Jay and I have been constants in each other’s lives since kindergarten: through cherry chapstick, Edna’s cherry tarts, big hair grad, weddings, babies, countless beer and metal forever. I can’t remember a time without him, celebrating the highs, commiserating the lows and everything in between. Jay’s sharp wit, smart mouth and big heart makes him one of a kind forever. My heart is broken for Scott, Craig and Lauren and a day doesn’t pass without thinking about George, Edna and Lesley (Lesley). Jay’s light cut short has created a new, painful void in my life that can never be filled. I cannot believe this.

My handsome guy......yes we had only had the chance to date 99 days (because at day 42, you said you liked to measure love 42 days at a time) but you showed me more love than someone I had been with for 23 years and I know I gave you the love and peace you were always searching for. I mean, who else on one of our earliest dates, could get you to go indoor wall climbing without hesitation despite being scared of heights? Not only did you have a blast doing it, you started racing me!!! You always said that when I smiled at you, you didn't see anything else in the world but that smile. Well, that's because you were the one that put it there. I even had you try a type of pizza with pineapple on it (not Hawaiian) and you even liked it. I'm not sure if that made me a good influence or bad 🙃

It feels really cruel to have found you and then lost you but I wouldn't have changed that time for anything. I love you, I'll miss you and I know you'll always be with me. 'Til we meet again 💚

So many memories….a little boy learning to put “ a bunch” of sunflower seeds in his mouth and eating and spitting them one at a time…..a thoughtful young man visiting us and checking to be sure Fred had kicked his cancer to the curb….

Far too soon Jay…..our hearts go out to your entire family

I met Jay in 1995 in the bar of Gateway Lanes playing pool tournaments. Honestly didn't know what to make of him those first few months. All I knew was that he was to be respected on the Pool Table... Or else! Soon after I realized how big of a heart Jay had and the quality of person he was. I'll never forget him and I wish all my condolences to his family and loved ones.

Jay gave the best eulogy in history as far as I’m concerned for his closeted friend Darcy at the time….he kept me alive…it was a year of hell….and he just knew when I’d be on that back deck in Beaumont…. I’d hear that back gate open and dinner was delivered on his way home to his family……I love you my friend….what am I going to do without you?😢😢🥰

I went to high school with Jay and he dated my best friend at the time.

I remember lots of laughter and good times throughout our years of teenage angst.

His amazing hair was always a topic of conversation and made him stand out in a crowd but it was his big personality that captured me.

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other and am thankful for Facebook to have kept us in touch.

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. Too young.

RIP my old friend. May you be at peace.

Andrea.

I sure remember the curly hair! Such a sweet little guy! Your grief is undoubtedly immense. Take care of each other and know he’s resting in all of your hearts.

“I just needed to get to you”… Jay said to us a few months ago.

In 2016, the Fort McMurray fire and it’s evacuation left Jay in a desperate need to help his friends out. He had no way of contacting us and not knowing if we were ok nor if we got out!

He had said he felt helpless and had to do something. So Jay took it upon himself to gather up enough supplies to completely stuff his work cube van and then headed north to help those in need in Fort McMurray.

That was Jay.

That was our friend.

My condelces to the entire family and all of his friends, this is huge loss and sadly so unfair. Jay, you mean so much to so many people and this has left a hole in my heart. I will miss talking and messaging with you. Your support and massive heart is my forever memory! Buddy, I sent you a message that has gone unread, but all it said, is you are loved and will be missed. KISS will forever bring an extra extra smile when it comes on the radio!!

LeeAnn

Last time I saw Jay, My wife and I were flying to Victoria to see my parents. At this point we had not seen each other for five or six years. I wasn’t guite sure it was him and just stayed quiet. When the stewardess came by jay asked me if I wanted anything. From there the flood gates opened. That 1-1/2 hour flight seemed like 5 minutes. In the end we parted ways with big smiles and a handshake.

On the way to my parents house Penny asked if all my friends from home were like that. Told her no …Jay was definitely a different cut and started telling other Jay stories (some of which were third person). Those days have long passed but to this day I remember that flight with Jay. The fun outgoing Jay who picked up a conversation with an old friend on a random encounter. Making time slow and the fun begin…..RIP

Last time I saw Jay, My wife and I were flying to Victoria to see my parents. At this point we had not seen each other for five or six years. I wasn’t guite sure it was him and just stayed quiet. When the stewardess came by jay asked me if I wanted anything. From there the flood gates opened. That 1-1/2 hour flight seemed like 5 minutes. In the end we parted ways with big smiles and a handshake.

On the way to my parents house Penny asked if all my friends from home were like that. Told her no …Jay was definitely a different cut and started telling other Jay stories (some of which were third person). Those days have long passed but to this day I remember that flight with Jay. The fun outgoing Jay who picked up a conversation with an old friend on a random encounter. Making time slow and the fun begin…..RIP

Camping with the “Dougie’s” was always fun. One particular trip, Jay & I found a stick that looked like a shark. We decided to call it “Sharkie”. We played with that darn stick the entire time we camped that summer and we were heart broken when our parents told us we had to leave our beloved “Sharkie” at the lake. I think I must have been more heartbroken - cuz when I brought this up when we reconnected 10 years ago - he didn’t remember our stick at all!

When we would wander all over the campsite, we pushed Lesley in her stroller. On one occasion, we swore we saw Bigfoot footprints! Jay took off like a bat out of h-e-double hockey sticks - and left his sister in the stroller! I pushed her as fast as I could away from the footprints! Many more memories but mostly just love for my childhood best friend 💜💜

RIP my dear Jay. I wish you could have stayed a little longer 💔💔

Cleaned rec-world for him