Dexter C. Bray

Dexter C. Bray obituary, Belfast, ME

Dexter C. Bray

Dexter Bray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Direct Cremation of Maine - Belfast on Aug. 29, 2024.

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Obituary of Dexter C. Bray
Dexter C. Bray, Sr. "Old Man", born November 15, 1957, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 23, at age 66.
Dexter attended grammar school in Stonington. He was among the first class to graduate from Deer Isle/Stonington high school in 1976. He was a lobstah fisherman most of his life and was very proud of it. He loved being on the water, hunting, socializing, aggravating family and friends, playing bingo, drinking Dunkin coffee, watching reality shows, and going out to eat. He also enjoyed morning coffee with his buddies at the co-op. He was a member of Odd Fellows for many years.
Dexter is survived by his wife, Joyce Wood, children Bobby Bray, Dawn Bray (Chip), Dexter Bray, Jr, Tessa Bray (Keaghan), Kenny Larrabee, Amy Bolden (Carl), and Shawn Hartford (Andrea), brother James Bray (Barbara), sisters Darlene Hardy, Mary Gatchell (Steve), brother-in-law Raymond Grindle, sisters-in-law Nancy Bray, Donna Bray, grandchildren Kane and CJ Proper, Charles Bolden,Gracie and Collin Hartford, Ryder (Papa's Poopah) Bray, Jordan Bray, Torri Theriault, great grandchild Avery, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends Alan and Shirley Trundy, and Kim McBreairty.
Predeceased by his parents Henry and Letha (Nevells) Bray, brothers Henry and Timothy, sisters Rachel Grindle, Charlene Carter, and Jeanne Bray.
Celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 15, from 1pm to 3pm at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 103 Oceanville Rd, Stonington. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alfred Christmas Fund or Special Olympics of Maine to honor his memory.
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Lucy Poole

September 15, 2024

Dexter and I were high school friends that grew into a 14 year marriage with 2 great children, Dexter Bray Jr and Dawn Bray
2 greatest gifts to be blessed with!!!
He will be missed always!

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