Obituary for Michael D. Gray
Michael D. Gray, 64, beloved husband for 31 years of Mary (Larkin) Gray, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at RI Hospital in Providence on Monday, October 14, 2019.
Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of June Gray of Leesburg, FL and the late James Gray, Sr.
A machinist by trade, Michael spent the majority of his career working in the printing press industry and most recently within the Chariho School District. He enjoyed boating, woodworking, gardening, and watching the Patriots. Most important to him was spending time with his family & friends.
Michael leaves behind his three children and their spouses, Jennifer Gray & David Smith of Somers, CT, Justin & Bridget Gray of North Stonington, CT, and Michelle Gray & Brian Fischer of Warwick, RI; his three grandchildren, Connor & Thomas Gray and Lillian Smith; his siblings, James Gray, Jr. of Westerly, Linda Camp of Leesburg, FL, and Colleen Clang of Lebanon, CT in addition to a large extended family.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 1-3pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford on Monday at 10am. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of June Gray of Leesburg, FL and the late James Gray, Sr.
A machinist by trade, Michael spent the majority of his career working in the printing press industry and most recently within the Chariho School District. He enjoyed boating, woodworking, gardening, and watching the Patriots. Most important to him was spending time with his family & friends.
Michael leaves behind his three children and their spouses, Jennifer Gray & David Smith of Somers, CT, Justin & Bridget Gray of North Stonington, CT, and Michelle Gray & Brian Fischer of Warwick, RI; his three grandchildren, Connor & Thomas Gray and Lillian Smith; his siblings, James Gray, Jr. of Westerly, Linda Camp of Leesburg, FL, and Colleen Clang of Lebanon, CT in addition to a large extended family.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 1-3pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford on Monday at 10am. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com