Obituary for Robert "Wayne" Gray
ROBERT “WAYNE” GRAY
SEPTEMBER 20, 1946 – JANUARY 5, 2021
Robert “Wayne” Gray of Tillsonburg, suddenly, yet comfortably passed away on January 5th, 2021 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital at the age of 74 years. Wayne will rest along side his late beloved wife of over 25 years, Patricia Helen Gray (nee Tickner) (November 1999). Raised by Harvey and Ruth Gray of Tillsonburg. Survived by his sisters Janet Holden and family, Kathy Peters and family and Teresa Gray and family. Pat and Wayne were wonderful parents to Michael Robert Gray and Christopher Arthur Gray. Proud grandparents of Cassandra, Aurora, and Michael Jr. The Gray and Tickner family would like to extend their gratitude and warmest thank you’s to all friends of the late Robert Wayne Gray in this time. A special thank you to the Parry Family, The Van Rybroek Family and Douglas Tickner for all your assistance, as well as the entire Gray and Tickner families. Friends and relatives will be received at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm and Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, public visitation will be LIMITED to ONLY guests that sign up for a specific time to attend. Time slots will be made available on our website or by calling 519-842-5221. Guests are asked to not attend if they are ill, have been in contact with anyone that is ill or have travelled. Guests are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing rules. Guests are encouraged to only attend when their time slot begins. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519)842-5221 who have been entrusted with the arrangements. Friends and relatives are invited to show their support by sending special heartfelt tributes, and hugs from home in memory of Wayne to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
It is hard to find the words to explain
How amazing he was, our father Wayne,
He led a life of adventure and kicks,
Raising hell since 46’
He lived his life in this town,
And placed his roots in this ground,
He gained many friends while attending schools,
Causing mayhem and breaking the rules,
With his father, mother, and sisters three,
They operated the Gray’s Ambulance and Taxi,
We would hear stories from back then,
Of him helping to save the lives of strangers and friends,
Then later, finding the love of his life,
From which they become husband and wife,
Their circle of family and friends grew,
As did their love and support for all of you,
For many years, they loved and laughed,
Until the day, his love, she passed,
From then on, his heart was broken,
A sentiment we shared and often spoken,
Yet through it all, he carried on,
He kept on joking with a smile so strong,
For all who that knew Wayne Gray,
The memories of him, with you shall stay,
He loved you all, to him, you are the best
And in his words “Kiss my … to all the rest.”
Rest with mom
Love forever, Mike and Chris
-No goodbyes
SEPTEMBER 20, 1946 – JANUARY 5, 2021
Robert “Wayne” Gray of Tillsonburg, suddenly, yet comfortably passed away on January 5th, 2021 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital at the age of 74 years. Wayne will rest along side his late beloved wife of over 25 years, Patricia Helen Gray (nee Tickner) (November 1999). Raised by Harvey and Ruth Gray of Tillsonburg. Survived by his sisters Janet Holden and family, Kathy Peters and family and Teresa Gray and family. Pat and Wayne were wonderful parents to Michael Robert Gray and Christopher Arthur Gray. Proud grandparents of Cassandra, Aurora, and Michael Jr. The Gray and Tickner family would like to extend their gratitude and warmest thank you’s to all friends of the late Robert Wayne Gray in this time. A special thank you to the Parry Family, The Van Rybroek Family and Douglas Tickner for all your assistance, as well as the entire Gray and Tickner families. Friends and relatives will be received at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm and Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, public visitation will be LIMITED to ONLY guests that sign up for a specific time to attend. Time slots will be made available on our website or by calling 519-842-5221. Guests are asked to not attend if they are ill, have been in contact with anyone that is ill or have travelled. Guests are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing rules. Guests are encouraged to only attend when their time slot begins. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519)842-5221 who have been entrusted with the arrangements. Friends and relatives are invited to show their support by sending special heartfelt tributes, and hugs from home in memory of Wayne to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
It is hard to find the words to explain
How amazing he was, our father Wayne,
He led a life of adventure and kicks,
Raising hell since 46’
He lived his life in this town,
And placed his roots in this ground,
He gained many friends while attending schools,
Causing mayhem and breaking the rules,
With his father, mother, and sisters three,
They operated the Gray’s Ambulance and Taxi,
We would hear stories from back then,
Of him helping to save the lives of strangers and friends,
Then later, finding the love of his life,
From which they become husband and wife,
Their circle of family and friends grew,
As did their love and support for all of you,
For many years, they loved and laughed,
Until the day, his love, she passed,
From then on, his heart was broken,
A sentiment we shared and often spoken,
Yet through it all, he carried on,
He kept on joking with a smile so strong,
For all who that knew Wayne Gray,
The memories of him, with you shall stay,
He loved you all, to him, you are the best
And in his words “Kiss my … to all the rest.”
Rest with mom
Love forever, Mike and Chris
-No goodbyes