Also known as "Gay"
19 October 1947 – 28 December 2022
Also known as "Gay"
19 October 1947 – 28 December 2022
MAY Helen Gay
Passed away peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday 28 December 2022, aged 75. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Raymond May. Loved Mum of Nathan, and Sharleen Dockerty. Mother-in-law of Pamela May, and Andy Dockerty. Special Griffy of Arthur and Amanda May; Kate, Connor, and Miya Dockerty. Loved wife of the late Michael Horsup.
Nathan and Sharleen invite friends to join them at the Tikorangi Hall, 25 Inland North Road, Tikorangi on Wednesday 4 January 2023 at 1.30pm for a friendship reunion and celebration of Gay’s life.
Messages for Gay’s family may be left here on her tribute page.
A private family cremation will have been held.

Funeral service held at Tikorangi Hall
Goodbye Little Gnome. Thank you so much for all you did. Big Elf.
I was very saddened & shocked to hear of Gays passing. I rang Gay a few months ago . We chatted about Michael, their life toegther and the beautiful job she'd done on his families burial site. Gay was a beautiful soul, kind, genuine and funny. My thoughts and love go out to Gay's family at this very sad time.
Many memories of Gay, from Plunket committee, various school committees & with Bob friends with Sharlene at school. Gay gave her very best to every task she undertook, willing to do whatever needed doing. May your loving memories keep you strong. Sincere sympathy from all of the Buckham family.
Had lots of fun and laughs over the years, particularly when we were doing up the Plunket house years ago! Always up for a challenge! Unfortunately we are away so won’t be able to come to be with you tomorrow but our thoughts are with you all. May all the happy memories help you through the days ahead. Sending our sincere condolences.
I grew up with Gay just up the road from us. She was older (my brother Gavin's age). Gaye was a good friend, a unique person who knew her own mind and thought and willingly constructed shared them. I had more dealings with her when I was Vicar of Waitara 1986 - 1991.i found Gay to be a givin, caring and supporting and she. Passes on the baton of the Griffiths legacy to Nathan and Shelly. Our sympathy love to Nathan & Sharlene and families. Archdeacon Bernard Faull - Paraparaumu
Gay was a neighbour and friend for over 70 years. A very special and sincere person who helped and supported us all. Love and sympathy to Sharleen, Nathan and your families
Nathan, Pamela, Sharleen & Andy and families Deepest sympathy on the loss of you Mum She is at peace no more suffering. Memories are precious. Cousin Lyn Proffit

Funeral service held at Tikorangi Hall

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