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Mitchell Gray Obituary
Born on Sept. 26, 1948, in Salamanca, he was the son of the late Raymond Gray and Rosie Cone Koubel. Mr. Gray was married in 1982 in St. Patrick's Church to the former Christina Leahy, who survives.
He was a graduate of Cornell University and was salutatorian of the Salamanca High School Class of 1966.
Mitch had been employed for more than 25 years at FiberCel in Portville as general manager. He had been a manufacturing representative at Bush Industries in Little Valley. He also owned and operated a bait shop on Porter Hollow Road in Great Valley.
He served as the Great Valley town justice for more than 10 years.
Mitch was a member of Elkdale Country Club and Peth Wildlife Management. He bowled in area leagues, rolling a perfect 300; and as a golfer, he made a hole-in-one on a par 4.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and he inspired his son and nephews to follow their passion for wildlife management. He also enjoyed cooking and barbecuing.
Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Amber (Lee) Bryant of Thomasville, N.C.; a son, Cameron Gray of Great Valley; three sisters, Cindy (Lawrence) Washington of Connecticut, Jill Gray of Salamanca and Shelly (Mike) Atkins of Great Valley; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life in his honor will be held soon, with information forthcoming.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
June 24, 2016
Sorry to hear about Mitch, didn't know he was even sick. That was a shock, remember the good times and when he won the Humphrey Cup. Tom O'Stricker
Toni (Bean) Freeland
June 22, 2016
My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of Mitch. May God give you peace and comfort at this time. He will be truly missed by so many. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Oscar (aka Andy) Anderson
June 21, 2016
He was my best friend in High School. This is a great loss and I thank him for the great memories.
Angela Rader
June 21, 2016
My heart goes out to you Tina, Amber and Cameron. I am praying for the peace to come and for the strength to be gained as you grieve and hold to the sweet memories that were made. Praying that each of you will feel God's presence.
Love,
Angela and Eric
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