1932 ~ 2026
Shediac, NB – Gertrude May McHugh (Kay) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in her home in Shediac, NB, at the age of 94. Born on April 11, 1932, in Moncton NB, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Annie Shand (Nancy) Lockhead Kay.
Gertrude was predeceased by her first husband Joseph William Grayney, her second husband Gus McHugh, her sister Edith Dunn (Ken), her brother Daniel Kay (Barbara), her grandsons, Shane Ninham and Taylor Ninham.
She will be greatly missed by her son Frank Grayney (Janet), daughter Michelle Grayney, daughter AnnMarie Peterson (Howard), son Peter Grayney (LaVerne), her nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Gertrude worked at the Golden Mile takeout in Moncton and was co-owner. She also worked at the Moncton Hospital for many years before retiring in 1985.
She was baptized in the Worldwide Church of God in 1985 and loved going to the annul Feasts for many years. She also was a member of the Shediac Bay Community (Baptist) Church. She loved her family, her friends, and her helpers.
She loved playing games on her computer till 1am every night. She loved her nightly phone calls with her daughter Michelle. But most importantly, she loved God. She knew that once she fell asleep for the last time, it would only seem like a split second before she awakens again in the resurrection, to meet the Lord in the air.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Kindred Home Care, especially Lowela, who took such good care of her.
A donation in memory of Gertrude can be made to the The Shediac Bay Community Church.
Visitation and funeral will be held at Passage Shediac Bridge 3754 route 134 Shediac Bridge NB on Thursday July 2, 2026. Viewing from 2pm to 4pm, followed by the funeral service at 4pm.
Interment will follow afterwards at the Shediac Bay Community Church Cemetery, 28 Roy Mullins Dr. Shediac NB.
A reception will be held at the Community Room at 30 Roy Mullins Dr. Shediac NB
The family invites you to sign the online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements are under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
3754 route 134 Shediac Bridge NB E4R 1T2 (506) 532-1050
