Sylvia Ann Gay

She was born Sylvia Ann Paulding on January 15, 1921 in Brockton, the daughter of the late Fred S. and Julia (Ames) Paulding. She grew up in Brockton, along with her six siblings; Leon, Lloyd, Fred and Clayton Paulding and Ida Harris and Barbara Lajoie. All precede her in death. She attending and graduated from high school there in 1939.

On April 26, 1943 Sylvia was united in marriage to Arthur C. Gay at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brockton. They had two children Diane and Arthur. Arthur preceded her in death in 1974.

Sylvia worked at various jobs, but her passion was helping people as a certified hypnologist. She was an avid golfer and committed bridge player. When out and about, Sylvia was sure to notice all the beauty Mother Nature was offering; gorgeous flowers, budding trees and snow covered branches.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Diane Lowndes and her husband Paul of Bourne, and Arthur Gay and his wife Lisa of Kingston. Her beloved grandsons, Alexander and Maxwell Gay will keep “Mom” in their hearts forever. She loved them fiercely.

Calling hours with the family will be on Saturday, February 27, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, MA 02532.

A funeral mass will follow the visitation at 12:00 PM at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church on Shore Road in Pocasset.

Burial will be private in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Donations may be made in Sylvia’s memory to either the VNA Hospice, 434 MA Rte. 134, Ste. D3, S. Dennis, 02660, St. John’s the Evangelist Women’s Guild Scholarship Fund, 841 Shore Rd., Pocasset, MA 02559, or the Disabled American Veterans, 380 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903.

For those wishing to send flowers, the family recommends Bourne Florist, 5 Colonial Drive, #3, in Bourne.

Friends may share condolences and sign Sylvia’s register book online at www.nickersonbournefuenralhome.com