Lois Gray
Died: October 11, 2022 | Place: Strathroy, Ontario
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Lois Vivian Gray (nee Preston)…
June 29, 1932 – October 11,2022
Peacefully, with family by her side at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, in her 91st year.
Lois Gray of Strathroy, Ontario (formally Komoka). Born in Moncton, NB, the Daughter of the late Marcus F. Preston (July 8, 1932), Robert Crowhurst and Vivian Crowhurst (Preston). Predeceased by her beloved and devoted husband and best friend for nearly 54 years, Malcolm “Mac” Gray (May 5, 2009).
Dear Mother of David Gray and his wife Peggy of Amherstburg, and Alastair Gray and his wife Brenda of Regina, SK. Dear Sister of Sharon Fraser of Edmonton, AB and Sister-in-law of Glenda Crowhurst of Dartmouth, NS. Also loved by her Grandchildren Nicola (Jonathan), Danny (Laura), Christine (Andy), Andrew, and Blair Gray, her two step-grandchildren Jennifer (Brian) and Jeffrey (Elizabeth) and her Great Grandchildren Henry, Jack, Oliver and Liliya. Also loved by her Nieces Tracy (David), Marlee (Ian) and Nephew Mason. Predeceased by brother RM Brent Crowhurst (July 29, 2015).
Lois will by sadly missed and fondly remembered by her many friends, but especially the special ladies she considered akin to daughters, Ingrid Barnes and Laura Potter, who lovingly cared for her like their own mother.
Lois graduated from Nursing in Brantford, Ontario, 1954. Married in 1955 to the love of her life, she moved to Komoka where she was an RN at Strathroy General Hospital, and later as an assistant director of nursing at Komoka Nursing Home, until she retired. She was a dedicated and active member of Melville United Church, and a Charter Member of the United Church Women of Canada.
At Lois’ request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Melville United Church, 24159 Nairn Road, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0 on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11am. Private family Interment to follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy Lois has requested no flowers be sent but rather a consideration of a donation to Melville United Church, or the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, 395 Carrie Street, Strathroy, ON N7G 3J4 or a charity of your choice.
The family offer a Special Thank You to the nursing staff of the 1st floor One South, Strathroy General Hospital, for their astounding care and compassion in Lois’ final weeks.
Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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I miss her so very much already and will miss our visits at Seasons and Grand Bend. Lois you are so deeply loved and you were one of the kindest person I have ever met. Love you…
I was so blessed to have lived next door to you for 22 years. Lots of times I didn’t even make it into the cottage after my drive before visiting you . lunches or tea with cookies, at your cottage or mine . The things I learned from you are to try to see the good in things and to be strong. Lois was strong, never complained always fine . I’m sure Mac and you are together again.
To the family please accept my deepest sympathies.
I had the pleasure of getting to know the lovely lady Lois was, meeting her at Seasons in Strathroy. She became a dear friend of my mother, Jennie as well as myself. Her soft voice, her bright smile and her many beautiful brooches will be the memories of her I will carry.
Her grey cottage on Huron Street will always be ‘Nana’s cottage’. Even people that never met her call it that, and, what a cool legacy in a tight community like Grand Bend?! She Always made me feel at home in her home. Always feeding me. Even once more of us became displaced geographically further from each other, each visit was like an extension of the last. I kept visiting because I could count on her tender ear, ongoing support and family updates. She was such an easy person to get along with. And she fed me every. single. time. I will always admire her perfect outfit, hairdo and manicure; always at her best. What an honour to know her. Did I mention the food:) I hope to have a superior spread of snacks for all my (unexpected) guests one day. We lost a great host! Lots of love forever and ever, Theresa.
Lois was a lovely lady. Sat just ahead of us in church and always spoke. She will be missed by all.
Our sincere condolences to the Gray family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Aline and Gerry.
To David , Alastair and Families, You may not remember me but I live at Seasons and will miss seeing your mother, very much. We both attended Melville Church, lived on farms at one time and had lots to chat about. She was lovely, quiet but strong in her own way.
Sincere sympathy, Catharine.
A true definition of a lady, she was beautiful inside and out! I will miss you.
Lois will be missed by many, she was such a lovely person, always happy and so friendly every time we saw each other, she was a real treasure. Our sincerest condolences to the family, Rick and Sandy Heinbuck
Dear Dave, Alistair and families
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful, lovely lady and we enjoyed our visits whenever we met. She will be greatly missed.
Lois was a kind loving individual who I had the privilege to call friend. Gary and I enjoyed many good times with Mac and Lois and will always miss them. Blessing that they are together again! ??
I am so sadden to hear of Lois passing . My deepest sympathy to families. I did her hair for over 30 years until Covid…She was a beautiful soul.
Just read this morning in the paper of Lois’s passing. What a beautiful , compassionate person she was, inside and out. I worked at Malcolm Gray Insurance for a few years and had the privilege of getting to know her. She was a patient at the dental office I later worked at and I had the opportunity to visit with her on a regular basis. She was so proud of her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois will be missed.
David, Alastair and Family, We were saddened to see notice of your Mom’s death. She was a lovely, kind lady and a great neighbour. So glad she was able to attend Gold Creek’s 100 celebration.
Dave , Alistair and families our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother & devoted grandmother. Lois and Mac were friends over the years . Lois was a kind and caring person with a positive outlook on life . She will be missed.
Dear David, Alastair and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing your Mother in Komoka. She was a lovely lady. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Our family was blessed to have Lois as a treasured friend. She was a joy to visit with and we will miss her kindness. Cherish the memories and hold them close to your heart.
We are so very sorry to hear of Lois’ passing. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss your hugs. Take care, God bless.
Our sincere condolences to the Gray Family .
Will always remember Lois for her kindness and smile. She was always so welcoming when my husband and I returned to Melville United for a service, a special event or the annual chicken barbecue. Sending our sympathy to her family with wishes of comfort and peace as you celebrate her life with cherished memories of a life that seemed always full of joy.
I had the pleasure of serving Lois for the past year. She was one of my favourite people. We use to talk about so many thing and she was always asking about how things were going in my life. She was always so thoughtful and caring. I miss going in and seeing her. She will be truly missed. Mine and my families condolences to the family.
Dear David and Alastair and family,
On behalf of my brother Calum Carmichael and my sister Crista Carmichael (family of the late Charles and Carman Carmichael), I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Gray. She was always elegant, gracious, kind, and warmly welcoming to all who attended Melville United Church. I know that she will be greatly missed by many. Regards, Cydna Carmichael Mercer