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Harriet Gray Obituary
WYNANTSIKLL - On Thursday, November 17, 2022, our dearly loved mother, Harriet Isabel Gray, passed from this earth at age 92.
As a very independent, strong woman, she became one of the first woman toll collectors for the New York State Thruway, working for over 25 years. As a staunch union supporter, she was steward of her local Teamsters Union for a number of years.
Mom had an adventurous spirit and instilled a love of travel in us as well. Throughout her life, she journeyed from the East Coast to the West Coast, to Canada, Mexico, and even to the cliffs of Ireland. She traveled with Grandma, us, the Red Hats, Wynantskill Seniors, and East Side Seniors, making friends along the way.
Mom is best known for her honesty, humor, understanding, fierce determination, pragmatism, and love of sweets! She was a woman born before her time.
She is survived by her children, Freida, Fred (Ellen), Lois, and Steven (Teresa); her sister, Barbara; nieces, Janet and Gloria; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Her celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at 2 p.m. in the Wynantskill Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Road, with a reception at the Wynantskill American Legion, 111 Main Avenue.
In lieu of giving flowers, we ask that those who are able instead to make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be offered at wynantskillfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Gloria cancilla
November 14, 2024
Miss you so much I love you
Gloria Cancilla
November 20, 2022
Aunt Harriet I love you so much you will truly be missed. I will always remember you asking me where I got the big children from. Prayers go out to all family members. Tell grandma I said hi
Teresa Hatch
November 20, 2022
Ma, I've been blessed by having you in my life. So happy to have shared Steven with you for all these years. I will miss hearing your stories and sharing a laugh. God speed & till we can share a hug... Love you.
Barbara Coalts
November 20, 2022
Harriet you are my one and only sister. Love you forever and ever. We had so many good times growing up. I will never forget and you will always be with me as I carry you in my heart. God Bless You. R.I.P. the best sister ever.
Fred Rosekrans
November 20, 2022
You will always still be here in my heart, until we meet again. I love you mom.
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