MAYER, GAIL BERNSTEIN

Gail Marcia Bernstein Mayer, age 72, of Orange, CT, beloved wife of 30 years to Al Mayer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 12, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Washington D.C. to Nathan and Mary Bernstein on April 21, 1946. She attended American International College and obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University.

Gail and Al founded ElderCare Services in 2003 and have been servant leaders by assisting people. It was her mission and purpose in life to help people. She was very philanthropic and enjoyed giving to organizations that contributed to the betterment of humanity. Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Mary Bernstein and her nephew, Todd Lubin. Gail is survived by her loving husband Al, daughter Stacey Lee (Frank), son Matt Margulies, sister Linda Lubin (Charlie), her grandsons and lights of her life Jackson, Carson and Hudson Lee, niece Jennifer Lubin, and great niece Ryleigh Lubin.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 o’clock on Tuesday morning, January 15, at Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Rd, Orange,with Interment services to follow at Orange Center Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the Mayer home from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15th andWednesday, January 16th. All those who loved her are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Closer to Free, a fund of Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of Arrangements. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit;

www.shurefuneralhome.com.