On Saturday, October 8th, Euclid Avenue was renamed Rev. Dr. John & Dorothy Gaines Way. From left to right are Kyle Sanders (CNJC member), Mayor Tony F. Mack, Debbie Gaines-Sanders (Daughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Gaines and Kyles' mother), Bishop John Vaughan, Jr. and Pastor Keith Marshall.
Trenton - To some he was a pastor, to others he was a mentor, and to many others he was a friend and colleague.
But all in all, today the late pastor Rev. John Gaines and his beloved wife, Dorothy were honored at the El-Bethel Church in East Trenton Saturday morning by having a portion of Euclid Avenue renamed to Rev. Dr. John & Dorothy Gaines Way.
After living a long life of love and service, Rev. Gaines passed on in 2009. His wife left this earth just seven weeks after his death. In the community, Rev. Gaines was well known as being "Trenton's Pastor." From speaking to individuals that knew him and Dorothy Gaines well, it became clear that the Gaines family was loved in the community.
After the unveiling, members of the community took part in a barbecue while listening to music provided by the church. (source: Trentonian October 7, 2011)
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