Mary Beth Dray

Mary Beth Dray

Mary Dray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2009.
Mary Beth Dray (Laub), 50, of North Tonawanda, died Monday (January 19, 2009), at home, surrounded by family, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Mrs. Dray was born in Buffalo, NY on November 20, 1958 to Mary Lou (Collins) and the late Joseph P. Laub. Mary Beth worked for Laid Law as a bus driver. She also belonged to the Dills Ladies Club.Mary Beth is survived by her husband of 29 years, Patrick Dray; mother of Danielle, Joseph P. and Patrick J. Dray; sister of Joseph P. and Jeff Laub; and Joann (Vincent) DeCecco; grandmother of Devin L. Dray; also surviving are two nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, where prayers will be said Thursday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Niagara Falls Blvd. and Melody Lane. If desired, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.Guest registry at Wattengel.com

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January 25, 2009

Eric Knobel posted to the memorial.

January 25, 2009

Maureen Flynn Minutolo posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2009

Cindy Nydahl posted to the memorial.

Eric Knobel

January 25, 2009

Patrick, our prayers and deepest condolences be with you and your family.

Maureen Flynn Minutolo

January 25, 2009

Uncle Pat, Joe, Pat, Danielle & Devin
We just want to say we are sorry for loss. Aunt MaryBeth is in a much better place than where we are. Now she can hang with my dad and sister. Just know that the jokes and laughs will go on.It is the best cure!! XOXOXOXOXOXO

Cindy Nydahl

January 22, 2009

I'm am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Mary Beth and I were very good friends in High School at Kenmore West. I was invited often to go on weekend get aways to Point Breeze with the Laub family. Oh how the years have passed quickly... Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Cindy Nydahl

Mary Ann Dillen

January 21, 2009

Dear Dray and Laub Families,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. Hold on to your memories of Mary Beth and let them help you through this time of sadness.

January 21, 2009

Pat, there was always something about Mary, such a sweetheart. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Rick Weiglein and family. Clarence, NY

Scott Simmen

January 21, 2009

Joey, Pat and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Mary Beth was like a second mother to me while growing up with Joey. I am very saddened by her loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family at this time.
Scott Simmen and family

Ann Hans

January 21, 2009

Dear Dray Family/Laub Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. MaryBeth, was truely one of the kindest women I have ever met. She will be missed. God Bless.

Trisha DeCecco

January 21, 2009

Pat & Kids, MaryLou, Jeff, Joey & Joann

I'm sooo sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all at this time of grief. MaryBeth was a wonderful kind hearted person whom I'm glad I had the chance to know. It's so hard to lose someone so dear & so close but she will be your guardian angel. I'm sorry we all were not as close as we used to be. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.

Love to you all, I'm here for you Joann

daniel edin

January 21, 2009

patrick our prayers are with you and your family ,she is a good women and your loss is great . god will help you and your family through this
all our love daniel and joann edin

Candy Allen-Sajdak

January 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joanne DeLuca

January 21, 2009

My heartfelt condolences to the Dray family and Laub family. MaryBeth, may God speed your journey to him and I pray you find comfort there. Rest in peace my friend.

mary gillingham

January 21, 2009

DEAR PATRICK AND FAMILY

I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MARY. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND AND HER. WHAT A GREAT GIRL!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND AND YOUR FAMILY...

Lou Nebrich

January 21, 2009

Pat,
Sorry to hear about your wife, I know she put up a good fight. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Deb & Jeff Kress

January 20, 2009

Dear Dray and Laub families,
We are so sorry to hear about MaryBeth, she was a dear, gentle person. Keep hold of your memories and she will always be with you.

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