On April 21, 2015, after a brief illness, Pastor Gary, age 64, went to be with the Lord. He is the cherished husband of Christine (Berry). Gary leaves behind his beloved sons, Bryan (Laura) and Michael Helms; his dear brother, Joseph P. Brennan (Dorothy) of Old Saybrook, CT; his beloved grandchildren, Bryan Brennan, Michael, Patrick, Dominick and Zachary Helms. In addition, he leaves sisters-in-law, Barbara Emmons and Renee Carbin and brother-in-law, Ray Berry (Terry) and special "brother" Lou Woolbert as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his church families and special friends at Colonial Manor UMC, Westville UMC, Memorial UMC in Pine Hill and Wesley UMC in West Berlin where he worked tirelessly serving the Lord as Pastor in ministry over the past 20 years. He especially loved "his home" church family at Trinity UMC in Gloucester City. There will be a celebration of Gary's life on Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 pm at Colonial Manor United Methodist Church, 56 Elberne Ave., West Deptford, where family and friends may visit from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please perform an act of kindness for someone in need, or make a donation to a local food bank in your area in memory of Gary. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Gary Brennan. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City PH: 856 - 456 - 1142