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John S. Gray

Avon, Connecticut

1946 - 2020

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Avon, Connecticut
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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John Shapley Gray of Avon and Westbrook, CT went home to God on February 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New London, CT on March 6, 1946 to John Shapley Gray and Marjorie Allen Gray. He leaves behind his cherished wife Marie Scully Gray and beloved son William Francis...

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Professor Gray was well liked by his students. Even after 20 years his teachings had a positive impact in my life and others in my class. We all remember him fondly, and we feel the world is less without him. To make such an impact to so many and be remembered fondly by then for so long, that's no small feat. Professor Gray was someone special.

Thank You Mr. Gray for your contributions, this is one of my favorite books: https://www.amazon.com/Interprocess-Communications-UNIX-Nooks-Crannies/dp/0138995923

Mr. Gray was a favorite teacher of mine in Junior High and then ignited my interest in computer science in High School. I'll never forget his willingness to open the computer lab at 5:30 so that I could get computer time. It was because of him that I pursued a career in Computer Science. My daughter is now working on a degree in Information Technology and I was thinking of Mr. Gray as she and I talked through some programming concepts. I was so sorry to find that he had passed. May his memory...

Dear Marie, Bill and family,

Candy and I are so saddened by John's passing. The Westbrook neighborhood won't be the same without John's presence. He lived a full life surrounded by many close friends and family members. We'll always cherish so many great memories!

Our deepest sympathy to you.

Love, John and Candy Tenerow