Terry Karl GRAY

GRAY, Terry Karl - It is with very heavy hearts that he family of Terry Gray announces his passing after a valiant four year struggle with ALS. Terry passed away Friday, August 22nd, 2008 at his parent's home on Little Creek Road. He was in his 45th year. Terry was a person who loved life and spent every waking moment pursuing some new idea and tending to his many business ventures. Terry leaves behind his wife Linda and step-children Alyssa and Brock Sheil, his parents Karl & Donna Gayle Gray and his sister Kellianne Hughson and brother-in-law Bruce. Dexter Hughson will miss his Uncle “T“ who offered timely tips whether they be related to fastball or hockey. The most recent was “Pass the Puck“ Anna Hughson was also very special to Uncle “T“ as she would often sit on his lap and tell him about her day. Terry's 94 year old grandma, Doreen Creighton was a strong supporter of his fastball teams. Terry will also be missed by Noi (Waraphon Ngonlat) his nurse and computer assistant who came to be with the family in early November, 2007. With her nursing skills and sincere friendship, Terry's days were made a bit brighter. There are numerous aunt, uncles and cousins who will have many fond memories of times spent with him. The corner table at Tim Horton's will never feel quite the same as this is where Terry and the regulars, until last Friday, spent five mornings a week sharing stories. His numerous friends, neighbours and work associates also played a significant role in his life. Then there is the group of very close friends who over the years maintained a connection and will continue to include him in their thoughts. Even with his busy work schedule, Terry dedicated many hours over many years to coaching fastball. With his winning teams, Terry traveled across Canada and in to the United States. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Terry's Life will be held at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations by cheque may be made to the Richard Dickinson and Terry Gray Sport's Association, the ALS Society of Ontario or the Lennox & Addington Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the WARTMAN FUNERAL HOME, Napanee. Two locations to serve you. 448 Camden Road at Newburgh Rd., Napanee, K7R 1G1 - 613-354-3722 and 980 Collins Bay Road at Taylor-Kidd Blvd., Kingston, K7M 5H2 - 613-634-3722 wartmanfuneralhome@sympatico.ca 11213757