Lawrence James Gay

Lawrence James Gay, 76, of Nashua, New Hampshire, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

He was married to the late Carolyn A. (Nelson) Gay who passed away in 2015.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Evelyn (Hartt) Gay.

He attended Tewksbury Public Schools prior to joining the U.S. Navy.

He retired from the Merrimack Public Works Department after 30 years on Nov. 3, 2014.

Larry enjoyed gardening, maintaining his lawn and small engine repair with his great friend, Scott Chase.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary Mitchell of Lowell and Janette Shanley of Nashua; brother, Daniel and his wife, Barbara Gay, of Minnesota; three sisters, Janice and her husband, Joseph Comtois, of Nashua, Joan and her husband, Richard Bouchard, of Pelham, New Hampshire, and Constance and her husband, David Roy, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, James Shanley, Samantha Shanley and Steven Shanley and Michelle Larssen; four great-grandchildren, Jace Shanley, Evalise Shanley, Peyton Shanley and Ariyah Shanley; stepchildren, Richard Larssen, Layla Larssen, Peter Larssen and Carl Larssen; several step-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Fairview Cemetery, 28 Main Street, N. Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.