Obituary of Lewis Charles Gray
Gray, Lewis Charles
A resident of Charing Cross, Lewis Gray peacefully passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 90.
He was the son of the late Charles & Evelyn (nee Bertand) Gray.
He will be dearly missed by his sister Betty Krekewich (the late Bill), and his nieces and nephews, Karla Lafayette (Phil), Cathy Kitchen (Glenn), Ernie Krekewich, Chuck Krekewich (Diana).
Remembered always by his great-nieces & nephew, Dakota, Julia, Aneika, Colin & Gillian.
Predeceased by brother Lawrence Gray.
Lewis was a life long Farmer in Tilbury East Township and was the proud co-owner of Gray Brothers Farm Equipment for many years. He was a hard worker, an entrepreneur, mechanical genius and a true inspiration for his family. He was also a great story teller and could keep you entertained for hours. Lewis lived a full life and will be deeply missed by his family and his friends at the Erie Street Cafe.
As per Lewis' wishes, cremation has taken place with a Private Family Interment in Victoria Cemetery, Merlin.
Online condolences may be left for the family and donations may be made to a charity of ones choice through the Funeral Home website (www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com).
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