Hardy, Gerald “Jay”, 51, November 7, 2013. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Gerald “Jay” Hardy, 51, died unexpectedly November 7, 2013, at a local hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1962, in Houlton, the son of Vinal G. and Audrey (Paul) Hardy.
Jay was a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and was employed by the Maliseet Housing Authority. He loved hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. He also enjoyed concrete work, becoming a master at it.
Jay is survived by his mother, Audrey of Fredericton, NB; his children, Rick Belile of Bangor, Joseph Hardy and Shawn Coty of Houlton; his fiancé, Marie Hanson; four brothers Patrick, Calvin, Timothy and Earl; four sisters, Brenda Commander, Lorraine Hardy, Deana MacPherson and Lisa Hardy; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his father and his brother Jeffrey.
Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saint Mary of the Visitation Church with Rev. David Raymond celebrant. Gifts may be made in Jay’s memory to the charity of one’s choice, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
