G. Gardiner “Mac” MacLeay
Claremont, NH – G. Gardiner “Mac” MacLeay III born in Claremont, July
26, 1950, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with
Alzheimer’s on September 2, 2025, at Elm Wood Nursing Home in
Claremont.
Mac grew up in Meriden, NH with his late parents, Gardiner and Kay
(Fitch) MacLeay Jr. and sister, Laura (Dan) Rogers of Latham, NY.
After graduating from Lebanon High School, Mac settled in Claremont
where he purchased his home. He held various jobs until he started his
career in Claremont, first as a police officer then as a firefighter,
retiring after 26 years of service. During his time serving the
community, Mac started Claremont Overhead Door, a business he was
proud to share with his children.
Mac had many passions: taking lessons so he could fly his parents’
plane, bicycle racing, bee keeping and motorcycle riding to name a
few. His personality was magnetic, his pranks, well let’s just say he
was a prankster and his smile lit up a room. To say Mac was most proud
of his children would be an understatement. Kassie (Jesse) St. Pierre
of Sunapee, NH and Clay (Sara) MacLeay of Brownsville, VT were the
sparkle in his eye. In 2016, he married Andrea (Thomas) MacLeay. They
shared love of their pets and motorcycles with many rides around NH.
Mac is survived by his sister, wife and children. He also leaves
behind 2 nephews and their families, cousins and his grandchildren:
Ryan St. Pierre, Meghan (St Pierre) Powell, Evan St. Pierre, Nathan
St. Pierre, Olivia MacLeay and Isobel MacLeay as well as his first
great grandchild, Kinsley St. Pierre.
Mac, dad, you will be missed by many, rest in peace.
Calling hours will be on Saturday, September 13th at Stringer Funeral
Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont from 3 to 5 PM. A reception will
follow at 5 PM at the Common Man. A private burial will be held on
Sunday where he will be laid to rest with his parents in Meriden, NH.
All active and retired Claremont fire personnel are asked to meet at
the station at 3PM for a walk through at 3:30PM.