Sonja A. Gray

Great lady. We all miss her.

Synchronicity. I'm now finishing work on a book about my archaeological research at the "Lighthouse" site in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. One of the founders of the community was James Chaugham, a Narragansett man from Block Island. Sonja conducted research for me on the island and found the Chaugham family name and even the existence of a little boy named James in 1740. I credit Sonja's enormous contribution to the project in my book. I am forever grateful for her work and especially for her...

Sonja was a force of nature. We all miss her wit and wisdom.

To Jill & Jeff
I was shocked and saddened to see your mom's name in today's Oregonian obits. Although she & I had not kept in close touch, I have known her for many many years and we became re-acquainted several years ago while she briefly lived in the Portland Oregon area before moving back to the East Coast. She was a brilliant lady who will continue to be in my thoughts, & I am so sorry for your loss. I will send Forest Hills Funeral Home my contact information to pass on to you in...

Sonja was a student of mine in the Department of Anthropology at Central Connecticut State University. A non-traditional student who returned to school after raising a family, Sonja became an indispensable member of the department. With her incredible work ethic and extraordinary passion for archaeology, Sonja was a joy to have in class. Starting as a student, Sonja then became a friend, and ultimately a colleague, becoming active in the archaeological community in Florida and sharing with me...