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BORN
1948
DIED
2019
Gayle Gray Obituary
Gayle will be lovingly remembered by her precious son, Damon Furberg, her beloved daughter-in-law Jacki Remus, her adorable grandchildren Grace and Max, and her dear daughter, Colein Whicher, as well as her devoted partner Jim Gustafson. Gayle also leaves behind many loving family members and treasured friends. She was predeceased by her beloved father and mother, Harry and Viola Gray, as well as her dear brother, Rodney Gray.
Memorial services will be held at First Unitarian Society of Ithaca, 306 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 on Saturday, June 29th at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospicare and Cancer Resource Center.
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Nancy Dean
April 27, 2025
Just spent this weekend in NYC and reminisced about the times we went there together. The laughter was the best. You had the ability to find humor and joy amongst all the hardships. Love you Gaylee!
Charlene Temple
April 27, 2023
Thank you for the chance to say how fortunate I was to know Gayle - her warmth, positivity, kindness was a privilege I will always be grateful for. Love, Charlene
Nancy Dean
April 27, 2022
I still think of you daily Gaylee.You were the closet friend and I so loved the 30+ years we shared together. I hope you are laughing and reminiscing with Jim now. Love you forever. Nanny
May 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3
My deepest sympathy
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Stephan Benyo
May 24, 2019
Gayle: Nobody but we can recall the days from Water Street to THEE RIVER ROAD to West High- Sam's Club and all that we did as THE RIVER ROAD KIDS- as far as driving mom's and dad's crazy...as our group with you was special and the memories eternal...a most special girl-lady-mom-and friend for ever!! Our Love - Steve & Barb Benyo
Cathy Fehlman
May 23, 2019
Dear, Sweet Gayle, Rest easy now in the loving embrace of the Creator and immerse yourself in the love of your parents and brother. The separation is behind you. The struggle is behind you. The pain is behind you. There is only love for you now. The world you leave behind is a little less bright with your absence and the place you enter is more brightly blessed. Safe travels my friend. Until we meet again. Cathy
May 21, 2019
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Gene Myers
May 16, 2019
Gayle - I'll never forget your kindness, your positive attitude and your free spirit, and how your smile could brighten a room. It is an honor to have known and worked with you.
May 16, 2019
Dearest Gayle, You were always so very present and heart felt in our time together. Your eyes and your smile and your kindness are unforgettable. Your spiritual resources are a blessing and will carry you to your place of peace. I send you much love! Always, Charlene
Ralph Hesse
May 15, 2019
Gayle, you were so kind; so non-judgmental, so emotive. Talking with you always felt so good. Even if heaven really is paradise, you just made it better.
Chuck Reynolds
May 12, 2019
Your Smile Could Light Up A Forest.
Jerry Feist
May 11, 2019
Your radiance continues to illuminate.
Georgia Weed
May 10, 2019
All who have known her are blessed with the light she shone everywhere with that amazing smile. Love lives forever. Shine on with the brightest stars Gayle!
Colein Whicher
May 10, 2019
Colein Whicher
May 10, 2019
Colein
May 10, 2019
Colein
May 10, 2019
MaryJane Lundgren Semole
May 10, 2019
Will never forget your sweet smile and all the fun at West. You were an awesome friend
Bonnie Wigsten
May 10, 2019
Always one of the sweetest people - thoughts and prayers to all.
Bonnie Carpenter Wigsten
Standing with your Heart Rock instillation
Nancy Dean
May 10, 2019
Dearest Gayle, For 34 years we shared it all including: love, laughter, joy, sorrow and support. I am so grateful for the gift of you and I am forever indebted to you. You will always live within me. Love, Nancy
Al Magee
May 10, 2019
Much to early for a spirit like you Gayle to leave us. We had such good times during our West High years and at the reunions. You had a smile that would light up the room and such a great laugh, that made you unique. RIP
Carin Fenderson Tobin
May 9, 2019
I will remember all the great times we had at school and at reunions. I loved sharing being a twin with you and your brother. I will miss you. Carin
Tish (Thompson) David
May 9, 2019
Rest In Peace Gayle. Your earthly life too short. Your heavenly life eternal.
Connie Taylor-Carson
May 6, 2019
We will miss you, Gayle. I'll never forget our bus rides to school. So many fond memories of her and her brother, Rod. Prayers to the whole family.
Jeanne Ketchum Smith
May 6, 2019
Gayle was a dear sweet soul who loved others unconditionally. God Bless you.
Pam Walter
May 5, 2019
Dearest Gaylefriend - I hope all your questions have been answered and you are at peace. Stop it please! .
Denise Nadel
May 5, 2019
Sweet, loving Gayle, you will always shine brightly in our eyes. You will be missed and always remembered. Your love of animals was your gift and joy. Your spirit lives on.
Merci, Denise
Marcia Sinkovitz
May 4, 2019
Oh, my dear friend, Gayle! Im so sad you left us. trust youre with Jesus.
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