Donald A. Gray

OXFORD-Donald A: Gray 83 formally of West Boylston and Sterling passed away Sunday, September 22 in UMass Memorial Medical Center:

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Lois (Leonard) Gray and their three children Steven Gray and his wife Pamela of West Boylston, Douglas Gray and his wife Roberta, Heather Sheehan and her husband Troy of Dudley six grandchildren Brendan, Jennifer, Shaun, Allison, Ryan and Stephanie; three great grandchildren Gavin, Connor and Avah. He also leaves behind a sister Betty Gray Jaworski and her husband Ted of Westborough and nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by brother Larry and his grandson Aaron. He was born in Leicester son of Arthur and Marjorie (Robbins) Gray and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

Donald attended Clark University acquiring an Associate's degree in business. He spent several years driving for Linde Trucking Corporation before acquiring his Massachusetts Real Estate license as a business entrepreneur. He then became the proud owner of the former WD electric in Marlborough, before owning Boylston Auto Wholesale. Donald was a member of the First Congregational Church of West Boylston for many years of and was also a member of the Marlborough Lions Club. He enjoyed sailing with his wife on their boat the Grey Goose along the shores of Marshfield. Grampie loved and cherished his kids and his grandchildren and will especially be missed by his best friend, his grandson Brendan.

A private Funeral Service will be held at the Massachusetts veteran cemetery, Winchendon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Walk to End Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org