Feather, Gary Marcus.Gary Marcus Feather, age 45, passed away on November 11, 2016. Gary was born on February 4, 1971 and was a resident of Stratford. He was a 1989 graduate of Bunnell High School and served in the United States Army Reserves. He was also a graduate of UConn and took a number of supplementary courses in Business, Psychology and Social Work and received a certificate for AutoCAD from Porter and Chester Institute. He had a variety of interests and skills and started his own business, Absolutely Clean CT. Gary truly enjoyed being his own boss. He was also interested in the stock market and was an enthusiastic day trader. Gary was a fan of all sports, he loved basketball and softball in particular. He spent a number of years playing for Stratford's own world champion softball team, the J.A.W.S. He was a loyal Yankees and Dolphins fan, but he generously agreed to bring his wife to Game #6 of the 2013 World Series to see her team capture the trophy. Gary's enthusiasm was contagious and his greatest joy was spending time with and helping his family and friends. He will be tremendously missed. He was very giving of his time and energy and a loyal friend with an enormous heart and he could always be relied upon to help anyone in need. He is survived by his loving family: his wife, Alison Miller; his mother, Maureen Ahern; his aunt, Rita Ahern and his uncle, Brian Ahern and his wife, Jo Ann and his cousins, Sean Ahern, Abby Ahern, and Jeremy Ahern. He was predeceased by his father, Gary T. Feather and his uncle, Tim Ahern. He also leaves behind a number of lifelong and devoted friends. Compete arrangements will be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a . For additional information or to share an online condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.