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Frederick Scarborough Gray III
1968 - 2018
Frederick Scarborough Gray III
1968 - 2018
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Frederick Gray Obituary
Trip was an entrepreneur, game slayer and white knight to his friends and family. The way he lived was writing his own rules and paving his own way. If you said he couldn't do it, he would prove you wrong with his intelligence, infectious smile, and intense sense of humor. His ocean blue eyes are enough to make anyone fall in love.
Trip, a graduate of Portsmouth High School, and Captain of the Football team then went on to Plymouth State College, graduating with his B.A. Degree.
Plymouth State is where Trip's entrepreneurship came to life. Some of his many creations were "Freddie's Fried Dough" and printing T-shirts in his dorm room. This would then lead to his business venture and the birth of Rocky Coast Printworks in 1990.
Trip married the love of his life, Stacy, in July of 2012. Their love for each other was undeniable and an inspiration to everyone around them. One of their favorite places to travel was the Island of St. John, USVI, making "Love City" their second home.
Trip is survived by his beloved wife Stacy Gray and daughter Alexcia Saunders; his father Frederick S. Gray Jr. "Ted"; his mother Rochelle Harmon; brother Justin and wife Jodi Gray along with their children Mason, Sara and godson Evan.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth, N.H., on Friday, May 18, from 3-5 p.m. A celebration of life will immediately follow at the Portsmouth Elks Lodge, 500 Jones Avenue, Portsmouth, N.H. To share memories and online condolences with the family please go to, www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of J Verne Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask you take a moment to hug your loved ones, spend time with your friends, take a walk on the beach, and travel. Go where your heart leads you, for the world is your oyster… time waits for no one.
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Kat Anania
May 22, 2018
my deepest condolences to the Gray family. I have very fond memories as Trip and my brother Bob Colbert were best buds all through high school. They were inseparable and l know my brother is heartbroken over the loss of his buddy, but always has a smile when we talk of Trip. Who knows what trouble these two got into. Sending Prayers and peace in your heart as you endure these tough days ahead.
Tori Curtis-Glidden
May 21, 2018
Justin...I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jeanne Clark
May 18, 2018
I had the pleasure of having Tripper as a houseguest for a period of time. What a great memory of sharing our home with him. Always smiling with a great sense of humor.Will miss all the stories your friends always had. Bob and Jason's Mom (Jeanne)
May 18, 2018
Dear Ted, Rochelle and Justin. The Bank family of Portsmouth and Philadelphia share in your sorrow over 'Tripper's' untimely death. Hugs to all from Susie Sweetser Bank and family.
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Jefferey Marshall
May 17, 2018
Just heard the news today so very very sorry to his wife Stacey and his family and his friends and all the people at Rocky Coast.
I was lucky enough to have known Fred for quite a few years through the years my company has done work for him and also been a customer of his and he had always been a class act.
I can remember when I first started in business it's guys like Fred and the success and Hardwork that he demonstrated that gave me and many others the inspiration that we needed to claim our little piece of the American dream just like he did.
Gone way too soon.
Jefferey Marshall
Marshall Bros Landscaping
daniel metivier
May 17, 2018
Judd and family, my pierced heart aches for you all.
May 17, 2018
To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2*
Bob & Marilyn Sherwood
May 17, 2018
Fred was a great guy and we will miss him.Please accept our condolences.
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