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LORAIN – Wellsley Orion Gray, 82, of Lorain passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 with family at his side.
Wells was born in Lorain on December 9, 1933, the son of the late Wellsley D. and Nancy F. (nee Lazear) Gray. He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1952A, graduated from University of Wisconsin in 1956 and was the captain of the University of Wisconsin 1955 football team where he earned the Most Valuable Player Award that year.
Wells career in the dairy business scanned 46 years where he was co-owner of the former Lorain Dairy.
He was a member of the Lorain Chamber of Commerce, Lorain Rotary Club, the former YMCA, served for 30 years on the Lorain National Bank Board of Directors, and likewise volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. He was inducted in to the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame.
Wells most enjoyed spending time with his family along with hunting, fishing, biking and traveling the world.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Kathleen (nee Mramor) Gray, daughter Erin C. (Tom) Costello of Dunstable, MA, sons Wellsley F Gray of Mercersburg, PA, James F. (Sheri) Gray of Niceville, FL, 10 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, sister Nancy A. (Jerry) McBride of Bay Village and brother Paul D. (Genieve) Gray of Amherst.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Betty Benko.
Wells was a member of the Heritage Presbyterian Church in Amherst where the celebration of his life will be held on October 20, 2016 at 10:00 am followed by a social gathering and luncheon.
Wells was a US Army veteran, serving from 1956-1958 and will be buried atthe Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio at 2:30. We welcome those that wish to attend.
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Kathleen, pleas accept our condolences on the passing of Wells. I was shocked and saddened to read of his passing. I first met Wells on the Handball court at the Lorain Family YMCA. . He was an awesome player and gentleman. When you got hit by Wells you did not forget how intense he played the game. He certainly helped me and others in our group learn the game and it was fun. I really miss those times.
May he rest in peace.
Jim Fundak
October 28, 2016
Kathleen, Erin, Wells & Jimmy,
Thinking of all of you, sending my deepest sympathy and prayers. I have wonderful
memories of working at the dairy with Wells.
One of the nicest bosses that I've had the pleasure of working for.
May God grant you peace . May your wonderful memories give you comfort.
Love,
Becky Harmych
Beckyb Harmych
October 21, 2016
Kathleen and family. You have our deepest sympathy. May his memory be eternal.
Tony and Natalie Ceja
October 19, 2016
The Sandestin Tennis staff would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family. We will send a donation in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. God Bless.
Sandestin Tennis
October 18, 2016
Kathleen and Family, So sorry to read of Wells' passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Missy (Mramor) Eaton
October 18, 2016
Richard (Dick) Lewis
October 17, 2016
Dear Kathy I am saddened by th loss of Wells wife, Jean, passed away a month ao so I cam share with you your sadness and deep sorrow. Wells was always a good friend and we shared many pleasant memories. We can seek comfort knowing they are both in heaven. My sincerest condolences. God bless you and yours. Del Reinke
Delbert Reinke
October 17, 2016
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