Long time employee of Union Carbide
Peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville with her family at her side, on Friday, April 1, 2011, Eleanor Gray, in her 94th year. Cherished mother of Ruby and her husband Ken (deceased) Heaslip, Robert (deceased), Milton, Joan and her husband Dick Schraa, Bradly and his wife Melanie, Beverly and her husband Brian Miller. Fondly remembered by her 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters Lillian and Florence. Eleanor was raised in Toronto, moved to Dufferin County where she married Robert Gray, farmed and raised 6 children. In 1983 Eleanor retired from Union Carbide and has spent the last 11 years at the Avalon Nursing Home. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) Wednesday, April 6 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at one o’clock. Spring interment Relessey Cemetery, Mono Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Avalon Activity Department or Alzheimer Day Program, 355 Broadway, Orangeville L9W 3Y3. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Charleen, Lloyd White
Dear Joan, Dick and Family: Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Thinking of all of you. Sincerely, Charleen, Lloyd
Lyle and Debbie Holmes and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy, Lyle and Debbie
Betty Leliever
Dear Joan and family:
Having nursed at Avalon for many years I have come to know so many wonderful resident’s and count Eleanor as being one of those unique people who will always be remembered. My sincerest sympathy to you on your loss.
Regards
Betty Leliever RPN
Susan and Brian White
Bev and Brian: Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. Thinking of all of you.
MARY HOLMES
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mary Holmes
Jack Mountford
Dear Joan & Dick….Please accept my heartfelt sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time GOD BLESS
Aileen (Aikins) & Glen Watts
Thinking of you at this difficult time
Aileen (Aikins) & Glen Watts
sterling anderson / linda wilson
We regret to hear of Eleanor’s passing. We are presently in Florida
and cannot attend service. Our hearts are with you at this time of
sorrow. Eleanor was a dedicated and wonderful employee during her many years with Union Carbide
Thinking of you
Linda and Sterling
Jim & Kathee Johnson
Bev, Brian & Family
Jim and I would like to pass on our deepest condolences on the passing of “Grandma Gray” as we knew her. May she rest in peace…..
Linda and Wayne Cornelius
Joan, Dick and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Linda and Wayne Cornelius
Ralph,Bev, Brad, Jeff, Kim and Kaylee Aikins
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Brenda White-Rodgers
I was saddened to hear about your loss. I worked with Eleanor for many years at Union Carbide. It is never easy to lose your mother. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely
Brenda Rodgers
Peggy Burton-Bohan
So sad to hear about the loss of your mom…She was an awesome Lady. It has been many years since I have had contact with her, but have thought of her often……..until we meet again, my friend…