Fay Josephine Gale
elevated VhWdC November 6, 1939 – May 4, 2026
elevated VhWdC Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday May 8, 2026, at 1:30 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated VhWdC To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.
elevated VhWdC Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated VhWdC Obituary
elevated VhWdC It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Born in Grenada and raised in St. Lucia, she was our Caribbean queen.
elevated VhWdC In 1976, she moved to Canada where she settled in Scarborough and built a life centered on her family. From 1993 to 2007, she enjoyed many happy years as a snowbird, spending her winters in Arizona.
elevated VhWdC Fay was the cherished wife of the late Donald Gale, who passed away in 2008, with whom she married in 1974.
elevated VhWdC She will be forever loved and remembered by her daughter Karen and son-in-law Dominic. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother, known affectionately as “Grandma with the black hair” to Adrian, Caitlyn, and Alyssa, who will carry her love and spirit with them always.
elevated VhWdC She was predeceased by her siblings Sheila, Eileen and Irvine. She is survived by her sister Marjorie.
elevated VhWdC The family would like to thank the team at Sunrise of Richmond Hill for making her last years so special, and the Langstaff Square community care team for their compassion and care in her final days.
elevated VhWdC If desired, donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Society of York Region.
elevated VhWdC Though she is now reunited with her beloved husband, her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
elevated VhWdC May she rest in God’s eternal peace.
Sincere condolences to you and your family, Karen.
May you find comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of others. Wishing your mom eternal peace.
Karen and family, we are sending you love and light. Hold on tight to your wonderful memories.
Dear Karen,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find strength and comfort in the love and support around you
Dear Karen and family. I am so very sad to hear of your mother’s passing. She has always been in my heart. My condolences to all
Julia
My sincere condolences, Karen, to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. I hope that the precious memories of your mother will bring you some comfort.
Condolences to Karen and family. She is now at peace. Cherish the fond memories.
Heartfelt condolences Karen, to you and your family. Sending love and support in this difficult time. Your Mom was absolutely beautiful and will always be in your hearts and memories.