GRAY, REV. ROLAND E. “RON” OXFORD, CT: Rev. Roland E. “Ron” Gray, age 80 of Oxford, formerly of Seymour, Milford, and Sandy Hook ntered peaceful rest January 4, 2014 at the Griffin Hospital, Derby. He was the beloved husband of 18 years to Marion (Lucas) Gray. He was born March 2, 1934 in Sandy Hook, son of the late Bell Dakota and Marion (Janssen) Gray. Rev. Gray retired as Pastor of the Riverside Community Church, of Oxford where he served for 30 years. He was a retired Human Resources Director from CT Limousine, and had also worked in the computer field for several local companies. Roland was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was a former Firefighter in Milford and served as Captain and Fire Commissioner there in the 1960’s. Ron was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport, and he earned his Theological Degree from Drew University, Madison, NJ. Ron was also an avid golfer. Additionally, he took pleasure in taking care of his yard, especially mowing the grass. Besides his wife, Rev. Gray leaves his loving family including his children, David Gray of West Haven, Daniel Gray, of Milford, Linda Nystrom of West Haven, Lori Bouve of Orange, Kimberley Wilson in FLA, Dennis Gray of Meriden, Ericka Wilson-Kerr of Westfield, MA, Korri Verderane of Shelton, Kathie Molsick of Oxford, Command Sgt. Major Thomas B. Gray U.S. Army of FT Leonard Wood, MO, Michael Gray of Derby, Lisa Johnson of Ansonia, Wendy Forbis of Oxford, and Ronald Tichy of Sandy Hook. A brother, Walter Gray of Mena, AR, a sister, Florence Berrien of Milford, 26 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother Robert Gray predeceased him. Calling Hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St. Seymour. Funeral Services are Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Riverside Community Church, 238 Freeman Rd., Oxford at 10 a.m. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Oxford. Memorial Gifts may be sent to the Riverside Community Church (Steeple Fund), 238 Freeman Rd., Oxford, CT 06478. For directions or to share a memory go to www.hullfh.com
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Mr. Gray and the entire Gray family hold a special place in my heart. I am deeply saddened that I just found out about this and couldn't pay my respects in person. I always felt comfortable and welcome at the gray house and have fond memories of my childhood and teen years. Steamer day at the Gray household was always the best day of the year. I know who lives in that house on evening star now and they are still picking shells out of the hill. Rest in peace Mr. Gray
Joel Mastrobattisto
January 12, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Kish
January 8, 2014
A wonderful boss and a very good friend, whom I will never forget. My deepest sympathy!
Betsy Cosgrove
January 8, 2014
God Bless Marion and Ron's family. He was an inspiration to so many and such an important part of the life of the Church. He will be missed.
Dorothy Peebles-Pelley
January 7, 2014
Dear Marion and Family: Ron will be missed by all who knew him. He always made a person feel comfortable. His light will still shine. My love and sympathy, Gail
January 6, 2014
in loving memory and a good friend.you will be missed ron god bless "mike the painter"
michael poulin
January 6, 2014
marion sorry to here about ron god bless you both IRON MIKE THE PAINTER
January 6, 2014
Ericka, My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Mary Geoffrion
January 6, 2014
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