DonaldNoel GRAY

Donald Noel GRAY
GRAY, Donald Noel Surrounded by family, Donald Noel Gray, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at home on Bainbridge Island, WA, on March 18, 2017. Don was born in Hamilton, Ontario on December 25, 1947 to Bob and Inez Gray. He graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, from the University of Waterloo with a Masters in Applied Science and was a member of the Professional Engineers’ Society. Don was a world traveler, an esteemed boss (recently retired) and loved a Saturday matinee. His true passions were family and sports. A Queen Scout and former water polo player, Don loved all things sports related. He was constantly involved with his sons’ athletic teams, a die-hard Montreal Canadiens fan and his granddaughters’ biggest supporter whether in the gym or the theatre. Don is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gwen (nee Passmore) of Bainbridge Island, WA, formerly of Hamilton, Ontario; his son Scott and his wife Kasey of Scottsdale, AZ; his son Brent, his wife Eleanor and their three daughters, Dylan, Avery and Reese of Bainbridge Island, WA; and his brothers: Glenn, wife Susan and Kerry, wife Luann. He will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at Harbour Banquet Centre, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on May 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the The Gray Family Bursary McMaster University or the ALS Foundation.