In loving memory of

Robert Lawrence Gray
November 4, 1940 - October 20, 2008

Portsmouth, RI - Robert Lawrence Gray, Sr., 67, of 33 Gormley Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI, with his daughter Victoria by his side. He was the husband of the late Carolyn A. Marley Gray, for 30 years. Born in Newport, RI on November 4, 1940, he was the son of the late John F. Gray and Lois M. Minkler.Mr. Gray worked for Bowler, Van and Storage beginning in 1960 and then for ABF as a truck driver, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 251. Mr. Gray loved fishing on his boat Princess with his beloved Carolyn. He is survived by his children, Victoria Settle and her husband Thomas of Middletown, RI, Raymond Gray and his wife Carol of Middletown, RI: his stepchildren: Marilyn Manville and her husband Antone of Middletown, RI, Cindy Greenman of West Palm Beach, FL, Thomas Corey of Newport, RI, Barbara Monllos and her husband John of Newport, RI, Carolyn Satterthwaite of Virginia Beach, VA, Dwayne Corey of Exeter, RI and Michael Corey of North Kingstown, RI, twelve grandchildren, one great grandson and his brothers Calvin Gray of Newport, RI and John Gray of Bristol, RI.He was the father of the late Robert L. Gray, Jr. His funeral will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008, at 8:00am, from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am, in St. Lucys Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Thursday, October 23, 2008, from 4-7 in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Services of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

GLORIA QUEREUXCORNELL - Novemb.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY"

Philip Malouin - October 26, 2.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Bob and I worked many nights together at ABF. Bob and I got along together probably closer than his other co-workers. Bob often confided in me with his 401K which I talked him into. Going to miss him. We retired the same year. I went Jan.1 2000. I tried a few times to contact him to no avail."

RITA J.GRAYWATSON - October 23.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"our condolences go out to your family and children.will miss you Robert/from RITAGRAYWATSON and BOB WATSON"

michael marley - October 22, 2.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"bob you will be missed, we know you are happy now because you are with carol and at peace. to the family our prayers are with you."

Barb Moccaldi - October 22, 20.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Dear Vickie, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Barb"

ROCKY AND SANDY - October 22, .. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE HOPE KNOWING THAT THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN BRINGS A SMILE AND PEACE FOR ALL OF YOU. THEY BOTH HAD SHARED MANY SMILES WITH US THAT WE WILL REMEMBER"

Jeff & Mary Shelton - October .. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Ray & Carol, May your memories help you and your family though this time. We love you and are thinking of you today and always. Mary & Jeff"

Linda & Pete Sherman - October.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"To all of my nieces and nephews. May you all find comfort as we do in knowing that Bob is now with your Mom. He is no longer suffering and is where he belongs. Our deepest sympathy to you all and also to Victoria & Thomas and Raymond & Carol. He was a wonderful husband. And a great father to all of you He will be missed by all.."

Cindy Greenman - October 21, 2.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Dear Bob, I will surely miss your vacation time with me in Florida. You and Mom enjoyed your time there with me and Melissa. You are sailing away in the universe with your beloved wife, my Mom, Carolyn. May you two find esch other again and sail the universe together. May you rest in peace!"

MarilynManville - October 21, .. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Dear Bob, My Stepfather,you were always like a real father to me since my real dad passed, I always liked coming to my mom&your house on the holidays you always had open arms when we arrived and the holidays were the best my mother loved you so much you gave her a beautiful life now you will be with her in heaven with the angels God Bless you both and we will miss you dearly. Its not going to be the same without you and my mom you both will be surley missed. May you both rest in peace. Love you Always, Marilyn& family xoxoxo"

Susan Ashook - October 21, 200.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"To the Family Of Uncle Bob May you rest in Peace He is now with Aunt Carol for Eternity now. May you rest and peace , He is no longer suffering. Love Sue & Eli and Family"

Michael Corey - October 21, 20.. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Bob, You were my stepfather since I was 7 years old and you taught me so much. You always helped me whenever I needed help. I love you very much and I know you are with my mother. May you have eternal happiness with your loving wife Carolyn and just know that I am always thinking of both of you. I appreciate everything you both have done for me. Love always, Michael"

Barbara Monllos - October 21, .. wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Good Morning Sunshine! How you loved to say it to all of us. I will miss you dearly stepfather, but I know in my heart you are with my beloved mother. May God Bless both of you in His heavenly kingdom. Enjoy your angelic cruise! Love always, Barbara"