Gavin Cay

We are saddened to learn of Gavin's passing. Our hearts go out to the whole family at this time.

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

(Donated to MSICU Department at University Hospital (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation))

To Pat and family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Dear Hannah. My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Hannah and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband, Gavin. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I do remember you speaking of him fondly when I saw you at work. May your memories bring a smile to your face today and on those difficult days to come.

Dear Hannah: There are no words to properly express my deepest sympathy to you. I just am so saddened by Gavin’s passing, yet at the same time, am so blessed to have had the pleasure of meeting Gavin, playing ball with him (and you) with the hospital gang and having such fun times in our back yard. Gavin was one of the kindest people I think I’ve ever met in my life – a gentle soul with a great sense of humour. Mike still remembers waking up all fuzzy after his appendectomy and seeing Gavin there with him in recovery. I hope that your memories with him help you through this terrible time. He will always be with you in your heart. With Love, Laurie Redman-Nix xoxo

To all the family. We are so sorry that we are not there to help you during this very sad and painful time. Our thoughts are with you. May you find solace knowing that lovely brave Gavin is now at peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Hannah, Alex and Pat, Nadine, and Hannah's Mom and Dad, Maureen and Michael. Gavin was a fine gentle man and friend, always loyal and caring for his friends and family, and lifelong best friend to Jeff who left us 2 years ago also at the age of 44. We have known Gavin since he was 7 years old and he was always a kind and gentle soul. Now, we are comforted in knowing that Gavin is not alone in eternity. He has joined his friend Jeff and the two are even now playing endless games of road hockey and street football on Cottonwood Cres. in the sky. When taking breaks, they are busy running their world-famous Black Kitty football pool mixed with the baseball pool in the off-season. In the words of the song, "Only the good die young ...", God took Gavin before his time to give him his just eternal reword he so richly deserved for suffering much without complaining in this earthly existence. Gavin, we will miss you greatly but we know you are in a place of sunshine and friendship instead, with out any cares or worries ever again. Barry and Theresa O'Donnell and family

I was so deeply saddened to hear of Gavin's passing. He was such a wonderful kind gentleman, with such a pleasing personality, loved and thought so highly of by all who knew him. He was the best, and I thought the world of him. Hannah, we have many men in our lives. Father, brother, grandfather. But the one that we call husband is the one we attach our heart and live as one. My thoughts and prayers for strength are extended to you and yours at this very sad and difficult time.

To Hannah, Jamie, Michael and Maureen and Gavin's family our deepest condolences go out to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hannah and family, Alex and I are so very sorry for your loss. I know you guys truly made the most of your time together, which many can not say. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. ~Heather

Our deepest sympathy to Hanna , Michael & Maureen and their families. Sarah and Basil Kelly

Dearest Hannah & The Cay Family, My deepest sympathies to all in the passing of Gavin. At work, we all knew Gavin to be quietly funny and wonderfully kind. He was always a pleasure to work with, and his absence this past year has left a hole in our department. He will be terribly missed and never forgotten.... Krista Hunt

Hannah, Mike & Maureen We are so sorry to hear of Gavin's passing I remember when he and Hannah first started dating. I hope you find comfort in your memories. Our heart felt sympathies. The Marinos

Pat and family I would like to send my sympathy and love to you in this sadest moment. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Hannah and family, Alex and I are so very sorry for your loss. I know you guys truly made the most of your time together, which many can not say. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. ~Heather

Dear Hannah: I was deeply saddened when I learned, yesterday, from Brenda, of the passing of your dear husband. I am so, so sorry. Please accept for yourself and for all other members of your families my most profound and heartfelt sympathy. Most sincerely, Wes

Hannah, no words can help at this time but I do know this. You and Gavin shared a unique love that most of us will never understand. You are true partners. I am thinking of you both and sending love, prayers and hugs.

Sending big hugs and our heartfelt sympathy to you, Hannah. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing we could be with you but it is not possible at this time. Love to you and your Mom & Dad from your 'northern' family.

Hannah and family: There is nothing I can say to take away your grief and pain at this time but please know that prayers and love are being sent your way. Gavin is a fantastic, kind and funny guy who will be missed so greatly by everyone at Vic Hospital. I wish you all the best in the future and strength in getting through this. Sincerely, Jocelyn

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Love & hugs.

We are so sorry for your loss Hannah. I have no words to describe how I feel about Gavin's passing. I remember many years ago our cafe conversation. I can only smile that you have had the time you have had together. Know you are in our thoughts now and always. Jim

Dear Hannah: My name is David Nielsen and I am one of the techs at Vic. Hospital. From the outset let me express my deepest sympathy to you and Gavin's family. I was a tech when Gavin came to us as a student. I was always impressed by his calm demeanour and his uncommon decency. We will all miss him terribly. I hope you will excuse the email in lieu of the Hallmark card. The cards in Shopper's Drug Mart are mostly meaningless, and my handwriting is indecypherable! The traditional scriptural lesson at this time is the 23rd Psalm. If I may I would like to dwell for a minute or so on verse 4. This is the verse that deals with walking through the valley... There are at least 2 distinct messages within this verse. Notice that the scriptures say “through” - not into, not over, not around but through. In my faith tradition (Lutheran) we look at it this way. Through means into and then out of. You don't need any help understanding the into part at all. You have had a terrible experience. You can tell us more about the valley of the shadow more than anyone of us could! The same God who grants us freedom also grants freedom to the natural world around us. Inevitably that free natural world will claim us as it claims every other living thing. But that's not the end of the story As much as we enter the valley we also exit out the other end. We come back – maybe not the same but we come back. The same loving God who grants us our freedoms also grants comfort and love. To me, it is no simple coincidence that the Psalms reside right in the middle of the scriptures and the simplest, most central message from God is found there as well. My greatest regret right now is that none of us got to know Gavin better. He was not talkative but he led all the same by sterling example. He was generous and kind to our patients. He worked hard without complaint. He loved life. He loved humour. No doubt you could add immensly to this list. I wish you all the best in your future and may God grant you peace and understanding. Yours Very Sincerely: David Nielsen

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family at this time.

Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Gavin.

We are thinking of you all in Aberdeen. Gavin will be truly missed by his family here. Wish we could be with you all at this sad time. Love from us all.

Thinking of all of you. Gavin was a very special person and he will be forever missed. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Love and hugs.