Ehud V Gager

February 1, 1939 - February 26, 2021

Ehud Val Gager, beloved son, brother, cousin, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend has passed away after a long illness. He was born on his family farm in Trelawny, Jamaica, West Indies in 1939. He was the fifth of eight children in a loving family. He often told stories of his childhood in Jamaica and his young adulthood in England. He moved to England as he pursued his education and met his future wife, Nola. They were married in 1967 and moved to the United States after the birth of their first child. Two more children followed in the United States as his young family settled in Connecticut and became citizens of the United States. Ehud had many interests and hobbies. He loved to travel - to Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and South America. He loved to garden. Every year he planted a large vegetable garden and wouldn’t hesitate to share its enormous bounty. He also loved to go fishing on his boat. His favorite pastime in Connecticut was fishing on Long Island Sound with his friends and family. He never caught a fish he wouldn’t eat! He loved nature and taught his children many things about animals and living off of the land. His favorite thing to watch on television was professional wrestling. He loved music, especially reggae and classic country music. Ehud loved people and never met a stranger - only future friends. Those who loved him appreciated his honesty and the fact that you always knew where he stood on an issue. As his kids grew up and had families of their own, he became a fantastic grandfather. There were many visits to wherever the grandkids lived and trips to DisneyWorld with them after he retired to Florida with his wife. He continued to travel and enjoy his retirement as he dealt with health issues through the years. He fought bravely to overcome his health challenges until the end of his life on February 26, 2021. He is survived by a brother and sister, his wife Nola, daughters Claudine and Michelle, son Edward and four grandchildren - Harrison, Graydon, Jordan and Landon. His love, support, smile and laughter will be greatly missed.