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Edward Gray Obituary

Gray, Edward W. A native of University City, MO, died peacefully at his home in Maumee, OH at the age of 82. He graduated from McBride High School ('43) and Saint Louis University Law School ('49). A WWII veteran of the Army Air Force, Ed was a sales representative for Brown Shoe Company of St. Louis for 45 years. He married Mary Virginia Reilly, also of University City, at All Saints Church on September 8, 1951 and together they raised eight children and 16 grandchildren. He is survived by his brother John B. Gray, Esq and his sister-in-law Theresa Gray of Florissant, MO and by many Gray, Reilly and Harig family members living in the St. Louis area and the Tucson Reilly's and the Sarasota Burns. His son, Fr. James C. Gray, is the Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Maplewood, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents James F. Gray and Mary Ann (Boyle) and his eldest brother, Bro. James F. Gray, S.M.Service: Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Toledo, OH at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. The family asks that any remembrances be given to the Society of Mary, St. Louis, MO. Arrangements by the Coyle Funeral Home, (419) 865-1295. Please view and sign the "online guest registry" at www.coylefuneralhome.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2007.

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Kerrie Gilligan Jordan

September 27, 2007

To the Gray family,
I recall many kindnesses and great friendship from the Gray family to our family over the years. Of course there are more stories of adventures with the Gilligans and the Grays than one could ever count. Ed has always been a leading character in every story. He will be missed. Please take comfort in the many memories that you have to cherish. Our thoughts are with you all.......

Carolyn Skiver & family

September 25, 2007

Mary and family,
We were saddened to learn of Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Darby O'Reilly

September 25, 2007

Ed will fondly be remembered as:
A gifted story teller.
A wonderful friend.
A great man.

Ed and Mary were long time friends of Florence and Tom O'Reilly who cherished the time they spent together.

Terri Pastura

September 25, 2007

Strength of faith with a twinkle of the devil in his eyes...that's the memory that I will hold as my heart retells the multitude of "Ed Gray stories" that I have learned over the years.

May the angels lead him into paradise and may the University of Notre Dame find hope in knowing another saint if pulling for the football team!

My love and prayers are with you during this difficult time!

Rob McCartney

September 24, 2007

Though I left Toledo years ago, I have wonderful memories of visiting with Ed after Mass at St Joan's. He always could make me laugh. His large, beautiful family is a tribute to his great faith. May perpetual life shine upon him!

Todd McCartney

September 24, 2007

Just received word of Mr. Gray's passing. May God rest his soul.

I went to grade school with Margret and always thought highly of the Gray family. Not only because of my interactions with the children, but also because of the great respect my parents, Bob and Fran McCartney had for Mr. and Mrs. Gray.

Reading Mr. Gray's obituary made it very clear why this was the case... what a fine Catholic gentleman in action and deed.

You should all be so proud.

Eternal rest grant unto thee and let His perpetual light shine upon him.

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