Alexander Gibb Gray, under the care of Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, passed away at the Bailey Family Center for Caring on April 9, 2012. He was a centenarian, having turned 100 in December, 2011. Alexander was born in Ludlow, MA and was a longtime resident of Springfield, and then Wilbraham MA, where he raised his family and worked as a machinist. In 1976 Alexander and his late wife Doris retired to Jacksonville. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading. Alex loved his family and will be fondly remembered as a wonderful dad with a great sense of humor. He is survived by 2 daughters, Marilyn Gray of Jacksonville and Mary (Barry) Dunham of St. Augustine; son, Morrison Gray (Sandy) of Hampden, MA; 5 grandchildren, Holly (Dunham) Shippy, Tracy (Dunham) Gallagher, Barry Dunham Jr., Derek Gray and Carrie (Gray) Joseph, plus 13 great-grandchildren. His wife of 46 years Doris and his son Alec preceded him in death. A graveside internment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Springfield, MA. at a time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida would be appreciated. Craig Funeral Home crematory and memorial park is in charge of the arrangements.
Florida Times Union, Apr 11 2012
Florida Times Union, Apr 11 2012
Alexander Gibb Gray, under the care of Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, passed away at the Bailey Family Center for Caring on April 9, 2012. He was a centenarian, having turned 100 in December, 2011. Alexander was born in Ludlow, MA and was a longtime resident of Springfield, and then Wilbraham MA, where he raised his family and worked as a machinist. In 1976 Alexander and his late wife Doris retired to Jacksonville. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading. Alex loved his family and will be fondly remembered as a wonderful dad with a great sense of humor. He is survived by 2 daughters, Marilyn Gray of Jacksonville and Mary (Barry) Dunham of St. Augustine; son, Morrison Gray (Sandy) of Hampden, MA; 5 grandchildren, Holly (Dunham) Shippy, Tracy (Dunham) Gallagher, Barry Dunham Jr., Derek Gray and Carrie (Gray) Joseph, plus 13 great-grandchildren. His wife of 46 years Doris and his son Alec preceded him in death. A graveside internment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Springfield, MA. at a time to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida would be appreciated. Craig Funeral Home crematory and memorial park is in charge of the arrangements.
Florida Times Union, Apr 11 2012
Florida Times Union, Apr 11 2012
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