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1932
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2024
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James Bray Obituary
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in Alaska as a staff sergeant medic and skier. He was an accomplished boatsman of both sailboats and powerboats. Jim at the age of 22 built his own cabin cruiser, complete with a kitchen, sleeping quarters and head.
He was a graduate of the Attleboro Schools and subsequently the New England Institute of Technology. Jim was the proprietor of the James Bray Oil Company and Garage in South Attleboro. He was a man with a big gentle heart and always showed great kindness to others. If a customer needed oil and was unable to pay for it, he would deliver the oil and the customer never received a bill. If delayed by storms he would deliver by snowmobile.
Besides his beloved wife, James is survived by his stepdaughter, Deborah Kanosh, and her husband, Leon; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Rocco "Rocky" Proia and his wife, Alma "Happy", and many dear cousins.Jim was much loved by his dear friends who include Donald Governo and David Harrison.
Relatives, neighbors, and friends are welcome to attend a Services with Military Honors on Saturday, May 11th at 4 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. A celebration of James life will be held in the near future at his home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Bristol Animal Shelter, 10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809 in honor of his rescue dog, "Pickles" would be appreciated. TrippFuneralHome.com
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Melanie Normand
December 18, 2024
Jim was a character, quiet yet funny sense of humor. My parents Bill and Helen visited him for a few weeks many summers after their retirement. I visited once and he took us for a nice cruise in his boat through Bristol and Newport. Loved clam digging there, made some great chowders but Jim knew all the great restaurants near by too. He was well known by many in the area. Will be missed but he led a good life and he was loved.
Robert P Gagnon
May 10, 2024
I remember his garage in my youth living in So Attleboro. In the 1960's when my friends and I (all under 10 years old) would ride our bikes. We would stop by his garage for help with our bicycles. Instead of chasing us away he would put air in our tires or give us the oil we needed for or chains. Little things, yes, it made a last impression on me that I still remember his kindness after all these years.
Elizabeth Clement
May 7, 2024
Thoughts and prayers are with you Dotty Jo in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless.
Elizabeth Clement
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