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Donald R. Gray Obituary

The passing of Donald R. Gray of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, born in Worcester, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 8, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emma C. Gray (Eccleston) and Ralph C. Gray Movers; his wife Marie; his daughter Robin Butman Gray; and his sister Virginia Bartlett.

He is survived by: his children, Donna M. Gray-Hanc (David) of Jefferson, Peter D. Gray of Shrewsbury, Cindy Gray Eckert (Jim Emmons) of Deland, Diane J. Gray of Whittier and Brian C. Gray (Cathy) of Saco, Maine; his grandchildren, Harmony Eckert, Angel Eckert, Jocelyn Hanc (Megan Marlow), Zachary Ferguson (Sydney), Ryan Hanc (Morgan), Emily Gray, Shaina Ferguson and Erin Gray; and his great grandchildren, Willow, Alek, Andromeda, Kingston and Jaxon. He is also survived by sixteen nieces & nephews.

A wake will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church (19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at the Mountain View Cemetery (22 Boylston St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545).

Memorials in Don's name may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 or https://www.shrinerschildrens.org.



Fri

Nov 22

Wake

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

First Congregational Church
19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Fri

Nov 22

Funeral service

11:00 AM

First Congregational Church
19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

A livestream will be available for this event.

Fri

Nov 22

Burial

Mountain View Cemetery
22 Boylston St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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