Cary Gray

Chicopee- Cary Gray of Chicopee, MA passed away at home on February 11, 2026. Cary leaves behind his beloved children Eric Gray (Kaitie) of Redwood City, CA and Laura Eldridge (Bryce) of Nantucket, MA and his cherished granddaughter, Sloane Eldridge. Cary is survived by his dear friend and former wife Paula Kennedy Gray of Chicopee. One of five sons of the late James and Ruth Gray, he was predeceased by his brother Alan. Cary is survived by his brothers Wayne, Jeff and Kirk and their loving families. The Gray family spent many wonderful summers fishing and boating at their cabin on Green Lake in Dedham, ME.  A longtime resident of Chicopee, Cary graduated from Chicopee Comp High School where he excelled in football and track. He was a 1981 graduate of Springfield College. Cary was an Athletic Trainer who served numerous Western Mass sports teams at the elementary and high school levels.  He also served as the Athletic Trainer for the Ludlow Pioneers.  Throughout his career, Cary received many accolades, including the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Award. Cary was an avid sports fan, cheering on his beloved New England Patriots and Red Sox.  A period of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield Street, Chicopee MA.

Donations in Cary’s memory may be sent to the American Red Cross, 150 Brookdale Drive, Springfield MA 01104