Obituary of Albert William Gray

GRAY: Albert William Gray passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on June 6, 2010 at age 93. Dad was born at Hayfield, MB and after his schooling in Brandon, he worked for 39 years (1941-80) with the CPR and was secretary/treasurer for the BMWE Union for 20 years. He proudly served his country in the 26th Field Regiment with tours in Europe and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands. Dad was awarded an Honorary Life Membership and a citation of "Order for Service" with ANAF. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Dad was predeceased by his first wife Laura in 1960, brothers Ernie and Frank, and stepdaughter Pat. Albert and May married in 1961 and lived in Green Acres and Lions Manor prior to Hillcrest. Albert is survived by May and sons Wayne Gray (Sharon), Dale Gray (Georgina), Bob Walker (Brenda) and eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Albert and May enjoyed their travels to Europe, Hawaii and all over North America with several winter stays in Mesa, AZ. They were members of Trinity and Central United Churches for many years. As a young man, Albert proudly played for the Congos in the Brandon Senior Soccer League for six years and enjoyed curling and golfing well into his late 80's. If the Blue Jays were on TV, you knew he would be watching. Dad is fondly remembered for considering other people first before himself. He is dearly loved by all who knew him. A service celebrating Albert's life will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church officiating. Interment will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Central United Church, 327-8th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 3X5 or to Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, 930-26th Street, Brandon, MB, R7B 2B8.