Obituary of John Douglas Gray

Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 in his 87th year. Dearly loved and missed by his wife, Lorraine; his children Christine (Ken) Lee, David (Gail) Gray, Katherine Gray-Egan (Doug Egan); and his step-children, Katherine (Mike) Ardy, Karen Ardy, Kim (Jerry) Damen and Kristine (David) Nyhout. He will be remembered as a loving grandfather to Jennifer (Jeff) Casburn, Jason (Kaleigh) Lee, Matthew Gray, Torey Egan, Breanne Egan, Jennifer (Doug) Liscombe, Michael (Kelly) Small, Rachelle (Lorne) Peterson, Jacob (Caroline) Damen, Tyler (Annie) Damen, Julia Damen, Angela (Oliver) Nyhout, Jacqueline (Brian) Nyhout and Valerie Nyhout. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Leonard Samuel Gray and Ellen Frances Harrington Gray, brother Leonard and sisters Joan and Shirley. John served 23 years in the army as a Master Warrant Officer. He was also manager of the London Free Press Employees Credit Union, retiring in 1995. For many years, John called modern square dancing to the delight of many couples. John loved to travel, and, with Lorraine he visited numerous countries and toured Canada from coast to coast. Some of his happiest times were spent at their summer home in Goderich. Family was always welcome and he found much joy in being with his children and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at Saint James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, on Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. John’s ashes will be interred in the Memorial Garden at Saint James Westminster Church. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, The Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.