard all of his life but in his down time, he wanted to be around his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his son, Rob (Sherrie Wilson) Tait of Moncton, NB; 3 grandchildren, Hillary, Abbigail and Robin; great grandson, Carter; brother, David (Judy) Tait, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) where visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 9am from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by his family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary Boyce Tait September 3 1947 October 30 2020 (age 73)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick